CHAPTER 1
To Forgiveness
I would like to say to all of you, there is no limit to forgiveness if you have God in your life and in your heart. If you read in the book of Peter, you will find that Jesus answer to Peter was not "seven times," as Peter had suggested, but "seventy times seven." Since God's patience with man is infinite and His forgiveness without measure, why should not man extend to his brothers what God and Jesus are willing to give? We all make errors or sin at times, so we all need forgiveness. "Forgive and forget" is a far more rational approach to life than harboring grudges and continuing to carry rancorous thoughts in your heart and soul. Pull down the curtain on the faults and failures of yesterday and fears of tomorrow and live well today. May God's spirit go with you throughout the days and the years to come.
"Then Peter came up and said to him, 'Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him." (Matthew 18:21)
Pain
I know not whether I can bear this pain for another day. It is so severe that I feel at times that I am losing my mind. I must put the pain on the shelf and focus on good things. I try to sip my coffee, but it will not stay down. I listen to the birds sing their songs and I wonder how it would be if I was a bird. Love can render pain to joy if you have someone there to hold your hand when you are in pain. A bitter loss can be sweet because my mother was a sweet person. I know now that pain is a part of our life and when we are no longer in pain, we have taken the last step to the beyond.
A New Day
It is truly a new day for me. How will I live it Lord? I will live one day at a time Lord Jesus. This new day is a chance for me to renew my life. I had breast cancer nine years ago. I know now that I made the right decision, with God's help. For in Thee my troubles and problems will be mine. I know when the load gets to heavy for me to carry, He will be there to lighten the load. This is truly a new day.
"Come to me, all whose work is hard, whose load is heavy; and I will give you relief." - Matthew 11:28
Having A Positive Attitude for Healing
My goals are to work on myself, to give mutual support, practice to be nonjudgmental, to listen, and to share. I know each person's process for healing is important, not my judgment of it. Being accepted as God's child makes it easier to accept myself as I am and to accept others as they are. I can only share with them what helped me, rather than giving advice. I hope each person can find his/her own way with the help of the Lord. Listen to the voice within and you can find your own answers.
"In truth he is my rock of deliverance, my tower of strength, so that I am unshaken." Psalm 62:6
Welcome Home
When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many good years. I gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it is only for a while we must part to bless the memories within your heart. I will not be far away, for life goes on, so if you need me, call and I will come. Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near you and if you listen with your heart you can hear all of my love around you soft and clear.
"Casting all your cares upon Him for he careth for you." Peter-5:7
What Is A Mother?
My mother was someone special and she was very important in my life. She did everything she could to raise me the right way and I knew she loved me very much. Day after day, she made sure that we had our bath, food to eat, and she made sure we said our prayers before we got into bed:
"Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. Amen."
She kept her faith and trust in God and shared with us so we would not go astray. I am not only talking about Mama, I am talking about the best friend that I had on this earth. My mother was a Christian woman, honest, trustworthy, kind, and true. I wonder what kind of mother I would have become if I had not listened to my mother. You should show respect for your mother and let her know that you love her. Let her know she is special in your life.
My Tribute To My Mother
Someday her sun will set and
she no more will trod this earth.
Joy, sorrow, laughter, tears will be no more.
She passed from this life to the next.
I will leave the sorrows and the tears behind
Only joy, peace and comfort will I know.
Her sunset rejoices in me,
and I hope when my time is near,
I can be as strong as she was.
I turned away for a second, and I thought
I saw a vision of my mother.
I was overwhelmed with love and compassion
that I saw in her eyes, that I could think
of nothing else, but my mother.
"It is by this that we know what love is;
that Christ laid down His life for us and we,
in our turn, are bound to lay down
our lives for our brothers."
Friendship
There is a word called friendship.
I would call it a miracle,
because if it was a true friend,
They would be there through thick and thin.
It dwells within the heart
and you will know when it happens
because of the love you feel in your heart.
Do you know how it happens or gets it start?
It gives you happiness and brings a special lift.
