God on Our Side

Sometimes I wonder is it all worth it. I then see people like Joannie Rochette who won the Bronze Medal for Canada in Figure skating. Wow what a courageous young lady. Her mom died on Sunday this past week in Vancouver and yet Joannie was able to push through and win the Bronze.


We can all look at that and think that there is no way we can do that. Well with determination and perseverance we can accomplish anything.

We God on our side all things are possible with Him.

How many times do we have to sit here and wonder?
What will I do?
When all we have to do is to look to Him
The one who created us
The one who gave us life
We have such an opportunity to exceed
To exceed expectations

God have given us a gift, a gift of life
We need to look to Him to help us proceed in life.
God Bless

Deep In Your Eyes

A little something I wrote for my wonderful Wife Lorie...

Deep in your eyes, love

A smile, caring

A warm embrace, heart warming

A gentle touch, anticipated

Thinking of you, always

Wanting you, every moment

Dreaming of you, no end near

Always in my heart

Always in my mind

The morning dew does not compare

Summers rain, only rain

A sunset with you

A night holding you

A morning waking

Reading together

Love in my heart grows

Every moment

As time passes

Only you and you alone

Heart content

Mind at ease

Living and loving, easy with you

You make my life complete

Lorie I love you.

Strength From Within

Strength from within

I search and search

I look for and find that love

I look to find that

desire to move on

I search and see a heart

I search and see a love

I search to see that desire

that makes one want to perfect

the abiltiy to serve our Saviour

Do I have the strength

to go forward?

Do I have the strength

to call him My Lord

In my heart I serve

In my mind I serve

but the spirit is willing oh so willing

the flesh is ever so weak

I see strength in people

I wonder how

How I might have that strength

Then Jesus says to me

I am your strength

Give it all to me

I will give you rest

My heart is full

My soul is at peace

I seek that love

I search out that perfect love

Just as I was

I was wondering why and how

Now I know

Jesus is the one Jesus loves

beyond anything I can do

I give you my heart

I give you my soul

I give you my desires

I give you my Love

Jesus I give it all to you

Closer to the Heart

When we begin every day with the love of our life, your day should begin just as it did the day you got married. Eager anticipation to see the Love or your life.

I wrote this for a card but thought it is worth sharring.

A journey comes to an end

Reflection on life begins

Under the sun

Under the moon

Nothing seems the same

Stars are different

Life begins

This beginning seems like a dream

A dream long dreamed

Reality sets in

Rings

Wedding bands

Love signified

Forever love

For each other

Hearts entwined

Closer to the heart

Mirror Mirror

In the looking glass we see
Something that may not be me
We wonder and wonder
What can this mean?
When all of a sudden
There is someone staring at me

It startles us to almost a scream
When we catch our breath
It seems to be gone and
We relax just a little
And become complacent again

Our life seems ok until that looking glass
Starts to stair back at us again
We wonder if there is a way
To be free of this image in the mirror
We dream of the time we are free

We go here and go there
Looking for a way
To find freedom from the mirror
Looking for release from the burdens
Looking for anything that can free us

Today we look in the mirror and we scream
God, help us take that image away
Replace it with the likeness of You
Make our hearts clean and renewed

Now when we look in the mirror
We see a reflection of Jesus in Me
We have no need to scream
No need to be afraid
Of the reflection staring back at me
Cause Jesus made me free

Everlasting Light

Going through the day

Wondering if it is all worth the work

Looking at oneself inside and out

Thinking I am not worthy

But finding that it really doesn’t matter

How we find ourselves

There is one who will take us as we are

There is one who will give us a reason

There is one who will show us how

There is one who will guide us through

Jesus you are that one Who will walk with us and talk with us

Jesus,

Guide my life with an everlasting light that cannot be extinguished.

Thank you Jesus

Travis

Today is my son's 15th birthday, how the years have gone. I think back to the baby days, and how fun they might have been I am sure glad no diapers anymore.
It has been a wonderful 15 years and I look forward to more.

Travis Keep following Jesus and Keep Him the centre of your life. You are a very special young man, I know God has something for you. Remember to always give your struggles to Him. He will guide you.

Thank you Jesus for Travis

I love you Travis
Dad

KEEP JESUS THE CENTRE!

