Gentle Rain

Gentle rain
A lullaby
Quietly soothes my heart

It calms me
Heals me
Refreshes me

Gentle rain
Slows me down

Why the rush?
What' the hurry?

Take a moment
Stay

Today I Pray...

Please help me Lord
To keep the quiet comfort
in my heart and mind
That comes on a rainy day

The rain nurtures the soil
It nourishes my spirit

Thank You for the rain.

"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad."  Psalm 118:24

Inspiration Found

If you only knew
How many times
I've stared at this blank screen

Hoping the words would come
Wishing I could hear that voice
That  once guided me
And told me what to say

But for months now
I've heard nothing

Where are You, God?

The words on this page
may be mine
But to me, there has never been a doubt
That they flowed freely
From You

For months now
I've been lacking
Your heavenly inspiration

Where are You, God?

The sun rose
The dog barked
The bird chirped
The owl hooted
My child smiled

...and just like that
I remembered

You are everywhere.

Today I Pray...

...that I keep my eyes and ears
open to You.

...that I recognize Your presence
in all things -- however big or small

...that I let myself
be bathed in the warmth
of Your love

That I might never again
need to search for
the omnipresent One
who is my God


"No longer shall the sun be your light by day, Nor the brightness of the moon shine upon you at night;
The Lord shall be your light forever, your God shall be your glory." ~ Isaiah 60:19

Racing to Peace

I laid in bed last night
A million thoughts
Racing through my mind

A marathon of to do's
The stopwatch ticking
A race to the finish
But no road map to finish line

I tried desperately to quiet my mind
To let peace overcome me
And find my way to sleep

But the race continued
The ideas pounded
like feet on the pavement

Exhausted
But pressing on.

One more failed attempt
To quiet the mind
Then I reached for my Salvation.

A circle of tiny glass beads
On a chain of silver
Perfectly spaced
A cross dangling

I held the beads in my hand
The cross pressed between thumb and finger

"I've missed You Lord.
I'm sorry I've been remiss in making time
To talk to You.
I know when I talk to You
You have a way of quieting my thoughts
And helping me find center.

I need You Lord.
I can't do this alone.

Please, sweet Lord
Stay with me
Help me stay in the race

Help me learn to pace myself
For the long haul

Help me stay focused
Help me find rest."

The mind that was racing
Just moments before
Quieted

I rested peacefully
Comforted in the warm embrace
Of His Love.



Today I Pray...

...with a humble heart
I need You in my life Lord

You give me peace
You help me find center

I simply cannot survive without You.

I am forever grateful
That even when I lose my way
You are always there
To comfort me
And help me find peace along the way

I am blessed

In Everyday, a Lesson

If it weren't for the lessons
That I learn in every day
What would be the point
In rising?

Who am I
To think
That there is nothing more to be learned?

Or that somehow I'm entitled
To rest on my laurels?

Surely I can build
upon what I've already learned
To be something more
than what I was yesterday

But if I wake
And stop trying
To discover something new

I am shortchanging myself
and more importantly
...God

Today I Pray…

...that I keep my eyes and ears open
To the lessons of the day

...that my mind stays open
To better understand someone
Who is misunderstood

That I don't rush to judge
But seek to understand

That I keep reaching
Keep striving
Keep learning
Keep living

And do not rest each day
Until I've learned something new
…However great or small

A Cool Breeze

With the turn of the calendar page

Comes a slight chill in the air

Refreshing

Invigorating

Awakening

Back to school

A breath of fresh air

A new outlook

Autumn's subtle approach

Not an ending

But a new beginning

Today I Pray...

...with gratitude for an awakened spirit

...for the confidence and wisdom

to make the most of this fresh start

...for an attitude that embraces

the infinite possibilities that You provide

Thank You for reminding me

to stop for a moment

....and breathe in Your goodness

...and live the life You've designed

....just for me

Walking in the Rain

There must be a reason
why the rain keeps pouring on.
Perhaps our souls need cleansing

I'm laying down my umbrella
...and I'm going to walk in the rain

Let it wash away my worries
and refresh my soul

Let the gentle beat of the raindrops
be a drumbeat on my heart,
to awaken a sleeping spirit

So that when the sun shines
As I know it surely will

I'm renewed
And ready
...to grow



Today I Pray...

...for a renewed attitude
...an uplifted spirit
...and sunshine

Waiting for the Storm to Pass

Outside my window
Grey skies
Ominous clouds
Looming over the mountain

And to the west
A ray of hope
Sunshine slicing through the clouds

Much to do
No time to waste
Head out or wait
for the storm to pass?

Why wait?
It's only rain.

One step, two steps
A mist of rain
Then a steady shower
Like a wake up call from the heavens

Further along the path
The sweet fragrance of renewal
As the rain washes over me

Then sunshine
To welcome me home



Today I Pray...

...for the wisdom
to know when to let the storm pass

...and when it's better
to walk in the rain

Something to Be Happy About

What a blessing today is...

...come rain or shine this is a day to celebrate.

Do not give in to negativity.

Rejoice, be glad, raise your heart!

Blessings surround me.

Today I pray ....Amen!

What a View

The view from my window is breathtaking.
An artist's palette rich with the colors of spring.
Budding trees show pink and white blossoms,
And pale yellow and green leaves
beginning to camouflage the deep brown bark of the trees.
Vibrant green grass speckled with white, yellow and purple
Canopied by a sky that's streaked with white, blue, pink, orange and grey.

The view from my window is a blessing.
Another day.
A fresh start.
No boundaries.

Today I pray that I make the most of this blessing.

Live life to the fullest.
And with each breath ....Make a difference.

Today I pray.

Refreshed Spirit

Today I Pray...

...for a refreshed spirit.

Help me let go of any negative thoughts or disappointments

...help me set my focus on doing what is good
...pure and true

...let the words that pass my lips be heartfelt and kind
...let my spirit by uplifted

...if others draw upon my energy
...let them feel their own sense of joy
...abundance
...and renwal.

Breath of heaven....

....refresh my spirit