Precious Gift

I have a very precious gift

But

Don’t touch it

Until I give it to you

Don’t shake it

Until I give it to you

Don’t peek

Until I give it to you

Don’t unwrap it

Until I give it to you

Don’t squeeze it

Until I give it to you

It’s very special and it’s for your eyes only

I need you to take good care of it for the rest of your life

I will give it to you on your wedding day

My gift to you will be my daughter or son

I take good care of them

I pray for them

I feed them

I look after them

I protect them

I teach them

I love them

I do everything for them

And

I expect you to do the same

Or

I will be coming after you!

Do not stir up nor awaken love Until it pleases.

Song of Solomon 8:4

Who Am I

I am a child of God

I am chosen

I am forgiven

I am covered by the blood of Jesus

I am a bride

I am called

I am justified

I am sanctified

I am redeemed

I am sealed

I am cleansed

I am complete

I am a daughter of a King

I am an ambassador

I am an heir

I am holy

I am blameless

I am righteous

I am above reproach

I am adopted

I am saved

I am loved

I am a saint

I am being conformed daily

 Jesus asks, “Who do you say I am?”

He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered and said to Him, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

Matthew 16:16

I Bring Good Tiding

What great news to know that my Savior was born for me

To save me from my sins, He is one God in three

God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit,

The good news is that He’s alive, I believe it

 He made away for me to be with Him, that’s what I crave

All I need to do is believe in His name and I shall me saved

Jesus is LORD, let’s worship Him, and give Him Thanks

I have joy in Him, one day we will all bow down in ranks

Ten thousand times ten thousand and thousands of thousands,

Saying in a loud voice,

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

To receive power and riches and wisdom,

And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Father, I come here expressing

My love to You, I worship You and only You

Because You are the one and only true

God, Christ the Lord, my Savior

"For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

Luke 2:11

Born For a Reason

Jesus was born for a purpose, a reason

Some accused Him of high treason

He was born to be our Savior

Friend, Teacher, LORD, and Superior

He came to serve, not to be served

 Praise and worship He deserved

He gave His life for us

Satan attacked, nevertheless

He was obedient to death

 He took His last breath

And is sitting at God’s right hand  

I one day will be in that promise land

I have a purpose too

 Everyday I will pursue

To give my life to others

To glorified my King

To praise and worship Him In everything

 "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." 

Mathew 2:2

The Month Before Christmas

 

 The Christmas tree is up, Christmas list on the fridge

Shopping is next, I feel like I’m in bondage

I have to remind the kids that it’s not about a present

 Or about how much we spent
It’s about the birth of Jesus

When He was born, an angel appeared

The shepherds feared

“Don’t fear," the angel said, I bring you good news

There is a baby born, Jesus, the King of the Jews

A multitude of heavenly host came signing

Declaring glory to God and the Savior is bringing

Peace to all men, they were worshiping God the Son

The month before Christmas we can have fun

Buying things for each other, but remember the reason

For the season is the birth of Jesus and His love

Which we are unworthy of
May our gifts be to one another the love of Christ Jesus

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men. 

Luke 2:13-14

Your Ultimate Good Purpose

Thank You for Your ultimate good purpose for me

My heart belongs to You, I give You the key

You are loving and powerful, well able to change me

I don’t need to do anything but wait upon You and see

You throw light on ways I need to grow

You tell me things I need to know

You fill me with the Holy Spirit to love

To have patience and peace from above

Your plan for my life is better than my own

I can trust You because Your sitting on the Throne

I call out to You and You hear my plea

I will always bow down on my knee

And give You Praise, my King

For You are my God that has great wings

To cover and protect me

From the enemy

You allow bad things to happen in my life

I’ve learned to trust You and hand over all my strife

Thank You for Your ultimate good purpose for me

My heart belongs to You, I give You the key

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

I Come To Give You Thanks

Thank You, Father, for always keeping Your promises

You are a faithful lover of my soul

I’m sorry for not recognizing all You have done

Especially for making me whole

Thank You for loving me so

You chose me to be Your bride

When I was ugly and filthy

Full of myself and pride

Thank You for always providing

I’m never without shelter or food

No need for me to worry

I’m Your child, that’s how I’m viewed

Thank You for all my friends

Who always  pray

For me, I give You thanks

 For their love each and every day

Thank You for my family

Who love me so much

I’m so blessed by them

Through their love I can feel You touch

I come to You to give You thanks

I give You all the honor

You deserve all my praise

My good faithful Father

Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.

