Encouraging and Uplifting

Just close your eyes and open your heart,

And feel your worries and cares depart.

Just yield yourself to the Father above,

And let Him hold you secure in His love.

For life on earth grows more involved,

With endless problems that can't be solved.

But God only asks us to do our best,

Then He will take over and finish the rest.

So when you are tired, discouraged and blue,

There is always one door that is open to you.

And that is the door to The House of Prayer,

And you'll find God waiting to meet you there.

And The House of Prayer is no further away,

Than the quiet spot where you kneel and pray.

For the heart is a temple when God is there,

As we place ourselves in His loving care.

And He hears every prayer and answers each one,

When we Pray in His name - Thy will be done.

The burdens that seemed too heavy to bear,

Are lifted away on the wings of a prayer.

Author Unknown

"Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord

your God has commanded you, so that you may live

long and that it may go well with you in the

land the Lord your God is giving you. Deut. 5:16

HANDY LITTLE CHART

God has a positive answer:

YOU SAY GOD SAYS BIBLE VERSES

You say: "It's impossible"

God says: All things are possible

(Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired"

God says: I will give you rest

(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: "Nobody really loves me"

God says: I love you

(John 3:16 & John 3:34 )

You say: "I can't go on"

God says: My grace is sufficient

(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: "I can't figure things out"

God says: I will direct your steps

(Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: "I can't do it"

God says: You can do all things

(Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able"

God says: I am able

(II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: "It's not worth it"

God says: It will be worth it

(Roman 8:28 )

You say: "I can't forgive myself"

God says: I Forgive you

(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: "I can't manage"

God says: I will supply all your needs

(Philippians 4:19)

You say: "I'm afraid"

God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear

(II Timothy 1:7)

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"

God says: Cast all your cares on ME

(I Peter 5:7)

You say: "I'm not smart enough"

God says: I give you wisdom

(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: "I feel all alone"

God says: I will never leave you or forsake you

(Hebrews 13:5)

By LeAnne

The Great Recipe

Fold two hands together,

And express a dash of sorrow.

Marinate it overnight,

And work on it tomorrow.

Chop one grudge in tiny pieces,

Add several cups of love.

Dredge with a large sized smile,

Mix with the ingredients above.

Dissolve the hate within you,

By doing a good deed.

Cut in and help your friend,

If he/she should be in need.

Stir in laughter, love and kindness,

From the heart it has to come.

Toss with genuine forgiveness,

And give your friends some.

The amount of people served,

Will depend on you.

It can serve the whole wide world.

If you really want it to!