HEALED AND WHOLE
One day I dug a little hole
And put my hurt inside
I thought that I could just forget
I'd put it there to hide.
But that little hurt began to grow
I covered it every day
I couldn't leave it and go on
It seemed the price I had to pay.
My joy was gone, my heart was sad
Pain was all I knew.
My wounded soul enveloped me
Loving seemed too hard to do.
One day, while standing by my hole
I cried to God above
And said, "If You are really there --
They say, You're a God of Love!"
And just like that -- He was right there
And just put His arms around me
He wiped my tears, His hurting child
There was no safer place to be.
I told Him all about my hurt
I opened up my heart
He listened to each and every word
To every sordid part.
I dug down deep and got my hurt
I brushed the dirt away
And placed it in the Master's hand
And healing came that day.
He took the blackness of my soul
And set my spirit FREE!
Something beautiful began to grow
Where the hurt used to be.
And when I look at what has grown
Out of my tears and pain
I remember every day to give my hurts to Him
And never bury them again.
Author Unknown
Taking Time
Take time to LAUGH, it is the music of the soul.
Take time to THINK, it is the source of power.
Take time to PLAY, it is the source of perpetual youth.
Take time to READ, it is the foundation of wisdom.
Take time to PRAY, it is the greatest power on earth.
Take time to LOVE AND BE LOVED, it is a God-given privilege.
Take time to be FRIENDLY, it is the road to happiness.
Take time to GIVE, it is too short a day to be selfish.
Take time to WORK, it is the price to success.
Take time for GOD, it is the way of life.
A Gift Of Love To A Friend
I've nothing else to offer,
So it's love to you I'll send
It's nothing that I borrowed,
And it's nothing that I'd lend.
It has no dollar value
And it can't be over used.
It isn't fragile so it will not break,
But often it's abused.
I've given it to others,
But each time it is unique.
It's meaning is always different,
Depending on what you seek.
It's something you can store away
To feel when you're in need;
But never is it on display,
It's beauty can't be seen.
I'm giving it to you,
No Strings Attached,
No Costly Warranty.
Because this love that I am sending
Has A Lifetime Guarantee!
Take time to THINK, it is the source of power.
Take time to PLAY, it is the source of perpetual youth.
Take time to READ, it is the foundation of wisdom.
Take time to PRAY, it is the greatest power on earth.
Take time to LOVE AND BE LOVED, it is a God-given privilege.
Take time to be FRIENDLY, it is the road to happiness.
Take time to GIVE, it is too short a day to be selfish.
Take time to WORK, it is the price to success.
Take time for GOD, it is the way of life.
A Gift Of Love To A Friend
I've nothing else to offer,
So it's love to you I'll send
It's nothing that I borrowed,
And it's nothing that I'd lend.
It has no dollar value
And it can't be over used.
It isn't fragile so it will not break,
But often it's abused.
I've given it to others,
But each time it is unique.
It's meaning is always different,
Depending on what you seek.
It's something you can store away
To feel when you're in need;
But never is it on display,
It's beauty can't be seen.
I'm giving it to you,
No Strings Attached,
No Costly Warranty.
Because this love that I am sending
Has A Lifetime Guarantee!