This Living water flows free from above;
It's filled with forgiveness, compassion and love.
It flows down the mountains, and into the shore,
And when you drink from this fountain, you'll Thirst nevermore.
This river of life God has given so free; Is a stairway to Heaven for you, and for me. You'll never find water so pure, or so true, As this fountain of Life, he's provided for you.
So when you need a drink of the spiritual kind; Just keep the Lord's fountain in the back of your Mind. It will always be there when you need to sup, It's a river of Grace, that never dries up.
As I look back on that September Day At all of the grief, and the pain
I remember a candlelight vigil, As they prayed and held hands in the rain.
I was in shock, as I watched on T.V. Though I wasn't there, I was down on my knees. Praying, and asking,"The Lord of Our Nation" To heal all of their wounds, ease their pain, and frustration.
Lord, I know you said in your word, "To Forgive" But sometimes, that is so hard to do. When they've taken away all your hopes,and your dreams, And the lives of those closest to you.
I know that their loved ones, you have taken on home. And with your sweet angels they sing, And I know someday soon, we will all get to join them In A "Heavenly Homecoming," fit for a King.
John 14:18- I will not leave you" comfortless"
I will come to you.
In memory of all those who lost their lives
in the 9-11 tragedy: We all love, and miss you:
Heavenly Father, King of mankind;
Who once healed the lepers and gave sight to the blind.
Teach us, "Oh Father, to walk in thy ways"
So we'll live forever, and lengthen our days.
Teach us to be humble,forgiving, and meek.
While giving us strength to shoulder the weak
Lord teach us to focus on spiritual things,
Like faith, hope, and love, and the joy that it brings. So when this life is over
And we've finished our race,
We'll see you up yonder
In that Heavenly Place.
Just knock and the door will open. Seek and I know you will find The outstretched arms of the Savior, Saying, "Put your trusting hands into mine."
For, His way is the doorway to Heaven And, if you ask, He'll give you the key. With arms open wide, He'll say, "Come inside." He'll be your fortress, for Eternity.
If you'll seek His face,
Your sins He'll erase And your burdens
He'll help you to bear.
So, just knock on His door. You'll find peace, evermore, With a love so unique and so rare.
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, He shall be saved, and shall go in
and out, and find pasture. John 10:9
If you'll listen close to your heart, You'll find my heart is beating there, too. And, no matter how far from each other we are, Just remember ~ my love follows you.
Down through the years, we've shared laughter and tears,
As our love turns the pages of time.
Please remember~ I'll stay just a heartbeat away. We'll still be walking, with your hand in mine.
And, when my hair turns silver, replacing the gold, We'll still need each other 'to have and to hold'. Then, when this life has ended and our time is through, Just remember ~ my love follows you.
And, when the death angel comes, From out of the blue,
Please remember ~ My love follows you.
He gazes up at the moon; And howls for his mate, While hunters, and trappers, Decide on his fate.
This wolf is shy, and misunderstood; He's labeled as evil, and up to no good. But, in order for him, and his pack to survive, He must kill his prey to keep this family alive.
He has a mate, and five pups; Close-by in a den, These cute little ones, Are depending on him
He stalks a deer, an elk, or a moose; And once in a while, and occasional goose. He might stalk a rabbit, or even a hen, Then he takes it all back, to his pups in the den.
So please understand;
He has a family to feed, He doesn't kill out of spite, He kills out of need.
These wolves are endangered; Extinction they face, Without the love, and protection, Of the whole human race.
Let's help preserve the Wolves:
This poem was based on a true story, about Wolf #10,
who lived in Yellowstone Park. He was killed on purpose
by one of the farmers in a nearby town. He left his mate, with five pups. This was a sad, but true story. Generally, Wolves are shy of humans, and will usually run away. Statistics have proven that very few Wolves have ever attacked a human, without provocation.Please help preserve the wolves.
She sits, and stares out the window;
She really sees nothing at all.
Gazing out into space, a blank look on
her face, Then she turns, and faces the wall.
It doesn't seem that long ago;
When she was raising me, Back then, I depended upon her so, Now, she depends upon me.
She's like a child alone in the
darkness, Just groping, to find her way,
And the only thoughts that come to
mind, Are her memories of yesterday.
She rambles on about her youth; And tells of the good times she's had, She mumbles about her sweet mother,
And reminisces about the strength of
her dad.
I say, "Mama, it's time for your
morning bath, And it's time to take your pill,
She looks up at me with an innocent
plea, Then she whispers, "Well, maybe I
will."
I brush back her beautiful gray;
Then, to myself I quietly pray, "Lord, please help them find, a cure for the mind, Before mama slips quietly away."
I found a robin with a broken wing;
In so much pain, he couldn't sing.
So I took him home, and said a prayer,
And gave him tender, loving, care,
Then I patched up his broken wing;
And gave him back his will to sing,
I nursed him well, as time went by,
Till he'd regained, the strength to fly,
I knew I had to set him free;
Though, he'd fly far away from me,
I had to unite him, with his own,
Back in the skies, where he belonged.
