* Encouragement & Good Cheer

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HE’S IN MY HEART AND NOT

THE SKY

I thought God lived high above

Only someone for me to love

But He’s in my heart and not the sky

Not only to love but to be loved by

His tenderness cannot be measured

He has let me know that I am treasured

A precious child He loves most dear

In His embrace I have nothing to fear

On this Earthly world I’ll roam

Until the day God calls me home

But not without hope or reason

For He has a plan for this brief season

And if in Him I place my trust

I’ll live a life upright and just

Beth Daugherty Mohall, ND.

Words of Wisdom

One cannot live another’s life

Choose their interests or make their decisions Carry their problems or determine their outcome.

Each person has the power of choice

Interests of theirs are different to ours. Decisions? They know what’s right for them

We can pick them up and sometimes not

in this rest that God knows our future.

Remember these things sometimes with

your children

They’re on loan to us and make their way

Provide for them a nice environment

And be the best friend you can.

Janet Vargas © June 2012

SEEKING YOU

I never knew you Lord,

Or your love in such great measure.

I'd heard about you as a child

But you were someone else's treasure.

I'd always hoped for more,

I hoped you would be true,

When growing up, I'm sure you knew

I was always seeking you.

Teenage cries, confusion reigned,

the order of the day.

And all the while, your awesome presence,

with me all the way.

Not knowing you're my Savior;

I'd never heard of grace,

I couldn't hear your voice of love,

so closely at my face.

I'd always hoped for more,

still hoping you'd be true,

Still growing up, I'm sure you knew,

I was always seeking you.

Unsuccessful plans, mistakes

were running high,

An adult crying to the Lord;

He'll know the reasons why.

I heard about you in that book,

when I was but a child,

I wanted to know this Jesus,

so kind and meek and mild.

I'm so grateful for your word,

in You I've come alive,

My heart you've filled with gladness,

and joy has filled my eyes.

I'm glad I hoped for more,

and now I know You're true,

When growing up, I never knew

That You would seek me too.

Leonie Russell©

Cheerful Empathy

He was my song through the night

When I found myself in a plight

My strength is renewed

I can sing a new tune

He was my song in the night.

He was always there for me

Gave me times of tranquility

The waters were calm

I was in His Palm

Engraved in the Hand of God.

Now there is laughter and peace

There were then when my soul was at ease

New life springs forth

And what is more

There will be a time for you too.

Janet Vargas © June 2012

It’s true, so true what His Word says that

“Joy comes in the Morning”

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Truly Satisfies

Romance is not everything

people often think it is

But one can still feel empty

for something more of bliss.

This is because we were made for Him

who reserves a place in our hearts__

It's Him who fills us to the brim

and Truly Satisfies.

Janet Vargas © Oct 2012

Your Eyes Are Ever Fixed

Wherever You are Lord,

You are fully there.

Every part of You is listening

When I offer up a prayer.

Your omnipresence shines

And thrills my very heart,

For Lord I have You fully

Not just a random part.

When I turn my eyes to You,

I find with utter glee,

That Your eyes are ever fixed

And fastened upon me.

No need have I to turn

Your thoughts unto my way.

Your thoughts ever dwell there

As I go about the day

So when I turn my eyes

In search of Your dear face,

I find You ever loyal

Within Your faithful place.

To all You call Your own,

Such love You do bestow.

I may not understand it,

But I believe it and I know:

You will never be too busy

That Your eye will turn and stray.

You will never be too busy

That You neglect to watch my way.

Praise You precious Jesus!

Your love I ever feel.

Praise You precious Jesus!

Your care is very real.

And when I turn my eyes to You,

I find with utter glee,

That Your eyes are ever fixed

And fastened upon me.

Heather Mae Belmonte ©

GOD IS THERE

The beauty of a Sunset,

The sweet fragrance of a flower,

To me is a reminder of God’s wonderful Power.

When you are feeling low and all alone,

Just remember God loves you and cares for His own.

If your life seems dark and you are on a rough road,

Just remember to pray, He will lighten your load.

Your burdens He will lift if to Him you do go,

Your prayers He will answer if Faith you do show.

The beauty God has provided for you and for me,

Is all around us if we just take the time to see.

We only need to have faith and to pray,

For God to be with us and guide us each day.

Lillian Smith ~ Stockton, California

The Ideal Home

On laughter and happiness you can

build a home

With peace, sweet peace you can

call your own And love, such love can

always be found

Material things come 2nd__

they don’t have to be the best in town

Yes, these are the values that make

for a home One I will gladly call my own

Janet Vargas © June 2012

Wondering

As I walk through the garden of hope

I wonder why as we get older

Winter’s longer then still colder

Than all the winters past before