Innocence

Innocence - the state, quality or fact of being innocent of a crime or offense, lack of guile or corruption, purity.

Oh to be like the innocent 

Like we once were 

Pure in God's eyes 

A treasure for sure

 Not a mean thought 

Would ever cross our minds

 Just love and laughter was our surmise

We didn't have to ponder

 On the wrongs of this world

 For everything around us

Was an adventure for sure 

For us to explore 

It was new, fresh and exciting

Wonder filled our eyes

The world was inviting 

Oh to be like the innocent

To begin again

To be void of sin again

To be pure in God's eyes 

And absolutely have nothing to hide

For people to look upon our faces...

And they find them 

Just to be kind

And courageous

Oh to be like

The innocent

We look forward to the time

when our worn out faces

Can once again shine

To be like the innocent

We once were

When we were 

Pure in God's eyes...

A  real treasure for sure.

Ahh, the innocent among us.  How treasured they are.  

The ones who do not cause our God pain. 

Help us Lord to be pure and innocent in Your eyes.

Lori

Broken Hearts

At times we all suffer from a Broken Heart.  It's inevitable in a corrupt world.

There are many ways in life to have a broken heart, one of the most heartbreaking is the loss of a loved one especially in death.

My dad's brother just died.  He was 83 years old.  His family and friends have broken hearts.  He lived a fairly long life and had a good life.  Although, he did suffer with pain a lot.  Not just a little pain, sometimes excruciating pain.  

But, there is another kind of broken heart that results from a broken world.  This is where "strength" from Jesus definitely comes in.  I go to Him, I sit at His feet, I continually give it to Him, as we all should. None of us are immune to a broken heart now and then.  

God Himself suffers with a Broken Heart.  He looks at His sinful people and weeps.  This world is not what it should be.  Not even close.  God's people are not what they should be.  Many, many are not even close.   

I look around me and wait on Him.  Wait for the time when all the wrongs will be made right.  That is our hope.  Our only hope.  We wait and pray.

Last night I looked into our garage and saw my eleven year old, Brooke, playing with her dolls.  I went out and talked with her a bit.  I am really struck with how mature and level headed this little girl already is.  She definately is wise beyond her young years.  

She seemed sad.  She began talking with me on some disturbing things that she sees in this world.  She talked on disturbing things she sees some people do.  We both talked how being witness to some of these things literally can break your heart.  

So, we decided to get out some cotton candy flavored ice cream and heal a tad.  While we sat there eating our ice cream, I heard something fall.  I looked at her and asked, "What was that?"  She said, "I know what is was, I saw it drop."  Interestingly, there was a refrigerator magnet on our garage freezer.  It was a heart.  One half of the heart broke off and fell to the ground. 

Yes, we all experience a broken heart now and then.  But, the broken heart right now that God is experiencing is beyond imagination.  We can't comprehend His grief.  We can't even come close.

That refrigerator heart magnet breaking in half and falling to the ground was not a coincidence.  Brooke and I were talking about broken hearts. God was showing us... His heart is broken too. Heartwrenchingly broken.

But there is always hope.  Hope in Him.

Pray!

Strength

Strength - the quality or state of being strong, a good or beneficial quality or attribute of person or thing, advantage, asset, talent, skill.

Our strength comes from Him.  As I was pondering "Strength" I randomly opened to this excerpt from Streams in the Desert (Vol. 2)...

"At Jesus' feet that is our place of privilege and of blessing, and here it is that we are to be educated and fitted for the practical duties of life.  Here we are to renew our strength while we wait on Him, and to learn how to mount on wings as eagles, and here we are to become possessed of that true knowledge which is power.

