"God Knows Best"

by Helen Steiner Rice

Our Father knows what's best for us,

So why should we complain--
We always want the sunshine,
But He knows there must be rain--

We love the sound of laughter

And the merriment of cheer,
But our hearts would lose their tenderness
If we never shed a tear...

Our Father tests us often

With suffering and with sorrow,
He tests us, not to punish us,
But to help us meet tomorrow...

For growing trees are strengthened

When they withstand the storm,
And the sharp cut of a chisel
Gives the marble grace and form...

God never hurts us needlessly,

And He never wastes our pain
For every loss He send to us
Is followed by rich gain...

And when we count the blessings

That God has so freely sent,
We will find no cause for murmuring
And no time to lament...

For our Father loves His children,

And to Him all things are plain,
So He never sends us pleasure
When the soul's deep need is pain...

So whenever we are troubled,

 And when everything goes wrong,
It is just God working in us
To make our spirit strong.

FREE LOVE

By deborah ann

God’s love is free of charge,

there are no strings attached
there’s nothing you need to do
there are no works attached.

God’s love is unconditional,

it doesn’t matter who you are
God loves you whether to Him
you are near, aloof, or far.

God’s love is sacrificial,

He gave His only begotten Son
not just to a few chosen . . .
but to each and everyone.

God’s love is accessible,

to anyone who will believe
~ Jesus died for their sins ~
forgiveness they will receive.

God’s love is nonjudgmental,

He wishes not one soul to perish
eternal life He offers all
if Jesus, you love and cherish.

God’s love is free of charge,

there are no strings attached
 the liberation of His grace . . .
in the world, is still unmatched!

~~~~~~~~~~~~

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world,

that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

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February 14, 2015

My One True Love ~

By deborah ann
 Jesus, You are my Valentine
my first love and friend
You are my heart’s desire
my soul mate to the end.

Jesus, You are my Valentine,

every day of every year
You sweeten up my life
bring to it hope and cheer.

Jesus, You are my Valentine,

my one and only true love
I cannot wait till we meet
in heaven, one day above.

Jesus, You are my Valentine,

Your grace is my eternal gift
only lasting love like this . . .
can bring my spirit such a lift.

Jesus, You are my Valentine,

I know I am Yours too . . .
for there is no greater love
then the one I found in You!

~~~~~~~~~~

Song of Solomon 2:4

“He brought me to the banqueting house,

and his banner over me was love.”

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January 22, 2015

If We Were To ~
By deborah ann

If we were to treat . . .
others as we would like to be
oh, what a much better world
would we all see.

If we were to respect . . .
others and who they were
oh, what a much better world
we would incur.
 If we were to value . . .
others like we do personally
oh, what a much better world
we would have essentially.

If we were to regard . . .
others with high esteem
oh, what a much better world
it would truly seem.

If we were to love others . . .

like Jesus and learn to forgive
oh, what a much better world
in which we would all live!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Matthew 7:12

“Therefore all things whatsoever

ye would that men should do to you,
do ye even so to them:
for this is the law and the prophets.

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January 20, 2015

TLC Needed ~
By deborah ann

Lord, I’m in need,

of some TLC . . .
so I asking You
to send some to me.

You see now-a-days,

it’s so hard to find
I don’t think it’s on
other people’s mind.

Everyone’s so busy,
doing what they do
I’m beginning to believe
they just forgot how to.

Maybe they don’t remember,

how to dispense it out
I may be wrong . . .
but, I still got my doubts.

Lord, I’m in need,

of some TLC . . .
and I know You have
plenty of it for me!
 ~~~~~~~~

1 John 4:16

“And we have known and believed

the love that God hath to us.
God is love; and he that dwelleth
in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”

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January 15, 2015

The Mystery of God’s Love ~

By deborah ann
 Lord, I cannot illustrate,
the mystery of Your love
for it rises higher than the moon
hanging onto the skies above.

I cannot measure it,

not the distance or the length
I cannot grasp it . . .
not its power or its strength.

I cannot calculate it,

not the width or the depth
I cannot fathom it . . .
without holding in my breath.

I cannot explain it,

not how far or how near
I cannot clarify it . . .
though I can feel it here.

I cannot imagine it,

beyond what my eyes can see
and yet I am amazed . . .
to infinity ~ You love me.

Lord, I cannot illustrate.

Your lovingkindess from above
but, I know I cannot live . . .
without Your everlasting love!

