UNITY

The Body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts, and though all the parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were baptized by one Spirit, into one body 1 Corinthians 12: 12-13. We as Christians are united by this. We serve for the glory of the Lord. And as Christian we must stand together in support and love for one another.

United We Are

One hand

one heart

one soul

It's you who keeps me whole

Two feet

Two eyes

One path

It's you who carries me from where danger lies

One life

one world

one Creator

It's you I adore

One Spirit

One Father

One Son

It's Your will to be done

Forever and always

United we will be with

One mind

One body

One heart

Awaiting a fresh start

That only you can give

7 Candles

Candles are beautiful. I love them. I love to stare at their flame as it flickers. I love what they often represent. Tonight I light 7 candles because Jesus is my light. As long as my light is forever I can get through anything life throws at me.

7 Candles

I light a candle of repentance

As I kneel to pray for deliverance

and pray for Him to shed some light

on my messed up day

I ended my day in darkness like the night

I must now confess before I sleep all the sins I do keep

I light a candle for forgiveness

for all the sins I do confess

Conviction is near

The Lord's wrath I do fear

I am truly sorry for all I've done

I light a candle for mercy and grace

Even though I do sin

His anger holds no place

His love will conquer all

and He will catch me when I fall

I light a candle for hope

as I begin a new day

in hopes My Lord will pave my way

as I travel down the road to serve

and that He'll guide me around each curve

I light a candle for faith

that my daily bread He will bring

filled with His strength and wisdom for my day

and to Him praises I will forever sing

I light a candle for love

A love so grand

that it can only come from God's Mighty Hand

May it be forever flowing

into our hearts and forever will this candle stay glowing

I light a candle in remembrance

of my second chance

For God so loved the world He sent is only son

so that His will could be done

We are loved and free

Keep this candle flame within our hearts

burning forever

and He will be there with us throughout each and every endeavour.

John 8:12When Jesus spoke to the people again he said "I am the light of the world, Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life"

Protect Our Children

 Today's poem is all about taking care of our children and raising them to know The Lord and enjoy the blessings he gives. There are many fine things in this world that any child would love to have. But the blessings we receive from The Lord should be their first desire. We spend too much time giving them worldly things in hopes they will be happy. Is it really truly what they need or want. How many times do you as a parents come across a game or book or anything that you remember doing as a child and wish you could do it again. Well I know a lot of us are more frail and can't do cartwheels. but when was the last time you put everything down played like you were a kid again. That's what our children need to see us do. They need to see mom, dad, grandma, grandpa auntie, uncle turn into a kid again. Not forever but just for a moment. We are after all God's children so why can't we act like one just for a moment? Go ahead jump in that puddle, slide down that slide, play tag or hide and seek. If we want children to grow up strong we need to set the example. By praying, playing, speaking, walking, laughing, learning, forgiving, repenting this is how our children will get the most out of life. And who knows ya might have fun yourself. So stop growing up, let God guide you, play with that jar of play doh but most of all embrace the life of your child. Show them it's okay to be young, then teach them how to stay young while getting old. Protect them from the worldly things that take away their innocence. 

Protect God’s Children We Must

Hands held, smiles on

The children are out for the day

Their only care is what to play

Come on now let’s take a peek

They are just about to play hide and seek.

So curious and adventurous

Carefree and spirited

Nothing seems to let them down

Yet somewhere along the way

they become lost and leave it all behind

Forgetting where to turn when in a bind

Try we must to bring them home

For some feel it’s too late

And choose a different fate

So curious and adventurous

Carefree and spirited

Nothing seems to let them down

Let’s hold hands, across the lands

Spread our smiles for miles

Bow and pray for our children

In hopes they will stay

Where they can frolic and play

So curious and adventurous

Carefree and spirited

Nothing seems to let them down

Sounds simple enough

All that protecting and stuff

Obedience can only come when we

Ourselves heed this advice

When we are lost and start to roam

Who is there to bring us home

So curious and adventurous

Carefree and spirited

Nothing seems to let them down

Our Lord will be there with open arms

Stand firm in the Lord

For His strength we can afford

His umbrella is large and protects us all

Just need to tear down the wall

So curious and adventurous

Carefree and spirited

Nothing seems to let them down

We must lift up our children

To the Lord in hopes He’ll bless and protect them

Knowing our children are sheltered by the Lord

Is but only half our battle.

 showing our children the way

 is a command we must embrace

each and every day

^Mathew14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Forever Flowing

I had posted this before under another poem but felt it had more effect if it stood alone. So I tweaked it a bit and here it is again. You never have to wonder when The Lord will pour out his Love for us. We just have to reach up and ask because it's forever flowing and ready for us.

