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God is the final authority here, and I thank Him for you,
and allowing me to share with you in this way.
Lord, please continue to use me to do Thy Will.
Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others.
Keep me strong that I may help the weak and unsaved.
Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others.
May the Holy Spirit always continue to guide me.
I ask for your continued prayers, and please pray for each other

Bunny's Words © 1999-2004 All rights reserved

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I absolutely do not receive any monetary gain for anything.
Everything I do is freely given, as it was freely received.

It is only a tiny rosebud
A flower of God's design
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine
The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I
God opens flowers so sweetly
But in my hands they die
If I cannot unfold a rosebud
This flower of God's design
Then how can I have the wisdom
To unfold this life of mine
So I'll trust in Him for leading
Each moment of my day
I will look to Him for guidance
Each step of this pilgrim's way
The pathway that lies before me
Only my heavenly Father knows
I'll trust in Him to unfold the moments
Just as He unfolds the rose
This is a wise reminder to let go of the need to
control each moment of your life.

Relax and watch your life divinely unfold.

When you are a long, long way from home
And the light in your heart has gone out,
Remember that God is there with you,
Deep in the shadows of each doubt.

He walks along in the valleys of grief,
He listens to your every prayer,
No matter how big your troubles are,
God is the One who is always there.

He is the star that is guiding you,
No matter how far your feet may roam,
His angels always keep you walking
In the safe path to guide you back home!

Marion Schoeberlein

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THE STORY OF LIFE

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right
away that they were meant to be there, to serve some
sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you
figure out who you are or who you want to become.

You never know who these people may be (possibly your
roommate, neighbor, worker, long-lost friend, lover, or
even a complete stranger), but when you lock eyes with
them, you know at that very moment they will affect
your life in some profound way.

And sometimes things happen to you that may seem
horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in
reflection you find that without overcoming those
obstacles you would have never realized your potential,
strength, willpower, or heart.

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by
chance or by means of good luck. Illness, injury, love,
lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all
occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these
small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a
smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. It
would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.

The people you meet who affect your life, and the
success and downfalls you experience, help to create
who you are and who you become. Even the bad
experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are
probably the most poignant and important ones.

If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your
heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn
about trust and the importance of being cautious when
you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them
back unconditionally, not only because they love you,
but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and
how to open your heart and eyes to things.

Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take
from those moments everything that you possibly can for
you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to
people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen.
Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high.
Hold your head up because you have every right to.

Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in
yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, it will
be hard for others to believe in you. You can make of
your life anything you wish. Create your own life and
then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.

*Most importantly!!!, if you LOVE someone tell him or
her, for you never know what tomorrow may have in
store. And learn a lesson in life each day that you live.

That's the story of life...

'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD,
'plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me,
and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find
Me when you seek Me with all your heart.'

Don't Look Back

As you travel through life there are always those times
when decisions just have to be made when the choices are hard,
and solutions seem scarce, and the rain seems to soak your parade!

There are some situations where all you can do
is to simply let go and move on, gather courage together
and choose a direction that carries you toward a new dawn.

So pack up your troubles, and take a step forward.
The process of change can be tough but think about all the
excitement ahead if you can be stalwart enough!

There could be adventures you never imagined
just waiting around the next bend and wishes and dreams
just about to come true in ways you can't yet comprehend!

Perhaps you'll find friendships that spring from new interests
as you challenge your status quo, and learn there are so many
options in life, and so many ways you can grow.

Perhaps you'll go places you never expected
and see things that you've never seen, or travel to fabulous,
faraway worlds, and wonderful spots in between!

Perhaps you'll find warmth and affection and caring a
"somebody special" who's there, to help you stayed centered
and listen with interest to stories and feelings you share.

Perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing your friends are
supportive of all that you do and believe that whatever
decisions you make, they'll be the right choices for you!

So keep putting one foot in front of the other
and taking your life day by day.

"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and
shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be one flesh."
(Genesis 2:24)

For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom His
whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.
I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you
with power through His Spirit in your inner being,
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp
how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--
that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we
ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
to Him be glory in the church and in
Christ Jesus throughout all generations,
forever and ever! Amen.

(Eph 3:14-21 niv)

"Some people come into our lives,
stay for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts,
and we are never, ever the same."

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Truth is that which grows in the hearts of men.
Turn within and let those guiding forces of
your inner self be your guide.

God has made many doors opening into the truth which He
opens to all who knock upon them with hands of faith.

Kahlil Gibran

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We may run, walk, stumble, drive, or fly,
but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey
or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way.

