Always There

Hello God, I called tonight. To talk a little while...
I need a friend who'll listen To my anxiety and trial...

You see, I can't quite make it
Through a day just on my own...
I need your love to guide me, So I'll never feel alone.

I want to ask you please to keep,
My family safe and sound. Come and fill their
lives with confidence For whatever fate they're bound.

Give me faith, dear God, to face
Each hour throughout the day, And not to worry
over things I can't change in any way.

I thank you God, for being home
And listening to my call, For giving me such good
advice When I stumble and fall.

Your number, God, is the only one
That answers every time. I never get a busy signal,
Never had to pay a dime.

So thank you, God, for listening
To my troubles and my sorrow. Good night, God,
I love You, too, And I'll call again tomorrow!

Author Unknown

Alone No More

Here I stand alone
Sadness surrounds me like a fog.
Alone in my shadow.
Waiting.

Waiting for someone to find me.
To lift the fog.
To join my shadow.
To wipe away my sadness.

He comes.
The fog has been lifted.
Sadness erased.
Our shadow becomes one.
Alone no more.

For the Lord God has stepped into my life...

Unknown

God Can

When you feel unlovable, unworthy, and unclean,
when you think that no one can heal you,
Remember, Friend,
God Can.

When you think that you are unforgivable
for your guilt and your shame,
Remember, Friend,
God Can.

When you think that all is hidden,
and no one can see within,
Remember, Friend,
God Can.

And when you have reached the bottom,
And you think that no one can hear,
Remember, my dear friend,
God Can.

And when you think that no one can love,
the real person deep inside of you,
Remember, my dear friend,
God Does!

Author Unknown

God Knows

When you are tired and discouraged from fruitless efforts...
God knows how hard you have tried.

When you've cried so long and your heart is in anguish...
God has counted your tears.

If you feel your life is on hold and time has passed you by...
God is waiting with you.

When you're lonely and friends are too busy for a phone call...
God is by your side.

When you think you've tried everything & don't know where to turn...
God has a solution.

When nothing makes sense and you are confused or frustrated...
God has the answer.

If suddenly your outlook is brighter and you find traces of hope...
God has whispered to you.

When things are going well and you have much to be thankful for...
God has blessed you.

When something joyful happens and you are filled with awe...
God has smiled upon you.

When you have a purpose to fulfill and a dream to follow...
God has opened your eyes and called you by name.

Remember that wherever you are or whatever you are facing...

GOD KNOWS

Author Unknown

He Is!

He is the First and Last,
the Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation
and the Creator of all!

He is the Architect of the Universe
and the Manager of all times.
He always was,
He always is,
and He always will be . . .
Unmoved,
Unchanged,
Undefeated,
and never Undone!

He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!

The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him,
and the leaders can't ignore Him.

Herod couldn't kill Him,
The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and
The people couldn't hold Him!

Nero couldn't crush Him,
Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him,
and non-believers can't explain Him away!

He is Light,
Love,
Longevity,
and Lord.

He is Goodness,
Kindness,
Gentleness,
and God.

He is Holy,
Righteous,
Mighty,
Powerful,
and Pure.

His ways are right,
His Word is eternal,
His will is unchanging,
and His mind is on me!

He is my Redeemer,
He is my Savior,
He is my Guide, and
He is my Peace!

He is my Joy,
He is my Comfort,
He is my Lord, and
He rules my life!

I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light,
and His goal for me is abundant life.

I follow Him because He is the Wisdom of the wise,
the Power of the powerful, the Ancient of Days,
the Ruler of rulers,
the Leader of leaders,
the Overseer of the overcomers,
and the Sovereign Lord of all that was, and is and is to come.

And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size . . .

His goal is a relationship with me!

He will NEVER leave me,
NEVER forsake me,
NEVER mislead me,
NEVER forget me,
NEVER overlook me,
and NEVER cancel my appointment in His appointment book!

When I fall, He lifts me up!

When I fail, He forgives!

When I am weak, He is strong!

When I am lost, He is the way!

When I am afraid, He is my courage!

When I stumble, He steadies me!

When I am hurt, He heals me!

When I am broken, He mends me!

When I am blind, He leads me!

When I am hungry, He feeds me!

When I face trials, He is with me!

When I face persecution, He shields me!

When I face loss, He provides for me!

When I face Death, He carries me Home!

He is everything for everybody,
everywhere,
every time,
and every way.

He is God!
He is Faithful.
I am His,
and He is mine!

My Father in Heaven can whip the father of this world.
So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this . . .
He said it and that settles it.

God is in control,
I am on His side,
and that means all is well with my soul.
Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!

Author Unknown

I Am Learning Lord

My life has taken many falls and tumbles 'long the way.
The many trials have left me in a sure state of dismay,
For with each trial, I tried alone to tend, and soothe, and mend,
Instead of giving them to God - and on Him just depend...
But I am learning, Lord.

It seems that I was determined to carry all the load;
I longed for smoother pathways yet I walked a rocky road.
Little did I understand - God waited patiently
To pave a new beginning With a better life for me...
But I am learning, Lord.

It took a real disaster to bring me to my knees;
To finally call upon the Lord and say, "God help me, please."
He can, with no delaying, with strong arms that could hold -
The weight of all my burdens; He gladly took the load.
And I am learning, Lord.

What a needless cross I carried, all because I could not see -
What a friend I have in Jesus, and the love He has for me.
Peace I find when troubles hover, though' the outcome is unknown,
For if yet the road is rocky, I won't walk it all alone...
For I am learning, Lord.

Author Unknown

I AM There 

Do you need me?
I am there.
You cannot see me, yet, I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet, I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet, I am the power at work through your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand my ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize my works.
I am not strange visions.
I am no mystery.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am ~ then
but as a feeling and as a faith.
Yet, I am here.
Yet, I hear.
Yet, I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind
are the myths of "yours" and "mine."
Yet only in your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears. When you get yourself out of the
way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And, I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, for I AM.
Only in Me does the world have meaning.
Only in Me does the world take form.
Only because of me does the world go forward.
I am the law in which the movement of the stars and the growth of living
cells are founded.
I am the Love that is fulfilling.
I am the assurance.
I am the peace.
I am the oneness.
I am the law that you can live by.
I am the Love that you can cling to.
I am your assurance.
I am your peace.
I am the one with you.
I AM.
Though you fail Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith is in Me is unsure, My faith never waivers, because I
know you, because I love you.
BELOVED, I am there.

Author Unknown

I Give To You

I Give To You
A fire to light inside your heart,
to feel the warm embers glow.
A piece of the sun's warm rays,
to bask in it's fiery show.

I Give To You
A piece of a rainbow to color your world,
when all seems totally gray.
Some roses for the sweet perfume,
to kiss your senses with its bouquet.

I Give To You
A sprinkling of some twinkling stars,
to wish upon at night.
The morning dew to kiss the day,
To bask in it's delight.

I Give To You
A summer's breeze to caress your face,
to show that someone cares.
The sweet song of the nightingale,
to remind you that I am always there.

I Give To You
My lasting friendship, always true.
A gift of love to hold inside,
whenever you feel blue,
or just because you need a friend.
A friend...that will always be there for you!

Author Unknown

Pathway

As I walk down the road of life
I notice many barriers in my pathway.
I see small logs and stones
Which are easy to overcome.
But I also see
Boulders that stand over my head
And are as wide as an ocean
With the only way around it
Is Up and Over.
I see many who have given up
And stop at the barricades of the boulders
In those times of trouble,
I call on one.
One who can carry me over my fears
And doubts
I call him my best friend
He's also my Savior
Jesus Christ!

Author Unknown