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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Lost in the Wilderness??

Many times in our walk with The Lord, we feel like He is not hearing us or that He's angry with us. Some may feel that we aren't good enough so he brings us to places that are not so desirable, out of our comfort zone. We might pull back in our faith or do things to show Him we are angry. Really we should be looking to Him more, seeking His face. We shouldn't question why we are there, instead we should look at what can He do for us to help us through, when we are indeed "Lost in the Wilderness". Many times I have felt lost and hopeless. When I turn my eyes to Him, I begin to see His light. I don't understand it, nor do I try but I trust Him. Not trusting and doubting the Lord is a sin.We often want to live in harmony with a status quo. That could just be what is holding us back from finding our way through the lonely wilderness. Looking up and saying "Please forgive my sins", then reaching out and letting Him lead is the way out. There will be many times when we will be lost in the wilderness of life, it is then that we need to ask less and follow more. Then and only then will we see our way out. To seek Him is to Believe.


Lost in the Wilderness

Purpose and meaning are on my heart
I don't understand what's keeping us apart
Why can't I find you in me and me in you
what do I need to do?
You've brought me here to this desert place
why can't I see your face.
Where are you Lord
time in this place I can't afford
Please Lord tell me why you bring me here
what is it that I fear
The wilderness is a nasty place 
why can't I just l live with your grace?
What is it Lord you need to me to see
from this place I want to flee
but don't know where to go
I run to the east and to the west
can't get out even when I try my best
I climb to the north and the south
but only cries come from my mouth
The wilderness is a nasty place 
why can't I just live with your grace?
What Lord was wrong with where I was
tell me Lord what is your cause
I don't want to face what's in my heart
too much is there to cause me pain
leave it there don't want to live it again
The wilderness is a nasty place
why can't I just live with your grace?

Mathew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Ephesians 1:7-8 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understand.

Friday, November 23, 2012

He Endured it all


This is the reason we have Easter. It's not the bunny or the coloured eggs but it was Jesus' birth and later his death on the cross. You can't have Christmas, without Easter. They go hand in hand. Without the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I'd hate to see what will happen to the world, when the end finally comes. I give thanks everyday for God's gift to us. I embrace it, I learn it and I love it. No one one earth would sacrifice something so special for me to have a second chance. Today I give praise to God the Father, for His blessings and gifts to me, and to Jesus for enduring it all for us. I'm far from perfect, but He is perfect.
Happy Easter! Sunday is a coming!

Cause You Endured it All for Us

You were but a lamb
Led to the lion’s den
Stripped and strapped
Deserted and alone
We stood to watch as if to condone
How foolish were we
To think we could live without thee
You endured it all for us
Something we will never comprehend
To have such a loving friend
Jesus, Dear Jesus
How can you forgive us?
Why does Our Father set us free?
How could you do this for me?
You endured it all for us
In You we must trust
As our Lord and Saviour
With greatest of Honour
Fear not must we
As we are led by thee
To Our Father above 
And are forever grateful of the love
He sent to Earth
Through your birth
You endured it all for us
You are my shepherd now
I follow wherever you lead
I look to you for what I need
No longer will you be
Deserted and alone
For in Our Father’s home 
We will roam
Cause You endured it All for Us.

Mathew 16:24-25If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for me will find it.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving my American Friends!


To all my Amercian, sister and brother and family members as you celebrate your Thanksgiving. Here in Canada we celebrated in October but everyday is an opportunity to give thanks. I join you in giving thanks today because I have so much to share. God is truly amazing for he does for us. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! God Bless America and all who dwell.



Thanksgiving Blessing and Prayer

Thank you Lord for the earth on which we roam
Thank you Lord for the land on which we build our homes
Thank you Lord for the morning light
and the moon that gives light to the night
Thank you for the creatures big and small
for in some ways they are a blessing to us all

In these days when the air is cold,
it warms me through to know Your heart is pure like gold
It's over flowing love surrounds us like a glove
I am filled with joy and peace as I set my table here
and hope for my family and friends as they draw near
on this fine fall day
this blessing I will ask if I may

Lord, today I pray for peace and tranquility
in the hearts of all my American sisters and brothers
May you bless each heart with a perfect helping
of grace and healing
Serve up a delightful side of compassion and forgiveness
and please don't don't forget to top it off with and good scoop of mercy
Open all the eyes with hope and humble pies
then tuck into each heart a cup of Heaven's perfect tea
and lay each one down to rest with a careful touch of your joy and admiration
Please pour this blessing onto every nation
near and far
to remind us all we are here because of who You are
Thank you Lord for giving us the one
so our sins could be undone.
May we always put our trust and faith in you
in everything we do
May we seek your blessing each and every day
and not just on Thanksgiving Day.
AMEN

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

God's Whispers I heard them today

Many times through out my day I think I hear someone speaking to me but when I turn around and no one is there. I used to think I was crazy. One day not long ago, that started changing. I was hearing something. I was hearing whispers from someone so amazingly special. 