You never have been, and you never will be.
God has been with you every step of the way.
Where the path leads, He is lighting lamps to guide you.
And if you ever do feel for a second t
hat He is not right there beside you,
it is only because He has gone ahead for a moment
or two to build a bridge that will keep you safe from harm
and that will lead you on toward the sunlight shining through.
Wherever you go, may you be with God,
for God will always be with you.

by Alin Austin

Have Faith!
Faith isn't anything you can see;
it isn't anything you can touch.
But you can feel it in your heart.
Faith is what keeps you trying
when others would have given up.
It keeps you believing in the goodness of others
and helps you find it.
Faith is trusting in a power greater than yourself
and knowing that whatever happens,
this power will carry you through anything.
It is believing in yourself and having the courage
to stand up for what you believe in.
Faith is...peace in the midst of a storm,
determination in the midst of adversity,
and safety in the midst of trouble.

For nothing can touch a soul that is protected by faith.

Where there is faith, there is love;
Where there is love, there is peace;
Where there is peace, there is God;
Where there is God, there is no need.

Keep Believing in Yourself

There may be days when you get up in the morning
and things aren't the way you had hoped they would be.
That's when you have to tell yourself that things will get better.
There are times when people disappoint you and let you down.
But those are the times when you must remind yourself
to trust your own judgments and opinions,
to keep your life focused on believing in yourself.
There will be challenges to face and changes to make in
your life, and it is up to you to accept them.
Constantly keep yourself headed in the right direction for you.
It may not be easy at times, but in those times of struggle
you will find a stronger sense of who you are.
So when the days come that are filled with frustration
and unexpected responsibilities, remember to believe
in yourself and all you want your life to be.
Because the challenges and changes will only help you to
find the goals that you know are meant to come true for you.

Keep Believing in Yourself

When you've trusted God and walked His way
When you've felt His hand lead you day by day
But your steps now take you another way...

Start over.

When you've made your plans and they've gone awry
When you've tried your best and there's no more try
When you've failed yourself and you don't know why...

Start over.

When you've told your friends what you plan to do
When you've trusted them and they didn't come through
And now you're all alone and it's up to you...

Start over.

When you've failed your kids and they're grown and gone
When you've done your best but it's turned out wrong
And now your grandchildren have come along...

Start over.

When you've prayed to God so you'll know His will
When you've prayed and prayed and you don't know still
When you want to stop cause you've had your fill...

Start over.

When you think you're finished and want to quit
When you've bottomed out in life's deepest pit
When you've tried and tried to get out of it...

Start over.

When the year has been long and successes few
When December comes and you're feeling blue
God gives a January just for you...

Start over.

Starting over means "Victories Won"
Starting over means "A Race Well Run"
Starting over means "God's Will Done"

Don't just sit there..............

Start Over

"Thy Word O Lord"

Thy Word oh Lord... is
A lamp unto our feet.
It guides us through
the storms of life,
and down the darkened street.

Thy Word O Lord... is our wisdom
when man's wisdom does not know.
You tell us where we should turn,
then tell us when to go.

Thy Word O Lord... is our
strength to get us through each day.
It is the comfort that we need
from trials along our way.

Thy Word O Lord... is our
hope in all that is to come.
It is the map to guide us on
to be with Thine own Son.

Thy Word O Lord... is our
bread for each and every day.
It is the food that we eat
and our light along the way.

It is the Living water in the
dry and thirsty land.
It is the only foundation on
which we truly stand.

Thy Word O Lord... it is
all these things and more.
'Tis all we need to keep us safe
and keep salvation's gift secure.

Thy Word O Lord...
Where would we be if You had not come.
You first laid down upon the cross,
then cried "Thy will be done".

And then You rose to overcome
the fate that befalls man.
Leaving us Thy Holy Word
to spell out to us... Your plan.

Thy Word O Lord...
has shown us how You lived
And also how You died.
And critics cannot change this
No matter how they've tried.

We give You thanks with our lives,
and in the prayers You've heard.
Not only did You give Your life,
but then You gave Your Word.

Our Father who are in Heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name,
Thy Kingdom Come,
Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread and
forgive us our trespasses as we
forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory.
Forever, and Ever........Amen.

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"Yes, I love my God.
He is my fountain of Life and My Savior.
He keeps me going day and night.
Without Him, I am no one.
But with Him, I can do everything.
Christ is my strength."

And how for forward will it lead?

