The winter snow is almost gone.
It didn’t hang around very long.
It glazed like icing on a cake,
Over trees, cars, and the giant lake.
Adults sighed, but children smiled,
They wanted to play outside for a while.
To toss snowflakes into the air,
And build snowmen with hats to wear.
Footprints trailed across the ground,
That showed where children ran around.
New clouds move in with warmer weather,
The snowmen melted to the size of a feather.
Puddles formed upon the street,
Where snowflakes melted beneath our feet.
Songbirds cheered and flocked to trees,
Chasing each other in the breeze.
Fog rolled in and raindrops drizzled,
While the snow around us continued to fizzle.
And tomorrow starts a brand new day.
Let’s awaken with a smile and take time to play.
May the joy of Jesus, the blessing of
each new day, and the warmer weather brighten up your way.
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In the dim light of the morning,
When the specks of light appear,
I will look beyond the shadows,
‘Cause I know you’re always here,
Breaking through the darkness,
Bringing forth your light,
Awakening me with gladness,
After watching through the night.
Thank you for the blessings
You send to me each day,
O precious Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ – You are the way.
May the joy of Jesus, the blessings of His Kingdom, and the glory of His name bring peace to your hear.
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Thank you, Lord Jesus,
for my favorite foods,
For dark, green salads
and tomatoes, too.
For shredded carrots
with vitamin A,
And chopped up parsley
to strengthen my day.
Thank you for perogies
that are stuffed so well
With potatoes and
cheese that tastes just swell,
And fried with onions
in butter so yummy,
I smile and laugh
and say, “Mmm good!” in my tummy.
May the joy of Jesus, the wonders of His ways, and the miracles of
God's love bring delight to you.
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On a cold, winter morning, snow silently covered the trees, the ground and the roof of my house. Inside, the grace of God gently wrapped me in a warm, protective blanket of compassion. I did not deserve this. But Christ’s eagerness to comfort, counsel, and commune with His creation enveloped me in a tender warmth, an unexplainable contentment, and an all-encompassing peace.
As I continued to sit quietly before the Lord, yesterday’s problems and today’s challenges faded into the background. A reminder of Jesus’ promise to be with us always, deepened. Time stood still. That which was created became keenly aware of the Creator. I wanted to linger in this satisfying taste of eternity. Too quickly, my mind returned to sounds around me, and the awareness of the Almighty diminished. But the peace remained. And as I went into the challenges of the day, peace came with me.
May the wonder working miracles of
God's power establish you in HIS amazing love that streches far beyond the
universe.
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The Lord can speak to our hearts through the art we create. And that is what happened with a doll I made out of tissue paper, at a transition art class. It was a fun project and I came home happy. But when I climbed into bed, worry and fear about a recent problem, invaded my thoughts. It was a restless night and I woke up feeling terrible. I knew that the only place to find refuge was in the Lord. As I sought His comfort and advice, Jesus brought my thoughts back to the tissue paper doll. He showed me that I was fragile, like the paper doll, and that was OK. I may be lacking, but He is more than sufficient for all my needs. And growth in Him, represented by the green cloak, comes as a result of the joy of Jesus that springs up from within – represented by the happy, yellow color of the doll’s dress that is hidden under the green cloak. The tissue paper doll is also carrying a golden Christmas poinsettia, showing that the Lord uses fragile containers to carry His glory.
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your wisdom and understanding. Thank you, for Your assurance that You are with us and that we can face any problem together, with You leading the way. You are more capable and more powerful than any obstacle before us. And thank you for turning this doll art into a piece of prophetic art – something that You used to speak to my heart.
Lynn is an established author/artist/speaker who not only continues to attend art classes, but also leads a prophetic art workshop every month. To find out more about her workshops or discover more encouragement and inspiration, sign up for Lynn's email newsletter.
When we wash our hands with soap, the germs become slippery. And when we rinse them off, the dirt and germs slide away with the bubbles. When we use anti-bacterial soaps or disinfectants, they kill the germs, but a few survive. These can become super germs. Whatever we try to subdue by killing, instead of peacefully ruling over it, will rise up against us. But, whatever we try to subdue by the wisdom, power and grace of God, will submit. For we are called to live in peace with one another, and that includes nature, too.
We are all misfits in a broken world. We wander here and there, trying to find where we fit in. We search and search but do not find. We cannot find. It is beyond our capabilities. But HE who knows where we belong, finds us. HE stretches HIS Hand towards us and beckons us to come into the strong tower of HIS safety and protection. And in HIS tower we find comfort, nourishment and healing. In HIS tower we find that we are no longer rejected but accepted. We find that we fit. We fit into God’s perfect love and HIS perfect plan. For the Lord has made a way for us to be whole again. Through HIS Son, Jesus Christ, we are made complete.
May the wonder working miracles of
God's power establish you in HIS amazing love that streches far beyond the universe.
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