Thinking about how God designed you especially like He wanted. A poem I wrote about that:)

The Design

An oak tree can’t become a pine

by wishing it were so.

A pine cannot become an oak,

its leafy bowers grow.

But in the wishing dawns a truth

that just amazes me.

Our God has made us all with care

just as He’d  have us be.

We’re beautiful, our Father says,

with purpose and design.

If we become like someone else,

we miss His plan divine.

So if you start to doubt your worth,

remember what is true.

You’re custom-made by God alone,

to be uniquely you.

Much love to all! Enjoy being YOU today and always!

Tina

Do you check the weather report daily so you know what to wear? I do! It makes me feel prepared for the day if I am dressed for what I know may come. Rain, snow, sun and wind require different clothing and being prepared may prevent some problems.

It’s the same way with our spiritual lives, only maybe we don’t check the conditions of our soul as often? Why is that, seeing as our soul weathers all kinds of trials, temptations, storms, hurts and sins?

We know these things will come, but why are we not more prepared?

In my humble opinion, it’s because we cannot control the weather, but we seem to think we can handle most of what life throws at us, on our own, until we can’t.

Then, we (myself included) look to God for help. And, of course, He is always there for us.

Maybe, just maybe, we could prevent the jolt of these surprises by praying for wisdom ahead of time, patience before we encounter a difficult client, and strength, before ours runs out. Maybe the storms would not be so bad that we feel drenched?

Here’s a verse for some inspiration for today!

Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16

Just a thought for today:) With love from the Father to you, have a “prepared by prayer” kind of day!

Tina

It’s a poem day! Sometimes we need a little refreshment, rest and recharge in a busy world, agreed? That’s what this poem is about. Nothing in the world can satisfy like time alone with God!

Freshen Me

Make me fresh with rivers of Your love

And give me rest from all my worldly cares

My soul needs only Your help from above

Release my being from the stress it wears

Show me light that only pure can give

And guide me right to holiness and good

For You alone can teach my soul to live

Deliver healing now where hurt has stood

Take my cup that’s full of shallow thought

And empty it for portions of Your grace

I want to give up all that I have sought

And make my mission just to seek Your face

And…Because the enemy and world will seek us often, daily and forever, we need to seek God often, daily and forever!

With love from the Father to you, have a great and refreshing start to your week!

Tina

Good morning! It’s a poem day! This picture stirred my heart, as Jesus loves us, His little lambs, so very much.

             I Love You, Lamb

I love you, lamb. I’ve got you now.

I’m joyful that you’re home.

Where did you go, my little lamb?

Why did you want to roam?

Did something lead you far away?

What did you hope to find?

Did somewhere else seem better than

The pasture that is mine?

The world out there is scary lamb.

Things aren’t all that they seem. 

Though shiny things will catch your eye

Don’t fall for things that gleam.

Let me be your guide, my lamb.

I truly know what’s best,

For I was once a lamb myself,

My life put to the test.

You’re worth my life, oh precious lamb

So that you live what’s true

At times you’ll have to suffer some

But then I’ll carry you.

I’ll protect you always, lamb

And if you graze with me,

You’ll feed on truth and joy and love

For all eternity.

² Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”Matthew 26:27-29

Resurrection Sunday came and went, but my heart is still celebrating. Yours too? What a wonderful God we serve! It’ll take forever to praise Him enough.

And that’s what He bought for us, our forever with Him!

When Jesus was raised to life…

He raised hope.

He fulfilled prophecies.

He declared our debt paid.

He proved God’s  power.

He exemplified perfect love.

He gave all He could.

It blows my mind all that God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit accomplished in three days! Our pastor put his heart and soul into showing us God’s perfect heart and plan.

God’s awesomeness propels my soul to sing, praise and bow to Him and proclaim Easter every day!

Dear Lord and King, One day a year is not enough to praise You fully, because Your goodness never ends.Guide my heart to treat You like the King you are and the servant I am, every day. Thank You for loving us enough and so much! Amen

With love from the Father to you, have an amazing day:)

Tina