song ~ there will be a day

THERE WILL BE A DAY
composed by Jeremy Camp & Jeremy Thomas


I try to hold on to this world
with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings,
and the hurt that tries to grab
The many trials that seem to never end,
His word declares this truth
That we will enter in this rest
with wonders anew
But I hold on to this hope
and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering

There will be a day with no more tears
No more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place
Will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we'll hold on to you always



I know the journey seems so long
You feel you're walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you've walked out all alone
Troubled soul don't lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that's in store
Outweighs the hurt of life's sting
But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering

There will be a day with no more tears
No more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place
Will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we'll hold on to you always



I can't wait until that day
where the very one
I've lived for always
will wipe away the sorrow that I've faced
To touch the scars that rescued me
from a life of shame and misery
O, this is why, this is why I sing

There will be a day with no more tears
No more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place
Will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face

There will be a day with no more tears
No more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place
Will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face
There will be a day
He will wipe away the tears
He will wipe away the tears
He will wipe away the tears
There will be a day

Quotes

A budget tells us what we can't afford, but it doesn't keep us from buying it.

-William Feather

song ~ God loves you

God Loves You
by Jaci Velasquez

In the quiet, love is reaching.
It's yours to hold,
Be still and know that
Even when you're lost and lonely,
And hope is gone, you're not alone.
Far beyond the understanding,
There's a hand that leads,
If you believe.
Through the darkness, see the light.
Remember God loves you.

The road ahead is long and winding.
With eyes of faith, you'll find the way, yeah.
And when the journey leaves you weary,
You can rest in the comfort of heaven's arms -
Sweet loving arms.
And peace will follow.
Peace be with you always,
As you go.
For now you know that...
Through the darkness, there's a light.
Remember God loves you.

When you open up your heart,
His love will meet you where you are.
He will always be a part of everything you do.
He is here to set you free,
And give you all the strength you need
To carry on, to carry on.
Through the darkness, see the light.
Remember God loves you. (remember, remember)
Remember God loves you.

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Quotes

What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly.
~ Richard Bach

verse to reflect on...

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Romans 8:37

What is Faith???

I have been reflecting lately on Faith. 

What is faith?  How do you have it?  How do you know it is real?  Do I truely believe that all things work together for good to those that love God?  and that God really does have my best interest at heart?  If you are like me, you have to remind yourself of the truth...because life sends you blows that sometimes make you question and ask why. 

A friend wrote me a note via email recently: 
"Please don't take this the wrong way but after all you've shared about past, present & future even it amazes me that you have such strong faith..."

But if I knew Gods plan for my life, then I wouldn't be walking by faith...right?  I would be walking by sight because I could see the plan laid out clearly.  That is why God says we walk by faith not by sight.  II Corinthians 5:7.  If you think about it, you know without a doubt that not all the heroes in the bible always felt capable, up to the job, full of faith and believed that God would provide a way.  Even if we do not know what is in ahead for us, what valley we will walk thru, what mountain we will have to climb, He still is our guide.  It is interesting to reflect that even if we are without Faith in our hearts, he still holds true to His word:  If we are faithless, He remains faithful.  II Timothy 2:13.  God gives the strength. God gives the words. God gives the wisdom. God gives the power to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.  Ephesians 3:20.  That is true, IF we have FAITH.  

Please share your thoughts on Faith...

Quotes

I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.
-Robert Brault

Quotes

Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them.
–Ann Landers

Quotes

Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.

-Plautus

Quotes

Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distnce, but to do what lies clearly at hand.  
-Thomas Carlyle

verse to reflect on...

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusteth in you.  Isaiah 26:3

Quotes

The more you are grateful for what you have, the more you will have to be grateful for.
-Zig Ziglar

poem ~ I can do somthing

I can do something
I am but one,
But I am one,
I cannot do everything,
But I can do something.
What I can do
I ought to do.
And what I ought to do,
With God's help,
I will do.
  -Anonymous

Quotes

Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.
-John C Maxwell

my life has been changed...

As you are aware, it has been a week since I lost my job last Friday, August 20th.  Though this was a complete shock to me and left me amazed that no matter how good of a service you do for someone, they will cut you loose with no warning.  It was sad that I did not have a chance to tell my coworkers goodbye and wish them well, but I know they know that I am rooting for them even if we are no longer a team.  I have faith and know that God has a plan for my life.  It wasn't in "my plan" to be jobless, but I believe that all things work together for good, when you love and seek God. 

So many of you have been such a support to me!  There is no way I could post all the comments and encouragement, but I don't want to forget some of them and thought I would share some of them with you:

I've had you on my mind lately...Praying!  Heather

Praying for peace for you...Sheila

Love u.  Behind u.  Judy

Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you.  You are a winner and you will land on your feet. Not even worried about you.  Bev

Girl you will be fine!! You are so smart and talented!!  Some things in life we just don't understand but just keep your chin up and move forward.  We still love ya!!  Kelly

Taking each step by faith is sometimes hard, but He will be there for you each step along that path, leading and guiding you.  I know you know that!  Stacy

Praying for you.  Romans 8:28  Dustin

A conscious clean before God, and an earnest desire to follow His leading will give you peace.  Truly Misty, I pray that you will soon find another door open to you with a job that will be a more emotionally healthy environment for you.  Barbara

Consider yourself hugged!!!  Uncle Gib

You are a trooper and a survivor...I know this is a shock.  Will keep you in our prayers!  The trials of life are hard and one day they will be over!!  You are smart and resourceful so I know that you will find something, but most importantly stay in tune with the Lord and listen for His direction in your life.   Diane

For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.  Plans for good and not for evil, to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11  Just wanted you to know I'm keeping you in my prayers. I love you so much and I know God has something great planned for you! ((HUGS))   Rose



On another note...always pursue all options, you never know what will come from a request! What do I mean by this?  I called my Internet provider, explained that I had been a customer for 2 years and always paid on time, could they lower my rate?  When they said that they didn't have any promotions going on currently for existing customers, I explained that I had lost my job and I would not be able to afford the monthly service rate and would be forced to consider other Internet options.  So what did they do?  Transfer me to the Retention Department who yes, worked with me!  I was presented with two options:  $10.00 off or a full 12month or 50% off for 6months (both w/the very same options).  I opted for the 2nd option because that was still $15.00 a more in bottom line savings.  I then researched my cell phone providers plans online and got the same plan and options at $30.00 less a month.  So what am I trying to tell you?  Don't sit back and wait for the discounts to come to you...be proactive, ask, all they can say is no and remember being jobless has benefits...SWEET!


What is my plan from here???  To pray daily for Gods guidance in leading me on my journey!  In the meantime, I will live as this song says: have faith.  believe.  through hard times and good.  have faith.  he will work it out.  he'll work all things for good.  have faith.

Quotes

When things are going well, people want to do what’s working and more of it. It’s only in difficult times that people are open to creative alternatives.
-Kenneth Cole, designer

Quotes

Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition – such as lifting weights – we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity. 
–Stephen Covey

verse to reflect on...

if any man among you is without wisdom, let him make his request to God, who gives freely to all without an unkind word, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5

Quotes

What we see depends mainly on what we look for.
— John Lubbock

Quotes

Look at life through the windshield, not the rear-view mirror.
― Byrd Baggett