FATHER HOW CAN I EVER THANK YOU?

FATHER HOW CAN I EVER THANK YOU FOR THE GIFTS YOU'VE GIVEN ME
FOR THE PRECIOUS GIFT OF LIFE AND A LOVING FAMILY.

YOU'VE SET GREAT OPPORTUNITIES BEFORE ME
ALLOWING ME TO SEE THE WORLD, WITH A GIVING HEART AND
A HEALTHY MIND, BOTH WILLING TO BE UNFURLED.

AS THE SUN RISES AND SETS, THERE IS NEWNESS TO BEHOLD
EVERY MOMENT OF THE DAY, THERE ARE TREASURES TO UNFOLD.

YOU  DESIGNED ALL THINGS ON EARTH WITH YOUR
STRONG AND LOVING HANDS
YOUR MOST CHALLENGING CREATION WAS THE
DEVELOPMENT  OF MAN.

MAN WAS CREATED IN YOUR IMAGE AND  THE PLAN YOU HAD IN MIND
WAS THAT HE BE DILIGENT AND FAITHFUL AND HIS HEART LOVING AND KIND.

YOU DESIRE TO GUIDE YOUR CHILDREN TO YOU,THAT WE
KNOW YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH
WE MUST LIVE BY YOUR WRITTEN STANDARDS
YOUR WORD REQUIRES THAT WE DO.

IN MY YOUTH I COULD NOT PROCESS ALL THE GREAT THINGS MEANT FOR ME
AS I GROW AND SEEK YOU DAILY...MY EYES NOW OPEN AND I SEE!

THE TIMES WE NOW LIVE IN ARE TRYING, MANY TURN AWAY FROM YOU
THEY LIVE WITHOUT THE RESPECT AND HONOR THAT YOU ARE GREATLY DUE.

I HEAR AND SEE THINGS THAT ALARM ME AND THEY
CAUSE COMPLETE DISMAY
THAT IS WHEN I CHOOSE TO BE STILL
AND I COME TO YOU AND PRAY.

FATHER, YOU DESERVE MY FULL ATTENTION AND MY GRATITUDE FOR ALL
IN THE BAD TIMES AND THE GOOD TIMES....WHEN I RISE UP AND I FALL.

I NEVER WANT TO TAKE FOR GRANTED ALL THE THINGS YOU FREELY GIVE
I RECOGNIZE WITHOUT A DOUBT, THAT IT'S BECAUSE OF YOU I LIVE!

SOME THINGS I'VE FACED ALONG THIS JOURNEY HAVE CAUSED ME ANGER,
HURT AND PAIN
BUT IN YOUR WORD YOU HAVE COMMANDED THAT I NOT LET
THOSE THINGS REMAIN.

THROUGH MANY TRIALS AND MUCH TEMPTATION MY PURPOSE
HERE ON EARTH IS CLEAR
AND I DESIRE TO SERVE YOU DAILY AND TO ALWAYS KEEP YOU NEAR.

GOD  I KNOW I CAN'T JUDGE OTHERS
FOR THEIR PERSONAL, SPIRITUAL WALK
BUT I  CAN BE AN EXAMPLE BY THE WAY I LIVE AND TALK.

FATHER I'M SO VERY THANKFUL FOR THE GIFTS YOU'VE GIVEN ME
TAKING TIME TO SAY I'M GRATEFUL TRULY SETS MY SPIRIT FREE!



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                                          A CALL FOR HEALING~ Ferguson MO. Nov. 2014

To heal is to restore; to be made healthy, sound and whole
and we will only start to heal when WE ALL step up and take a role.
Anger, destruction, grief and pain are taking a huge toll

and if fear and hate consume our thoughts, they will begin to take control.
We were born to love...to help..to care and when needed, to console
please trust that God will intervene...healing has to be our goal!

DEBORA SPEAKS-FROM-THE-HEART ♥

                                OVERJOYED

Just knowing God is present and the promises He brings
lifts me up and gives me courage... to pray, to worship, praise and sing.

For He covers and protects me, shielding me from the wind and rain
and His love is never-ending, it heals and soothes troubles, grief or pain.

Oh, how grateful I am just knowing how much God truly cares for me
His Word directs me down the right path, His grace and mercy sets me free.

Every time I think about His goodness, every moment I draw near
I'm reminded just much He loves me and He should always be revered.

God is always there when I need Him; through each struggle, trial and storm
He wraps His loving arms around me, while He keeps me safe from harm.

He tells me that if I just trust Him, everything will be alright
but I must never take my eyes off Him, so that He's ALWAYS in my sight.

God speaks to me and gives direction, so when I start to stumble, trip or fall
I listen closely for His voice and He will bring me through it all.

I know that God delivers and that His love fills every void
and that is why my heart is grateful and I'm truly overjoyed! ♥

            WATCH OUT!!!........YOU ARE BEING USED TODAY!!

               
 When reading this title you may say, "WHAT... No one has asked me for anything, how in the world could anyone be using me or take advantage of me without my knowledge??  Well my friend, the term being used, is not always a negative thing. I am referring to being used by God and believe me....that is ALWAYS a good thing!  You aren't always aware of it, but people are watching  your every move...family, friends, co-workers...even those who you've never spoken a word to.

God desires us to be n example to everyone we come in contact with; no matter what the situation brings. We are to act on His behalf and are accountable for our responses and reactions when communicating with others. There are times when other people's actions and attitudes may have a negative impact on our own attitude. We can be in a good mood when we step out of our own environment and into the world and be met by complete and utter chaos...someone gives you a wrong look, you experience an inappropriate traffic move,a harsh word is spoken and POW...IT'S ON!!

God charges us to be cautious when reacting to the negative attitudes and behaviors of others, it's easy to loose our footing and fall prey to being "in the heat of the moment." We are to RISE ABOVE the occasion and to react in a way that will diffuse the situation.  God wants to use you to encourage those individuals who may not give thought or consequence to their actions to think and act differently.  We are called to provide a positive image for others...in spite of difficult circumstances. Being a Godly example to others can be challenging at times...you may think, why should you be responsible for trying to fix someone's unacceptable conduct, when you have your own issues to deal with?  What you may not be able to see in the moment, is that God will use YOU and YOUR positive reactions to a situation to help someone with a negative attitude to recognize the need for change in THEIR life. Their eyes will hopefully be opened to the realization that even through the hurt and the pain that they may experience, God's love brings peace, strength and triumph to ANY situation.

 God uses those who fully believe in Him and know the power of His grace and mercy to be living examples of His love and kindness. When you allow yourself to be used by Him and you exemplify His teaching through your actions towards others...YOU are preparing yourself to experience the miraculous gift of eternal life that God has promised! ♥