GOD'S KALEIDOSCOPE OF LOVE

Recently, I witnessed a gathering at a local eating establishment, that not only caught my attention....it put a huge smile on my face. I was drawn to the group of seven, by the laughter that erupted from their table.

Apparently, a bee had decided to join them for brunch and some members of the group were not enthused by its presence. When two people in the group, "swiftly made their way to safety," the other diners responded by taking action and swatting at the bee, in order for their friends feel it was safe enough to return.

While watching it all unfold, I noticed that this table of young adults, was comprised of different colors of the rainbow. That  immediately captured my heart and I wanted to know more about this beautiful sight that I was blessed to behold! I HAD to meet "my new friends!"

 I approached their table and introduced myself. I told them that I was a writer and poet and I wanted to capture the moment and create a written piece about it... they were all more than happy to accommodate my request!

I then learned that this Beautiful Group of Young People, are all medical students in training and they are from various parts of the globe. They were taking a break from classwork to unwind, laugh and enjoy each other's company.  Which is yet another beautiful addition to the story.
My thoughts put to words below...



                  GOD'S KALEIDOSCOPE OF LOVE

Please don't take for granted, all that God designed for your delight
Every fish, fowl, flower and creation is truly precious in His sight.

God loves everything He puts His hands to
and watches over every plan
when He created someone in His image, He formed and breathed life into man.

The Earth was God's 1st masterpiece; a pallette of brilliant colors and the most breathtaking views
why wouldn't He also bring His art to life, by making man in different shades and hues?


God created us to love and commands that we  love Him back
He formed love in every color; red, white and yellow, brown and black.


Can you imagine what would happen, if we engaged more with our hearts
and weren't divided by skin color, as hatred continues to impart?


If we could look beyond one's color and see the gifts that they possess
we would find value in those relationships and heal our world in the process.


God truly holds the power to completely heal the land...
He's just waiting for us to walk in love and pray  together as He planned.


Remember, please don't take for granted all that God designed for your delight
every skintone, shade and hue, is truly precious in His sight!

Copyright © 2017 Debora Grandison. All rights reserved.                          

RECONNECTING...REFLECTING and RELATIONSHIONSHIP!

I wanted to share this post as a reminder that God has strategically placed amazing people in ALL of our paths and sometimes those people are called to have a significant role in our life....

My beautiful friend Amy arranged for us to spend the day spending quality time together, so that we could catch up on one another's lives! The greatest thing is: we both recognize that our relationship is based on a plan that ONLY God could orchestrate.

When my family moved to the St. Louis area, back in 1994, we visited our home that was under construction. While we stood out front taking in the amazing blessing that was being constructed before our eyes, a car pulls up and a beautiful woman with a smile as BIG as Texas, jumps out and approaches me with open arms!

I immediately reciprocated and felt that we were of kindred spirits. She introduced herself as 'My New Neighbor' and we quickly became fast friends ....we watched each others children, monitored each other's homes and developed a relationship that supercedes the definition of friendship.

Over time, we got to know each other's family members and celebrate the victories in one another's lives. We spent MANY hours, over the years...going for early morning walks, sipping coffee, laughing uncontrollably, attempting to solve the problems of the world and MOST IMPORTANTLY, praying together and talking about our LOVE OF GOD!

You see, it was GOD'S LOVE that caused her to stop that day and welcome me and my family with open arms....and it was GOD'S LOVE that prompted me to receive it.

It's GOD'S LOVE moved us to extend ourselves to the needs of each other's family and it's GOD'S LOVE that continues to sustain our relationship that was constructed upon a solid foundation, just like our 'newly constructed home.'

We now live miles apart, but distance nor time has weakened our love for one another. Today, we spent hours sipping tea AND coffee... catching up on the live's of our children...laughing uncontrollably...making yet another attempt at solving the problems of the world and MOST IMPORTANTLY praying together...for each other, for our families AND for our world!

I wanted to share this, as a reminder that God has strategically placed amazing people in ALL of our paths and sometimes those people are called to have a significant role in our life.

 IF we don't extend ourselves to other OR don't welcome the gestures of kindness from others...we will miss the true treasures, gems and blessings that are woven in the threads of GOD'S LOVE!❤

  I recently had an encounter with an Angel. This individual was placed directly in my path at a moment that I needed discernment on decisions, regarding my health. I needed encouragement and most importantly, I needed prayer.

 I didn't know this person, before that day, but they told me right away that they were instructed by God to lay hands on me and pray...and that's exactly what they did!

 It often takes a great deal of faith to walk in obedience and do as God instructs.  I'm so grateful that My Angel did. Their prayers were specific and held a great deal of power.  There are no doubts that My Angel was following the promptings of The Lord.

 The steps that followed, called for me to not base my decisions on what I could see, but to walk in faith and to listen to the promptings of The Holy Spirit. My Angel's prayer planted the seed and set me on the path to victory. ❤  

                   I BELIEVE IN ANGELS

Do I believe in Angels? Oh yes I do you see
I know God placed them in my path to help watch over me.

They're with me when I travel, they hover through the night
just knowing God assigned them to my care, tells me everything's alright.

