Thrill Ride

      This roller coaster we call life is bound to have its up-hill climbs, sudden drops, sharp curves, and dark tunnels. There will be times of excitement, fear, and worry of the unknown. You are going to experience some surprises and you're most likely going to get jerked around a bit. However, as crazy as it seems to put yourself through that, thousands of people wait in hours-long lines to experience that thrill, and most of them get off the ride not wanting it to end and even asking to ride again. When you are facing some of those inevitables of life, remember to see it as a thrill ride that you only get to take once, so enjoy every moment of it.

What A Man

   There is a man I love so dear, I love to tell his worth. His voice is like music in my ear, he's the sweetest man on Earth. He stands by me when I am lost and guides the way home. He is my strength when I am weak, with him I'm never alone. When no sense can be made of all my jumbled thoughts, he whispers peace in my ear and then all is calm. When life is more than my soul can bear, he gladly bears my load. When all my dreams are tossed and gone, he's my hope to carry on.

Trapped

    I’m sitting in this dark room surrounded by the sounds of children playing and people telling stories of good times past. I curl up and hold my legs franticly searching for a flicker of light. My body grows cold and numb. Do I know those voices I hear? Do they know I am closed up in this tiny room all alone? Do they care enough to seek me out and rescue me? As I close my eyes, I dream of freedom. I feel the burning need for adventure. I remember a time before I walked into this room where I stood before a vast land of people who needed me. I felt the rush of adrenaline as I became useful and validated. Then just as I was about walk through the door of that country, I saw another door. It was a beautiful, natural-looking door that promised a whole new world of love and joy beyond measure. I could not resist. As I walked through, I felt at peace with my decision, certain that I could always go back and enter the country at any time. The further I walked, however, the clearer it became that there was no turning back. The feeling of disappointment was over-whelming at first, but the promises of this adventure were still there. As time pressed on, I eventually did find the love and joy I anticipated. I felt no regrets. There had been many hardships along the way, but I felt the rewards were worth it. Then one day, the walls began to close in. As they moved closer, the people around me began to walk out of the room, but I could not move. It was like I was trapped. As the room got smaller, the light also escaped. Now I find myself suffocating like an elephant sitting on my chest. My body is weak and shaking. The anxiety is beginning to over-take me. The voices I hear tend to believe I am still standing there beside them. They speak and laugh as if nothing has changed. The children continue to play their silly games and trust I am still watching. Why are they so blind? Why won't they understand? I can't breathe. I can't escape. I am not sure how much more I can take.

Spinning

    I am standing here spinning around. Several paths surround me like beams from the sun. There is a familiar road that beckons me filled with memories of love. A laugh leaps from me as I recall those past steps. A nother road lures my attention with the promise of adventure, a new impassioned love, and a safe haven for my soul. Yet another road reminds me of one that was presented once before. I had ignored it then for another, but now I am tempted to accept. This path is one that's free of the appearance of responsibility and love. My core cries out as I continue spinning, unsure of the path that's best. My desires are awakened and are fighting within me. To know to do good and to do it not is a sin, but who decides what's good? Every path is lined with fragrant blossoms and shady tress, they are well-lit by the glory of the sun, each has its own rewards and it's own demands. No matter the path I chose, I am walking away from the ones I don't. I lose either way. Who will win this battle raging within me? Will I ever stop spinning long enough to take my first step, or will I continue to spin until the storms come and destroy all that is good around me?

Great Quotes

Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some, it's in everyone. As we let our own light shine , we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. And as we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others. -Nelson Mandela


We are at war. We must fight for the life God intends for us, which is to say, we must fight for our heart, for it is the wellspring of that life within us. -John Eldredge

Beautiful Grace

The beauty of belonging
To the Savior of the world
We are His priceless treasure
Once sand but now a pearl
Worked into perfection
Thread on the strand of life
Linked together with the family of Christ

The beauty of belonging
To the Author of our faith
We have a hope beyond this world
And God's amazing grace!
We're covered by His mercy
Rather than our wretched sin
And like Christ, on that day
We will live again!

Grace, grace, beautiful grace
Grace that makes me whole
Grace, grace, beautiful grace
Grace that saved my soul

The beauty of belonging
To God our blessed King
We once were lost without a hope
Bound for suffering
Now we're heirs to the throne
A child of royalty
Bought with the blood of Christ our Lord
Forever to be free

Written by me. Thoughts? Anyone? Mama? haha!

Peace

Verse 1
Woke up this morning with coffee on my mind
Day starting too early, no peace I can find.
Baby crying, daddy sleeping, hearing 'mama,' clock a beeping,
Need a break from all this grind, no peace I find.

Chorus
Jesus I need your peace.
The kind that passes all understanding.
In the depths of my soul, Lord, take control
Remind me of my blessings
We're free to learn and play
And go to work each day
The joy is in the little things

Verse 2
Sittin' here lost in my thoughts
Chaos all around
A sadness creeps into my soul
No joy can be found
Feelin' lonely and so tired
Though I'm not alone
Thank you God that this life
Is not my final home

Verse 3
Who said love is all you need?
What about some peace?
Some understanding?
Someone that you can call
And tell anything at all
What about the little things?


*Written by me. Tell me what you think. I always appreciate your comments. Thanks!