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

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

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

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

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I dreamed I had an interview with God.
“Come in,” God said. “So, you would like to interview Me?”

“If you have the time,” I said.

God smiled and said: “My time is eternity and is enough to do everything; What questions do you have in mind to ask me?”

“What surprises you most about mankind?”

God answered:

“That they get bored of being children, are in a rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.

“That they lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health.

“That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live neither for the present nor the future.

“That they live as if they will never die, and they die as if they had never lived.”

God’s hands took mine and we were silent for awhile and then I asked…

“As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?”

God replied with a smile:

“To learn that they cannot make anyone love them. What they can do is to let themselves be loved.

“To learn that what is most valuable is not what they have in their lives, but who they have in their lives.

“To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others. All will be judged individually on their own merits, not as a group on a comparison basis!

“To learn that a rich person is not the one who has the most, but is one who needs the least.

“To learn that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in persons we love, and that it takes many years to heal them.

“To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness.

“To learn that there are persons that love them dearly, but simply do not know how to express or show their feelings.

“To learn that money can buy everything but happiness.

“To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it totally different.

“To learn that a true friend is someone who knows everything about them…and likes them anyway.

“To learn that it is not always enough that they be forgiven by others, but that they have to forgive themselves.”

I sat there for awhile enjoying the moment. I thanked Him for his time and for all that He has done for me and my family, and He replied, “Anytime. I’m here 24 hours a day. All you have to do is ask for me, and I’ll answer.”

Author Unknown – Submitted By: Patricia H.

Please Pass It On…

Music © Margi Harrell

Hello God, I called tonight
To talk a little while…
I need a friend who’ll listen
To my anxiety and trial…

You see, I can’t quite make it
Through a day just on my own…
I need your love to guide me,
So I’ll never feel alone.

I want to ask you please to keep,
My family safe and sound.
Come and fill their lives with confidence
For whatever fate they’re bound.

Give me faith, dear God, to face
Each hour throughout the day,
And not to worry over things
I can’t change in any way.

I thank you God, for being home.
And listening to my call,
For giving me such good advice
When I stumble and fall.

Your number, God, is the only one
That answers every time.
I never get a busy signal,
Never had to pay a dime.

So thank you, God, for listening
To my troubles and my sorrow.
Good night, God, I love You, too.
And I’ll call again tomorrow!

Written By: BJ.Morbitzer
Used With Permission

Poem Written & Submitted By: © Beverly Lawyer
Flash Presentation By: © Steve A. Politte

When you feel unlovable, unworthy and unclean,
when you think that no one can heal you,
Remember, Friend,
God Can.

When you think that you are unforgivable
for your guilt and your shame
Remember, Friend,
God Can.

When you think that all is hidden
and no one can see within
Remember, Friend,
God Can.

And when you have reached the bottom
And you think that no one can hear
Remember my dear Friend
God Can.

And when you think that no one can love
The real person deep inside of you
Remember my dear Friend,
God Does.

Author Unknown – Submitted By: Flora E.