There are times that life gets rugged and I need to know He's near
so God brings forth specific angels to calm all my doubts and fears.

Sometimes the angels whisper...sometimes they clearly speak
no matter what their method
they're prepared to deliver what I seek.

God's angels appear in different coverings and they take on many forms
They protect us in each season
and carry us through every storm.

Some people don't believe in angels
it's hard to see them in our midst
but when you trust and believe in the Word of God, you will know that they exist.

Copyright © 2017 Debora Grandison. All rights reserved.                             

Our nation is in need of healing.  The healing will only happen we fill the gaps of miscommunication, misunderstanding, fear, hurt and unforgiveness...with unity, knowledge, grace, love and most importantly...PRAYER!
We can do this...when we work and pray together! ❤        


                        OH GOD!

Oh God, what are our ears now hearing and what do our eyes now see?
 Our hearts are filled with hurt and anguish from all of this tragedy.

Oh God, how do we begin to recover from this kind of grief and pain?
How long must people endure treatment that is cruel and inhumane?

Will wives and mothers ever rest well...
will children always live in fear?
Will difference continue to divide us and cause us never-ending tears?

Some may find discomfort in what's written... and may in fact, suggest
that having conversations about race and hate...only lead to violence and protests.


Many may find it hard to comprehend the burdens branded on the hearts
of mothers knowing all too well, the kind of fear that hatred still imparts.


Oh God, it's difficult to tell our children, that they have what it takes to change the world
when we must also teach them ways to protect themselves from hateful words and bullets that may be hurled.



Oh God, the world is in a pit of turmoil, chaos can be found at every turn
evil acts attempt to keep us from your  purpose, in hopes that we will crash and burn.


Oh God, I know that even in the midst of trouble, we will ALWAYS find you near
Your Word tells us in Matthew 18:20
that when we pray together, you WILL appear.


  Copyright © 2017 Debora Grandison. All rights reserved.                             

                 
April is National Poetry Month and I was given the awesome opportunity of sitting on a Panel with other Poets at an event, sponsored hy and hosted at: St. Louis County Library (Headquarters).  The Panel consisted of both Local and National Artists, who shared several of their creative works. Here is a piece that I wrote, for the event.

                     POETRY IN MOTION

Poetry is an art form that trancends our thoughts, words and our dreams
It can bring people together, to state a purpose, mission or a theme.

Poetry often tells a story of how one has overcome
and delivers inspiring messages of battles being won.

Sometimes poetry decribes heartbreak and depicts images of troubled times
but words can also change the mood...bring hope and elevate the mind.

Some poems BUILD with STRONG emotion
sharing fond memories of the past
while a "play on words" may add some humor
AND can deliver BOLD contrasts.

Poetry has a certain rhythm and can change the way we feel
when words impact our thoughts and hearts..those words have power to soothe and heal.

The Art of Poetry is endless and holds a beauty all its own
it can take us on an awesome journey through the familiar OR unknown.


Copyright © 2017 Debora Grandison. All rights reserved.                             

VALENTINE'S DAY 2017

To My David,
A poem to express my love...

MY FUNNY VALENTINE!

Our friendship goes so far back...
I can't recall the day
we discovered we were meant to be ....
we 've sure come a long way.

We began as next door neighbors...
and attended the same schools
I watched you hang out with your friends...
pretending to be cool.

But then I got to know you...
from the porch swing where we talked
we spent hours laughing about many things...
we even shared our dreams and thoughts.

I vividly remember asking God to answer my specific prayer...
it was to place my soulmate in my path...
not realizing then...that YOU WERE already there.

We've been through a lot together...we vowed "In sickness and in health"
you've stood beside me through health challenges...
your love is valued more than wealth.

I call you, "My Knight in Shining Armor"
you STILL warm my heart and make me smile...
you will forever be "My Funny Valentine"...
you've made the journey SO worthwhile!
I LOVE YOU DAVID!! ❤

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL!! ❤

Each one of us were created with a purpose and God designed us with specific gifts, talents and passions. Some of us instictively know what we want to do or were purposed to do early on...some of us are still seeking direction on finding our true purpose.

 I was blessed to reconnect with a high school classmate last year. During our visit, we talked about our God-Given gifts and passions...Julie paints....I write. Julie shared this particular piece with me and gave me the opportunity to name it and put words to it and we are now sharing it with you! 

We pray that you enjoy our collaboration and that you use your gifts for the glory of God!

1 Peter 4:10 New International Version (NIV)

10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

                                         JUBILATION

In Genesis 1 God laid the foundation
He molded and shaped the earth the world and the nation

He added the sun, the moon and the stars
and designed planets, like Jupiter, Venus and Mars.

God gave meaning to darkness as well as to light
and declared ALL things precious in His pure sight.

God brightened the world with vivid colors and hues
He began with the reds and greens...yellows and blues. 

God brought life to the world and so it began
and He formed in His own image and likeness...a man.

Man was created to love and God truly loved him
God wanted man's light to shine and to never go dim.

God's plan for His children is to flourish and grow
and to tell others about Him, wherever they go.

We must study His Word and protect His creation
and do so with love, peace and JUBILATION!!

Copyright © 2015 Debora Grandison. All rights reserved.