~~~~~~~~

Jeremiah 31:3

“The Lord hath appeared of old unto me,

saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an
everlasting love: therefore
with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”
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November 21, 2014

Because He First Loved Me ~

By deborah ann
 I lift my eyes ~ heavenward,
till I envision in my mind . . .
the glory that’s awaiting me
the day with my Lord, I’ll be

My heart swells up with joy,

a chorus of praise begins
for all my God, has done for me
for all, when with Him, I’ll be.

I feel the burning in my soul,

as my trust begins to flare
I know my hope will carry me
till the day with my God, I’ll be.

My spirit sings sweet melodies,

eternal peace, they usher in
oh, the bliss that’s awaiting me
on the day with my Savior, I’ll be.

I lift my eyes ~ heavenward,

till I envision in my mind . . .
the day with my Lord, I will be
all because, He first loved me!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1 John 4:19

” We love him, because he first loved us.”

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July 15, 2014

Unconditional Love
By deborah ann

~
 Once I was lost,
out looking for love
everywhere else
but from above.

I thought I’d find,

something real
but true contentment
I could never feel.

I didn’t believe,
love couldn’t be found
I had plenty to give
but, none was inbound.

Now I have love,

deeper than man can give
for they ~ know not how
to forget and forgive.

Once I was lost,

then I looked to God above
and I found in Jesus . . .
true, unconditional love!

~~~~~~~~~

Jeremiah 31:3

“The Lord hath appeared of old unto me,

saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an
everlasting love: therefore with
lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”

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June 17, 2014

The Love of God ~

By deborah ann

May you know the love of God,

in all of its glory and fullness
may you uncover its very depth
and the meaning of His richness.

May you discover the love of God,

in all of its purity and loveliness
may you perceive its very height
and be filled with His faithfulness.

May you sense the love of God,

in all of its peace and kindness
may you feel its very breadth
and be calmed by His tenderness.

May you discern the love of God,

in all of its grace and gentleness
 may you detect its very length
and behold all of His mercifulness.

May you love the Lord, your God,

with all of your heart and soul
may you come to Him right now
and let Him make your life whole!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ephesians 3:17-19
King James Version

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith;

that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
May be able to comprehend with all saints
what is the breadth, and length, and depth,
and height; And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge, that ye might be
filled with all the fulness of God.”

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May 13, 2014

His Heart’s Desire ~

By deborah ann

Let us not love with idle words,

that simply roll off our tongues
let us love in truthful actions
and deeds that are left unsung.

Let us not love with conditions,

that requires more of another
let us love in a forgiving measure
bracing and lifting up each other.

Let us not love over factors,

that causes us to clash and fight
let us love with reassuring hearts
filled with joy and God’s eternal light.

Let us not love with a lofty heart,

that brings or puts another down
let us love with hope and bold faith
so others can see the truth we’ve found.

Let us love with pure, honest deeds,

so our conduct awes and inspires . . .
someone to turn their life to our Lord
for, that is what His heart desires!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Philippians 2: 1-3
King James Version

“Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ,

if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit,
if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being
 like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord,
of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition
or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem
others better than himself.”

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April 9, 2014

Endless Love ~
By deborah ann
 God’s love is endless,
we cannot measure it
in the entire universe
not all of it, would fit.

The expansiveness,
of the world around us
can’t contain all His love
it would ooze and gush.

Even in the vastness,

of the space above
could the totality of it
be filled with His love.

The earth and seas,

and all that is below
could not hold His love
for it would overflow.

God’s love is endless,

the lost cannot fathom it
but for those who know Him
it is a perfect fit!

~~~~~~~~~~

Ephesians 3:18-19
King James Version

“May be able to comprehend with all saints

what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge,
that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.”

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March 12, 2014

This Heart ~
By deborah ann

This heart has seen,

more than its share of pain
it has cried more tears
than every drop of rain
 This heart has known,
loss beyond compare
it has been through
more than it can bear.

This heart’s been broken,

in pieces too many to count
its had more heartache
than it cares to recount.

