My God Is

This is a different style that I don't normally do but I learned a lot and had some fun with it. I began with a list of things God is to me and from there I searched the Bible for parts of scripture to finish each line. I know there are hundreds of awesome things to say about our Lord but these are the key ones for me. I pray they are for you too. May God Bless you all in ways that only He can.
I have put at the bottom scripture references that I used in this piece. I hope you will take time to read each one along with the whole verse that goes with it. Have fun praising God along with me!

My God

My God is

My provider and knows all that I need

My counsellor whose instructions and teaching I must heed

My shoulder to cry on when I don't know where to go

He stretches out his hands against the anger of my foes

My daddy, my Father whose love is bestowed on me

My parent that I am commanded to obey

My shelter and shield that saves me in every way

My healer who takes away all my sickness

My restorer who leads me in the paths of righteousness

My strength and my song, my salvation

Though daily we live worried and troubled

He promises that He is the one thing needed.

Let Him be

Your counsellor, wonderful counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father

Your teacher who will teach you to love others

Your guide who will guide you into all the truth

Your Saviour who daily will bear your burdens and leave you with hope

Your Lord you can always trust with all your heart to help you cope.

My God is is always true

Never pretends or judges

Always forgives             

His love is with us all the time, 

and endures forever 

Let him create a pure heart in you and renew a steadfast spirit within.

Scripture References(most from NKJV or NIV)Mathew 6:32, Psalm 32:8, Psalm 138:7, 1 John 3:1, Colossians 3:20, Psalm 18:2, Deuteronomy 7:15, Psalm 23:3, Exodus 15:2, Luke 10:41-42, Isaiah 9: 6, John 16:13, Psalm 68:19, 1 Chronicles 16: 34, Psalm 51:10

Floating in cool water.

During the summer I caught the most beautiful formation in the clouds. I tried to snap a picture but the clouds had moved by the time I was able to get the camera. I'm hoping this poem will paint that image for  you. I do have a picture of some of the formation that was shaped like a hand up to the wrist. Between the poem and the picture I hope it will paint the image for you that I saw.

Cool Waters

As I bathed in the cool waters

I was warmed by a sight above

The hand of the Holy Spirit encircled the sky

His fingers they stretched far and wide

His arms were covered in pure white wool

like that of a lamb

Though I lay in the water so cool

the sight of His hand warmed me through

As I lay still bathing in the cool waters

I could feel the Holy Spirit lift me

up from the water and hold me for a short moment

then He lay me down back into the cool waters

only to have a wave suddenly shake me back to reality

Though I lay in the water so cool

the sight of His hand warmed me through

As I lay still bathing in the cool waters

I was warmed further by a message

carried forth by the wind

"He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul"

The hand of the Holy Spirit then faded from the sky

but never from my heart

As I climbed out from the cool waters

and stood on the beach drying in the warm sun

I sensed he was near and

felt His breath whisper in my ear

"Be Still and know that I am God"

Never has such cool water warmed me so much

than that moment when I saw 

the Hand of the Holy Spirit across the sky.

Psalms 23 : 2,3 He leads me beside still water. He restores my soul

Psalms 46:10 Be Still and know that I am God

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING PRAYER

HI Everyone
As it seems to become a tradition for me. Here is my annual Thanksgiving prayer.
God Bless you! 

I'd like to think of this as a Blessing and Prayer for everyday not just Thanksgiving.

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 friends and family

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 forget to top it off with and good scoop of mercy

Open all our eyes with hope and humble pies

then tuck into each heart a cup of Heaven's perfect tea

then 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 Your Son

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