What if I were to tell you that this life you’re living doesn’t have to be anything, but peaceful?
You don’t have to worry, stress, have anxiety…
When you’re in pain, you can ask God to take it away….
When something bad happens, you’d have a steady heart that wouldn’t sway….
Would you believe me?
No, I’m not being silly and unrealistic…
Heaven is so close you can taste it.
Start living right now. You are free.
God’s wants nothing but you to be happy.
What makes an issue an issue?
Is it 2 sides disagreeing?
Is it pride?
Or what about insecurity?
We see issues everyday…
Issues about race.
Issues about gender.
Issues about sexuality.
Issues about abortion.
Issues about drug legality.
Issues, issues, issues.
What’s the point, really?
If God gave us free will,
Then isn’t it a waste of time.
To preach to the crowd who pays no mind.
Forcing your side of the topic in another’s face,
Will only make them look at you in such disgrace…
Being gentle, loving, and accepting will reach many
Spreading truth and the Word to those who listen will most likely spread farther than any.
So listen when people talk,
But don’t be quick to fight back.
If you want them to realize what’s right,
Do it in a way that doesn’t cause an attack.
Patience is key for seeing results.
So love one another despite their beliefs.
Be kind and forgiving, you’ll feel some relief.
To the man that will one
Day take my hand…
I hope you are kind.
I hope you have gentle hands & eyes.
I hope you are happy as can be.
I hope you like to star gaze and smile at simplicity.
I hope you like the outdoors,
And like to look around
At everything God’s given you
And never seem to frown.
I hope you have a giant heart.
That likes to give & share.
I hope you would one day travel with me to far away places to see what’s there.
I hope you are a family man,
That likes to play & laugh.
I hope you enjoy cozy nights
With movies & bubble baths.
I hope you have a sensitive side,
That isn’t afraid to show emotions.
With lots of kisses & cuddles & hugs that are as big as all the oceans.
I hope you put your pride aside,
And forgive easily.
Because when times get hard,
I’ll need you next to me.
I hope you keep God first,
Before me at all times.
Because your salvation is what matters most,
That’s what keeps me satisfied.
You see I don’t ask for much,
Just a friend and loving man
Someone who accepts me,
And takes me as I am.
Just know, my dear, I think of you,
And I hope your every prayer & dream comes true.
I love you to the moon & stars.
I pray one day soon I’m yours.
Galaxies they say,
Are so very far away.
But in her mind,
Deep inside,
She can find
A place,
Where thoughts
Roam so close to
A new dimension
Of time.
She connects the dots,
And a comet
Shoots off.
The stars align.
Planets collide.
The universe is one,
With small things
Working together.
In darkness they float,
But in light they exist.
This magnified place,
That we can’t resist.
To wonder if….
There is something more,
Than all of this.
Deep down
She knows,
That the mysterious black hole
Is no place to go.
The sun is warmer,
And feels like home.
Searching for constellations,
Helps her through a meditation.
The state of mind,
she longs to stay in.
But the clock ticks on,
And thoughts disappear,
Into the cloudy atmosphere.
She thinks of things to do,
To keep her mind of you.
She says she wants to change the world,
But the change has to start with her.
She asks God up above
To send her someone to love.
Is anyone listening?
Someone has to be listening…
Her faith goes up and down
Then up, again….
One of these days, it’ll all make sense.
Little by little she picks up a piece at a time,
Because Lord knows that’s all she can handle.
But, she wont give in.
She’s too determined to rebuild what’s been lost.
She’ll push on, no matter the cost…
Birds sing to me
That simple, sweet melody
Don’t hold it in
Just belt it out
For the whole world to hear
The love you held in
So long…
Little beauties just sing your song…
Hey little bird,
Why you sitting there all alone?
Looking so blue,
When you are many colors…
So show them off.
Don’t be shy
The ones that mock
Will surely cry,
Many tears…
When the song they hear, mends & heals their fears…
You are the most beautiful,
You are the most high,
Though You lowered yourself
To the lost
& blind
You came right in,
So gently & sweet
You spoke truth to all
Who wanted to know.
You healed,
You touched
Many, no matter what they’ve done.
Oh, how I long to be like You.
So beautiful,
So kind & true.
To bring the ones I love so much
To know Your love & how much You gave to us.
I’ll go on my way,
And I’ll preach Your love each day. To all that long to hear Your words.
Even to the ones that have never heard.
I’ll keep Your promises in my mind
until I’m left with no more time.
I’ll praise Your name,
I’ll raise my voice,
Even when I’m tired.
And even when I’m shakin’.
For You alone have set me free,
And thanks to You I’ll aways be…
“Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.” Hebrews 2: 17-18
Wow, read this just now and it sunk in my heart just how human Jesus was. Jesus had to live a life just like us to know what we go through day-to-day, and all throughout life. This means He had to feel emotions like us, suffer pain like us, and go through temptations that make living sometimes a little hard JUST like us. He was able to bring sinners and broken people to the light, because He knew how they were feeling and had ALL the answers to help them through. He humbled Himself to walk a journey on this Earth to help us, because he loves us beyond measure. This is why He is so merciful, He is understanding of our struggles. Aren’t you merciful to people that may be rude or angry, because someone or something has wronged them? When we know the person’s story and the reason behind the attitude, we are more patient, kind, caring, and loving towards them, because we understand that they have been through something dramatic and we have all been there. We get that from Jesus, and how lucky we are that God wanted to understand the difficulties of living on Earth to better understand us, His creation, His people. What a beautiful story? We truly are so blessed to have a God that loves us so much and unconditionally. Thank you Father!
Speaking from first hand experience-
I have never felt more at peace….
I’ve never had more energy….
I haven’t felt more motivated…
I’ve never been happier….
I have never been more clear minded….
I’ve never felt more beautiful….
I’ve never felt more loved….
Than I do right now.
It’s all because I’m chasing Jesus. I’m staying faithful to reading His word, for He is the word and the word is Him. I am constantly seeking to feel His presence. Talking to him, as if he was right there in front of me, face-to-face, out loud, believing and knowing He is listening to every word.
Lord, I pray for consistency. To never stray. To stand my ground and allow You to continue to have Your way. Finish the work You’ve started in my life. I’m ready for whatever is next. I love You and thank You for all that You continue to show me and for never giving up on me.
Today is the only day you are promised…
Tomorrow may not be…
So embrace it for what it is….
Do something great with it….
Get out of your bed, put on some clothes, doll yourself up if ya want, put a smile on, and get to whatever it is you wanna do.
Your beautiful on the outside and within, believe it and make something great happen today.
I believe in you.
Our loving Father believes in you too!
It’s about time you start to believe in yourself, so let’s go!
With love,
Lauren ♡
Lauren M. Phillips 