Yesterday, Today, Forever-

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 ...

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...

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...