Today is Veteran's Day! A day set aside to honor the men and women who serve our country through Military Service. So on day# 11, I am grateful for those who vowed to serve and protect.
November 11....
Lord, I'm grateful to our Veterans
who committed to the task
of serving our great Country...
some served in camouflage and masks.
Many sacrificed relationships...
some set aside their dreams
to ensure the safety of their families
while taking part in a great team.
I pray this day will bring them honor
and hope their memories will scream,
"Thank You Soldier For Your Service,
You Are Held in High Esteem!"
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
November 10....
Thank you God for your sweet presence and the love you feely give
I recognize, without a doubt that it's because of you I live.
I want to praise and glorify you every day I'm here on earth
how I wish I'd known you like I do now
from the moment of my birth.
Lord you bless me and protect me every moment of the day
I pray to give you ALL the glory through what I do and what I say.
I want to live as an example of what your Word has taught me to
and use my light to shine so brightly, others will be drawn to you.
Lord, don't let me miss a chance to be blessing or to pray
for someone who is hurting or may need you right away.
Lord, I'm grateful for my friends and family and I'm thankful for their love
I'm feeling truly blessed upon this birthday
just simply being thought of!
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
Thank you God for your sweet presence and the love you feely give
I recognize, without a doubt that it's because of you I live.
I want to praise and glorify you every day I'm here on earth
how I wish I'd known you like I do now
from the moment of my birth.
Lord you bless me and protect me every moment of the day
I pray to give you ALL the glory through what I do and what I say.
I want to live as an example of what your Word has taught me to
and use my light to shine so brightly, others will be drawn to you.
Lord, don't let me miss a chance to be blessing or to pray
for someone who is hurting or may need you right away.
Lord, I'm grateful for my friends and family and I'm thankful for their love
I'm feeling truly blessed upon this birthday
just simply being thought of!
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
Monday, November 9, 2015
November 9...
Lord, thank you for the gift of service
and the desire and heart to give
I'm also grateful for discernment and the power to forgive.
I pray to use my gifts wisely, as expected and designed
and to live by your example: being patient, loving and kind.
God I know I was created for your great and perfect plan...
to encourage and show love to every woman and every man.
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
Lord, thank you for the gift of service
and the desire and heart to give
I'm also grateful for discernment and the power to forgive.
I pray to use my gifts wisely, as expected and designed
and to live by your example: being patient, loving and kind.
God I know I was created for your great and perfect plan...
to encourage and show love to every woman and every man.
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Today was our church's 32nd Anniversary! It was a glorious day of celebrating growth and change! My poem of gratitude and thanksgiving on day #8 is about seeing change as a gift, because we can't always see it in the beginning, but change is a blessing!!
November 8....
Change is a gift that we can't always see
some view change as good
and some disagree.
For some change brings triumph
and adds just the right touch
for others, change may be a little too much.
Some people feel cornered and seem out of place
when moved from a familiar and comfortable space.
Others feel joyful and are destined to thrive
because the process of change makes them come alive.
No matter your thoughts or what you may fear
change is a good thing, which in time will be clear.
Change means to transform, to shift or convert
change has the power to heal from misfortune and hurt.
It is filled with new chapters, beginnings and firsts
change can open new doors and spiritual rebirths.
We can pray change will happen, but it won't on our own
the power to change comes from God The Father alone.
God may hold back some changes, when He has a plan
and will bless us in His time, as only God can.
In order to prosper and to move ahead
we must make room for the changes and walk where we're led.
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
November 8....
Change is a gift that we can't always see
some view change as good
and some disagree.
For some change brings triumph
and adds just the right touch
for others, change may be a little too much.
Some people feel cornered and seem out of place
when moved from a familiar and comfortable space.
Others feel joyful and are destined to thrive
because the process of change makes them come alive.
No matter your thoughts or what you may fear
change is a good thing, which in time will be clear.
