When we feel we have nothing left to give,

And we are sure that the song has ended,

When our day seems over and the shadows fall

And the darkness of night has descended,

Where can we go to find the strength

To valiantly keep on trying?

Where can we find the hand that will dry

The tears that the heart is crying?

There's but one place to go and that is to God,

And dropping all pretense and pride,

We can pour out our problems without restraint

And gain strength with Him at our side.

And together we stand at life's crossroads

And view what we think is the end,

But God has a much bigger vision,

And He tells us it's only a bend.

For the road goes on and is smoother,

And the pause in the song is a rest,

And the part that's unsung and unfinished

Is the sweetest and richest and best.

So rest and relax and grow stronger ...

Let go and let God share your load.

Your work is not finished or ended ...

You've just come to a bend in the road.

.

--- author unknown

I said, "God I hurt."

And God said, "I know."

I said, "God, I cry a lot."
And God said,"That is why
I gave you tears."

I said, "God, I am so depressed."

And God said, "that is why I

gave you sunshine."

I said, "God, life is so hard."

And God said, "that is why I

gave you loved ones."

I said, "God, my loved ones died."

And "God said, "Mine did to."

I said,"God, it is such a loss."

And God said,"I saw mine nailed 

to a cross."

I said,"But God, your loved

ones live." And God said, 

"So does yours."

I said,"God, where are they now?"

And God said,"Mine is on my

right and yours is in the light."

I said, "God it hurts."

And God said,"I know." 

--- author unknown

You say; God says

You say: I can't do this
God says: "All things are possible"(Luke 18:27)
 You say: I'm too tiredGod says: "I will give you rest"(Matthew 11:28-30) 

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

You say: I can't go on
God says: "My grace is sufficient"(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15) 

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

You say: I can't do it
God says: "You can do all things"(Philippians 4:13) 

You say: I'm not ableGod says: "I am able"(II Corinthians 9:8) 

You say: It's not worth it
God says: "It will be worth it"(Roman 8:28)
You say: I can't forgive myselfGod says: "I FORGIVE YOU"(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1) 

You say: I can't manageGod says: "I will supply all your needs"(Philippians 4:19) 
You say: I'm afraid
God says: "I have not given you a spiritof fear" (II Timothy 1:7) 

You say: I'm always worried and frustrated."
God says: "Cast all your cares on ME"(I Peter 5:7) 

You say: I don't have enough faith
God says: "I've given everyone a measureof faith" (Romans 12:3) 

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

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

"I can do all things through Christwho strengthens me". (Phil. 4:13)

GOD's ABC's

---

• Although things are not perfect
• Because of trial or pain
• Continue in thanksgiving
• Do not begin to blame
• Even when the times are hard
• Fierce winds are bound to blow
• God is forever able
• Hold on to what you know
• Imagine life without His love
• Joy would cease to be
• Keep thanking Him for all the things
• Love imparts to thee
• Move out of "Camp Complaining"
• No weapon that is known
• On earth can yield the power
• Praise can do alone
• Quit looking at the future
• Redeem the time at hand
• Start every day with worship
• To "thank" is a command
• Until we see Him coming
• Victorious in the sky
• We'll run the race with gratitude
• Xalting God most high
• Yes, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
• Zion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!

~~ author unknown 

What If?

  

What if, GOD couldn't take the time to bless us today because

we couldn't take the time to thank Him yesterday?

What if, GOD decided to stop leading us tomorrow because

we didn't follow Him today?

What if, we never saw another flower bloom because

we grumbled when GOD sent the rain.

What if, GOD didn't walk with us today because

we failed to recognize it as His day?

What if, GOD took away the Bible tomorrow because

we would not read it today?

What if, GOD took away His message because

we failed to listen to the messenger?

What if, GOD didn't send His only begotten Son because

He wanted us to be prepared to pay the price for sin.

What if, the door of the church was closed because

we did not open the door of our heart?

What if, GOD stopped loving and caring for us because

we failed to love and care for others?

What if, GOD would not hear us today because

we would not listen to Him yesterday?

What if, GOD answered our prayers

the way we answer His call to service?

What if, GOD met our needs

the way we give Him our lives???

 --- author unknown