Those you have sought to reach, whether they be in your
family or elsewhere, are part of a chain of love that can
extend through the generations. Your influence on their lives,
whether or not you see results, is immeasurable.
Your legacy of dedicated kindness and caring can transform
lost and hopeless lives for years to come.

You can never overestimate the power of your love.
It is a fire that, once lit, may burn forever.

© 2001 Steve Goodier

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In each of us are places where we have never gone.
Only by pressing the limits do you ever find them.

Dr. Joyce Brothers

May You Have:

       Enough happiness to keep you sweet,
Enough trials to keep you strong,
     Enough sorrow to keep you human,
Enough hope to keep you happy,
    Enough failure to keep you humble,
   Enough success to keep you eager,
    Enough friends to give you comfort,
    Enough wealth to meet your needs,
    Enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make
each day better than yesterday!

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When people know that we are Christians,
they automatically expect a higher standard of behavior and lifestyle.
If we disappoint man, we can be sure that we have disappointed God.

Psalm 119:112 (nlt) says,
"I am determined to keep Your principles,
even forever, to the very end."

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Proverbs 3:6 In everything you do, put God first, and
He will direct you and crown your efforts with success.

Romans 12:2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this
world, but be a new and different person with a fresh
newness in all you do and think. Then you will learn
from your own experience how His ways will really satisfy you.

Peace Amidst The Pain

The sweetest word cannot express,
Nor deepest sea can ever possess,
Nor all the world can ever contain,
The peace God gives amidst the pain.

For tho' my heartbreaks lay me low,
Confound my path, remove life's glow,
And troubles hit on every hand,
I have a Friend who will understand.

And when I face my darkest hour,
I have a Source of secret power,
And to that Source I would go,
Because I find no help below.

How oft' I've knelt upon my knees,
And poured my anguish out to Thee,
Oh, God, I praise Thee for this pain,
That more of Your sweet peace I gain.

by Beverly Bru

You know the analogy of the tandem bicycle. We all want
to be in the driver's seat, in control, deciding the
direction, choosing the way we ride through life. Well,
here's a news flash: You're not in the front seat! If
you've accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you not
only received eternal life, you gave up the view from
the front seat of this tandem bike and slid to the back.

Where are we going, Lord? — You'll see.
When will we get there? — Just wait.
What do I need to do back here, Lord? — Just pedal!
But I can't see what's ahead! — I can.
Is this a hill we're heading up? — Don't worry, we'll
come down the other side.
But Lord... — Trust Me.

If the Lord weren't so wonderfully gracious and
wonderfully holy, I think He would say, "Hush, for
crying out loud, and stop your yapping!" (At least,
that's what I'd say!) But He doesn't. He listens. He
loves. He cares so deeply. He knows we don't understand.
He knows we can't see the end result of the situations
ahead of us. He does feel our pain. All too well, He
knows. If you wonder how He knows, the Garden of
Gethsemane gives us the full picture of his own heart cry.

Is there any other way? the Son cried out.
No, came the Father's reply. Then, from the Son,
Not my will, but Thy will be done.

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Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.
But one thing I do know: Forgetting what is behind and
straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the
prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
(Phil 3:13-15 niv)

All of us who are mature should take such a view of things.
And if on some point you think differently,
that too God will make clear to you.

Be At Peace

Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
Rather, look forward with the knowledge,
That God will lead you through all things.
Do not worry about what may happen tomorrow.
The same everlasting Father,
Who cares for you today,
Will care for you now and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering,
Or give you the strength to bear it.
And, when you think you cannot stand it anymore
He will carry you in His arms.

Therefore, Be At Peace
Put aside all anxious thoughts.
Trust the Lord and He will see you through.

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Hello God, It's Me

Tonight I didn't think that I could make it on my own,
So I decided to make a call, and then picked up the phone.
I looked at all the numbers, but my eyes would only see
So vivid in my mind was to call ... 4-6-3
When you look at those numbers, it is then that you will see
The letters that spell GOD, are the numbers … 4-6-3
It was then I knew without a doubt just whom I was going to call
It mattered not a bit to Him if my problems were large or small.

Looking over at the clock I saw it was quite late,
Would He really mind my call? Maybe I could wait.
Then I began to understand. We could call Him any time.
There's never a busy signal, and it doesn't cost a dime.
He's always right there waiting with open arms for me.
The time matters not to Him, so, please call … 4-6-3
He'll talk to you, He'll talk to me,
He'll pick us up, He'll set us free.

So when you find you need some comfort in your soul,
Don't look elsewhere for it, just call … there is no toll.
Put Him in your life right now. Don't wait another day.
He's waiting for that call right now. All you have to do is pray.
I know I call Him often and He's there to understand.
He's always there when I say … “Hello God, it’s me again."

