God, I know you listen
When I pray to You each night
I know You’ll answer in your time
I know You’ll make things right

I just want to thank You, Lord
For all the things You do
I know You’re busy keeping up
With all those who pray to You

So I’ll try to keep this simple, Lord
I just wanted You to know
That I appreciate all You do
I know it doesn’t always show

I know sometimes I let life’s rush
Affect the way I live
I let the pressure influence me
At times I take when I should give

Sometimes I forget to take the time
To see the miracles that You do
I fail to notice the little things
I apologize to You

I’ll try hard to remember, Lord
To thank You when I pray
For all the wonders of Your world
And for giving me each new day

Thank You, Lord!
Amen.

Written & Submitted By:
© Deborah Lynne

Music © Margi Harrell

One day when God felt generous,
He looked down at me and smiled,
“Since I feel so magnanimous,
I’d like to give you something, child.”

He asked me what I wanted,
I said, “Oh, really nothing more,
You’ve done so much already.”
He said, “That’s what God is for.”

“You have been pretty good,” He said,
I know there’s not much that you seek,
I will pick a little something,
Just to make your life complete.”

With great anticipation,
I looked forward to my gift,
I wondered what God had in mind,
That would give me such a lift.

“This gift,” God said, “You realize,
Bears some responsibility,
So, if you accept my present,
You must be willing to agree…

“To offer unconditionally,
A section or a part,
Of more than half of you,
The larger portion of your heart.”

“Okay, God,” I answered,
“Since in You, I always trust,
I’ll meet your obligation,
In the manner that I must.”

To myself, I thought, wow, what a gift,
For so much of me, God’s asked,
Now what could be so valuable,
That my share was more than half?

With both hands I sought my gift,
I still did not have a clue,
Then God put your hand in mine,
And said His gift to me was
YOU!

Music © Author Unknown

God is no stranger in faraway places,
He’s as close as the wind that blows on our faces.
It’s true we can’t see the wind as it blows,
But we feel it around us and our heart surely knows,
That God’s mighty hand can be felt every minute.

There is nothing on earth, that God is not in.
The sky and the stars, the waves and even the sea,
The dew on the grass, the leaves on a tree,
Are constant reminders of God and His nearness,
Proclaiming His presence with crystal-like clearness

So how can we think God was far, far away,
When we feel Him beside us every hour of the day?

We have plenty of reasons to know God’s our friend
And this is one friendship that time cannot end!

Author Unknown – Submitted By: Cassie S.

God Bless!

Music © Author Unknown

May God grant you peace and love
Throughout this life you live
May He always walk beside you
And teach you how to give

May you always find a reason
To smile each and every day
May you notice all the miracles
That He performs along the way

The kiss of wind against your face
The sky of blue above you
Each tender blade of grass so green
The many flowers of every hue

The birth of a tiny insect
The birdsong in the air
All are miracles that He performs
With love and tender care

There are countless other blessings
That He does for us each day
May you take the time to notice them
And thank Him when you pray

Written & Submitted By:
Deborah Lynne

Music © Bernd Krueger

I woke up this morning and knew that today,
the sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray.
As I stepped outside, rain fell upon my head.
My car wouldn’t start so I walked to school instead.

I forgot all of my assignments, I failed all of my tests.
I dropped my head in disgust and asked the Lord for one request.
Lord, why is it that things won’t go my way?
He gently replied, “Dear child it is because you didn’t thank me yesterday.

I woke you up and enabled you to see the sun again.
I gave you shelter, protected your family, and even let you make a new friend.
I blessed you far greater than I ever had before.
But you were too busy to thank me once more.

You didn’t feel sick because I maintained your health.
You had money in your pocket because I maintained your wealth.
You had shoes on you feet and clothes to wear, too.
You had plenty of food to eat, and what did you do?

You ignored me and went about your tasks.
But when you wanted something you never hesitated to ask.
I was there when you needed me, and that wasn’t too long ago.
But when things started going your way, it was me you did not know.

As if that weren’t enough, I provided your favorite luxuries.
This was something I didn’t have to do-they weren’t even necessities.
And when it was time to get on your knees and show your gratitude,
You decided that after such a fulfilling day, you weren’t in the mood.

So I decided to give you just a little test.
To show you how it would feel to stop being blessed.”
I began to realize what the Lord was saying.
And when I got home, I fell to my knees and started praying.

He said, “My child, you have learned and you know I do forgive.
But remember to remember this day as long as you shall live.
I love filling your life with joy, and your pain I’ll alleviate it.
But just a simple thank you would show how much you appreciate it.”