Here we are to learn how real work is to be done, and to be armed with the true motive power to do it.  Here we are to find solace amidst both the trials of work and the trials of life and here we are to anticipate something of the blessedness of heaven amidst the days of earth.  For to sit at His feet is indeed to be in heavenly places, and to gaze upon His glory is to do what we shall never tire of doing yonder." W. Hay Aitken

Excerpt from Still Small Voice April 22, 2016,  "I want to talk to you about cleaving to Me and the sweetness you feel in your heart.  Challenges are overcome by those who are in love.  Being in love with Me is your greatest strength, in that it makes you want to choose for Me, rather than for yourself."

Our strength is in Him,

 That is where we begin

When we want to flee

 We need to bend our knee 

at His Beloved Feet  

For our strength is in Him.

A Librarian?

Yes, I feel it.  I have in the past told Nick, "I think I'm a Librarian.  Not only a secretary, but a Librarian."

This might sound strange, but somehow there's something to it.  You see God places into your heart early on a desire and different gifts.  It's who you are deep, deep within. I'm different things, and one of them I know is a Librarian.  I sense one day when I do enter Heaven, I will work in God's astounding and beautiful Library!

You see, in Heaven we will have jobs.  We won't just float on clouds all day.  Even though, that wouldn't be all bad.  But, God will keep us busy.  He will keep us fulfilled and happy.

I love books.  I love the feeling of holding a book in my hand.  I love how they smell.  I'm not one for ordering books on kindle, I want to feel the book in my hands and turn the pages.

When I think of relaxing I picture a fire in the fireplace, me in a rocking chair with a fuzzy blanket, hot drink and a good book in hand.

Or, on a bright sunny day sitting under a large shade tree on a quilted blanket with book in hand and a cool fresh lemonade from my children's lemonade stand.  I read a little, look at my children and grandchildren a little, then read a little.  The children are nearby.  Yes, always nearby hearing their laughter alongside the blue birds sweet music.  Ahhh, now that's relaxing!

 It makes me happy to see my children reading a good book.  However, with technology today that has lessened greatly.  Now, instead of having their nose in a book I find their noses in their I-Phones and I-Pads.

I love stories.  Especially short stories.  I lean toward factual stories rather than fictional ones, except in children's stories.  I love stories pulled from a good imagination for them.  I love to write and journal.  I love writing poems and hearing poems.  I love quotes and scripture.

 I love picture books.  Sometimes I like the illustrations even better than the story.  Many times the illustrations is what draws me in first and then I check out the storyline.

What do you think?  I'm a librarian... right?

One day we will all know what God has planned for us.  But, for now I can just imagine.  Oh, and I love imagining too. I guess that is right in line with my love of reading.  Oh, and I talk to myself a lot... I'm not sure what that means, except maybe I'm always talking to my imaginary friend (which I have found out is Jesus).

I love all the commotion of lots of family and the carrying on that that entails.  I absolutely love my family and people in general.  I absolutely love being a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend.  I absolutely love being a mother of many.  I absolutely love all my grandchildren. They are my crowning glory.  I love babies.  Any kind of babies... human or animal.  And I find I'm rather fond of sheep.  My neighbor has some and they are quiet, calm, so docile, sweet natured.  I enjoy just watching them.

However, I also love and need my time... quiet time, time to ponder, pray and imagine.  I can get quite creative in thought if time allows it.  I enjoy music... soft music, not loud.  I enjoy planting in my garden and taking in nature, God's creation.  Oh, and I love coffee and a good doughnut first thing in the morning. However, I'm not so sure that doughnut loves me.

 I also love pictures, as you can tell by my posts.  Probably because a picture speaks a thousand words!  I think a photographer also is in my heavenly future.

I think I needed this post after my last one.  The thought there was kinda daunting.  The things mentioned in my last post are our reality right now, but we also need to remember our true reality in God.  We need to reflect on all the good God has planned for us.  The awesome future He has planned for us.  The many, many grandchildren He has planned for me ;)

We have so much to look forward to if we stay close to Him.  Let Him wrap us in His arms.  Let Him rock us forever.

