From the Heart
Louise Gibson
People need people-
It’s embedded in our soul.
But to be contented when by yourself
Is a God-given role.
” My peace I give to you”,
proclaims the Lord of Glory”.
Christ is our sufficiency.
It’s an oft-repeated story.
Christ advises, “To have friends,
show yourself friendly.”
Who can resist a smile?
And look at the person straight in the eye.
It will be worth your while.
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
The pillars are a strong foundation
in any relationship.
On their strength we do depend.
The caterpillars crawl in and out,
failing to connect.
They dream to be a butterfly in the end.
God created all of us,
and He did it all with vision.
I don’t have your attributes-
That was God’s decision.
I will strive to be the best I can
with what God has allotted me.
To be more like our Maker,
That is our destiny.
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
People need people.
That was God’s ultimate plan
when He created the earth
and related Himself to man.
To love and be loved
is the theme of every love song.
Open your heart to welcome it.
True love can heal a wrong.
God didn’t design us to live alone.
That’s why Adam was given a mate.
Open your heart to receive love.
You are robbing yourself if you wait.
We can support one another in all that we do,
and offer help when there is a need.
We all aspire to find that “curve in the road”
that satisfies the need to succeed.
Painting by DiVoran Lites
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
Failure is a teacher,
It is not the end, my friend.
There is a lesson to be had.
This is what I recommend.
When I came to the end of myself.
and, yes, most people do-
I realized that what was missing
was our Lord’s point of view.
You can’t leave Christ out of your life
for your future will be bleak.
When I came to my senses,
His purpose I did seek.
God created us in His own image.
Bring glory to His name.
Give your life to Jesus, my friend,
You will never remain the same.
There is one main truth none of us can deny.
We can’t fully enjoy life-
Until we are prepared to die.
Photo Credit Wunder Photo
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
The voice of negativity is despairing to your spirit.
Don’t listen to its message.
It has discouragement in it.
The spiritual world is like a classroom.
Love or Fear?
God is love.
It is His voice you need to hear.
Don’t let doubt rob you of your peace.
Stand on the promises of God.
“I write these things to you who believe
in the name of the Son of God so that
you may know that you have eternal life.”
(1 John 5:13)
That is the voice we need to hear.
We already have eternal life
and this life is in His Son.
Trust in His promises-
The battle has already been won!
Our spirit is the part of us that is drawn to hope.
It will not give in to despair.
It is the life of us.
God’s promise is always there.
What is the difference between others betraying us
and us betraying our self?
When our own choices harm us,
we are betraying our self.
That is why we hold the Lord’s Prayer
deep in our heart.
Begin your day with our Savior.
He promises never to depart.
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
God loves you because of who God is.
not because of anything you did or didn’t do.
He can give you a peace this week
that surpasses all you ever knew.
Life does present its challenges-
of this we are all aware,
but the Lord is there throughout it all
to comfort in our despair.
Seeing past the pain of the present
is a recommended state of mind.
God lifts us up above our circumstances
and gives us “vision” of a special kind.
Are you going through a rough place?
Don’t give up in despair.
Look to Him who created you.
His presence is always there.
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything
by prayer and supplication, with thanks-
giving, let your request be known unto God,
and the peace that passes all understanding
will keep your heart and mind in Christ Jesus,
our Lord.” Philippians 4:6
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
Life can be hard sometimes.
The skies are not always blue.
It helps to know there is someone
who will say, “I believe in you.”
We all need encouragement at times.
Things don’t always turn out as we plan.
But no matter what the challenge may be,
reach out to your fellow man.
A house is made of walls and beams-
a home is built with love and dreams.
The voice that everyone wants to hear
stems from a heart sincere and dear.
We do have someone in our corner who cares.
He welcomes “Come unto Me”.
When you have a burden it helps to share.
He holds the key to our destiny.
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
River of Life by DiVoran Lites
At the end of my days, how will God evaluate
the time spent with my fellow man?
Will I have satisfied the commission
of our Lord’s ultimate plan?
Will I have loved my neighbor
as well as myself?
Will my “Must do” list be completed
or still found on the shelf?
Did I abandon the longings,
the dreams, the vision?
Did I give in to circumstance
the need for decision?
The still small voice of the Spirit
breaks through,
“My child, stop fretting,
I’m not through with you.”
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
Life does present challenges
that tax us to no end.
When bad things happen, and they often do-
That is when we need a friend.
Do you remember when someone encouraged you?
Perhaps when you were feeling low?
It helps to share your burden.
There is strength in numbers, you know.
Relate to people.
Call, text, or write a letter.
Just knowing someone cares
will make them feel much better.
Caring needn’t be costly,
amazing what a smile can do.
It’s the best face lift in town,
And warms the heart of another, too.
“There is little difference in people,
but that little difference makes a big
difference.
That little difference is attitude.
The big difference is whether it
is positive or negative.”Robert Collier
I must end with a bit of humor.
“Don’t tell me that worry doesn’t do any good.
I know better.
The things I worry about don’t happen.”Author unknown (but it could be any of us-
right?) : – )
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
A thankful heart causes us to look upward.
It causes us to look around,
and causes us to look within
where the peace of God is found.
The number one secret to happiness
is a grateful heart.
Beginning our day with a prayer of gratitude
brings tranquility from the start.
Fear is the father of failure-
a negative emotion, to be sure.
Replace it with a positive thought-
Failure you will no longer endure.
Quote:
“When we choose not to focus on what is missing
from our lives, but are grateful for the abundance
that is present, we experience heaven on earth.”Author unknown,
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