Pass (your choice) this on to everyone you pray the Lord will bless.
There are no catches or rules just this simple test.
How many people to send it to is all in your hands.
Just another Cyber Blessing sent from God through Man.

Author Unknown – Submitted By Tracy E.

Music © Author Unknown

PLEASE READ THIS AND SEND TO EVERYONE YOU VALUE AS A FRIEND INCLUDING THE PERSON WHO SENT IT TO YOU, TO REMIND THEM THAT YOU CARE!!!

A few weeks ago a school teacher was killed in an auto accident. She was very well liked, so the school systems shut down for her funeral and it was on the news, etc. On the day her co-workers returned to work, they found this poem in their e-mail that the deceased woman had sent on the Friday before she left for home.

If tomorrow starts without me and I’m not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you!
And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand; she said my place was ready, in heaven far above and that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye for all my life,
I’d always thought I didn’t want to die; I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do, it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad; I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while; I’d say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me; when I thought of worldly things I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you and when I did my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne,
He said, “This is Eternity and all I’ve promised you.”

Today your life on earth is past but here life starts anew. I promise no tomorrow but today will always last; and since each day’s the same way there’s no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful, so trusting and so true; though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn’t do. But you have been forgiven and now at last you’re free; so won’t you come and take my hand and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart…

Send this to all those you care about… because you never know what’s going to happen tomorrow. Show them how you care, before it’s too late.

“Happiness is a Choice.”
May God watch over you and your family now and always.
There is no right time to do the wrong thing… there is no wrong time to do the right thing.

Each of you has touched my life in a very special way. I thank God for each one of you and count it a privilege to call you a “Friend!”

God Be With You!

Music © Author Unknown

When you are feeling weary -
down and out and feeling blue,
when your world starts to fall apart -
and you don’t know what to do.

When you think you’re life is over -
and have no reason at all to live -
put yourself into my presence -
and my love to you, I will give.

When your tears feel so heavy -
and you want to set yourself free,
reach out your hand and I will take it -
and pull yourself unto Me.

When you feel so heavy burdened -
afraid that you are much too weak,
and all alone in this big world -
that’s when you are most in need of Me.

When your heart feels so very empty -
and you can not find a friend around,
remember that I am with you -
and that I am always heaven found.

Remember that you are special -
that’s how I planned for it to be,
because my child, you were made -
in the image and likeness of Me.

Don’t look so hard to try and find Me -
I’m closer than you may know,
I’m knocking on your door right now,
Just open it and my love will show.

No, my child, life isn’t perfect -
that’s because sin interfered,
but I will save you from all danger,
and take away all your dreaded fears.

When you feel all tired and worn -
your eyes tear up and you can’t see,
just rest yourself in my presence,
for My love is for all eternity!

Written & Submitted By:
© Deacon Steve A. Politte

Music © Margi Harrell

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When the night is upon you
And you’re needing a friend
There’s no hope for the future
And you’re at your wit’s end

The tears on your pillow
Won’t ease the pain
You have nothing to lose
You have nothing to gain

You may think you’re a failure
Life’s not going your way
There’s no hope for tomorrow
And there’s doubts for today

If your search for the answers
Leaves questions to spare
Lay it all at the altar
You will find comfort there

Because there’s hope for the hopeless
There’s life for the lost
There’s strength you can borrow
From that old rugged cross

There’s a light in the darkness
That leads to the place
Where there’s hope for the hopeless
In His saving grace.

Author Unknown – Submitted By: May C.

Music © Author Unknown

The man whispered, “God, speak to me,”
and a meadowlark sang.
But, the man did not hear.

So the man yelled, “God, speak to me,”
and the thunder rolled across the sky.
But, the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said, “God let me see you.”
And a star shined brightly.
But the man did not see.

And, the man shouted, “God show me a miracle.”
And, a life was born.
But, the man did not notice.

So, the man cried out in despair,
“Touch me God, and let me know you are there.”
Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man.
But, the man brushed the butterfly away … and walked on.

I found this to be a great reminder that God is always around us
in the little and simple things that we take for granted …
even in our electronic age… so I would like to add one more:

The man cried, “God, I need your help!”
And an e-mail arrived reaching out
with good news and encouragement.
But, the man deleted it and continued crying …

Written By: © Author Unknown

Don’t miss out on a blessing because it isn’t packaged the way that you expect. My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted to be blessed, and I picked you!

Expect the unexpected… Have a happy day!

Music © Author Unknown