These are some of the things I love.  And I say love not just like, because looking at what I just wrote I see that these things do have a special and dear spot in my heart.  They are what makes me who I am.

But above all of it, I love God.  I absolutely love that I am a daughter of the Most High King.  That I am royalty in God's Kingdom.  That He is my Papa and He loves me.  I love reading, but I love reading His story best.

Our God is an Awesome God. 

Thank You Father for making us all 

uniquely ourselves.  

I love that.

"And He said:  Amen, I say to you, unless you become converted and become as little children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven."
Matthew 18:3

Prevailing Peace

Prevail - To be greater in strength or influence, to triumph, to be in force, use or effect, be current. 

"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!  Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.

(Isaiah 26:3-4)

I had just heard this morning something that grieved my heart.  Inadvertantly while getting my children ready for school, I heard a news story on television.  The story was about a dog that after two years lost came home.  Somehow this dog found it's way back.  A feel good story.  

Then, I hear the news lady comment how the dog now has been micro-chipped.  Then she comments, "Wow! I need to have my children micro-chipped to keep an eye on them."

And... what was also so dismaying was that the other three journalists sitting on the couch did not even flinch at this statement!  

Oh, how clueless these people are.  They have NO clue!  My heart was saddened.  So at mass this morning I talked to Father God about this and I sensed Him to tell me not to worry and that we are in His hands.  We are protected.  We are His remnant and will not be harmed.  "Your family is part of you.  You and your family are one and... We are one. " 

Interesting how Father Rick's homily was about not worrying and placing ourselves in God's hands.  After Father Rick's homily, I sensed Father God to say, "That is for you!"  Thank You Father!

It's hard and will keep getting harder to keep our peace in a world that is such an evil mess.  But, our only hope is in HIM.  And He will protect us.  He has promised.

I cling to Him.  As a mother I have to work hard to not worry about my children.  They are so "out" in the world.  They have their jobs and so many outside influences, some good, some bad.  But, Father has impressed it upon my heart over and over again... He's got this.  He's got my children in His hands.  He loves them more than I do.  

This is where Prevailing Peace comes in. It's that peace that never leaves.  It's that peace that is current, triumphant, ever present, in force and in effect.  It's that peace I ask Father for.  I ask and with faith I cling to Him for.  When everything rapidly takes a dive down, I want the strength, courage, endurance and prevailing peace that can ONLY come from Him.

I ask and pray for this Father, for I am so weak, small, weary.  But... I have YOU!  You are mine Papa.  I love You so much!  You are my everything!  Just typing this I began to cry...

I want to help, Papa!  Some how, some way, I want to help.  I am poor, weary and weak, but I know with You all things are possible. There are no impossibilities with You.  I will never leave You Father.  Not ever.  You are my Papa. I LOVE YOU!

Your Daughter Forever,

Lori

"Your situation may appear disheartening. But you must remember your help comes from the unseen - from the Lord your God who accomplishes all that concerns you. (Psalm 138:8).

"When the questions flood in, turn your mind to Him because that is where your battle is won. (2 Corinthians 10:5)

"Speak faith in Him.  Praise Him for His unfailing and mighty attributes.  Give thanks that He will lead you to triumph.  And not only will He conquer your fears, but He will give you the Spirit of power, love, and discipline that will keep you in perfect peace. (2 Timothy 1:7)

Jesus...

Jesus, I need You

I need You by my side

Everywhere I look

There is something not right

Deep in my heart

I earnestly long

for the day we all are singing

our victory song

I wait eagerly for the day of peace 

for the day when all evil's cease

When love abounds

when love can be found 

for it is all around

Jesus I need You

I need Your assurance

For the upcoming days

I need Your strength and endurance

Jesus, I need You

I seek your nearness

this world gets... 

scarier by the minute

Jesus, I need You

I need You by my side

to make what's so wrong

something so right

deep in my heart I earnestly long

for the day when we are all singing

our victory song

Jesus, I need You

I need to hear You say

That soon so soon

everything will be okay

in a world where you can't let 

your children freely play

for fear of the evil 

that right now rules the day

Jesus, the world needs You

It is sick and weary

only You can save us

from it's fury

Jesus, we need You, we need You near

Jesus, we need You, we need you here!

