5 Minute Friday:
Open your eyes and notice
Open your heart and see
Notice the small things and whisper a prayer
Notice the mom with her hands full
Basket overflowing
Notice the kids making a fuss
But don't shake your head
Take time to whisper a prayer
For peace to fill her soul
Notice the man moving slowly
The wrinkle in his brow
As he tries to read the signs
Notice his confusion and doubt
But don't shake your fist
Whisper a prayer for a clear mind
Notice the birds in the trees
Singing their song of life
Notice their nest and the work that it took
But don't just see and walk on
Whisper a prayer of thanks
For ears to hear and eyes to see
Notice the sun as its rises
Notice the colors of the changing sky
Notice the sun as it sets
And brings on the night
Then whisper a prayer to say thank you.
Thank You God for another day of life
Notice the people around you
Notice those whom you love
A day brings many good and hard things
Take time to really notice them
Don't take them for granted
Whisper a prayer of help
So you will never forget to notice them
So you will have no regrets when they are gone
Friday, November 21, 2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014
TEACH: Day 11
[Challenge: 5 minutes daily in October]
Teach
Teach me.. great Teacher
Teach me what matters most
Teach me to embrace truth
Teach me to identify the lie
Teach me to hold on to what is important
Teach me to let go of what is not good
Teach me to know the difference
Teach me what love is
Teach me how to do life so it matters
Teach me what I do not understand
...but think I do
Teach me the faith of a child,
dependence and trust in You
Teach me the precious gift of a breath
Teach me the value of a moment
Teach met the joy of life
Teach me in the midst of the sorrows of life
I want to learn from You
The Almighty One who had no teacher
because
there was no need to be taught
You are wisdom, Creator, God
Teach me who You are.
"Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by Your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You." Psalm 25:4-5
Teach
Teach me.. great Teacher
Teach me what matters most
Teach me to embrace truth
Teach me to identify the lie
Teach me to hold on to what is important
Teach me to let go of what is not good
Teach me to know the difference
Teach me what love is
Teach me how to do life so it matters
Teach me what I do not understand
...but think I do
Teach me the faith of a child,
dependence and trust in You
Teach me the precious gift of a breath
Teach me the value of a moment
Teach met the joy of life
Teach me in the midst of the sorrows of life
I want to learn from You
The Almighty One who had no teacher
because
there was no need to be taught
You are wisdom, Creator, God
Teach me who You are.
"Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by Your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You." Psalm 25:4-5
CARE: Day 10
{Challenge: 5 minutes daily in October}
Care
take care my child
where you walk
the path you choose to follow
it may seem fine
it may seem fun
but do you know what lies beyond
take care
take care my child
the words you say
may seem necessary
or easily forgotten
but words cans sting
and leave a mark
that never goes away
take care
take care my child
the friends you choose
can give and they can take
make friends
but do not think
it doesn't matter
they will impact your life
take care
take care my child
of dreams and goals
spread your wings be free
but do not use them
at the expense of others
to harm and hurt
is not worthy of who you are
take care
take care my child
of your time
it doesn't last you know
each moment is precious
each moment can be treasured
each moment can be wasted
take care
"But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over. My child, pay attention to what I say, listen carefully to my words. Don't lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart." Proverbs 4:19-21
Care
take care my child
where you walk
the path you choose to follow
it may seem fine
it may seem fun
but do you know what lies beyond
take care
take care my child
the words you say
may seem necessary
or easily forgotten
but words cans sting
and leave a mark
that never goes away
take care
take care my child
the friends you choose
can give and they can take
make friends
but do not think
it doesn't matter
they will impact your life
take care
take care my child
of dreams and goals
spread your wings be free
but do not use them
at the expense of others
to harm and hurt
is not worthy of who you are
take care
take care my child
of your time
it doesn't last you know
each moment is precious
each moment can be treasured
each moment can be wasted
take care
"But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over. My child, pay attention to what I say, listen carefully to my words. Don't lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart." Proverbs 4:19-21
JOIN: Day 9
[Challenge: 5 minutes daily in October]
Join
Join hands in prayer
through out our land
and cry out to God Almighty
Join hearts and minds
while we can
and pray for courage
When news is bleak
when answers we seek
join hands and hearts
in prayer
Take courage friend
in this hour
do not let confusion reign
Trust in God
who know and sees
join hearts and minds
in prayer
When days seem dark
trust in the light
for in His light we have hope
we must join together
lift up hearts of prayer
to calm us in our need
Do not fear
He is near
when we join hearts and minds
in prayer
"Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because You are faithful and righteous." Psalm 143:1
Join
Join hands in prayer
through out our land
and cry out to God Almighty
Join hearts and minds
while we can
and pray for courage
When news is bleak
when answers we seek
join hands and hearts
in prayer
Take courage friend
in this hour
do not let confusion reign
Trust in God
who know and sees
join hearts and minds
in prayer
When days seem dark
trust in the light
for in His light we have hope
we must join together
lift up hearts of prayer
to calm us in our need
Do not fear
He is near
when we join hearts and minds
in prayer
"Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because You are faithful and righteous." Psalm 143:1
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
SAY: Day 8 (5 minutes daily in October)
What do I say with my words?