Dare to Be
When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.
When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.
When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.
When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.
When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.
When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.
When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going.
When times are tough, dare to be tougher.
When love hurts you, dare to love again.
When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.
When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.
When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.
When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.
When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.
When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best.
Dare to be the best you can – At all times, Dare to be!

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Progress is a tide, if we stand still we will surely be drowned.
To stay on the crest, we have to keep moving.

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Psalm 25:5 says, "Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me:
for Thou art the God of my salvation;
on Thee do I wait all the day."

All day?

Does that mean I have to pray all day?

No! What does it say?

It says "lead me" and "teach me" --
that's what we are waiting for --
guidance and understanding in all that we do.
We can be sensitive to His presence all day --
even when we are in a hurry.

Try it!

To handle yourself, use your head.
To handle others, use your heart.
God gives every bird its food,
but He does not throw it into its nest.

Susan Wawrzonek

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The mastery of Isaiah's message is that there must come
a turning point, in which you move on...get on with
life and get a life! Letting go seems so hard...but as
Peter reminds us, casting all your care upon Him,
because He cares for you...or as the Psalmist sings,
Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He will sustain
you, He will not allow the righteous to be moved.

Release to the Lord the problems of the past, the
powerless years of defeat and failure. God
promised...Behold, I will do a new thing. Imagine, a
new road prepared in the undeveloped wilderness, and
that's exactly what God promised. Picture, a fresh
water river running through the desert, and that's
precisely what God said He would do!

God wants to restore those years that the cankerworms
have eaten...bind up the brokenhearted...and give life
to dead dreams...power to the weak...productivity to
the procrastinator...creativity to the casual...and
healing to the wounded eagle. Don't resist God's new
direction in your life, or the new thing that He's
doing, you may not understand it, but remember God's
ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts.

Write this down somewhere so that you can see it often,
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord:
and He delights in His way.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down:
for the Lord upholds him with His hand.
The Lord is working in you, on you, with you and for you...
God's got your back!

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God's In Control

Tho' life's road be rough and rocky
And fears be not a few
There's someone up in Heaven
Who's watching over you

He make the rough ways smooth again
He calms the stormy sea
He sendeth Holy Angels
To watch o'er you and me

So, if you feel life's been unkind
When dark clouds flood your soul
Simply put your trust in Him
My God is in control.

Margaret M. Adams

Hope

I've got a God who understands;
Who holds me daily in His hands.
My God controls the sun and rain,
Yet He knows my private pain.

He cares when I ask "why?"
He comforts when I cry.

He answers,
"My child, peace, be still.
Learn to rest in My will.
Bring your need to Me in prayer.
I will comfort and heal you there.

Learn to see with eyes like Mine,
That look beyond both space and time,
Where you will rest on heaven's shore,
And live with Me forever more."

My Hand in God's

Each morning when I wake I say,
"I place my hand in God's today;"
I know He'll walk close by my side
My every wandering step to guide.

He leads me with the tenderest care
When paths are dark and I despair...
No need for me to understand
If I but hold fast to His hand.

My hand in His! No surer way
to walk in safety through each day.
By His great bounty I am fed;
Warmed by His love, and comforted.

When at day's end I seek my rest
And realize how much I'm blessed,
My thanks pour out to Him; and then
I place my hand in God's again.

To See and Understand

God, give us wider vision to see and understand
That both the sun and showers are gifts from Thy great land.

And when our lives are overcast with trouble and with care,
Give us faith to see beyond the dark clouds of despair,

And give us strength to rise above the mist of doubt and fear,
To recognize the hidden smile behind each burning tear.

Teach us that it takes the showers to make the flowers grow,
And only in the storms of life when the winds of trouble blow,

Can we too reach maturity and grow in faith and grace
And gain the strength and courage to enable us to face,

Sunny days as well as rain, high peaks as well as low,
Knowing that the April showers will make May flowers grow,

And then at last may we accept the sunshine and the showers,
Confident it takes them both to make salvation ours.

The Dance of Life

Let not your sorrows bind you to your past
where gloomy demons thrive on your tears
But go forth gladly into a new day without fears
Take the hand of the child who lives within you
as you remember a warm spring day
full of the promises of youth and innocence
Do you remember running for the sheer joy of it
as the wind swept against your face
Do you remember learning something new and magical
as if you were the first one to ever discover it
So many possibilities of wonder and creation
will always be attainable for those with faith in themselves
So please remember this
You may bring whomever you wish to the dance of life
but choose wisely for you also take them home with you

Dennis J. Hopkins

"Wake up with a smile and go after life..
Live it, enjoy it, taste it, smell it and feel it".