Change means to transform, to shift or convert
change has the power to heal from misfortune and hurt.
It is filled with new chapters, beginnings and firsts
change can open new doors and spiritual rebirths.
We can pray change will happen, but it won't on our own
the power to change comes from God The Father alone.
God may hold back some changes, when He has a plan
and will bless us in His time, as only God can.
In order to prosper and to move ahead
we must make room for the changes and walk where we're led.
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Today, David and I attended the Homegoing Service of a friend, who no longer resided here, but grew up here. While at the service, I discovered that her family had longtime relationships with several of my new friends that I have come to know and love. It was an amazing reminder of just how small the world really is! As we shared a hug and a tidbit about how we each were connected to the family, someone said, "I imagine that this was what it will be like in Heaven! That we would be joyful and embrace one another, when we meet up again." The experience made me think about God's promise... and I am truly grateful for that!!
November 7...
I'm thankful for Gods promise
and pray my journey here on earth
will represent the love of Jesus and the purpose of His birth.
God plans to prosper and to bless us
and just in case you haven't heard
we have free will to study AND to know it
because it's written in His Word.
God loves us deeper than the ocean
and higher than the tallest tree
He truly seeks to know us better
and He desires to set us free.
I am so grateful for God's promise
and I strive to do His will
so when my journey here is finished
all that He asked has been fulfilled.
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
November 7...
I'm thankful for Gods promise
and pray my journey here on earth
will represent the love of Jesus and the purpose of His birth.
God plans to prosper and to bless us
and just in case you haven't heard
we have free will to study AND to know it
because it's written in His Word.
God loves us deeper than the ocean
and higher than the tallest tree
He truly seeks to know us better
and He desires to set us free.
I am so grateful for God's promise
and I strive to do His will
so when my journey here is finished
all that He asked has been fulfilled.
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
Friday, November 6, 2015
**This morning as I left my subdivision for an early morning appt., I pulled into the middle intersection at the same moment that a large doe appeared out of nowhere and came close to being hit...BY ME! After regrouping from the shock of it all, I looked out my window, to my left and discovered that the she was bounding alongside me....heading in the same direction....and did so, for several blocks...it was if she intended to follow me!!
Today's experience led me to what I needed to share on my 6th day poem of gratitude and thankfulness!
November 6......
Lord, I Thank You for protection
for you keep me safe and sound
you save me from things seen
and unseen...
which amazes and astounds.
You guard me from the enemy, who has plans to bring me harm
while you cradle, hold and keep me in your loving, open arms.
Father, you're always there to rescue me when I encounter hurt and pain
you also cover, shield and shelter me from lightening, wind and rain.
God, not only do you show up to protect and guide me through each day
you watch over friends and family, because I seek, ask and I pray.
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
Thursday, November 5, 2015
November 5....
I thank you for my friendships Lord
each connection is a gift
an abundant blessing you designed for me... to share, love, support and lift.
As a child, I could not see, you had a hand in whom I'd meet
but now I seek to know your perfect plan without a doubt, your purpose is complete.
Some friendships have a season and may come with tests and trials
while others last a life-time and prove to make the walk worthwhile.
When we experience new encounters, we can't always see the plan,
but in due time we'll see the good and begin to give all that we can.
Dear Father, Bless my friendships...those I have and ones to come
give me strength to walk in love, so I'll always appreciate each one.
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
I thank you for my friendships Lord
each connection is a gift
an abundant blessing you designed for me... to share, love, support and lift.
As a child, I could not see, you had a hand in whom I'd meet
but now I seek to know your perfect plan without a doubt, your purpose is complete.
Some friendships have a season and may come with tests and trials
while others last a life-time and prove to make the walk worthwhile.
When we experience new encounters, we can't always see the plan,
but in due time we'll see the good and begin to give all that we can.
Dear Father, Bless my friendships...those I have and ones to come
give me strength to walk in love, so I'll always appreciate each one.
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe!❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry!
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