With Love, 

Lori

Don't Give Up!

"Do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.  For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised."

Hebrews 10:35-36

I feel that God has really impressed this upon my heart.  Don't give up!  Don't quit now!

Here is an excerpt from the latest message from "Behold I Come"...

"Because of My love for you, I will give you a very stern warning, the enemy will come in.  He will try and be very aggressive against you because of your prayers, because of the sacrifice you have offered Me, because of the level of obedience, because of the agreement you have made with Me and the covenant We share.  He will do everything he can to prevent you from growing more in this intimacy.  

His greatest fear is what I am manifesting through you, for he fears Me who you know you are in Me.  He fears the authority, the maturity and the leadership.  He recognizes the strength and he knows it belongs to Me alone.  He knows the outcome of a soul that has agreed to live a crucified life.  This is what truly terrifies him the most..." End

Yikes!  When you are truly trying to be obedient, pray more and please God you can count on attacks.  Sometimes physical attacks, which I just recently experienced!

We need to stay focused on Him, not the world.  That can be tough to do.  We must not quit or cut back on our time with Him.  Not now.  This is NOT the time.  The time for slack is not now!  

I feel this so strongly impressed upon me.  We must continue on and fight the good fight!

Don't let the enemy tie you up in knots!

Thank You God, 

for if You are for us, 

who can be against?

Down Syndrome

A child with Down Syndrome is a special blessing from God!

They are born with something extra.  That extra chromosome makes them extra... cute, lovable, huggable, loving, sweet, innocent, saintly (and sometimes very stubborn, which many a saint was stubborn!), quiet and full of sweetness.

She's my child that does not like all the noise and commotion.  She's sensitive to over-stimuli.  She loves Jesus!

I have a picture of The Holy Face of Jesus.  A while back Jackie started carrying this picture around with her.  She started talking to it.  She started nodded her head as if listening.  It seemed she was having a real conversation with it.  She kissed Jesus continually.  Shortly after that, I told our parish priest about it and we decided she was ready to receive Holy Communion.  That following Thursday was Thanksgiving and the day she received her First Holy Communion.

Something that my pastor has said to me about Jackie that I will never forget... "You know, she is not capable of sinning."  In other words we have a saint walking amongst us!

Not that Jackie is perfect and never does anything wrong, but she is not capable mentally to ever really be sinful.  She is innocent in the eyes of God.  What a blessing that is!

You see, right from the start I realized that these children are not the one's with a handicap... we are.  We are the ones truly handicapped.  We are the ones that are encased in our own sins and continually need forgiveness from our Father.  We are the one's lacking.  Yes, those of us that the world supposedly considers "normal".  We "normal" ones are the ones in trouble.  We lack, while people with disabilities have many extras.  Their biggest "extra" is they are extra close to God.  How could they not be?  They are His innocent ones.

Around 92 percent of children with Down Syndrome are aborted.  What does this say about our world?  What does this say about the mentality of our society?

This world is steeped in sin.  And in a sinful world, the innocent suffer the most.  The "handicapped", the unwanted babies, the unwanted sick, the burdensome elderly, the littlest amongst us.  What the worldly considers worthless and to be thrown away.  These so-called "throw aways"  are God's most precious blessings.  They are the true and most treasured gifts He gives us.

These "handicapped" ones are our chance.  They are our chance to come closer to God.  They are our opportunity to show kindness and compassion in a rude and selfish world.  They are the ones we can nurture, care for, love.  Taking care of someone is not always easy, but it gives us the opportunity to "offer it up" for our own flaws and failings.  This is where we can become more like Jesus.