"The poorest of all men is not the one without a cent..
but the one without a dream".

Obedience means joy and uninterrupted
fellowship with God. Our world limits joy to
those who have worldly means to live the
good life. Christ limits joy to those who
have the obedience to give away all they
have to enjoy Him. Which kind of joy do you seek?

Our desire should be not to cling to worldly
riches but to store up our riches in Heaven.
Our Lord will provide all we need daily, He
supplies what money and wealth cannot buy.
Our goal is to fully and completely depend
upon Him for everything. That is true
faith, giving it all up and depending upon
Him to supply all our needs.

Beyond Our Asking
More than hearts can imagine
or minds comprehend,
God's bountiful gifts
are ours without end.
We ask for a cupful
when the vast sea is ours,
We pick a small rosebud
from a garden of flowers,
We reach for a sunbeam
but the sun still abides,
We draw one short breath
but there's air on all sides.
Whatever we ask for
falls short of God's giving
For His Greatness exceeds
every facet of living,
And always God's ready
and eager and willing
To pour out His mercy
completely fulfilling
All of man's needs
for peace, joy and rest
For God gives His children
Whatever Is Best.
Just give Him a chance
to open His treasures
And He'll fill your life
with unfathomable pleasures,
Pleasures that never
grow worn-out and faded
And leave us depleted,
disillusioned and jaded.
For God has a "storehouse"
just filled to the brim
With all that man needs
if we'll only ask Him.

God also bound Himself with an oath, so that those
who received the promise could be perfectly sure that
He would never change His mind.
So God has given us both His promise and His oath.
These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible
for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to Him for refuge
can take new courage, for we can hold on to His promise
with confidence. This confidence is like a strong and trustworthy
anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain of Heaven
into God's inner sanctuary.

(Heb 6:17-19 nlt)

Prayer: LORD, I am thankful that in those times when
circumstances appear out of control and
there is no other person who can be trusted or any situation
upon which I can depend, You are an unchanging anchor
for my soul. I know I can trust You and depend upon Your unfailing
love and the absolute truth of Your word and promises.
I am grateful that I can now have the assurance to confidently face
any challenge, because I trust steadfastly in You.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

Good Morning Lord
Put a smile on our face
Put a song in our heart
Put the sun in our sky today

Lift up our burdens
And lighten our load
Then send us along on our way

Be Big Enough

Be big enough to live the life God gave you,
Untouched by petty selfishness and greed.
Stand free from foolish habits that enslave you,
Be big enough to meet your greatest need.

Be big enough to speak the truth--and live it.
Hold your ideals though the heavens fall--
Expect no quarter, yet be quick to give it--
Be big enough to smile, when all about you,
Your very world lies crumbled in the dust-

Have courage to fight on when your friends doubt you,
Be big enough to keep your faith and trust.
Be big enough to say--I was mistaken.
Be slow to take offense--quick to forgive--
Let pity, justice, love in your heart awaken,
Be big enough, and kind enough to live.

The one relationship that has top priority over all others is our
kinship with God, because it not only greatly affects the quality
of our life now, but it determines our eternal destiny.
We tend to put that in the background because we think we
are invincible and will be here forever. I hate to break this to you,
but someday "I'll be a moving on" and so will you.
Are you ready for the trip?

In John 3:36 (nlt), Jesus said, "all who believe in God's Son
have eternal life. Those who don't obey the Son will never
experience eternal life, but the wrath of God remains upon them."
That's the blunt truth. If you haven't, put your faith in Christ,
and don't delay another minute.

Oh Boy, I have somewhere to shift the blame....the family tree
God hung me in. In Psalm 51:5, David said,
"In sin did my mother conceive me" In other words,
" I was born this way !"

We might say, "I get my temper from my dad" or " I retaliate
because of the way I was treated at home, at work or school."
But David doesn't leave it there.
He has recognized there are NO excuses.
NO other places to put the blame.

In verse 4 he says,
"Against you and you alone have I sinned."
The antidote was not just turning over a new leaf...
it required a heart transplant.
"Create in me a clean heart" Psalm 51:10
A teacher once said to me. "There could be an ounce of truth
in every bit of criticism, find it and work on it."
Personally I know it would be a more successful operation
if I let God do the work.
"Search me O God, and know my heart: try me and know
my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting."