God's Whispers

They travel with the wind
through the trees
and cool evening breeze
In the hush of morning's first light
they sing out through the robin's song
Sweet somethings He sends
that tell me to Him I belong

Be still and know
is the message falling with the snow
each flake a sprinkle of His love
falling from above
aiming for my heart
away from Him I will not part

His whispers He sends all day
when I'm on my way
They dance and swirl
and call to my inner girl
They ask me for a dance 
leaving me in a trance

At times I do not hear 
the whispers from my dear
but never does He stop
He'll shout them from the mountain top
to be sure I hear every soft word

Oh my Love how he showers me
with whispers so quietly 
that my heart it burns as it waits
and yearns for them to flow my way
and guide me through my day

The whispers they carry me
from morning's first light 
through the darkness of night
Whispers comfort when I'm in tears
and guide me through my fears

I thank my Love, my Lord
for these whispers straight from Your word
 you still my heart and warm my soul
with every whisper that You send
For to capture my heart is Your goal.


Ps46:5,6,10,11 God is within her, she will not fear. God will help her at the break of day
Be still and know that I am God, I will be exhalted among the nations, I will be exhalted in the earth. The Lord Almighty is with us, the God of Jacob is our fortress

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Owl in the Clouds

I Love to watch the clouds. They can be so mystical. Yes they can be dark and full of stormy weather, but the white fluffy ones are the ones I am talking about. When was the last time you laid on the ground and just gazed up at the clouds. I love taking time to do that. I watch the sky often as I walk. A few years back an image of a cross was revealed to me in the crisp morning sunrise. An image I cannot even begin to describe it's splendour. Then just last spring I was out for a walk and I looked up and saw something perculiar. It looked as though the face of a wise old owl had been painted in the sky. I didn't have a camera with me but it was really neat. When I went home I wrote this poem about my Owl in the Clouds. In my search for a picture to add with this, I was unable to come up with a photo that was like what I saw. This one I have here is the closest I'll get to the image I saw. At least it will give you an idea.     


Owl in the Clouds

High up in the cluster of clouds
There peering down at me
Was the face of a wise old owl
I felt it stare from under its brow
It’s gaze like that of a father watching his child
I couldn’t help but stare 
Back into its glare
Its gaze filled me with such warmth
As though the Lord himself was there
Not taking my eyes off him
I reached up to the sky
Pulses of love wriggled through me 
Down to my toes
I felt myself being lifted high
Upon the clouds I did walk
With that wise old owl
Though he did not talk
We danced and flew through
The sky of blue 
In and out of the clouds
Then back to the ground
Without a sound
He smiled and returned to the cloud in the sky
As I turned for home I felt his whisper
“I’ll carry you wherever you roam”
I spoke not a word
But continued my walk home
How awesome is that?
A whisper to lift me high
From the owl in the clouds.



Deuteronomy 1:31 and in the desert. There you saw how The Lord you God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reaches this place.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

He is forever mine...and I His!


One year ago, at the front of my church I stood and gave my testimony as to why I chose Jesus as my Saviour. The peace and renewal I felt from that moment stays with me today and I know will stay with me forever. Around this time I had written this poem about the silly things that we hold with value but not looking at where our values should. It seemed a fitting poem for what was about to happen with me. 


My New Life

Pish, posh, pot pourri
All these possessions just for me!
I’ll take this one and that one
Before the day is done!
Not because I need
If surrounded by possessions is the way to go
Why do I feel so low?
I should be on a natural high
But how else can I get by?
There can’t be another way
Can there?

I’ve heard of someone so mighty and big
Who has created this land?
Someone so big He can be seen everywhere
But who can this be?
And why would there be a second chance for me?

Grace, mercy, forgiveness
Is that what will fix my mess
Just to ask for all this
And receive a life of Heavenly Bliss?

