…and then there was YOU, My LORD and My GOD!!!

and then there was YOU

strong and mighty

faithful and true

so beautiful

YOU make all things new

and then there was YOU

YOU strengthen

YOU renew

YOU draw me to your side

and there my heart will reside

and then there was YOU

YOU sustain

as I remain

and then there was YOU

YOU are all there needs to be

nothing compares with who YOU are

YOU go before all things

YOU hold everything together

YOU were

YOU are

YOU will always be

forever and ever

and then there was YOU

there need be no one else

because every blessing comes from YOU!!!

“My hand will sustain him; surely my arm will strengthen him (Psalm 89:21).  Blessed be the God and Father of our LORD Jesus Christ who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing from the heavenly realms, for He chose us in HIM before the foundations of the world to be holy and blameless before HIM in love (Ephesians 1:3-4).”

Courage—a tag on a friend’s awesome writing!!!

“It is not about being strong and together; it is about depending on God in the midst of my fear and inadequacy. In the gospels, Jesus did not show the disciples how capable they were; he brought them into situations where their complete lack and utter dependence on God, on Him, were revealed. The storm pushing the sides of the ship as the expereinced fishermen believe they will die. Jesus calms the storm. Send the crowds away, teacher. They are hungry. Jesus looks at his disciples, You feed them. With what? they reply. Jesus feeds the multitudes. Again and again Jesus reveals that He is enough; He is all. It is in Him that we live and breathe and have our being.”

“Do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God, I will strengthen you and help you-I will uphold you with my righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10).”

…and then there was you!!!

and then there was you

I knew it was true

by the look in your eyes

amidst all other guys

and then there was you

you saw me in the crowd

and you never looked away

and then there was you

so faithful and new

you reached out your hand

and forever we will stand

together

as we walk through this life

holding, trusting, confiding

in each other

and then there was you

the one who saw me

and reached out

in love

and loyalty

the one who loves me

and will pursue my heart

and I will be forever by his side

and then there was you

as a gift from heaven so true!!!

(Dedicated to the man of my dreams)

Uncertian Times

Although times are uncertain

and things in life may seem full of ambiguity

that can go in so many different directions

it is the Uncertainty

of these times

that draw me to YOU

It is the Uncertainty of life that makes it

worth living

It is the Uncertainty that makes it

all the more exciting

because

I walk by FAITH

not by sight

Dear LORD Jesus,

Thank you that you are in control

of these uncertain times

in my life

Thank you that you are in charge

of the next steps I will take in my life

as you reveal them to me day by day

at exactly the right time

as I walk closely with YOU

This is the day that you have made

I will rejoice and be glad in it

wherever I am!!!

I love you,

Amen!

A Quote off of a good friend’s blog—SO TRUE!!!

In waiting we begin to get in touch with the rhythms of life – stillness and action, listening and decision. They are the rhythms of God. it is in the everyday and the commonplace that we learn patience, acceptance and contentment.

No matter what you are waiting for to happen in life, it is worth it.  Whatever we think we have to wait the longest for, turns out to be the best thing ever.  There is no time that is too long to wait, God’s plan is never late or early, but right on time.  As hard as waiting is, it is worth it because of what He does in and through us.  He is preparing us for whatever the next steps are in our lives.  He wants us to need HIM and fully rely on HIM for everything.  What are you waiting for today?  Give it to HIM in full surrender, and watch what HE will do!!!

During Testing Times in our Lives…

If life was a piece of cake, we would never see our need for God (the author and sustainer of our lives).  It would be as if HE were not needed in our lives.

HE wants us to realize our need for HIM.

HE wants us to trust HIM; to rely fully on HIS perfect ways.

HE wants to work HIS strength through our weaknesses.

For when we are weak, then we are strong

because of HIS power working through us

But we must trust

we must pour out our hearts to HIM

For HE is our refuge and strength

an ever present help in times of trouble!

LORD,

I need you

I need your help

I need your strength

I need your power to help me

when I am so weak

I need your hand

to lead and guide

I need your love

as I daily abide

I need you during the joys

I need you during the pain

I need you every day

no matter what may come my way

LORD,

I need you

I love you

Amen!

“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’….For when I am weak, then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).  Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to HIM, for God is our refuge (Psalm 62:8).”

Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand

forever we will stand

from the day we say I do

until forever we’ll be true

Hand in Hand

walking in the sand

remembering things

from times afar

looking to the future

dreaming our dreams

thanking Him

that our lives melded together

to be so young

and yet able to dream

is what makes this so special

a real and true thing

Hand in hand

just you and me

walking through this life

clinging to the one

who has set us free!!!

(It is interesting how I come up with all of this stuff;  I have never really experienced it myself.  I just know what I have learned from watching relationships that have been AWESOME and contrasting them with those that were not the best idea to begin with;  through watching and learning I have been able to more confirm what I want and do not want in a relationship—all I know is that God must be the center of it all!  It is hard to wait, but well worth it for when this special relationship comes into life!!!)