I feel that friendship is God's most precious gift
that He gave us.
How many know what this word friendship mean?
"Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good,
anyone who does what is good is from God.
Any who does not seen God."
(JOHN-13:11)
Good Morning God!
You have ushered in another day,
untouched and freshly new.
So here I come asking you,
God, if you will renew me, too.
Forgive the many errors that I made yesterday,
Today, let me try again.
Dear God, let me walk closer in your way.
But, Father I am well aware I can not
make it on my own, so take my hand
and hold it tight for I cannot walk alone.
"Increase our faith." Luke-17:5
Love
It is one of the most powerful forces in the world.
Love connects me to God, the higher power.
I am loved because God created me, all of us,
In His image and likeness.
We have forgotten the truth, His words.
We experience the pain, and confusion.
We feel separated from Our Heavenly Father.
I can not speak for you, but I love you Jesus,
With my whole heart, my whole soul, and my whole mind.
I know you loved me because I love you,
I will keep your commandments.
I know it is your will that I love others as you have loved me,
and I love my neighbor as myself.
I love not in words only, but in deeds also.
I know love is of God and I love because I know God
And I was born in His image.
Remember, God's work in us is not over
when you/we receive Christ.
It has just begun because God is love.
"As the clay is in the potter's hands are you in my hand."
Jeremiah-1
Cancer Is So Limited
Can cancer conquer you?
I doubt it, for cancer is so limited.
Cancer can not cripple nor shatter love,
Cancer can not corrode faith.
Cancer can not eat away peace,
Cancer can not destroy confidence,
Cancer can not kill friendship,
Cancer can not invade the soul.
Cancer can not reduce eternal life.
Cancer can not quench the spirit,
Or lessen the power over my body
Because I know my body and I am in
Charge of my body with God's help.
The ultimate healing for all life's brokeness
Is in the discovery of spiritual wholesome.
Long ago I read some where:
"When we surrender our lives into the center of
God's perfect will, no harm can come to us on
Earth or beyond earth."
I ask this again, can cancer conquer you?
It has not conquered me yet, because I am
A nine year Survivor as of today. Even
If you are not facing a life-threatening illness,
It is never too early or too late to give hope
A chance to work in your life as it has worked in my life.
"God's promises never fail."
You Are Some Kind Of Son, Peter
Whenever I think of you,
I realize how fortunate I was to have you for a son.
When you came home from school,
You shared your day with me,
Bringing home one of your beautiful pictures,
Giving me a gentle hug, saying, "mommy I love you."
Letting you know in my own way nothing was
Dearest to my heart than the love of a son.
I did not know I could count on you to
Clean my house, talk to you, understand my fears
And encourage me to get well.
I knew I could count on you when I would
Leave home and return to find the house cleaned
And the clothes washed. You helped
Me as much as possible because
you knew I needed your helped when
I was ill whenever I think of you, son,
I want to thank you for the warm secure
Feeling you show me and I will be there for you.
Reach for the stars, for the sky is the limit.
Pray
P- Pray everyday for yourself and others.
R- Realize that you can add to the joy of each day by making someone else happy.
A- Accept the peace that I share with you and understand that there is a purpose for everything that happens in your life.
Y- Your attitude, your asset! Don't let anyone spoil your day.
Helpful Prayer
Lord, help me to realize that no matter what my problems may be, where there is life, there is hope. Help me to think positive and realize that thousands of miracles are happening everyday. Help me to pray and help me to remember the times when prayer brought me peace. I realize that you, God, are with me always to guide and comfort me. AMEN.
Sharing, Suffering And Comforting
I do
not mind
sharing the comfort
part, but the pain is not that
appealing. The suffering is what
my Lord, my Heavenly Father did for me and
you. And yet this is part of my/your life we will do before
we die. We should be able to help, bear one another's burden to
help make this lighter. Two can carry the load better than one.
Crook In The Road
When I was walking one day, I came to a crook in the road.
