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Monday, August 9, 2010

Gracie Turns Five!

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At the Foot of the Cross By Marcia Krugh-Leaser

Fearing the battle was over and I'd already lost the war,
I was tired of trying and failing. I just couldn't fight anymore.
So, dragging my battle-scarred body, I crawled to the foot of the cross.
And I sobbed. 'Oh please, Father forgive me. But I tried...I tried.. and still lost.'
Then the air grew silent around me. I heard his voice just as clear as the dawn:
'Oh, My child, though you are tired and weary, you can't stop, you have to go on.'
At the foot of the Cross , where I met Him, At the foot of the Cross, where He died,
I felt love, as I knelt in His presence . I felt hope, as I looked in His eyes.
Then He gathered me lovingly to Him, as around us God's light clearly shone. And together we walked though my lifetime to heal every wound I had known.
I found bits of my dreams, long forgotten , and pieces of my life on the floor.
But I watched as He tenderly blessed them, and my life was worth living once more.
I knew then why I had been losing. I knew why I had not grown.
At the foot of the Cross came the answer: I'd been fighting the battle alone .
At the foot of the Cross, where I met Him, At the foot of the Cross, where He died,
Then I knew I could face any challenge together--just my Lord and I.

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Christians, by Maya Angelou

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!

Kisses in the Wind

I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams,
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.
I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long,
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.
Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...
Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.
May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.
Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.
But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.
May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight.
And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night.
--Unknown

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