When you wake up in the morning what is on your mind. I really would like to wake up expressing to my Jesus "Good Morning Jesus", but this is most difficult. I find that I don't wake up that way. I know there is a way and that is to be in prayer always and to Serve the King with everything you have.


"My Lord Jesus, help me to be in communion with you always. Keep my attitude right with you and keep my heart beating with yours."

It is so easy to run astray and get involved in worldly desires, and it is so easy to be distracted and not keep Jesus the centre of your life.

"Lord Jesus help me keep you the centre of my thoughts and life."

You know keeping all this in perspective and keeping Jesus the centre of your life you will find that things get easier. No, difficulties will not vanish, but you will have a Guide through it all and you will find that your relationship will get better and better.

Jesus is on your side, you just have to realize it!!

God Bless you today!

GOOD NEWS!

Here is some Good news. I found this and thought it is worth Sharing. God Bless you today!


Us: "It's impossible"
God: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)


Us: "I'm too tired"
God: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

Us: "Nobody really loves me"
God: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)

Us: "I can't go on"
God: My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

Us: "I can't figure things out"
God: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)


Us: "I can't do it"
God: You can do all things (Phillipians 4:13)

Us: "I'm not able"
God: I am able (2 Corinthians 9:8)

Us: "It's not worth it"
God: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)

Us: "I can't forgive myself"
God: I forgive you (1 John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

Us: "I can't manage"
God: I will supply all your needs (Phillipians 4:19)

Us: "I'm afraid"
God: I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7)

Us: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God: Cast all your cares on Me (1 Peter 5:7)


Us: "I don't have enough faith"
God: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)

Us: "I'm not smart enough"
God: I give you wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30)

Us: "I feel all alone"
God: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)

Great Week

So guys how did you do on Valentines day? Well I think I did ok. My wife still love's me and yes even though I gave her an Iron. Well and chocolate. It was a fun day as it was two fold. we spent it celebreating my Fathers 70th birthday. It was a great day.

We havent been able to get together like that for quite some time. My sisters and brother Don and niece Emerica did a fabulous job.

God Bless you all.

So this week bring a whole new adventure. We can look forward to what will happen. Just remember all Keep you chin up and look to Jesus for all your needs.

God Bless you.

Happy Valentine's

Well today is the most romantic day of the Year. I think that that is sad. Everyday should be romantic. If you Love someone to the core then you should be able to be romantic always.
I got my wife a new iron for Valentines day. Her comment was "oh that is so very romantic". I wasn't shocked, actually I kind of expected that. Then as we were going to bed she said to me "thats ok you are always romantic all the time" so I guess there was no need... As she pulled down her pillows there was another gift (actually 2). Then the smile came and well she was pleased. Not just an iron.
Guys we can do it.
God Bless all you on this special day.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Holding and Loving

Hey guys and Gals only 2 more sleeps before Valentine's Day

You know guys something that I do for my love it i write poetry (at least thats what I call it)
You could do the same. I think it would mean a whole lot more if it comes from you rather than from some card. Here is one I wrote for my Lorie.

"From the heart

I love thee

From the mind I need thee

Oh my love I so want you

To see me and for you to have me

For your heart to love

Look for me deep in your mind

And search your heart to find me

Baby I love the thought of us together

Holding and Loving

Walking in the rain and singing together

Falling in love all over and over again

As we gaze into each other’s eyes.

My heart aches when we are apart

I long for the moment in time where our

Touch will stop everything and in that moment

You are the only one I am thinking about

Baby you are my heart and my love

I love you"

So I will say this, it is easy to write but keeping the love alive is what takes work. There is no easy way to get around making your marriage work. There is a couple I just heard of that have been married for 86 years this year. All I have to say is WOW. I am going to strive for that and more, HOW ABOUT YOU?

"I LOVE YOU"

So you want to know what happened well let me tell you that I impressed my wife. She as I led her down the hall to the bedroom where she found the petals on the bed and the Roses on the dresser with soft music playing. That was a very romantic evening and I won’t bore you with the details of it, but there is one thing I will say, it included some fine dining.

Romancing one another after 23 years of marriage is a great thing. I will tell you this when I mess up and I hurt the Love of my life it does not destroy the marriage, we work through it and we become stronger.