Standing here wondering which way
to go. As I stood there at that
moment, I felt that was the end of the
road for me. I soon realized
it was only a crook in the road and I must keep walking.
God is with me and He will show me the right way to go.
He knows this is a crook in the road.
After I rested for a while, I began walking again.
As I walked, the road began to straighten out.
The path that lies ahead of me will be smoother,
no matter what comes my may. I know it will be for the best.
I have learned to relax and rest so I can get stronger.
I put my trust in God, when my load
gets to heavy for me to carry.
I share these burden with God,
because my faith is strong enough to
know there will be a brighter
day. I JUST CAME TO A CROOK IN THE ROAD!
My Dear Mother
Oh, how I miss you and wish you were here with me.
When I needed someone to talk to, you were always there for me.
Mama, you were caring and kind to everyone you met.
Sometimes, I sit and think about the good times we shared
together.
You were there for me when I was ill and that helped to ease my pain.
The beautiful songs you sang made me feel better too.
When you made me a new dress, I thought I was in heaven.
You even took time to show me how to make a doll
and the clothes to dress her.
Time goes by so fast, but I hope I can be as good of a mother as
you were.
So, my dear mother, you sleep and rest for I will be thinking of you.
I love you Mama and I miss you!
Angels Of Silence
The angels of silence came with warm fingers and sealed the eyes and lips of my loving mother and father. Their souls winged flight from this world of sin, sorrow and pain to a place of eternal rest.
Little did I know their death was so near and only those who have lost someone, so dear can tell. The shock was severe and the blow was hard on all of us.
The parting of a mother and father made this a sad farewell for the family. They had a smile for everyone and hearts as pure as gold.
Their precious memory to me, will never grow old. A light from my house is gone, a voice I loved is stilled. A place is vacant in my home that can never be filled. All I have now is the memories that we shared together. They will never fade away and I will cherish them forever. Until we meet again (we will meet again someday). Keep watch over me, my family, and everyone.
Work Thing/Play Thing
He plays with you in the dark of the night.
He takes me out to dinner in the day light.
He built me a home, He uses a car with you.
You already have children, we made our own.
He will call you baby, He gave me his name for life.
You slip around in out-of-the-way places where you can't be seen.
I am wearing a gold wedding band.
We attend family affairs together, where can he take you?
When you need him, he will not be there.
He will use you as a spare tire.
So girlfriend, get your own man!
One day you will be waiting for him to come and
You will be all alone.
When it is time for him to make a choice, it will not be you.
I am sure he will choose me, his WIFE!
Never Love Hope/Pray
When my children were little and in my control,
I taught them to walk in God's way.
When they became adults and seemed to be missing the goal,
I knew I could not lose hope, but pray.
Where my children's lives are not my concern,
I hope I can always talk to them.
Take a stand and give them a little advise if they ask me.
I put their fate and trust in God's hands.
This gives me peace of mind. Will he let them fall?
I think not, if they follow His foot prints.
The lessons they learn may cause some pain.
With God's loving arms wrapped around them,
Their love, faith and belief can be restored,
Only if they believe in his word.
For He is love, He is good, and He is always right.
Rest in God knowing that He is near,
Never lose hope, but pray.
"The Christ Way" ... Show Me The Way
God gave us the way of excellence by living the way of Christ.
As I contemplate the examples and understand the truth of "The
Christ Way".
"The Christ Way" is having compassion towards others and
showing unconditional love.
"The Christ Way" is the patience and gentleness that He extends
to you and me.
"The Christ Way" is victory in the now and the deliverance from
what has been.
"The Christ Way" is freedom from painful memories.
"The Christ Way" is the achievement of wholesomeness that we
find in one with God.
"The Christ Way" is to receive joy and peace as I affirm my faith
to follow His way.
The reason I know is because I have experienced this myself. For
He has given me patience in all situations.
He is healing, happiness, success and fulfillment for the soul.
"I am the way and the truth and the life, no one comes to my Father, but by me." John-14:6
