I can accomplish more with you than on my own, Dear God, which is why I ask for your help each day in all that I do for you give me the inspiration I need and the joy in what I do that carry me through all the asks at hand. You let me see each accomplishment not as a chore but a blessing.
There are many in this world who would cheerfully put their spirit into their home and maintaining it but are physically or emotionally unable to do this. So I thank you Dear God for the abilities I have instead of Grumbling at the work I have to do. And I thank you for the time I have to do it in that I can work at my own pace and take breaks as needed.
Each day I can give thanks for the work I have done and that more waits for me tomorrow giving purpose to my days. As I clean and scrub I am aware of those who are homeless and do not have a place of their own and I feel blessed that I do.
They would take joy in their own space, that some of us take for granted, so I thank you God for the housework I have and the cores that are mine. How lucky indeed I am as I load the dishwasher or the laundry I am reminded of those in the past who had to do all this work by hand without the help of all the appliances. We forget to be grateful for that which takes such a load off us physically and spares us many burdens and blesses us with time for leisure.
I am grateful to live in the age that I do and to be more conscious of those blessings. I am doing an extra careful spring cleaning in anticipation of my daughter's visit and I am reminded of many who do not have family or friends to prepare for or have an alienation in their relationships that deprive them of this pleasure of preparedness and anticipation and I know I am blessed.
I am grateful to you Oh Lord for giving me these insights today that I may take more joy in all that I do. I thank you for my health, my abundance, my shelter, the food I eat, the timesavers with which I clean, a family and friends who love me, and a greater awareness in all my life. You have changed the way I look at and see all things and not to look at them as hardships but as gifts. Thank you God!
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Saturday, January 31, 2015
Friday, January 30, 2015
My new home
My new home
set me free
no more struggle
in the wild to be
at one in nature
a mountain so lovely
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set me free
no more struggle
in the wild to be
at one in nature
a mountain so lovely
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God can do it all
"This too shall pass". This time of limbo, we all go through, is a trial to strengthen our resolve and our faith, out of which we become better people provided we heed the lessons before us.
You dear God, put into my life what I need not only to learn by but in the abundance to see me through. You have fulfilled my needs both physically and spiritually as well as materially. You have but the teachers that I need to learn from in my path. How can I not trust in you?
I wish that I could help others to see and understand that releasing their fears into your hands is the first step to freedom. That they can stop struggling like a fish out of water or one trying to swim upstream against a constant current going against them.
To help them realize that you can smooth the waters and bring peace and calm into the turbulence of their lives. But first we need to ask and believe in order to receive. Some people feel unworthy of asking and some seem to feel that it is limited and are afraid of asking for too much help as if God rations us.
But the biggest part of their difficulties seems to be in believing. For unless you truly believe you cannot release the outcome into God's hands. That takes a leap of faith. Send each paper you need to submit with truth and a prayer.
Do not try to hide or manipulate anything and believe that you can accomplish what God wants you to accomplish or He would not have led you on this path. God gives us the tools and the abilities to do what we need to do to get where He wants us to go.
God never abandons us. He is not limited in His power, in how many He loves and cares for. God can move mountains, part seas, walk on water, turn day into night and provide for all your needs.
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You dear God, put into my life what I need not only to learn by but in the abundance to see me through. You have fulfilled my needs both physically and spiritually as well as materially. You have but the teachers that I need to learn from in my path. How can I not trust in you?
I wish that I could help others to see and understand that releasing their fears into your hands is the first step to freedom. That they can stop struggling like a fish out of water or one trying to swim upstream against a constant current going against them.
To help them realize that you can smooth the waters and bring peace and calm into the turbulence of their lives. But first we need to ask and believe in order to receive. Some people feel unworthy of asking and some seem to feel that it is limited and are afraid of asking for too much help as if God rations us.
But the biggest part of their difficulties seems to be in believing. For unless you truly believe you cannot release the outcome into God's hands. That takes a leap of faith. Send each paper you need to submit with truth and a prayer.
Do not try to hide or manipulate anything and believe that you can accomplish what God wants you to accomplish or He would not have led you on this path. God gives us the tools and the abilities to do what we need to do to get where He wants us to go.