I have recommended a book called “The Five Love Languages” there is one for men and there is one for ladies, but there is one for couples too.

Guys there is only 2 more sleeps before Valentine’s Day how will you romance your wife?

I know it is hard, well not really, Just buying stuff is not enough, you need to spend time with your wife giving her the full attention, turn off the TV put away the paper, sit down with her and talk to her, look into her eyes and tell her how much you love her. We all did that when we were courting. That should never stop.

I am challenged by this myself. I love my Lorie more than anything and I will do everything to show it.

How often do you say to your spouse “I LOVE YOU”? I try to say it every day. It becomes almost 2nd nature to say that, but to say it with meaning and heartfelt gratitude for her it is a challenge, so the next time you say to your spouse I love you, Say it by looking into their eyes and stopping everything you are doing and tell her I Love you, let her see that you really do and that it is not just words.

Rose Petals

Well there are only 4 more sleeps until the “romantic time of year” comes along.

I mentioned how to romance your wife. Well Guys it is quite simple (ok it sounds simple).

I started romancing Lorie from the time we started dating, how you ask, well let me tell you. I was challenged by someone before we were married to buy my wife flowers every month, I did this and continued for around 18 years. ) I stopped by mutual consent we bought a house). This was just a way for me to express my love to her.

There are plenty of other ways guys. You could walk with her when in the mall hold her hand, put your arm around her give her a hug when you see her pay close attention to detail in her life.

Did you know that every time you spend time with her it makes her heart grow fonder, there is a catch, you need to truly want to spend that time with her you can’t do it just to do it, I mean it has to be something that you want to want.

Like I have said before a special touch a brush of your hand on her cheek or arm or other parts (hehe), this will build up in her a bank of love that will get to the point of overflowing (not my thought but Gary Chapman in his book The five Love Languages –Men’s edition.).

Now I don’t know if you think it sounds easy, it is not easy, it takes work and will you mess up, well I have and then I had to fill that bank again. Guys you all like to work hard and are proud of your accomplishments, well here is a challenge for you, romance your wives for the rest of the week and see how you feel, and you will see a difference in your relationship.

One day I booked off of work early (our 20th anniversary). I knew the kids were not going to be home, so I bought 20 roses and rose-petals, I closed all the curtains in the house. I put white sheets down on the floor and lined up candles on the sheets on both sides (kind of like a runway) then I put the rose petals on the sheet in between the candles.

I put this all together and I will tell you tomorrow what happened…

YOU CAN DO IT!

There are plenty of ways to express your love to that special someone. How will you do it?


I plan to spend it telling my wonderful wife how much I love her and how much she means to me…

Actually I tell her daily that I love her and that she is gorgeous or beautiful or both. I do not just leave it to one day in the year.

GUYS! You need to express to you special someone as often as you can how you feel. How she makes your tummy flutter when you see her or when she brushes your arm as she walks by.

I look forward to the special smile or light touch or gentle nudge; this tells me how much she actually loves me. I feel so special when this happens.

Now can this happen to you? Absolutely it can, you just need to be attentive to her needs as well as her desires and wants. Love in a marriage does not just sit it needs the attention you gave it when you were courting her. Remember that? How you felt going out with her on your arm, how you felt like you had the world’s most gorgeous person on your arm. I sure do.

That feeling should never stop; keeps that love burning in your life by paying close attention to your wife. Don’t let your eyes stray, keep your heart pure and keep your love strong.

Is this hard? Well perhaps, most guys would rather watch sports or play sports or whatever, but I challenge all you guys, I challenge you to take on the task of spending as much time and keeping the love in your relationship strong and ever growing. It is one task that is difficult but the results are always in your favour.

You can do it guys.

What’s next? How can I romance my Wife?

VALENTINES WEEK

This week is Valentines week (at least I call it that), This is a week to share, with the one you Love, your heart. There are many ways to share that love. You could buy chocolate, or flowers or chocolate flowers. Or you could take your love out to dinner and spend a romantic evening together. You could buy your love a diamond ring expressing your love, all of this is just for show....

The true way to express your love is to say to your special someone, I LOVE YOU, and mean that straight from the heart. All the other stuff is and added bonus.

HAPPY VALENTINES WEEK

SCREAM INTO YOUR PILLOW!