Do I choose them wisely?
Do I say things that encourage, build up, and give hope
When I'm not paying attention to my words
I can say a whole lot of hurt
Does what I say show my faith in God?
Does what I say cause other's to fear
What do I say with out my words
My eyes, my facial expressions
they can say much more to someone
than the words leaving my mouth
I want to say "your important to me"
I want to say "you matter"
but if I'm not careful
just a look away
a distraction
can actually say
I wish you would hurry because
your taking up my time
good listeners say so much with their eyes
people who care deeply say more than mere words
when they touch your hand or give you a hug
people who are frustrated, impatient, or angry
only need to look at you
and you know exactly what they saying without trying
what about
those eyes that never meet yours
or don't stay very long before looking down
they say i'm not ready to talk
or I don't want to be vulnerable
at least not until I know I can trust you
What do my eyes say?
Do they cancel out what I say with my mouth?
Do I choose them wisely?
Do I say things that encourage, build up, and give hope
When I'm not paying attention to my words
I can say a whole lot of hurt
Does what I say show my faith in God?
Does what I say cause other's to fear
What do I say with out my words
My eyes, my facial expressions
they can say much more to someone
than the words leaving my mouth
I want to say "your important to me"
I want to say "you matter"
but if I'm not careful
just a look away
a distraction
can actually say
I wish you would hurry because
your taking up my time
good listeners say so much with their eyes
people who care deeply say more than mere words
when they touch your hand or give you a hug
people who are frustrated, impatient, or angry
only need to look at you
and you know exactly what they saying without trying
what about
those eyes that never meet yours
or don't stay very long before looking down
they say i'm not ready to talk
or I don't want to be vulnerable
at least not until I know I can trust you
What do my eyes say?
Do they cancel out what I say with my mouth?
GO: Day 7 (5 minutes daily in October)
Go or stay
When we want to stay
sometimes
we need to go
When we want to go
sometimes
we need to be patient, wait, and stay
How do you know?
???
When my husband and I wanted to go somewhere else to live, somewhere that was more affordable, we couldn't wait to go.
But then, when it was finally time to go
it was hard
it was scary
We would go to a state and a city where we knew no one
We would go away from all our friends and family
But it was time
time to go
And we knew it was, even though to go
was very very hard
I wonder how many times we don't go because its hard.
I wonder how many times we go because it's just easier than dealing with
the stay
Just because something is hard should you go?
Just because something is easy or comfortable should you stay?
When do you go?
When is it right to go?
When is it right to stay?
When we want to stay
sometimes
we need to go
When we want to go
sometimes
we need to be patient, wait, and stay
How do you know?
???
When my husband and I wanted to go somewhere else to live, somewhere that was more affordable, we couldn't wait to go.
But then, when it was finally time to go
it was hard
it was scary
We would go to a state and a city where we knew no one
We would go away from all our friends and family
But it was time
time to go
And we knew it was, even though to go
was very very hard
I wonder how many times we don't go because its hard.
I wonder how many times we go because it's just easier than dealing with
the stay
Just because something is hard should you go?
Just because something is easy or comfortable should you stay?
When do you go?
When is it right to go?
When is it right to stay?
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
KNOW: Day 6 (5 minutes daily in October)
My oldest child turned 13 today
I thought about this word..
know
Then I asked myself, "do I know him"?
Do I know my other two boys?
Do I really know what their dreams are?
Do I really know what their fears are?
When I was that age I didn't think my parents knew me.
But I didn't know myself either
I was always trying to be someone else
Trying to copy someone I wanted to be like
What I did know about me
I didn't really want them to know
It's hard to take time to really invest in my kids
Not because I don't want to
by the time homework is done, dinner made, practice is over..
it's time for bed and another day is gone
How much of that was knowing what they do
not knowing who they are
I want to know them better
I want them to know me
Not just as the mom
but as a person who wants to know them
I want them to be free to be themselves
and not pretend to be the person
they think I want them to be
I thought about this word..
know
Then I asked myself, "do I know him"?
Do I know my other two boys?
Do I really know what their dreams are?
Do I really know what their fears are?
When I was that age I didn't think my parents knew me.
But I didn't know myself either
I was always trying to be someone else
Trying to copy someone I wanted to be like
What I did know about me
I didn't really want them to know
It's hard to take time to really invest in my kids
Not because I don't want to
by the time homework is done, dinner made, practice is over..
it's time for bed and another day is gone
How much of that was knowing what they do
not knowing who they are
I want to know them better
I want them to know me
Not just as the mom
but as a person who wants to know them
I want them to be free to be themselves
and not pretend to be the person
they think I want them to be
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