And now, he's up there flying high; With his perfect mended wing, As I watch him disappear from sight, Still, I can hear him sing.
I found a cute little puppy, some years ago. I guess he was just about four months old. Someone dropped him off in front of my house. It was the beginning of winter.
But, it was bitter cold.
So, I picked him up from my driveway, Buried under a big pile of snow. I fed him and warmed him, And cuddled him up, And decided to name him 'Banjo'.
He was a tiny Cocker-Spaniel;
Half white, and half brown. And, as soon as it warmed up a little outside, I rebuilt a cute little dog house I'd found.
My backyard was totally all fenced in, So Banjo could romp, play, and run. And, everyday, we'd play 'fetch the ball' Or, he'd chase me and we had so much fun.
Banjo really loved me and I loved him, too. He'd roll over and hand me his paw.
So many tricks I taught him to do And he'd come running at my beckoned call.
He could sit up or play dead. Sometimes, he'd chase bugs and flies. But, as he grew older, his energy waned And you could see the old age in his eyes.
I'd had Banjo for fourteen years
And that's a long life for a pet. He acquired arthritis and finally couldn't walk. So, I took him to my family Vet.
The Vet said there was nothing at all he could do. My baby was just getting too old. Banjo's little heart was broken And he knew mine was, too. Then, we both had to learn to let go.
Now, my baby's in Heaven, with all the other canines. But, we'll be together, again. This I know. So, I wrote this little poem, especially for you, Because I love and miss you, Banjo.
This poem is dedicated to anyone who has ever lost their best friend, due to old age, or some type of canine disease. I have lost four dogs of my own that I loved very much. May this poem Bless and Comfort you.
T - Is for the Tons of Blessings that I receive each day. H - Stands for these Hands that fold, when I begin to pray. A - Means all the Awesome powers our Lord has from above. N - Stands for His Never ending patience and His Love. K - Is for the Kindness and forgiveness He has shown. S - Stands for the Sweetest gift of love we've ever known. G - Means the Amazing Grace that God bestowed on me. I - Says I can't imagine, without His love, just where I'd be. V - Is for (Victory in Jesus), just like that song of old. I - Means I'll do my best, to lead lost sheep into His fold. N - Is for the nails driven through our Savior's hands. G - Stands for God's Greatest Gift, His Son's life for mortal man.
C - Stands for The Christ Child that was born in Bethlehem.
H - Is the Heavenly Father who sent His son for mortal man.
R - Means our Redemption plan, this Christ Child's birth did bring.
I - Is Intercession for our sins from Christ Our King.
S - Says the brightest Star that led the wise men on their way.
T - Stands for this Treasured babe God sent to us, that day.
M - Proclaims the Meaning that this Christ Child's birth conceived.
A - Means His Atonement, with Grace, that saves those who believe.
S - Is God's greatest Sacrifice, His son's life, for you and me.
Hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please let us remember to keep the word Christ in Christmas. After all, He is the reason for the season:
Have you ever been touched by an angel, One with invisible wings, But you could swear you spotted a halo Above the head of this spiritual dream?
Angels come with many disguises And some we won't recognize. But, you can tell they really are angels By the imprint they leave on our lives.
These angels are filled with God's Spirit And sent to earth, as part of His plan.
They're sustained with His love, Sent from Heaven above, Just waiting for the Master's command.
So, be careful how you treat a stranger. For, they may not be strangers at all. They stand, waiting for Heaven's instructions, To catch you and me when we fall.
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: For thereby, some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2
Lord, please keep me humble, As I face each coming day. Help me do my Christian duties. Help some lost soul to find their way.
Help to lighten someone's burden; Maybe, dry somebody's tears. Lift someone up whose feeling lonely. Help to calm their childish fears.
Say some kind words to a stranger. Help to feed a hungry soul. Maybe ,keep a child from danger, Keep a heart from growing cold.
Lord, if you'll help to keep me humble, Then, I won't face a hardened heart. I'll let Your loving light shine through me, So I'll feel I've done my part.
There's a place down Deep inside my heart
Where I keep your memory Tucked away, safely in the dark.
And, when I need to reminisce About the love light in your soul,
I just close my eyes, And 'that's where I'll go'.
And, when I need to feel
Your gentle touch; The world is closing in on me, Life gets to be too much ...
I look deep inside my heart, Where your memory flows, And that's where I find it. So, 'that's where I'll go'.
No one can ever Touch these memories Of the love I feel for you, Or the love you feel for me ...
Because I keep them locked away So deeply, I suppose. And, when I need to feel you near me, 'That's where I'll go'. You know a love Like ours is priceless, Worth more than Diamonds or gold.
So, I'll open up my heart, Where I can feel your love unfold.
And, Sweetheart, until I see you Again, 'that's where I'll go'.
1/25/2007