God never abandons us. He is not limited in His power, in how many He loves and cares for. God can move mountains, part seas, walk on water, turn day into night and provide for all your needs.
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Share the abundance
Sharing and believing are the basis of abundance. Believing that God is our supply, not a limited universe, we are able to share with others. Not just in material things but of our time, our teaching, our thoughts, and our love. God tells us to leave our material things behind and to follow Him, through the words of Jesus. And through Him, in our faith, are all our needs met, and more.
Be willing then, not to grasp too tightly to things but remember your brothers and sisters in their need. If you have two of something share one with someone who has nothing. I remember a story of Mother Theresa's, she had been told of a family whose hunger was desperate, so she brought them rice, that they may eat.
The mother then divided what was given in half to give to another family also in need. And so teaches the Lord, for He will always reward you in your generosity. There is no lack in God. He humbles us in His unconditional love and teaches us to share with others in that same spirit of love.
When we give we do not lose for it is returned to us, in abundance from whatever source God sends it. Believe and you will receive. Love is the only thing that can heal the world. It can cross mountains and vast seas. It can build bridges and fill storehouses that stand empty.
It can lift up those that cannot find their own way. One kindness always begets another and that is how faith is born. That is how we come to recognize that nothing is impossible with God and all things are possible with Him.
God knows no boundaries or limitations and in faith He teaches us as well, this is so, through faith, love, sharing and gratitude. Each one of us can make a difference in the life of another. All we have to do is reach out in faith. Believe in God's abundance and share what He gives us. This is how we truly learn to experience joy and purposeful living by sharing and giving.
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Be willing then, not to grasp too tightly to things but remember your brothers and sisters in their need. If you have two of something share one with someone who has nothing. I remember a story of Mother Theresa's, she had been told of a family whose hunger was desperate, so she brought them rice, that they may eat.
The mother then divided what was given in half to give to another family also in need. And so teaches the Lord, for He will always reward you in your generosity. There is no lack in God. He humbles us in His unconditional love and teaches us to share with others in that same spirit of love.
When we give we do not lose for it is returned to us, in abundance from whatever source God sends it. Believe and you will receive. Love is the only thing that can heal the world. It can cross mountains and vast seas. It can build bridges and fill storehouses that stand empty.
It can lift up those that cannot find their own way. One kindness always begets another and that is how faith is born. That is how we come to recognize that nothing is impossible with God and all things are possible with Him.
God knows no boundaries or limitations and in faith He teaches us as well, this is so, through faith, love, sharing and gratitude. Each one of us can make a difference in the life of another. All we have to do is reach out in faith. Believe in God's abundance and share what He gives us. This is how we truly learn to experience joy and purposeful living by sharing and giving.
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Time for a tune up
Sometimes we need a spiritual tune up just as our car needs a regular tune up to keep it running smoothly. We get to a spot in our spiritual growth where we take God and His loving care for granted then the light goes on to "check the engine" and we immediately turn to Him in prayer.
Why does the light need to go on? It's not that we don't pray but that God becomes routine to us, as does our prayers, and our everyday lives. Then we need to check on what we are doing and how we are doing it. To give special attention to all the small things.
Perhaps to even consult a specialist to tune up our faith. To release the worries, fears, neglect and any other blocks that are keeping us from being in true harmony with God. Do we ask Him to ride with us each time we go out? For His presence in all that we do, think, see, feel?
Not in a routine way but as our guest of honor. Do we keep our home and car clean that we are prepared to throw open our doors and to welcome Him in? Maybe we need a light to go on in our lives at times to remind us of who we are and the source of all our blessings, who is God.
God in His infinite goodness and as any loving parent not only wants us to do our homework but to do it to the best of our abilities. When we stumble He lifts us up. When we behave unlovable He loves us unconditionally.
When we are neglectful He tells us to check our engine that is our life so that our faith as children of God may be in good working order. To bring us back into consciousness, aware of our blessings and the true source of them all day and every day.
Let the light shine in our hearts, our minds. To light up our spirit knowing that God is with us faithfully even when we fail to appreciate the fact. He is saying here I am. Open your eyes, take care that you overlook nothing and know that my presence is within. It's time for a tune up!
