When we are saved from the penalty of our sins we have received the wonderful gift of eternal life with Jesus and a sure, definite favor in our time left on the earth. Not that we will not have difficulty but the kind of favor that helps us through with His strength, joy, guidance, and love.

Cause Me Your Favor

Lord, give me enough time to accomplish all You want me to do;
And enough energy to live successfully for You.
Stretch my days so within the hours there is good profit shown.
I know my life is not my time to spend on self alone.
Let me cause profit to another’s life too,
So I will be a blessing that also honors You.
Jesus, as I carry the cross prepared for me to bear,
Help me to of Your presence be aware.
I know You are the One that carries the largest part;
You are even the strength deep within my heart.
Your joy bubbles up from within
It’s because of Your mercy I’m forgiven when I repent sin.
Your love and compassion floods my soul
And in me and through me overflows.
Pack into my day a great desire to pray,
Help to those in need through their day
Give me opportunity to tell others how much You care.
Allow my heart and deeds prove You are with them there.
Fill my mind with thoughts tender…let my heart be true.
Help me to purposely and whole-heartily serve only You.
As I walk on earth and I travel toward the goal my King,
Cause a gentle breeze of favor to caress, as my heart in answer sings.

I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

Psalms 119:58

I do not have a green thumb.  I have planted whole seed packets with little return.  With God all I need is a tiny seed of faith and He will do all the rest.

Mustard Seed Faith

Tiny little seeds so small
Grow to an impressive sight tall.
Mustard-seed-faith has the same effect,
It accomplishes more than you expect.
Where are the seeds found? What need you do?
Where do you plant them? When does increase come to you?
Mustard-seed faith begins its start,
When the truth is planted in your heart;
When you speak it clear;
It is planted in prayer for God to hear.
Answer comes at just the right time,
God is in control of it all, it is as He designs.
To receive; believe and speak; wait with confidence intact.
You will be astounded at God’s provisions you get back.
God’s Word is the seed planted in the good soil of an abundant life;
As you testify and speak in name of Christ,
He waters and for the seed cares.
You must trust and keep praising Him in your prayers.
Enjoy the time as your faith becomes what others too can see,
A good work, grown from your tiny little seed.

Matthew 17:20
He said to them, because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you

I hope all the mothers out there have a wonderful Mother’s Day! You are appreciated and with God’s help you hold an important jot and are of great value on the earth.

A  Good Mother’s Love

The gift to the mother is her daughter and her son,
The good mother helps them to a gift become.
The mother is honored with cards, flowers and such;
But the best appreciated gifts are respect and love.
God sent to mankind the gift of Christ;
Who is truth and the way to life.
When Jesus is in a mother strong,
Then the child learns what’s right and what’s wrong.
Her toil for her family never quite ends.
She at a later date becomes confidante and friend.
She’s the one you call at the start,
Of any worry or concern in your heart.
It’s her prayers you seek,
To hear in your behalf when in need.
The Father in heaven planned it that way,
He poured into a mother a gift that forever stays.
The one who loves you most of course is God above;
But He is surely glorified and recognized in a good mother’s love.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Proverbs 31:28

We desire to know the news and beliefs of the entire world.  We all have our opinions and theories of who is right and what really matters. Truly the life in tune with the wonders of God’s gifts of everyday things, which encourage joy and peace instead of promoting turmoil and strife, is more content and happy.

Mindful of Little Things

Be mindful of the little things in life.
That causes to the heart certain delight.
Then at other times let them pass,
You will be well blessed in the act.
Does this sound a little strange to your ear?
It is pure wisdom if you hear.
There are little signs that are meant to be;
Like small gifts delivered for you to see.
Such as the pretty butterfly or bird or a flower’s bloom,
Or like sunshine that floods the room.
Or perhaps a heart-shaped cloud in the sky;
Be mindful; do not let them pass by.
Perhaps an unexpected loving tap of family or friend,
Or even a smile delivered by one of them.
Then there are little things you need to ignore or toss aside.
That is toxic and cause certain discomfort inside.
Like the sharp word of either stranger and friend,
And the devil’s lies that try to sneak in.
The stolen glances in areas unhealthy for the soul,
Be mindful to repent them; for God already knows.
Be mindful; take care to on the right path stay,
Remember to keep in mind Jesus is the Way.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Colossians 3:15

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. Proverbs 12:16

Lord teach us Your ways! You are the Master of the redeemed soul.

When the Master speaks, the wind changes its way;
The waters recede and all creation obeys;
Flowers bloom and grasses wither or grow;
Terror strikes the heart or joy overflows.
When the Master speaks time stands in awe;
Wise men give homage and all men before Him fall.
At the use of the Master’s name,
The devil trembles with hatred, and shame;
Demons are powerless and must flee at its might;
They are overcome with fear and scatter in fright.
When the Master speaks sickness will loose its grasp.
The word of faith is honored when the trusting one asks.
Who can stand against the One that formed all that you see?
Never fear your God is overcome by any enemy.
Jesus gave His authority to His body…the Church…His bride
Speak the Word and the Master’s voice in you is alive!

John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

1 Peter 4:11
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.