This was my One-Minute Writer entry for today and I thought I would share it here as well.
In my surrender my spirit soars
Fluttering to heavenly heights
Only there, in the presence of God
It finds comfort and rest
My tearful prayers take wing to meet the heart of God
And He receives me
The prompt was to write about something that flies without wings.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Simple Yet Powerful
"Oh, God, help me!" This seems to be my constant prayer these days. This cry does not pertain to any one specific thing in my life but to a plethora of things; family issues, business issues; finances; marriage; children; purpose; you name it, it applies.
I don't know if these things really recently became difficult issues in my life or whether I am just more aware of the normal challenges of these situations. Regardless, I know that I can't do it alone, so I cry, "Oh, God, help me!"
Help me to keep going.
Help me to stay positive.
Help me to be hopeful.
Help me to trust You.
Help me to help others.
Help me.
This simple prayer seems almost infantile, yet by just asking God to help me I feel empowered, restored, capable, I can do this. In crying out to Him for help I acknowledge my need for Him. I recognize that on my own I am weak, and it is only through Him that I find strength and hope to continue. Of course, I must move past these four words and communicate with God more intently and more intimately. However, when it feels like I just can't go on one more day, when the stresses and trials of life press heavy on me and I am at a loss for words, "Oh, God help me," seems to be just the right thing to say.
I don't know if these things really recently became difficult issues in my life or whether I am just more aware of the normal challenges of these situations. Regardless, I know that I can't do it alone, so I cry, "Oh, God, help me!"
Help me to keep going.
Help me to stay positive.
Help me to be hopeful.
Help me to trust You.
Help me to help others.
Help me.
This simple prayer seems almost infantile, yet by just asking God to help me I feel empowered, restored, capable, I can do this. In crying out to Him for help I acknowledge my need for Him. I recognize that on my own I am weak, and it is only through Him that I find strength and hope to continue. Of course, I must move past these four words and communicate with God more intently and more intimately. However, when it feels like I just can't go on one more day, when the stresses and trials of life press heavy on me and I am at a loss for words, "Oh, God help me," seems to be just the right thing to say.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Summer Time , Enjoy It
Ahh, the beginning of the warming trend is here. June started off a bit gloomy and cool which does not do much for my disposition -- I am a summer person.
This year I have seen less of the outdoors than I would like. Usually I am out taking walks, sitting on my patio enjoying the warm afternoon breeze, or planning a day out with the kids. Not this year. With all that's been going on especially economically wise in our household trying to keep financially stable has pretty much taken hostage most of my time, focus and energy. I don't like it!!! Slowly, we have started reclaiming our weekends and have been staying active over the past few weeks. The upcoming weekend will be spent camping on the beach in Ventura California.
It is definitely important to take time out to enjoy life regardless of what is going on around us. Allowing the everyday challenges of life weigh us down does nothing but contribute negatively to our outlook on life. By making the effort to find the fun in life we appreciate the little things and recognize that the hard times are only building blocks to a more positive existence.
This year I have seen less of the outdoors than I would like. Usually I am out taking walks, sitting on my patio enjoying the warm afternoon breeze, or planning a day out with the kids. Not this year. With all that's been going on especially economically wise in our household trying to keep financially stable has pretty much taken hostage most of my time, focus and energy. I don't like it!!! Slowly, we have started reclaiming our weekends and have been staying active over the past few weeks. The upcoming weekend will be spent camping on the beach in Ventura California.
It is definitely important to take time out to enjoy life regardless of what is going on around us. Allowing the everyday challenges of life weigh us down does nothing but contribute negatively to our outlook on life. By making the effort to find the fun in life we appreciate the little things and recognize that the hard times are only building blocks to a more positive existence.
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