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Why does the light need to go on? It's not that we don't pray but that God becomes routine to us, as does our prayers, and our everyday lives. Then we need to check on what we are doing and how we are doing it. To give special attention to all the small things.
Perhaps to even consult a specialist to tune up our faith. To release the worries, fears, neglect and any other blocks that are keeping us from being in true harmony with God. Do we ask Him to ride with us each time we go out? For His presence in all that we do, think, see, feel?
Not in a routine way but as our guest of honor. Do we keep our home and car clean that we are prepared to throw open our doors and to welcome Him in? Maybe we need a light to go on in our lives at times to remind us of who we are and the source of all our blessings, who is God.
God in His infinite goodness and as any loving parent not only wants us to do our homework but to do it to the best of our abilities. When we stumble He lifts us up. When we behave unlovable He loves us unconditionally.
When we are neglectful He tells us to check our engine that is our life so that our faith as children of God may be in good working order. To bring us back into consciousness, aware of our blessings and the true source of them all day and every day.
Let the light shine in our hearts, our minds. To light up our spirit knowing that God is with us faithfully even when we fail to appreciate the fact. He is saying here I am. Open your eyes, take care that you overlook nothing and know that my presence is within. It's time for a tune up!
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Through the cracks
I lost myself
locked inside
a bit at a time
subtle at first
memories hide
identity shelved
a past submersed
with no road back
just a missing self
fallen through the cracks
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locked inside
a bit at a time
subtle at first
memories hide
identity shelved
a past submersed
with no road back
just a missing self
fallen through the cracks
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The Bank of God
I feel as though God has given me a parable to teach me, when I think of my little checking account getting depleted. Every month money is deposited to it, but it never seems enough. This is what I receive from the world, although it is abundance it it is never adequate, for without God nothing suffices.
When this happens I find myself needing to visit my big savings account which represents God and His infinite abundance, love, and blessings. We go to Him in our need, and He provides for us. Thus we are continuously blessed.
Without this need sometimes we may forget to turn to Him in our daily lives. So the universe is always a little short until we add God to the list of what is needed. When we remember Him as our source, sometimes these withdrawals are not necessary, and He surprises us with extra unexpected blessings.
The reserve God has to fill our needs may come in many different forms. It may be emotional support, an answer to a prayer, physical healing, reconciliation, a need to be at peace, separation from someone we love, or help with our finances.
Whatever we need, we can come to the bank of God where He has put into savings a provision for all that we need, and we can withdraw as much or as little as we need. It reminds me of a dream I had as a child of a magic pocket book and a $20.00 bill.
Whenever I withdrew from it, the $20.00 was always replaced as a never ending supply as long as I remembered God was the source. He is still my source in all things. No prayer goes unanswered. When I release my anxieties into His hands all is made calm and I again am at peace.
Now whenever I need to think of replenishing my financial supply I will remember the bank of God is my source, my reserve, my savings as well as my savior. God has given me this supply as He has provided for all my needs. Thank you God for this lesson.
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When this happens I find myself needing to visit my big savings account which represents God and His infinite abundance, love, and blessings. We go to Him in our need, and He provides for us. Thus we are continuously blessed.
Without this need sometimes we may forget to turn to Him in our daily lives. So the universe is always a little short until we add God to the list of what is needed. When we remember Him as our source, sometimes these withdrawals are not necessary, and He surprises us with extra unexpected blessings.
The reserve God has to fill our needs may come in many different forms. It may be emotional support, an answer to a prayer, physical healing, reconciliation, a need to be at peace, separation from someone we love, or help with our finances.
Whatever we need, we can come to the bank of God where He has put into savings a provision for all that we need, and we can withdraw as much or as little as we need. It reminds me of a dream I had as a child of a magic pocket book and a $20.00 bill.
Whenever I withdrew from it, the $20.00 was always replaced as a never ending supply as long as I remembered God was the source. He is still my source in all things. No prayer goes unanswered. When I release my anxieties into His hands all is made calm and I again am at peace.
Now whenever I need to think of replenishing my financial supply I will remember the bank of God is my source, my reserve, my savings as well as my savior. God has given me this supply as He has provided for all my needs. Thank you God for this lesson.
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