Upside Down 23rd

Lord, You would like nothing better
than to be my Shepherd and yet...
At times I have been as needy as an orphan,
My pastures have been wind-blasted
and as black as asphalt,
The waters I have walked beside have churned
white and threatening.

My soul has been on the critical list.
I've walked in places I should not let me go.
Death has scared me witless,
and mere shadows have unnerved me.

And who's to blame?
The Shepherd or the sheep?
The sheep, of course.
So help me follow You to green pastures,
quiet waters, and righteous paths.

Then I'll walk with steady legs through death's valley.
Neither shadows nor real evil will move me.
I shall sit at Your table, feel Your healing oil on my head,
and hold an overflowing cup of Your blessings.
Your goodness and love will follow me for the rest of my life
and I will live with you forever. In the meantime,
Help me keep the Twenty-third right side up.
As seen in God's Rainbow

Oh Great Spirit, through my prayers I can find Your
guidance. I pray You guide my path
today. Touch my life with Your holy breath.

By: Don Coyhis

A lthough things are not perfect
B ecause of trial or pain
C ontinue in thanksgiving
D o not begin to blame

E ven when the times are hard
F ierce winds are bound to blow
G od is forever able
H old on to what you know

I magine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
K eep thanking Him for all the things
L ove imparts to thee

M ove out of "Camp Complaining"
N o weapon that is known
O n earth can yield the power
P raise can do alone

Q uit looking at the future
R edeem the time at hand
S tart every day with worship
T o "thank" is a command

U ntil we see Him coming
V ictorious in the sky
W e'll run the race with gratitude
X alting God most high

Y es, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Z ion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!

The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the
distance between your knees and the floor.
The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything.
Love and peace be with you forever!
Amen.

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Cause me to hear Your loving kindness in the
morning, for in You do I trust;
Cause me to know the way in which I should walk,
for I lift up my soul to You. Deliver me, O LORD, from my enemies;
in You I take shelter. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God;
Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.
(Psa 143:8-10 kjv)

Prayer: LORD, I thank You that I can always trust You,
and that by Your Spirit You lead me in the best decisions for
my life. Help me to understand Your will and plan for
my life today, for in You I find shelter, protection,
and direction for all areas of my life.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

Lord, I ask this for all my friends

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God Knows Best

Our Father knows what's best for us,
So why should we complain ...
We always want the sunshine,
But He knows there must be rain.

We love the sound of laughter
And the merriment of cheer;
But our hearts would lose their tenderness
If we never shed a tear.

Our Father tests us often
With suffering and with sorrow;
He tests us, not to punish us,
But to help us meet "tomorrow."

For growing trees are strengthened
When they withstand the storm;
And the sharp cut of the chisel
Gives the marble grace and form.

God never hurts us needlessly,
And He never wastes our pain;
For every loss He sends to us
Is followed by rich gain.

And when we count the blessings
That God has so freely sent;
We will find no cause for murmuring
And no time to lament.

For Our Father loves His children,
And to Him all things are plain;
So He never sends us "pleasure"
When the "soul's deep need is pain."

So whenever we are troubled,
And when everything goes wrong,
It is just God working in us
To make "our spirits strong."

Somebody cares and always will!
The world forgets, but God loves you still.
You cannot go beyond His Love.
No matter what your guilty of.
For God forgives until the end,
He is your faithful, loyal friend.
And though you try to hide your face,
There is no shelter any place.
That can escape His watchful eye,
For on the earth and in the sky,
He's Ever Present and Always There!
To take you in His tender care.
And bind the wounds and mend the breaks,
When all the world around forsakes...
Somebody Cares and Loves You Still
And God is The Someone who always will!
God Bless! and I Care Too!

Life's Risk

To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
To reach out for another is to risk involvement.

To expose feelings is to risk
exposing your true self.
To place your ideas, your dreams,
before a crowd is to risk their loss.

To love is to risk not being loved in return.

To live is to risk dying.
To hope is to risk failure.
But risk must be taken because the
greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.

If you risk nothing and do,
nothing you dull your spirit.
You may avoid suffering and sorrow,
but you cannot learn, feel, change,
grow, love, and live.

Chained by your attitude, you are a slave.
You have forfeited your freedom.
Only if you risk, are you free.

