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GOOD FOR YOU

The desire to acquire and the stresses of successes Can be makings of a heart attack. The affliction of addiction, and the slaving after craving Show us what it is we truly lack. All bad stresses and life’s messes, all your hurries and your worries Leave down at the cross each day. Yield your will! Come, heart be still! In each test you can find rest, If you’ll listen and obey. True confessions of obsessions, facing fears and veils of tears On to freedom; letting go! Daily living with forgiving, in attitude of gratitude, Helps us to mature and grow. There’s no gain without some pain; there’s no life without some strife. Always God sends what is best! Turn your face towards His grace; He’s the One, God’s only Son. He’s the Rest for all the stressed. Close your eyes and realize, a breath of prayer and He is there! His loving Hand will guide you through! What joy and peace! Awesome release! A steadfast mind! Yes, you will ...
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COMMENTS

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Oh, yes, I know the intent  of these interesting sayings,  but I simply don't want to let them go  without a comment or two all in good fun.  Just found this on Facebook..... No way I'm going to hold my head up  when I've got to watch where I walk!  It's also ok to hang my head when I'm sad! So thankful I don't have to  take an unplanned road trip  - to anyone's funeral -  or onto roads that are unfamiliar -  which means planning  is a wiser choice! Try everything once?   Not a chance - if it's illegal, illogical,  toxic, immoral, or I'm allergic to it! Color outside the lines?  Why? Who says I have to? Fall in love?   Falling is easy -  it's the staying power  of love that's more important. Embrace change?   Depends on what change  I should embrace.  Change for improvement may be great,  I'll have to assess...
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SHEPHERD OF HIS SHEEP

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I’ve seen a shepherd’s compassion  for one of his little sheep. As he listened, once more,  with much patience and care Hunched down beside her;  looked into her eyes, Then touched her arm gently  and offered a prayer. I‘ve seen a shepherd’s tenderness  for one of his little sheep. As he sang hymns of comfort  - of God’s amazing grace - To one at heaven’s gate  eager to leave this world behind. Reverently, softly, just one more time,  he touched this dying face. I’ve seen a shepherd’s protection  for one of his little sheep. As he spoke words of kindness,  encouragement, hope To one confused,  downcast and wounded. He gave that heart refuge  and taught it to cope. I’ve seen a shepherd’s passion  for all of his precious sheep. As he led them and fed them  at lush pastures ~ so green! Served up Living Water  to all who were thirsty! He worked hard without breaks ~ behind th...
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PERCEPTION

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PERCEPTION The gorgeous roses, the lilies standing tall, The lovely canopy of trees The playful daisies dancing in the breeze but all she noticed were some weeds. The peonies had bowed their heavy heads, The fountain water jets were spraying The garden beds such bounty were displaying, But all she noticed were some weeds. I heard the sweet birds cheerful songs I watched a squirrel scampering at play, It was a gorgeous, sunny, summer day, But all she noticed were some weeds. My heart rejoiced at God’s Creation! This garden was a joyful, peaceful place Spruce trees stood tall, swayed full of grace, But all she saw were weeds!  It’s pretty hard to change perception of those who dwell on negative, for they have chosen thus to live! Oh, God, You give what that soul needs! Thanks for your patience with each bitter heart! Though none deserve your Light and Love, Be praised for blessings from above!  Let kindness d...
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WINTER - BRRRRR!

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All the trees are dusted Sugared, crisp and white. Fence posts look like snow cones; Candy lane delight! Dazzling ‘sicles dangle! Every child’s temptation! Who of us has never tried Wonderland’s creations? Crystal roses on the windows Sparkling, gleaming, purest joy! One warm breath; they disappear! Enchanting every girl and boy! Forts of snow with ammunition! How the memories remain! Lying down to make snow-angels. Could I live it once again? Oh, that chisel of the north wind Carves artistic frozen snow scapes Razor sharp its curved edges Cut across the silent lakes. Cold and hard like diamonds; Glistening in the brilliant sun! Winter days! Impressive! Splendid! But this cold is NO fun. Karin Ristau
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REMEMBER

Far as the straining eye could hope to see Poppies!! Such delicate and filmy blooms! A sea of red - just as the pulsing blood That coursed the veins of soldiers, now in tombs. They died heroically  to keep our rights and freedoms; The right to life, to liberty, security. Their valiant deaths must never be in vain, Though flawed and blemished our democracy. Pay tribute to the ranks of soldiers brave Whose acts, courageous, daring, bold, Snuffed out their very breath! Gone was their chance to love, grow old. Their sacrifice none must forget -  From seasoned saint to hopeful youth. We still proclaim what's right, what's wrong. We must not fear to speak God's truth. For if we're silenced, then will God our Judge  Call forth the stones to shout out loud. Lord, for Your Kingdom too, May we be willing to endure And suffer taunts and jeers among the crowd. Let us stand firm in faith and fortitude. A sea of red ...
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BRING & BLESS! MY VERSION OF TRICK OR TREAT!

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Texting with my daughter who lives way up north - a ten hour drive - too far away just to pop in - I was asking her some goofy questions,  "What was my favourite country song year's ago?"  Dumb question when I couldn't remember any of the lyrics or even the artist's name. Among other things we texted back and forth, I told her that I was trying to distract myself on this Halloween night, as I was missing my hubby so much and needing - wanting a hug!   "You should go trick or treating...hand out candy door to door -for a hug," she says!  "Great idea! Up and down all the floors of the Manor - that would be the equivalent of 76 houses!"  "And if you don't have candy you could give them something else!"   Just thinking here - what????"  "Maybe something from your pantry, you know - toilet paper, Keurig pods. You could put stuff in a hamper and let them pick!"  "Running low on TP, but what a great i...
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