Let It Go

Unknown

When the darkest night is over
And you've done all you can do,
Turn your fears into believing.
A new beginning is there for you.

For every heartache you have weathered
Has added courage to your soul
And we can't find any answers
Until we give up all control.

Keep this moment in your vision.
Don't look behind or look ahead.
For, every failure and misfortune
Can be a starting point, instead.

Let go of all you cannot carry,
Because you need new wings to fly
There are smiles, and even laughter,
To dry up all those tears you've cried.

Keep hope alive, within this moment.
It's really in your power to do.
God is still there, in His Heaven,
Providing love to see you through.

If your dreams lie there in pieces,
Don't let regret just overflow.
Your heart needs a bit of mending.
Just walk away and let it go.

Miss Me—But Let Me Go

Unknown

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free
Miss me a little—but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me but let me go…
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone
It's all part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the family we know
And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds
Miss me—but let me go!

Prayer

Unknown

Dear Lord,

I thank You for this day. I thank You for my being able to see and hear this morning. I am blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me, and You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said, or thought that was not pleasing. I ask now for Your forgiveness.

Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind to that I can hear from You.

Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. And when this world closes in on me, let me remember Jesus' example: to slip away and find a quiet place to pray. It's the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart.

Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak. Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately. I pray for those that don't believe. But I thank You that I believe. I believe that God changes people and God changes things.

I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love, and joy in their homes and that they are out of debt and all of their needs are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees them and every mouth that confesses them willingly. This is my prayer.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

A Farmer's Puppies

Unknown

A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.

“Mister,” he said, “I want to buy one of your puppies.”

“Well,” said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, “These puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money.”

The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then, reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer.

“I've got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?”

“Sure,” said the farmer.

And with that he let out a whistle. “Here, Dolly!” he called.

Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight. As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse. Slowly, another little ball appeared, this one noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner, the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up…

“I want that one,” the little boy said, pointing to the runt.

The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, “Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would.”

With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so, he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a specially made shoe.

Looking back up at the farmer, he said, “You see sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands.”

With tears in his eyes, the farmer reached down and picked up the little pup. Holding it carefully, he handed it to the little boy.

“How much?” asked the little boy.

“No charge,” answered the farmer, “There's no charge for love.”

The world is full of people who need someone who understands.

It Happens All the Time

Hafiz

It happens all the time in heaven,
And some day
It will begin to happen
Again on earth—
That men and women who are married,
And men and men who are
Lovers,
And women and women
Who give each other
Light,
Often will get down on their knees
And while so tenderly
Holding their lover's hand,
With tears in their eyes,
Will sincerely speak, saying,
'My dear,
How can I be more loving to you;
How can I be more
Kind?'

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