"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way
you will fulfill the law of Christ."
I'm not talking about listening to every whine of the constant
complainer. You can tell the difference between a
professional complainer and someone who is going through
a real trial. Today, maybe you can be God's friend
to someone who just needs a compassionate ear and
in that way "fulfill the law of Christ."
Gal. 6:2 (niv)

When we feel we have nothing left to give
and we are sure that the song has ended,
When our day seems over and the shadows fall
and the darkness of night has descended,
Where can we go to find the strength
to valiantly keep on trying?
Where can we find the hand that will dry
the tears that the heart is crying?

There’s but one place to go and that is to God,
and dropping all pretense and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint
and gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life’s crossroads
and view what we think is the end,

But God has a much bigger vision,
and He tells us it’s only a bend,
For the road goes on and is smoother,
and the pause in the song is a rest,
And the part that’s unsung and unfinished
is the sweetest and richest and best.

So rest and relax and grow stronger –
let go and let God share your load.
Your work is not finished or ended –
you’ve just come to a bend in the road.

~Helen Steiner Rice~

Slow down; God is still in heaven.
You are not responsible for doing it all...
yourself... right now.

We Can't, But God Can

We do not always know,
And we cannot always fathom
Why our spirits sink so low...

We flounder in our dark distress,
We are wavering and unstable,
But when we're most inadequate
The Lord God's always able...

For though we are incapable,
God's powerful and great,
And there's no darkness of the mind
That God can't penetrate...

And all that is required of us
Whenever things go wrong
Is to trust in God implicitly
With a faith that's deep and strong.

And while He may not instantly
Unravel all the strands
Of the tangled thoughts that trouble us
He completely understands...

And in His time, if we have faith,
He will gradually restore
The brightness to our spirit
That we've been longing for...

So remember, there's no cloud too dark
For God's light to penetrate
If we keep on believing
And have faith enough to wait!

Remind Me God

Dear God,
When I am lonely and,
Perhaps I feel despair.
Let not my ailing heart forget,
That You hear every prayer..

Remind me that no matter what,
I do or fail to do,
There still is hope for as long
As I have faith in You..

Let not my eyes be blinded by
Some folly I commit.
But help me to regret my wrong,
And to make up for it..

Inspire me to put my fears,
Upon a hidden shelf,
And in the future never to
Be sorry for myself.
Give me the restful sleep I need,
Before another dawn,
And bless me in the morning with
"The Courage To Go On.."

What do you mean, to be still and know that I am God?
My child, what I mean is:
Though the earth be removed,
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with swelling,
Though the wind blow, Though the storm rage;

In Other Words...

Though your bills are due,
Though they give you a hard time on your job,
Though your husband won't act right,
Though your wife won't act right,
Though your children are disobedient,
Though there's sickness in your body,
Though your enemies get on your nerves;

Stop your worries!
Stop your complaining!
Stop your doubting!
Stop your frowning!
Cease your fears, and dry up those tears!
For I'm right there to comfort you,
I'm right there to guide you,
I'm right there to hold you up,
I'm right there to heal you,
I'm right there to deliver you.

So cast your cares upon me for I careth for you.

My child this is what I mean
by being still and knowing I am GOD.

For I Am GOD All By Myself!

"You have made known to me the path of life:
you fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
Psalm 16:11 (niv)

Humility opens our inner ears.
It enables us to acknowledge the
truth of who we are and who God is.
Only the humble can understand the deep resonance
of God's voice in the whole of creation.
Humility withstands any arrogant tendency to reduce
the word to our purposes. When we live in humble presence,
God may reveal to us while we read insights
that transcend human expectations.

Susan Annette Muto

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"When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die."

We can't foresee the turning of the tide
When problems beset us and tears are cried.
Sometimes life deals from the bottom of the deck
Filling us with worry and leaving us a wreck.
The enemy seeks to devour and destroy,
Using deceptions to eliminate our joy.
While walking through the valley, our heads hung low,
The mountaintop seems so high, our footsteps slow.
How many times have we traveled this road
To battle the frustrations of troubles bestowed?
Yet when we come to our darkest hour
God demonstrates His infinite power.
It doesn't matter how bad things might seem,
He always comes through, our faith to redeem.
God will not fail us in our times of pain.
He'll never forsake us, by our side He'll remain.
So when we find ourselves at a total loss
Or when the valley seems too wide to cross,
Just remember you're in His love and care,
Look over your shoulder, He's always there!

I Believe
I believe that life was meant to be embraced,
not just endured;
treasured, not just tolerated;
savored, not just survived;
advertised, not just avoided;
illuminated, not just ignored;
and most of all,
I believe that life was meant to be celebrated !

In Every Journey ..
In every journey there is meaning.
In every conflict, there is growth.
In every action, there is purpose.
In every moment of doubt, remember to believe in yourself!

