Daddy thank you for your peace!

Peace is not the absence of trouble ; it is being calm within the storm 

Peace starts with forgiveness - & love of oneself and others 

My Peace I give unto you;not as the works gives-

This is peace that passes all understanding...

Many times people may wonder how peaceful you are about situations that would warrant disturbance... That's exactly the power of  the  peace of God within you!

Sometimes you are required to make tough decisions or endure difficult circumstances of life...

Just how do you pull through? Day after day? With every sunrise and even sunset ? From dawn to dusk? Without wishing the days would race by?During or after a storm, a tragedy or an unforeseen hurdle? It is the peace of God that passes all understanding! Thank you daddy for this peace that calms our hearts when life gets to a fearful bend! What blessed reassurance ! we are forever thankful! May peace , your peace prevail in your whole wide world!

Weathering the Storm~:))))

Life is a fight 

Life is for the living 

Life presents itself in many different shades

Life has seasons....

The real deal with life~ where the rubber meets the road

Is learning to weather the storms of life 

Learning to dance in the rain and not waiting for the storm to pass~

No one is entitled to anything in life 

It's not a guarantee...

Good things happens and bad things happen too~

It's easy to deal with good things ~ the real challenge is dealing with storms... The bad things ~

Rather than being a statement of resignation and give in...you can choose to view the circumstance as a battle - as an opportunity to get better and therefore strive to overcome the challenge 

Unleash your resilience virtue and fight on till the last lap~

Do not give up- do not give in~

Strive to see clearly after the cloud has passed and look beyond to see the Rainbow!

That's how life is lived ~because it comes in different shades and we must learn to weather the storm and move on ~ do not get paralyzed in one season of life 

Weather the storm~pick yourself up and live life .... For life is for the living!-:)))

Mothers Day 

by Carol Matthews

A Mother loves right from the start.

She holds her baby close to her heart.

The bond that grows will never falte

Her love is so strong it will never alter.

A Mother gives never ending Love.

She never feels that she has given enough.

For you she will always do her best.

Constantly working, there's no time to rest.

A Mother is there when things go wrong.

A hug and a kiss to help us along.

Always there when we need her near.

Gently wipes our eyes when we shed a tear.

So on this day shower your Mother with Love.

Gifts and presents are nice but that is not enough.

Give your Mother a day to have some peace of mind.

Be gentle, be good, be helpful, be kind.

Happy Mothers Day. 

Safe in the shepherd's arms...:)

The 23rd psalm is all about trust in God... 

The 23rd psalm reminds us of who God is...

The 23rd psalm reminds us that God is unchanging, uncaused and ungoverned...

change is constant... Days, health, weather, relationships etc change but God is a constant...

his love , his convictions, his mood, his plan is constant- God is our constant when everything else around us is changing...

Though God creates ... He was not created...

Though he makes...He was not made...

Though he caused....He was not caused...

Our God does not check the weather...He makes it...

Our God doesn't defy gravity...He created it...

Our God is not affected by health...He has no body...

Our God is omnipresent in all places in all times in all circumstances ....

God calms the storms and winds with a single word...He stills the storm~

Our God defeated the grave...as philosophers debate the meaning of life... He declares the meaning of life

Our God placed a zillion stars in the galaxy and a zillion galaxies and constellations in the universe

Our God of wonder puts billions of nerve cells together in a skull and calls it a brain~

And yes that's out shepherd who can visit you any time of day or night and calm you with a tenderness only Him can ...that's Our Shepherd~

Just think how special you are...:)))

Just think...

You're here not by chance ,

But by God's choosing.

His hand formed you and made you

The person you are.

He compares you to no one else~

You are one of a kind.

You lack nothing

That his grace can't give you

He has allowed you to be here 

At this time in history

To fulfill his special purpose

For this generation 

To every thing there's a season and a time to every purpose  under the heaven~Ecc. 3:1

Lord Thank you for 2013-Happy new 2014!!

Lord, we thank you for the year 2013-you have been our shepherd, you have led us to pastures green, you have set a table before our enemies & you have carried us through- we are forever grateful!

As we reflect back, we had our challenges but you O Lord was loving, caring & faithful enough to carry us through- we are thankful from the bottom of our hearts.

For we understand that challenges will always be there-that's what constitutes life-life comes in many colors, tones &presentations -bit it's not what happens to us; it is our reaction to what happens to us-the attitude we keep in whatever we face & always remembering to cling to the hem of your garment.

For we know that you are our creator & that you have perfect plans for us as promised. So we do not fret or fear, but we stand firm on your promises each single day, walking each & everyday by faith & not by sight! 

Renew our strength oh Lord and redirect us always to focus on whet truly matters!

Help us to be positive contributors to this world & leave it a better place.

Let us aim to preach forgiveness & love & help most people understand the very important issues of life -for we know most people are fighting some kind of battle.

Building relationships that are truly meaningful, helping others carry their loads, creating time to listen to others, sacrificing our resources to help the less fortunate!

Remind us O Lord that your report is  the most important report & it does not matter what anybody says-what you say is the most important report!

Thank you a Lord for all the doors you have opened for us- for healing us- for renewing our minds.

Where we hurt-you have consoled us & healed us-

In our mourning you turned it into dancing O Faithful one! We are thankful

We never lacked in any way-what we have needed thy hand has provided- you have answered our prayers.

Help us to continue clinging  to the hem of your garment O Lord-for that's all we need to pull through

For the hungry, feed them 

For the sick, heal them

For the discouraged, encourage

For the needy, provide 

For the lonely , may they experience your love

Help us O Lord to scale the heights of 2014 O Lord with confidence-knowing that you have gone before us! When you open doors for us-equip us with the confidence to go through for you have perfect plans for us!

We love you this day & forever! 

Happy New Year 2014-The Year of the Lord's favour!

Choosing JOY

Joy is what makes life worth living. Joy is a choice you make.
For many Joy seems very hard to find, but it's not about joy finding you- it's about choosing joy in whatever circumstance that you find yourself.
Two people can be part of the same event; but one may choose to live it quite differently from the other. Choose to trust that what happened or is happening ; painful as it may be, holds a Promise. Build your strength from the promise!God promised us his love- that would be the anchor we can always hold on to whenever we find that our strength has diminished.
So today, and always , remember to choose JOY- it's all about the attitude you keep while on the journey...Make the right choice - to be happy-Happy Living!