BLESSING

The LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He
has watched over your journey through this vast desert. (Deuteronomy 2:7, NIV)

You are blessed!

1. If you own a Bible, you are abundantly blessed - about 1/3 of the people
in the world do not have access to one.

2. If you wake up each morning with more health than illness, you are blessed
to rise and shine, to live and to serve in a new day.

3. If you have anyone on the planet, just one person who loves you and
listens to you; count this a blessing.

4. If you can freely attend a church meeting without fear, then you are more
blessed than over 1/3 of the world.

5. If you have a yearning in your heart to parent a child, you are blessed
because you still desire what you cannot see.

6. If you pray today or any day, you are blessed because you believe in God's
willingness to hear your prayer.

7. If you pray for someone else, you are blessed because you want to help
others also.

8. If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over
your head, and a place to sleep; all at the same time, you are rich in this world.

9. If you have a brother or sister in Christ who will pray with you and for
you, you benefit from a spiritual unity, bond, and agreement, which the gates of hell cannot stand against.

10. If you have any earthly family who even halfway love you and support you,
you are blessed beyond measure.

11. If you attend a church with a church family that offers you one word of
encouragement, you are blessed with some form of fellowship.

12. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, or some spare change in a
dish someplace, you are among the world's wealthy.

13. If you can go to bed each night, knowing that God loves you, you are
blessed beyond measure.

14. If you try each day to imitate our Lord Jesus Christ for even a minute,
you are blessed because you show a willingness to grow up in Him.

15. If you can read this message, you are more blessed than about 1/3 of the
world who cannot read at all.

16. If you have never had to endure the hardship and agony of battle,
imprisonment, or torture, you are blessed in indescribable measure.

17. If you have a voice to sing His praises, a voice to witness God's love,
and a voice to share the gospel, you are blessed. About 1/3 of the world do not even know who the
one true God is.

18. If you can hold someone's hand, hug another person, touch someone on the
shoulder, you are blessed because you can offer God's healing touch.

19. If you can share a word of encouragement with someone else, and do it with
His love in your heart, you are blessed because you have learned how to give.

20. If you have the conviction to stand fast upon His Word and His promises,
no matter what, you are blessed because you are learning patience, endurance, and tenacity.

21. If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful,
you are blessed because most people can, but many will not.

(Author unknown)

the waiting

warmed
by gentle longings
of you
a thought caress
breathless daydream
to wile away the hours
fuel my desires
every
daylight aeon
draws you nearer

Sezrah, 8/12/02

I'll be happy when...

We convince ourselves that life will be better
after we get married, have a

baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that
the kids aren't old enough
and we'll be more content when they are. After
that, we're frustrated that
we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly
be happy when they are
out
of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life
will be complete when our
spouse gets his or her act together, when we get
a nicer car, when we are
able to go on a nice vacation or when we retire.
The truth is there's no
better time to be happy than right now. If not
now, when? Your life will
always be filled with challenges.

It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to
be happy anyway.
Happiness
is the way. So, treasure every moment that you
have and treasure it more
because you shared it with someone special,
special enough to spend your
time with .. and remember that time waits for no
one.

So, stop waiting ...
Until your car or home is paid off.
Until you get a new car or home.
Until your kids leave the house.
Until you go back to school.
Until you finish school.
Until you lose 10 lbs.
Until you gain 10 lbs.
Until you get married.
Until you get a divorce.
Until you have kids.
Until you retire.
Until summer..
Until spring.
Until winter.
Until fall.
Until you die.

There is no better time than right now to be
happy. Happiness is a journey,
not a destination. So work like you don't need
money, love like you've
never been hurt,
and, dance like no one's watching

Author Unknown

NOTE FROM JESUS

My child, I know your heart is broken,
For I've heard your prayers to me.
Please know that I'm beside you
And I want to keep you free.

Free from bitterness and self-pity,
Over the sorrow you have to face.
Remain steadfast and trust in Me,
My love will fill the empty space.

What's happened is not your doing,
So trust Me to be your guide.
With all that you are going through,
Know I'm walking by your side.

You've asked Me over and over,
"Why must I go through this again?
I can only tell you my loving child,
This was caused by worldly sin.

You've done your best through the years,
Now give it all to Me.
You'll be stronger when I'm finished.
I promise, just wait and see.

I alone can heal your broken heart.
And all your burdens, I will bear.
We'll make it through together,
If you'll trust my love and care.

All my unfailing love,
Jesus
Emily McAdams Copyright © 2002

Do You Not know?

Life is short and tedious at best,
a classroom of learning and test
of how you manage joy,
adversity and death.
Do you not know?
Life is full of ups and downs,
each opportunity for eternal crown.

And, do you not know?
To die is no end!
Why, it's just another path survivors tend…
with good, if you would.
Still, in My Word have you not read,
I spared your beloved dead?

Yes! I spared them
from terrors of these days—
not a terrible price someone pays!
Rather, a chance to mend your ways.
So saith the Lord, "Prepare
to pay what is due,
for many are called yet chosen few."

What you saw was not man at all.
So saith the Lord, "Do not fall."

-Bonita M Quesinberry, copyright 2002

I wish for you..."

Comfort on difficult days, Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds, Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart, Gentle hugs when spirits sag.
Friendships to brighten your being, Beauty for your eyes to see,
Confidence for when you doubt, Faith so that you can believe,
Courage to know yourself, Patience to accept the truth,
And love to complete your life, God Bless you!
I asked the Lord to bless you, As I prayed for you today
To guide you and protect you, As you go along your way....
His love is always with you His promises are true
No matter what the tribulation You know He will see us through
So , when the road you're traveling on Seems difficult at best
Give your problems to the Lord And God will do the rest.
Pass this to 7 people you want God to bless, and don't
forget to send it back to the one who asked God to bless you first.