There comes a day in ones life that you want to just scream because of the amount going on. Well I say "SCREAM" into your pillow it is invigorating...well ok maybe not, but you can get over your frustration bye looking to Jesus for your strength. This do go much better when he is in charge rather than us.

To day I will give all my cares and wows to Jesus, and now I will have a screamless day.

Do you know that when you are faceing the things in your life you face that they are just that things. We should not have to struggle with what we have and should not have to worry about life. I know it does not benefit us to worry.
Jesus says in Matthew 6:25 -34
25"For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
26"Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?
27"And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?
28"And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin,
29yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these.
30"But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith!
31"Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?'
32"For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
33"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
34"So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

So like I said we should not worry because God is in control.
God help me not to worry and Jesus I give all my cares to you!

Heart of Worship

This song just blesses me and it speaks for itself. Listen to it on youtube here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeAwBmb_x28

Verse 1:

When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless Your heart

Bridge:
I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart

Chorus:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus

Verse 2:
King of endless worth
No one could express
How much You deserve
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Every single breath

Bridge:
I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart

Chorus:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus

Chorus:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship,
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus

1 Chronicles 4:10

1 Chronicles 4:10 (New American Standard Bible)



10Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!" And God granted him what he requested.

I have this posted on my desk door. I read it and pray it at times.

God in heaven oh that you would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me! I will pray this prayer and keep on asking God for his blessing.

I you find yourself in a way that you cannot get out of, I think it is time to give all your trials and troubled to God. Jesus is the answer. Please consider Him and give it all to him.

HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER

I was sitting here thinking one day….when God commands me to honor my Mom and Dad, I wonder how long he says it for so I looked it up in the scriptures. Here are some of them. (This is the NASB version).

Deuteronomy 5:16
16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you on the land which the LORD your God gives you.

Deuteronomy 27:16
16'Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

Matthew 15:4
4"For God said, 'HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER,' and, 'HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH.'

Matthew 19:19
19 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."

(Exodus 20:12; Leviticus 19:3; Matthew 19:19; Mark 7:10; Mark 10:19; Luke 18:20; Ephesians 6:2; Ephesians 6:3; Colossians 3:20)

So as I searched and read there was a common theme. Not once did I find that honoring your parents was an option. God tells us to honor your Mother and Father. It did not give a time limit.

So when you get married you don’t stop, when you move away from home you don’t stop, when you finish your education you don’t stop, there is never a time when you should stop honoring those who raised you.

There may be times when you don’t agree on something, but the honoring should never stop. God has put them there for you and commanded that we honor them.

I thank God for my Father and Mother (I call them mom and dad). I want to honor them for raising me, for their wisdom, for their counsel, and for their love.

I think it is time for us all to have a look at how we treat our parents.

So the next time you have an issue with Mommy and Daddy, before you criticize and before you argue remember what God has said to us.

Deuteronomy 5:16
16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you…

And when you remember that you will be able to respect them and honor them.

Thank you Dad and Mom for you love and understanding, your patience and your love. God Bless you for all you have done for me.

I LOVE YOU Mom and Dad!!!

Conundrum of quandary

Good Monday Morning to all.

Sorry I took the weekend off of thinking...anyway

Sometimes when life seems unnerving and you find yourself in a conundrum of quandary

You wonder if life will get any better. Or will it just end up being a quandary of self justifiable resolution that gets in the way of healing or prayer.
You have an option to look for a guide or you could just wallow in your quandary

You wonder how you can choose the former over the latter

Well it is a choice. Do we make the choice to benefit our selves or to we make the choice to benefit others. We may think that we don’t affect those around us while we sit and wallow in our quandary, but those who love us and those who care are most certainly affected.

Just think about this…when you have a moment and you are wallowing, the people who are close to you may see your face and ask “what’s wrong?” what will you answer? Will you say nothing or will you ask for counsel to resolve your plight?

I ultimately try to choose the former over the latter, but at times I want to wallow a bit. This is not the answer, wallowing, you know there is one person who is always around you that cares more for you than anything in this life or this world, His name is JESUS, if we gave it all to him and said to Him, “Jesus here is the quandary that I am facing, please be my guide and walk me through”. For those around you, what you can get them to do is pray for you, and all will see a marked difference in your life.

Jesus you’re the most amazing life choice I have made!