Thursday, December 11, 2008

Our Lord is there with us even in the dark....~Author unknown~



"Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light"
( Micah 7:8)

FOOTSTEPS IN THE DARK





I do not hear Your footsteps
as you approach me sitting in silence
my eyes glazed, staring out the window
at the early morning newness.

I do not hear your footsteps
as a tear runs down my face
overwhelmed with oceans of emotion
as I whisper a prayer to you.

I do not hear your footsteps
as I lift my words to you
hoping with my heart and soul
that you will hear my desperate words.



I do not hear your footsteps

as I feel a comfort sweep through me
like a warm breeze in the spring
or a blanket wrapped around me in winter.

I do not hear your footsteps
as I begin to feel a strength
from deep within it grows
and I know I am not alone.

I do not hear your footsteps
but I feel your presence there
now knowing I'm not alone
I can feel your loving rush through me.

I do not hear your footsteps
as I end my silent prayer
but, as I stand to face whatever the day will bring
I know that your footsteps will never walk the other way...

I had to write this after sitting at the kitchen table this morning. It was quiet. The hour was early and the world was still sleeping. I looked out the window and felt the need to pray. As I did, my eyes misted with tears and although frightened, I knew that I was not alone. I wrote this small poem/prayer to convey the feelings I had, but know that the words do not do it justice. I don't know if any ever will. It's my hope that when you are in need, you "hear" the silent footsteps of God, coming to your side and comforting you like a child. For that's what we all are, to me.
No matter what your age, we are children of God who will never be abandoned by our Father -- no matter what !


~unknown~




" Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to an all-knowing God."
( Corrie ten Boom)



" WHILE WE WORRY ABOUT HOW FAST WE GROW, GOD IS CONCERNED ABOUT HOW STRONG WE GROW."

Be Happy & Keep smiling...



Keep Smiling Always, 
Let the joy of the Lord be your strength!
Julia
In the picture, just look at their condition.. no place to sleep, still they have made some space for the cat and the dog... water poring from the roof but still
each one of them have a peaceful smile on their face.. Simply amazing!
The happiest people in the world are not those who have no problems,
but those who learn to live with things that are less than perfect.
(From Yahoo Groups)