Special moments spent with you
Have meant so much to me.
We’ve laughed and cried together….
We’ve grown tremendously.
We’ve talked about our childhood
And discovered hidden truths.
We’ve solved some things between us,
Maturing past our youth.
I wouldn’t trade these moments
Or erase them, if I could,
For every step we’ve taken
Has been for our own good.
We understand each other
And accept what lies within.
God’s strength outweighs our weakness;
His grace has made us friends.
THE RESURRECTION
We hold so close to our hearts
The cross where Jesus died
But so much more than the blood-stained cross
Is that Jesus came back to life
The stone’s been rolled away
The tomb lay open and bare
They looked for Him, and then the angel said
That He is no longer here
Oh what joy they must have felt
To see Him just once more
To eat with Him, to drink with Him
To receive Him back as Lord
So much did He accomplish
Through His death upon the cross
And in His rising from the dead
He reconciled us back to God
Nothing else could bridge the gap
That sin had wrenched apart
Now we can freely go to God
And receive Christ in our hearts
© By M.S.Lowndes
Tomorrow many Christians around the world will celebrate Good Friday in remembrance of how Jesus Christ came down from Heaven to earth and died on the cross for our sins in order that we all can have everlasting life if we serve him and live according to his commandments. One of the things that Jesus taught during his time on earth was ‘Love’. Loving ourselves and loving one another. Love is so much lacking in the world today and it is part of the reason that there is so much violence, so much killings, so much disregard for human life. People kill one another as if it is no big deal; having no understanding of what it is to love. Where there is love there is understanding, there is forgiveness, there is the desire to protect the ones you love. Where there is no love the exact opposite happens. Unless we have love for one another there will never truly be peace in this world. Jesus taught about love and forgiveness. How many of us live by those rules? He who was without sin loved us so much that he gave his life for us. Can we love one another enough so we can stop killing each other? Let this be a time to reflect; to give thanks to God for sending his son to die on the cross for us. Let us make the changes necessary in our lives and start loving one another. A blessed Good Friday to everyone.
Cast not the first stone, my friend,
When someone goes astray;
When a brother slips and falls,
Lift him up, instead and pray.
Pass not along the sordid news
Of someone’s sin displayed;
Lift him up and help him stand
Because for him you’ve prayed.
Slow down and stop your hurry,
Take your time, for life will wait.
Smell the flowers, hear the birds.
Even if it makes you late.
Let your eyes feast on the beauties,
Let God touch you as you stroll.
As you view His great creation
Let His message fill your soul.
Slow down, and take time to listen,
You’ll have joy as your reward.
The sky of blue, the sea that glistens
All are miracles of the Lord.
Walk in gratitude and wonder
Finding pleasures ever new.
The blessings of our great Creator
Made for us to daily view.
Slow down, take it not for granted
All this beauty ‘round we share.
But know that all of Nature’s beauty
Speak of God’s great love and care.
I walk with my head held high,
and I am not afraid to pursue my dreams,
overcome my challenges,
remove my obstacles,
I am not afraid of change.
For the past I have no regrets,
What’s done is done,
it was how it was meant to be.
To the future I look without fear,
for I know God will see me through.
He directs my path,
He shows me the way to go.
I can count on Him to lead and guide me,
in the pursuit of my dreams and final destiny.
Many of us go through life with the idea that we can just do as we please irrespective of the fact that our actions may impact negatively on other people. Some are spiteful and vindictive. Some lie awake at night busy plotting evil and trying to get even. Some are so convinced of their own authority and power that they do not for one moment seem to realize that there is a great power and a higher authority that at some point or stage in our lives we have to be accountable to. People bent on doing evil have no concept of the fact sooner or later you will reap what you sow. They take joy in what they do trying to make other people’s life miserable so they can have company. I saw to you all bent on doing evil, to be careful what you do for God is watching you. He knows your thoughts, your every plan; He sees the things you do. So be careful not to sow bad seeds or you will reap a bitter harvest. Live good with each other. At all times keep love in your heart and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
The best of life is still ahead,
in the greying years, to be,
For dreams and hopes of life and love
Are slow to ecstasy.
And God is known to save the best
For aging years of time
When hearts are most in need of love
And joys that are sublime.
He knows of how we wish and pray
For wants of love and needs
And how we plead and pray to him
For joys within His creed;
So he reserves our greying years
To be the best of all –
With hopes and dreams to be fulfilled
And loves to be recalled.
Midst the hustle and bustle
of a busy day
I pause and take time
to kneel and pray –
A prayer for all my friends,
Near and far,
For God to keep them safely
Wherever they are,
To fill their hearts with His love,
That nurtures all each day,
To show that hope will better things,
That have gone astray.
These gifts of patience, love and hope
We can always share
Then peace will dwell within our hearts
And banish every care.
Start each day on a positive note and try to remain focus in-spite of all the negative things that may be happening around you. Remember not everyone you encounter is going to leave you with a pleasant experience. Sometimes in life we have to take the bitter with the sweet. Just remain focused on what it is that you seek to achieve and do not let anyone steal your joy.
Author Marva Seaton 
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