Happiness is..
taking in all the wonders of life --
its joys, its sorrows, its sunshine, its smiles --
learning from the experiences each one brings you,
and then, from a caring heart, giving them all away again.

You ..
Never be content with someone else's definition of You.
Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
your own truths, your own understanding of who you are
and how you came to be. And never be content until you
are happy with the unique person you are!

What Is Courage?
Confronting the dragons
Overcoming the obstacles
Understanding the risks
Really living
Always believing
Going the distance
Expecting the Best

"Faith means living with uncertainty,
feeling your way through life,
letting your heart guide you like a lantern in the dark.
There is no absolute security except in absolute faith.
This doesn't mean that all circumstances will go
your way or that divine justice is operating every time
you injure or heal yourself.
All sorts of events, both beautiful and terrible,
can happen in this world.

Our small mind cannot always see the bigger picture
or know what is for our highest good.
So despite the confusion and the insecurity of life,
when you can learn to live on faith,
like the flower trusting Spirit working according to
a higher will beyond the reach of your mind,
you'll see Spirit operating everywhere,
in everyone, and everything."

Dan Millman

May today there be peace within
May you trust your highest power
that you are exactly where you are meant to be....
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith
May you use those gifts that you have received,
and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God....
Let this presence settle into our bones, and allow
your soul the freedom to sing, dance, and to bask in the sun....
It is there for each and everyone of you....

A Special Place

There is a special place in life, that needs my humble skill,
A certain job I'm meant to do, which no one else can fulfill.

The time will be demanding, and the pay is not too good.
And yet I wouldn't change it -- even if I could.

There is a special place in life, a goal I must attain,
A dream that I must follow, because I won't be back again.

There is a mark that I must leave, however small it seems to be,
A legacy of love for those who follow after me.

There is a special place in life, that only I may share,
A little path that bears my name, awaiting me somewhere.

There is a hand that I must hold, a word that I must say,
A smile that I must give, and tears to blow away.

There's always a tomorrow and the best is yet to be,
And somewhere in this world, I know there is a place for me.

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In God's Hands

Put Your Problems In God's Hands. Although it sometimes
seems to us our prayers have not been heard,
God always knows our every need without a single word.
And He will not forsake us even though the way is steep,
For He is always near to us, a tender watch to keep...
And in good time He'll answer us, and in His love He'll send
Greater things than we have asked and blessings without end.
So though we do not understand why trouble comes to man,
Can we not be contented just to know it is God's plan?

On The Wings Of A Prayer

Just close your eyes and open your heart,
And feel your worries and cares depart.
Just yield yourself to the Father above,
And let Him hold you secure in His love.
For life on earth grows more involved,
With endless problems that can't be solved,
But God only ask us to do our best,
Then He will take over and finish the rest...
So when you are tired, discouraged and blue,
There is always one door that is open to you,
And that is the door to The House of Prayer,
And you'll find God waiting to meet you there.
And The House of Prayer is no further away,
than the quiet spot where you kneel and pray.
For the heart is a temple when God is there
As we place ourselves in His loving care.
And He hears every prayer and answers each one
When we Pray in His name - Thy will be done.
The burdens that seemed too heavy to bear
Are lifted away on the wings of a prayer.
Helen Steiner Rice

In this illness,
God has reaffirmed a powerful truth in my heart.
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life,
nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers,
nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature,
shall be able to separate us from the love of God,
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”

(Romans 8:38-39)

God loves me in spite of me.
His love for me is so complete that nothing
will ever be able to separate me from that love.
It is comforting to know that even in
the midst of my own holding pattern that
God still loves me with an everlasting love.
What a mighty God we serve.
So my friend, thanks for your prayers and
words of encouragement,
but allow me this one more time to remind
you that you too are loved with an everlasting love.
Take a moment and wrap your arms around yourself
and feel the love of God all over you.
He loves you and I love you too.

Be Blessed..........Pastor Warren

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Index	Ten	Twenty	Thirty
One	Eleven	Twenty-One	Remembering One
Two	Twelve	Twenty-Two	Remembering Two
Three	Thirteen	Twenty-Three	Remembering Three
Four	Fourteen	Twenty-Four	Animals One
Five	Fifteen	Twenty-Five	Animals Two
Six	Sixteen	Twenty-Six	Animals Three
Seven	Seventeen	Twenty-Seven	Heroes
Eight	Eighteen	Twenty-Eight	Holidays
Nine	Nineteen	Twenty-Nine

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