Sing a Song {Day 28: Song}

Music has always been a big part of my life. when I was in 3rd or 4th grade I had this little white boom box with a strap. I would take it to school and walk around the playground jamming Bon Jovi or something like that. Every day after school I would go straight to my room put on a cassette and read a book or do homework. At night I would put my boom box on my bed with a stack of cassettes to listen to, so I could fall asleep.

I love all the old hymn book we sing out of during church service. There is something about those old songs sung accapella with a group of people. It puts me in the presence of God! Every summer that I went camping with my uncle, aunt, and cousin we would sing out of our devotional folders around the camp fire. It was such a perfect setting to sing praises to the Lord. 

I have so many favorite songs. So many that hold meaning for me and take me back to different moments in my life. Some happy and some sad. Some bring back memories of old friends, birthday parties, summer time in the country, school, late night phone calls with friends, sitting at the table writing letters, family gatherings, and cruising around town. 

Memories of music from elementary. I was a 80"s hair band, rock, metal girl. I love guitar! 

Never Say Goodbye Bon Jovi

Never say goodbye, never say goodbye
You and me and my old friends
Hoping it would never end
Never say goodbye, never say goodbye
Holdin' on, we got to try
Holdin' on to never say goodbye

My favorite hymn: This always reminds me to pray and that I am never alone...He walks with me.

I Come To The Garden Alan Jackson 

I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear, falling on my ear The Son of God discloses And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known

This song reminds me of riding around with my husband delivering the newspapers.

Pocket Full of Sunshine Natasha Bedingfield 

I got a pocket, Got a pocketful of sunshine I've got a love and I know that it's all mine Oh, oh, oh Do what you want, But you're never gonna break me, Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me Oh, oh, oh

Made Whole In Love {Day 27: Whole}

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten  Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 

- John 3:16 

Incomplete

Made whole 

In His love.

No requirements 

Just acceptance.

Unconditional. 

He filled the void

Nothing else could.

Joyful.

Incomplete. 

Prayed for earthly love.

Almost gave up

Then a smile 

Laughter and holding hands.

Soulmate.

Marriage 

Two become on. 

Made whole.

Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. 

- Ecclesiastes 4:12 

Just a Moment {Day 26: Moment}

"...in the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit."
Immersed.
A new creation.
Best moment in life.

Fourteen years old,
Sure of this decision.
Ready to join.
Take up my cross
Become family.

In a moment
My life changed.
Renewed
Refreshed
Restored.

Acceptance
Of salvation so sweet.
Never turning back,
Never losing sight,
Focused on the One.

Time passes.
Moments of
Guilt
Shame
Sin.

Holding on
Even if by a thread.
Crying out
He hears,
He pulls me up.

Ups and downs.
Going off course.
Losing balance,
Blurred focus,
Alone.

Remember Gethsemane
Pray in the garden
He walks with me
I am never
Alone.

Moments of
Joy
Peace
Strength
Mercy
Grace.

Moments of
Loss
Grief
Darkness
Weakness
Chaos.

These and more
Make up a life.
The good
The bad
All lessons.

Moments of
Beauty
Rest
Laughter
True love.

Moments of
Counting years
Hoping for more.
Making memories.
Holding hands.

Moments that
Make a life
Worth
Living and
Loving.

Capture a Moment {Day 25: Capture}

Click.

Capture

A moment in time.

Photos

Flood our minds

With memories.

As we gaze into

Our young faces

Nostalgia hits.

Riding bikes,

Jumping rope,

Playing kick ball.

Learning how to do a cartwheel,

Hanging upside down,

Swinging on the monkey bars.

Camp fires,

Shooting stars,

Cow slime.

Dear diary,

Band posters,

Black painted walls.

Best friends,

Letters,

Sleep overs.

Crushes,

Phone calls,

Daydreams.

Heart break,

Drama,

Scaling the edge.

Eyeliner,

Purple lipstick,

Goth.

Darkness,

Numbness,

Silver blade.

Loss,

Grief,

Putting up walls.

Losing trust,

Holding on,

Then letting go.

Homework,

Mount Calvary,

Wondering why.

Growing up,

Graduation,

Fork in the road.

Good decisions,

Bad decisions,

U-turns.

Adulthood,

Work,

Making a way.

Soul mate,

Marriage,

Lifetime love.

Photos

Capture moments

In life.

Paw Prints on Our Hearts {Day 24:Brief}

Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 

- Matthew 5:4 

Your time with us was brief

But the impact you made will last a lifetime.

Fox and Trevor, 

We will love and miss you always.

Cute faces,

Sweet souls,

Loving hearts,

Wrapped in soft fur.

A gift from God,

To watch you run and play,

Cuddle with your dad and Samson,

To hold you close and hear you purr.

With broken hearts we mourn,

We pray for answers, 

Rely on God for comfort, 

Knowing you are running and playing

In that heavenly place.

Trevor, Fox, and their dad Neville.

A Common Love {Day 23: Common}

"A common love for each other

A common gift to the Saviour

A common bond holding us to the Lord

A common strength when we are weary

A common hope for tomorrow

A common joy in the truth of God's word"

~Charles F. Brown

A common love

In a time of hate.

A common love

In a time of selfishness.

A common love 

In a time of fear.

This is what we need.

A common gift

Of compassion. 

A common gift 

Of kindness.

A common gift 

Of mercy.

This is what we must give.

A common bond

In peace.

A common bond

In forgiveness. 

A common bond

In grace.

This is what we must have.

A common strength 

In encouragement.

A common strength 

In honesty.

A common strength 

In prayer.

This is how we serve.

A common hope

To hold onto.

A common hope

To believe in.

A common hope 

In miracles.

This is how we overcome.

A common joy

In laughter.

A common joy

In God's beauty.

A common joy

In friendship.

This is what helps us push through.

Help me, Lord! {Day 22: Help}

But You, O Lord, do not be far from Me; O My Strength, hasten to help Me!
- Psalm 22:19

Help me, Lord!
Keep me going
Keep me hopeful
Keep me focused.

Help me, Lord!
Show me the way
Show me how to overcome
Show me how to filter out the noise.

Help me, Lord!
Speak so I can hear
Speak so I can understand
Speak so I can heal.

Help me, Lord!
Be my strength
Be my fortress
Be my shield.

Help me, Lord!
Be my protector
Be my peace
Be my rest.

Help me, Lord!
Guide me on my journey
Hold my hand when I stumble
Pick me up when I fall.

Help me, Lord!
To be peaceful
To be kind
To be compassionate.

Help me, Lord!
To be understanding
To be forgiving
To be encouraging.

Help me, Lord!
To be gentle
To be mindful
To be loving

To me.

Help me, Lord!

My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
- Psalm 121:2