Believe in Yourself Set your standards high, You deserve the best. Try for what you want, And never settle for less. Believe in yourself, No matter what you choose. Keep a winning attitude And you can never lose. Think about your destination, But don’t worry if you stray, Because the most important thing Is what you’ve learned along the way. Take all that you’ve become To be all that you can be. Soar above the clouds And let your dreams set you free. ~By Jillian K. Hunt~ Sometimes Sometimes I ask the question, "My Lord, is this your will?" It's then I hear you answer me, "My Precious Child... be still." Sometimes I feel frustrated, Because I think I know what's best. It's then I hear you say to me, "My Busy Child... just rest." Sometimes I feel so lonely And I think I'd like a mate. Your still small voice gets oh so clear And says, "My Child... please wait." "I know the plans I have for you, The wonderous things you'll see; If you can just be patient, Child, And put your trust in me. I've plans to draw you closer. I've plans to help you grow. There's much I do you cannot see And much you do not know. But know this, Child ..... I LOVE YOU. You are Precious unto Me. Before I formed you in the womb, I planned your destiny. I've something very special I hope for you to learn. The gifts I wish to give to you Are gifts you cannot earn. They come without a price tag, But not without a cost; At Calvary, I gave My Son, So You would not be lost. Rest Child, and do not grow weary Of doing what is good. I promise I'll come back for you, Just like I said I would. Your name is written on my palm, I never could forget; Therefore, do not be discouraged When my answer is... "Not Yet" ~Author Unknown~ The following is not really a poem, But it could help us get through this life A whole lot easier. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* For all the negative things we have To say to ourselves, God has positive answers. You say: "It's impossible!" God says: All things are possible! (Luke 18:27) You say: "I'm too tired!" God 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 able!" God 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 myself!" God says: I FORGIVE YOU! (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1) You say: "I can't manage!" God says: I will supply all your needs!(Philippians 4:19) You say: "I'm afraid!" God says: I have not given you a spirit of 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 measure of 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) Pass this on, you never know whose life May be in need of this today! Mother Of A "Special" Child When I was young, I'd often say, I'd like to be a mom someday. While playing with my baby doll, I thought that jobs not hard at all. I'd have a baby, maybe two, a girl in pink.....a boy in blue. Well I grew up and sure enough, I'm now a mom and gosh it's tough At first I'm frightened through and through, there's much to learn to care for you, This wasn't in my plans at all, when I was young and played with dolls. Your mind and body were so weak, you might not ever walk or speak So much special care required, I'm often tired. As months and years go slowly by, I smile a lot but sometimes cry. To watch you grow and not complain, though you endure your share of pain Oh how I'd hold you and I'd pray, that you'd be healed and whole someday. But I knew that was not to be, not physically or mentally. And so I taught you best I could, your progress wasn't very good But then one day I realized, as I gazed into your loving eyes. That I had learned so much from you, determination....courage to. A love so unconditional, it floods my soul and always will. I'm proud to say I gave you birth, for you're an angel here on earth. Thank you God for giving me an Angel like Debbie here on earth.