This heart once was cold,

from being trampled on . . .
but now its found warmth
by leaning on the ~ Son!

~~~~~~~~~~

John 13:23
King James Version

“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom

one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.”

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February 14, 2014

Love Letter from God ~

By deborah ann

Today I received,
a love letter from God
I opened up my Bible
here is what I read . . .

I am your Creator,
before you were born
I molded and formed you
just like the dew in the morn.

I’m the remedy to your needs,

I am your soothing balm
I’m the peace in your storm
I am the voice that is calm.

I’m all the grace you need,

in Me, there is eternal life
I came so that I could bear
the burden of your strife.

I am your staff of comfort,

I will shield and protect you
through life’s complexities
together we’ll journey through.

I am the anchor of your soul,

a safe place to run and hide
 I will never forsake you . . .
I am always at your side.

I’m the lamp unto your way,

with my Word I will guide
I am the One who you feel
stirring up deep inside.

I am your Creator,
I knew you from the start
that is why I gave to you
for Me ~ a loving heart!

~~~~~~~~~~~

John 16:33
King James Version

“These things I have spoken unto you,

that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

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February 14, 2014

Come, My Beloved ~
By deborah ann

Come, My beloved one,

come and follow Me
for there is no better day
come and move My way.

Come, My beloved one,

come and lean on Me
for there is an empty place
come so I may fill the space.

Come, My beloved one,

come and draw near to me
for there is an untold need
come and let My Spirit lead.

Come, My beloved one,

come and be one with Me
come, My beloved one
for you belong to Me.

~~~~~~~~~

John 13:23
King James Version

“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom

one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.”

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February 12, 2014

The Greatest Love ~

By deborah ann
 So great is God’s love,
the whole world He embraces
so He gave the greatest gift
to every nation, to all the races.

God’s one and only Son,

came with the greatest invitation
those who puts their faith in Him
would be saved from damnation.

With the greatest certainty,

He quarantined no eternal loss
promised everyone’s salvation
came from the One upon the cross.

With the greatest of insurance,

of life everlasting . . .
God gave the greatest gift
of true grace ~ unrelenting.

~~~~~~~~~~

John 3:16
King James Version

“For God so loved the world,

that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have
everlasting life.”

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February 11, 2014

Roses Aren’t Always Red ~

By deborah ann

Roses aren’t always red,

violets can be white or blue
but what never changes ~ Lord
is the love coming from You.

I know I’m not perfect,

but You love me any way
Your love is like the sunshine
that brightens up my day.

You love me like no other,

what other valentine do I need
for Your love comes with . . .
a satisfaction that’s guaranteed.

Your love is in my heart,

I can feel it in each beat
 without it I know that my life
would be empty and incomplete.

Roses sometimes are red,

violets may come blue
but Your love for me ~ Lord
remains constantly true!

~~~~~~~~~~~

1 John 4:16
King James Version

“And we have known and believed

the love that God hath to us.
God is love; and he that dwelleth
in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”

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 February 10, 2014

Love Came to Conquer~

By deborah ann

Love came to conquer,

Love came to deploy
mercy and grace
so sin it could destroy.

Love came to stop,

the adulterer and murderer
the thug and the thief
the blasphemous perjurer.

Love came to overcome,

the anxious and worried
the fearful and the afraid
the troubled and wearied.

Love came to defeat,

the back bitter and gossiper
the arrogant and the conceited
the prideful, ego worshiper.

Love came to overpower,

the rebellious and greedy
the contentiously belligerent
the sordid and seedy.

Love came to conquer,

each and every sin
Love came to save
Love came to win!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 Romans 8:37
King James Version

“Nay, in all these things

we are more than conquerors
through him that loved us.”

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February 9, 2014

Know Greater Love ~

By deborah ann
 They say love makes,
this world go around
but now a days . . .
it’s harder to be found.

We want to find love,

lasting and real
love that goes deeper
than just how we feel.

We search for it,

in all sorts of places
we look to find it
on stranger’s faces.

Seldom do we see,
the love that we need
to our worldly lusts
we so often heed.

But, if we want to know,

a love that is greater
we needn’t look past
our Lord and Savior.

For, there’s no better love,

on which we can depend
then the one that comes
from our eternal Friend!