Psalms 106:1

HAPPY THANKSGIVING MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

I LOVE YOU! :)

 ALWAYS KEEP THE THANKS IN THANKSGIVING EVERYDAY

Father, I'm Thankful

Father, I’m so thankful for everything You have done

I’m thankful to You, for You sent Your Son

I’m thankful for the good and bad

I’m thankful for the things I had

Father, I thankful for everything You are doing

I’m thankful that You are always pursing

I’m thankful for the troubles and sorrows

I’m thankful for brighter tomorrows

Father, I’m thankful for what you are going to do

I’m thankful to You, for You will bring me through

I’m thankful for my family and friends

I’m thankful for Your love that never ends

Father, I ‘m thankful to You

Every day is new

You have given me life

I live in peace and not strife

 I thank You, Father

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

When You Are Thankful

When you are thankful,

 You will have peace

All your grumblings will soon cease

When you are thankful

You will have joy, not grief

Because of God and your belief

When you are thankful

You don’t remember the past

Remember God’s promises will always last

When you are thankful

For the trials that you don’t understand

Know that God is holding your hand

When I’m thankful

It helps me carry on

I will wake and worship and give You thanks

Each and every dawn.

 

Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples!

 Psalms 105:1


Photographer Dennis Sherman 

Love All Around

If you look around your space

You will see love all over the place

If you look outside the box

You will see love right around the block

If you look and see a smiling face

Know that it’s God’s grace

There is love all around and  I think you will agree

That you need to open your eyes, look and see

There is love all around <3

I thank You, LORD, for all the love I see all around me <3

Inspired by Red,

"Our love (JESUS) always desires us, to keep us safe, and to cuddle us in His arms. Love all round <3"

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other

2 Thessalonians 1:3

Yard Sale

I will sell

Clothes, books, and toys

Things I once enjoyed

I search the house for whatever I can sell

I will yell……YARD SALE!

Who wants an overstuffed blue whale?

This may seem funny

I need the extra money

 Christmas is coming fast

Someone please buy, I ask

New clothes, book, and toys

Things that will brings you some joys

Until next year

 When I yell in your ear

YARD SALE

"Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher; "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."

 Ecclesiastes 1:2

Decisions

LORD God, You know how I feel

Help me to deal

With decisions that are going to be made

See LORD, I’m afraid

Show me the way

Each and everyday

What road I should take

LORD God, You know my body does ache

I cry out to You, King

I ask You to bring

Me comfort and peace

To help me to release

All my worries and cares

I cry out to You in prayers

LORD God, remind me

And I will agree

I can trust you, the Rock

You will show me where to walk

I give You thanks for what You're going to do

Because I’m going to make it through

You, I can trust

You, are holy and just

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3: 5-6

Fly Away

When I’m tired and feel so weary

 When I’m sad and feel so teary

I want to fly

Up to the sky

Where I think everything is cheery

So many decisions for me to make

Time for the chains to break

I want to fly

Up to the sky

Where I think I won’t make a mistake

When I’m weary and feel so tired

I promise I will run and desire

To call out and wait

I will not faint

O LORD, It’s You that I admire

 LORD, I can’t do this all alone

This territory is not unknown

Please, no more strain

No more pain

The thought makes my heart groan

I will wait for You to answer

You are my true Master

Give me strength

 Don't be at arm’s length

I will worship and be called Your dancer

When I'm weary, I want wings to fly far, far away.....But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. ~ Isaiah 40:31

Photographer Elisa Vandershcuit

Come Home soon

It’s so good to have my children here

Joking and laughing is sweet to my ear

Upstairs they play and sing

To our LORD Jesus the King

I sit downstairs listening to them

Hoping that it will never end

One day they will grow and leave

I pray they will always believe

I miss and love my husband so

Soon I hope we’ll say hello

A phone call here and there

Isn’t making it, my Dear

Come home real soon, Hun

So we can play in the sun

The children and I will pray

For you to come home right away

Treasures

Let’s go dig and find some riches

 Find some treasure

Find some jewels

 Find some pleasures

Open up your Bible

You will soon see

That the Word of God

Will set you free

 Go dig and find

 He will speak

He has so much to say

Just open it up and seek

I promise you will hear

He truly loves you and care

 Go dig and find some treasures

 Then go out and share

That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 2:2-3

This Old House

I live in this old house

I swear there is a dead mouse

It smells so bad

It makes me so mad

I’ll blame my dear spouse

Flies swarming everywhere

The stench I really can’t bear

Outside for us

It would be a plus
If you can send a prayer

I live in this old house

Time for me and my spouse

To move, I don’t know where

To a place I smell fresh air

 But please, get rid of the dead mouse

 

In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

John 14:2

Reminisces

There are days when I have no feelings,

 My body is just numb

Not sure what to do or say

Just look at the floor at a crumb

I would love to be able to visit
I miss so many family and friends
 To show how much I love and care

All I can do is write and send

I wish you're all so near
 I miss the hug and kiss
 I’ll pray for you all

 And I'll sit and just reminisces

You know the desire of my heart 
I sit wondering and cry
 Please bring comfort and peace

I don’t want to ever say good bye

Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart

 Psalms 37:4

What is Grace

What is Grace?

Grace is giving someone something they don’t deserve

When someone wrongs you, you forgive and serve

What is Grace?

Grace is giving someone something they don’t deserve

We deserve hell, but for us, God has a place reserved

What is Grace?

Grace is a gift from God to us

God has also given us success

What is Grace?

Grace is a gift from God to us

He always loves bless

Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

2 John 1:3