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)

 Prayer for Peace

Send Thy peace, O Lord, which is perfect and everlasting,
    That our souls may radiate peace.
Send Thy peace, O Lord, that we may think, act and speak,
    Harmoniously.
Send Thy peace, O Lord, that we may be contented and
    Thankful for Thy bountiful gifts.
Send Thy peace, O Lord, that amidst our worldly strife we
    may enjoy Thy bliss.
Send Thy peace, O Lord, that we may endure all, tolerate all
    In the thought of Thy grace and mercy.
Send Thy peace, O lord, that our lives may become a divine
    vision, and in Thy light all darkness may vanish.
Send Thy peace, O Lord, our Father and Mother, that we
    Thy children on earth may all unite in one family.

- Hazrat Inayat Khan

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

I just found this beautiful inspirational piece from another site, and hope it could bring some blessings and enlightenment to whoever comes across with it...

The Parable of the Rose

A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully and before it blossomed, he examined it. He saw the bud that would soon blossom, but noticed thorns upon the stem and he thought, "How can any beautiful flower come from a plant burdened with so many sharp thorns?"

Saddened by this thought, he neglected to water the rose, and before it was ready to bloom, it died.

So it is with many people. Within every soul there is a rose. The Godlike qualities planted in us at birth growing amid the thorns of our faults. Many of us look at ourselves and see only the thorns, the defects. We despair, thinking that nothing good can possibly come from us. We neglect to water the good within us, and eventually it dies. We never realize our potential.

Some people do not see the rose within themselves; someone else must show it to them. One of the greatest gifts a person can possess is to be able to reach past the thorns and find the rose within others.

This is the characteristic of love - to look at a person and know their true faults. Accepting that person into your life, while recognizing the nobility in their soul. Help them to realize that they can overcome their faults. If we show them the rose, they will conquer their thorns. Only then will they blossom many times over.

--- author unknown

source : http://www.comportone.com/cpo/religion/christian/motivate/rose.htm