My Promise to You
If you're feeling empty inside,
I'll fill your heart with favorite
you and me stories to make you smile.
If neither one of us knows what to say,
I'll sit quietly with you in the closeness
we share that needs no words.
If you start to doubt,
I'll help you find your courage again.
If the climb is steep and long,
I'll hold your hand and we'll walk together.
And if you say, "Who cares?"
I'll remind you how very much I do...
Because when I say, "I'm here for you,"
I mean it for as often and as long and in
whatever way you need me.
~~My Love Always~~
~~Your Loving Wife, Amazing Grace~~
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I may never see tomorrow; there's no written guarantee
And things that happened yesterday belong to history.
I cannot predict the future, I cannot change the past,
I have just the present moments, I must treat it as my last.
I must use this moment wisely for it soon will pass away,
and be lost forever, as part of yesterday.
I must exercise compassion, help the fallen to their feet,
Be a friend unto the friendless, make an empty life complete.
The unkind things I do today may never be undone,
And friendships that I fail to win may nevermore be won.
I may not have another chance on bended knees to pray,
and I thank God with a humble heart for giving me this Day.
~~Author Unknown~~
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The Best Day of My Life
Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever!
There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! And because I did I'm going to celebrate!
Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.
I will go through this day with my head held high, and a happy heart. I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts: the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds. Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice.
Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I'll make someone smile. I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for him/her and how much he/she means to me.
Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine.
And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.
As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with expectation because I know... tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life, ever!
~~By Gregory M. Lousig-Nont, Ph.D.~~
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E-mail from God
As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday.
But I noticed you were to busy trying to find the right outfit to put on and wear to work. I waited again. When you ran around the house getting ready.
I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were too busy. At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet.
I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip.
I watched as you went to work and I waited patiently all day long.
With all your activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me.
I noticed that before lunch you looked around, maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me, that is why you didn't bow your head. You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you didn't. That's okay.
There is still more time left, and I have hope that you will talk to me yet you went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do.
After a few of them were done you turned on the TV, I don't know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it, not thinking about anything just enjoying the show. I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal but again you didn't talk to me.
Bedtime I guess you felt too tired.
After you said goodnight to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep in no time. That's okay because you may not realize that I am always there for you. I've got patience more than you will ever know. I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well.
I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer or thought or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation.
Well, you are getting up again and once again I will wait
with nothing but love for you hoping that today you will give
me some time.
Have a nice day!
Your friend,
GOD
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Angels wait and watch with care. Unseen companions always there. Each knows our troubles, pain and tears, And do their best to ease our fears. They share our joy when all is well.
All secrets safe! They never tell, No better friend you'll find
Than this celestial kind. Still earthy friends are dear,
Ones far away or near, As days rush by and years go past.
Our lives will change but memories last Where love and care abound. The best "Angel Friends" are found.
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I Believe in Angels, and I Know One Is Watching Over You. I know there's an angel always by your side.
Whether male or female, it's there to be your guide.
It rejoices with each sunrise, the beginning of each day, knowing that you're safe, indeed, for in God's hands you stay.
And when the evening comes and the darkness makes its cover, your angel settles in the coming night and above your head it hovers. Yes, I believe in angels --
you have your very own, because you are God's special child and you'll never be alone.
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The Wind's Not Always At Our Backs
The wind's not always at our back;
the sky's not always blue.
Sometimes we crave the things we lack
and don't know what to do.
Sometimes life's an uphill ride
with mountains we must climb.
At times the river's deep and wide
and crossing takes some time.
No one said that life is easy.
There are no guarantees,
So trust in God continually
on calm or stormy seas.
The challenges we face today
prepare us for tomorrow.
For faith takes our fears away
and peace replaces sorrow.
~~CLAY HARRISON ~~
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GOLDEN RULES FOR LIVING
If you open it, close it.
If you turn it on, turn it off.
If you unlock it, lock it up.
If you break it, admit it.
If you can't fix it, call in someone who can.
If you borrow it, return it.
If you value it, take care of it.
If you make a mess, clean it up.
If you move it, put it back.
If it belongs to someone else and
you want to use it, get permission.
If you don't know how to operate it, leave it alone.
If it's none of your business, don't ask questions.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
If it will brighten someone's day, say it.
If it will tarnish someone's reputation,
keep it to yourself.
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When God calls little Angels to dwell with Him above
We mortals sometime question the wisdom of His love,
For no heartache compares with the death of one small child,
Who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild.
Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to his fold.
So he picks a rose bud, before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them, and so He takes but a few,
To make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult, still somehow we must try.
The saddest word mankind knows, will always be "goodbye".
So when a little child departs, we who are left behind
must realize God loves children & angels are hard to find.
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One Thing to Never Forget
Your presence, is a present to the world.
You're unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be, what you want it to be.
Take the days, just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You'll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you, are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself.
So many dreams, are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important, to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy, than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember, that a little love goes a long way.
Remember, that a lot . . . goes forever.
Remember, that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's treasures, are people . . . together.
Realize, that it's never too late.
Do ordinary things, in an extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time, to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget . . .
For even a day . . .
How very special you are.
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You are Worthy
Do not undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others.
It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Do not set your goals by what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.
Do not take for granted the things closest to your heart.
Cling to them as you would your life, for without them, life is
meaningless.
Do not let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past nor for the future.
By living your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life.
Do not give up when you still have something to give.
Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
It is a fragile thread that binds us to each other.
Do not be afraid to encounter risks.
It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Do not shut love out of your life by saying it is impossible to find.
The quickest way to receive love is to give love;
The fastest way to lose love is too hold it too tightly;
In addition, the best way to keep love is to give it wings.
Do not dismiss your dreams.
To be without dreams is to be without hope;
To be without hope is to be without purpose.
Do not run through life so fast that you forget not only where you have been, but also where you are going.
Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.
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"Doing something for someone everyday,
no matter how big or small,
demonstrates the Love that lives
within us all."
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Angels watch over and take care and protect
"Special" People like you!!
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Trusting that God and the Angels in Heaven
are watching over you...
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Some people come into our lives and quietly go.
Others stay for awhile and leave Footprints on our hearts,
And we are never the same...
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"Those who love deeply, never grow old,
they may die of old age but they die young.
~~Sir Arthur Wing Pinero~~
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"Life consists. not in holding good cards,
but in playing those you do hold well"
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"Try not to become a person of success,
but rather a person of value."
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"People see God every day,
They just don't recognize Him."
~~Pearl Bailey~~
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"Serenity is not freedom from the storm,
but peace within the storm."
~~Author Unknown~~
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God grant me the Serenity
To accept the things
I cannot change;
The courage to change
The things I can,
And the wisdom
To know the difference.