WOW!

Then pour it on Oh Mighty One
For with my old life I am done
From now on it’s a new life for me!



Deuteronomy 30:20 And that you may love the Lord you God, listen to his voice and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give your fathers.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Remember Our Fallen Brothers and Sisters

 I wrote this as a tribute for Remembrance Day a few years back. It's hard to just give tribute to the fallen soldiers of yesterday but I also have total respect and love for the soldiers of today's wars. God Bless You All!

To the soldiers then and now, there isn't a day that I don't feel blessed because of the work you do for my freedom! I thank The Lord God Almighty for giving you the call to serve in the name of peace. May one day everyone lay down their guns for good. Thank you dear soldiers. Thank you.



Soldiers Dear on Remembrance Day
Listen here to a tale that happened
not so long ago
but when it will forever end we do not know
 Soldiers strong and bold
their courage never grew old
They gave up homes and lives
to help keep us alive
Tucked into their beds of mud and bugs
while we continue to share special moments and hugs
to protect the innocent was their goal.
Sons and daughters
brothers and sisters
and fathers alike
all gathered amongst strangers
to become rangers
in the fight of their lives
all for me and you
 
Though some have gone
before the dawn
their purpose stayed true
they wanted peace and unity just like me and you
senseless battles they did fight
to help try and make things right
to these soldiers what do we owe?
a great amount of thanks
for all the battles on the banks
of enemy rivers
to think of it gives me shivers
So join me will you please
with prayers of thanks and blessings too
for our veterans near and far
because of the special thing they did for me and you
Let us remember them all not just today but EVERYDAY!


Monday, November 5, 2012

Nothing Compares to Him

God created the Heavens and Earth. He created each and every soul. There is no one like my God.
I can't help but sing His praises for all He has done, is doing and will do in the future. There isn't a long explanation as this is what is on my heart right now, right at this moment.


Yahweh, Nothing Compares to You

Can anyone do like You?
Can anyone grow a tree from a seed
and supply the birds with every need?
Who could split the mountains and valleys so right?
and separate day and night?
Who would dare to hang such wonderful lights in the sky?
and make creatures that swim and fly?
Who loves the world so unconditionally
and whose works are undoubtedly
incomparably, remarkable?
Who pressed on even when His creations came undone
and to fix it all, gave His only Son?
My mind thinks of only one who is deserving
My heart tells of only one who is worthy
of every praise
for each of my days here in this world
Forever a place in my heart I will hold
The One who caused this earth to be
extra special for my sisters, brothers and me
Forever true, My Yahweh
My Saviour, My Creator.

Psalm 145:3 Great is The Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Alone and Scared


Have you ever felt alone and scared? Who did you turn to? Are you still in that pit? Do you know how? How about a boost? I know someone that can help.


Alone and Scared

Here in this deep dark pit 
Alone and scared I sit
weeping yet unheard
passer byes just walk on
Why am I in this place?
can't seem to climb this wall
each time I try I fall
I cry but no one hears
I'm left drowning in my fears
Alone and scared
weeping yet unheard
broken and hurt
Will I forever be covered with this dirt
Left alone here in this deep dark pit?
Where can I go?
I just don't know
Alone and scared
weeping yet unheard
who will even care if I should fade away
don't care to see another day
Now a blinding light shines in causing me to turn away
I see a hand reach down out from that light
and pull me up with all it's might
It dusts me off and strips me down 
then  washes me clean 
and places over me
the cleanest, whitest gown I've ever seen
No longer am I alone and scared
I weep no more
He takes me in his arms whispers softly in my ear
"Fear not, for I will always be here"
I am rescued, I am healed
into my soul God's love has been revealed.
I'm lifted from the darkest pit 
and placed in his palm
to be forever His 
I am His and He is mine
together in each other we will shine.


Psalms 25:15-21 My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. 
Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.
 Guard my life and rescue me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
 May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in you.

About Me

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We all have gifts given to us by The Lord God above even before we were a glint in our parents eye. The Lord designed each one of us to have a gift. What we choose to do with the gifts he gives us is what matters. I chose to share my gift with the world. I'm not a professional. I have had no educational training in poetry writing other than basic english that they teach you in school. All my poems are inspired by God's word and the desire to have a better relationship with him. I have also been inspired by life events that God has led me to healing for. I am a mother of 2 boys trying to do my best to please the father and raise my boys to live the same way.