Forever Flowing

Today I reach my hand up high

To the Father in the sky

I wait patiently

For His love to be poured so gently

On to me

I hold it tight

Through the night

Until the next tomorrow

then I reach my hand out to a friend

To spread His love cause it keeps no end

His love it flows forever

 forever shall I reach up high

For my daily shower 

of My Lord’s power

It is with this I am cleansed

And ready to see what’s round the bend

That my Majesty has planned for me

His love is here to take hold and

Spread like the crimson red that trickled 

Down from within 

Our Lord and Saviour Jesus 

to deliver us from evil and sin

So I will reach my hand up high

In hopes my cup He will

Overfill

My Lord’s love is forever flowing.

Come be filled.

1 Chronicals 16:34Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Great recipe for daily bread

A recipe for your daily bread. Yes I decided to have a little fun and go a different route. This is a recipe like no other. Give it a try I'm sure you'll be coming back for more!   

Daily Bread

Begin first by opening your bible to your favourite verse or try: 

1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and 

will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

While reading, mix together these ingredients

1 bushel of sin

2 quarts of confession

2 litres of repentance

1 tub of forgiveness

1 gallon of mercy

Cream it all together. Be sure to beat the lumps out of sin until smooth

Set aside and mix the next 4 ingredients while reading:

 2 Corin. 6:6 in purity, understanding, patience, and 

kindness in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love.

3 cups of kindness

3 cups of caring

3 cups of patience

3 cups of love

Combine the 1st and 2nd mixture while you read this scripture: 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self control. Against such things there is no law. Gal 5:22-23

Drizzle over top:

1 cup of truth

1 cup of faith

1 cup of hope

Rise once with a Blessing

Allow reshaping to take place

Then Rise a second time with a Prayer(Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one.

Bake with an AMEN until golden and warmed through

Serve in Bountiful slices to all who ask

Be sure to repeat this Daily for the freshest results!

Jesus declared:I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes will never go thirsty Mathew 6:35.

My Special Little Sister

Our children are so vulnerable to so much now a , bullying, peer pressure, social expectations. It's a hard world for them to grow in. It is this reason that we feel more joy when one of our children turns to God. A short time ago a young daughter of a friend made that leap of faith and was baptized the same day I was. I was so thrilled to share in this moment with her. I wrote her this little poem to show her how special she truly is.

For My Special Little Sister

There is a special girl

For Christ she gives a whirl

Dedicated and devoted

Her young faith will be truly noted

While most are drooling over hair doos and shoes

She sets her sights for a prize

More cosmic in size

For the Lord has called her name

And she did obey

Many were in dismay

This special girl held true to his words

Up on the podium poised like a bird,

 She delivered to all 

Her message of obedience

For the Lord of beauty and radiance

In hopes He’d pour down on her 

Some of that heavenly myrrh

That more people need to feel

My dear special little sister

Received the best part of the deal

As I stood there to greet her when all was done

I knew the Holy Spirit had surely come

Through her eyes we see

The power that be

Here for the taking as long as we ask

Praise the Lord for the innocence of this child

May we look to her before going WILD!

1 Timothy 4:12Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

OASIS

Every Wednesday morning at my church there is a women's coffee hour. It's time for worship, fellowship, bible study and bascially just a break from the hustle and bustle of our week. One day I thought I'd put the experience into a poem. I haven't been able to attend this group for awhile now. I sure do miss all my sisters. This is for them. This mid week group gives us the feeling of  our Oasis in our stressful or dry week.

OASIS

Week to week

Young and old

Our Saviour’s hands we do hold

Our heads up high to worship

He who’s in the sky

Hearts are open, sharing

Spiritual hunger is what we seek

Our weekly rendezvous is perfect

When things seem bleak

Pull up a chair

Fill up a cup

Let the Lord come

Take your worries and lift you up

For it’s refreshment hour

Where the women gain their power

To fight the evil one

Let the Lord’s work be done

Come sneak away to an OASIS

That will leave you filled with Heaven’s Bliss

Open your hearts and souls to the

Glory belonging to the Lord

Praise the Lord for our meeting place

Where the women meet and learn of His Grace

For because of Him we are Free

Now ain’t that the right place to be?

Hebrews 10:24-25And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.