My daughter Nicole and I had a conversation yesterday about Jackie.  Nicole said, "I think God gave you Jackie so you always have someone with you to care for and nurture.  You will never be alone. You will always have Jackie right with you."  I agree. But, in all of our busyness with this life, we need to always spend time with God.  By putting Him first, everything else will fall into place.  I need to keep reminding myself of that amongst all the duties of this life.  We need to sit at our Savior's feet.  Be with Him.  Never neglect Him!

This is just one of the many reasons God is calling me, calling us to...

"Come Out of Her."  

If we are "wordly" we are continually in a sand trap.  We sink more and more every moment.

 The only way out is Jesus.  

He holds out His Hand.  

Grab it!

Revelation 18:4 "Then I heard another voice from heaven say, Come out of her, My people, so you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues."

Priceless Blessings

We know how blessed we are!

"He is able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them."

(Hebrews: 7:25)

Father God, Jesus, Blessed Mother, Saint Joseph, Angels and Saints, we pray for your protection over us. 

This morning I randomly opened to this excerpt from Every Day in His Presence... As Jesus said to Peter, "I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." (Luke 22:32).  

"In other words, "The time ahead will be tough, but I'm with you.  And when you've made it through, support others who are hurting." 

"The same is true for you.  You will survive this.  So don't give up or stop trusting Him.  Just focus on the wisdom and power of Jesus' prayers for you and know He's sustaining you every step of the way.  Then when it's over, you'll have a ministry of encouragement to others who need to experience His love." 

"Jesus, thank You for praying for me.  I know I can make it through anything with You, Amen." End

Then I randomly opened "God Calling" to April 2 - "The Priceless Blessing - I am here.  Here as truly as I was with My Disciples of old.  Here to help and bless you.  Here to company with you.  Do you know, even yet, My children, that this is the priceless blessing of your lives?  I forgive you, as you have prayed Me to, for all neglects of My commands, but start anew from today." End

A new day is here. Another day to worship God.  Another day to say my prayers.  Another day to right my wrongs.  Another day to love as He has loved.  Another day full of His blessings.  A new day is here.

Thank You God for loving us.

My sweet little Jackie is home with me today.  She says... "Belly hurt, belly hurt!"  I enjoy having her here with me.  Our little Saint.  What a blessing she is.  We love her dearly.  

Thank You God for her. 

She's another one, out of our many, Priceless Blessings!

Come Out of Her

This morning:  "Dear Lord, I struggle.  I struggle trying to be here
and yet... there.

The pull of this world is so strong.  I struggle, Lord.  As of late, I feel deep within me something amiss.  Something is looming and I'm feeling distant, somehow not quite connecting.  Something is amiss, Lord."

Heard: " You are missing Me.  Yes, I am ever near you, but the demands of this world and the worldly continually tug at you.  I see this and am standing here waiting for you.  I will never leave you or forsake you, but I am saddened, when I see you struggle.  Come to Me My Love.  Come out of her.  Come and rest at My feet.

The world has a strong gravitational pull that is not always good and in your best interest.  I alone know what is good for you, My Love.  Staying close to Me and the Heavenlies is where you need to be.  That is what you need to focus on.  I see you, I hear you, I love you.  Spend as much time with Me as you can for that is where peace lies.

Come out of her (the world) and be with Me.  With Me peace forever reigns.  I love you My Sweet.  Cling to My Hand as I cling to yours...

Cling to Me, My love

You are forever Mine

Soon oh so soon, My Love

together we shall dine

I wait in anticipation, My Love

For that very day

When all your struggles and problems

Will be a distant memory

When all you have before you is total bliss

Listen to me, My Love

For you deserve this

Come to Me, My love

Give Me your ear

I am ever so close

Ever so near

Cling to Me, My Love

Confirmation:  This morning while listening to a worship song list on Youtube, I had the above chat with Jesus.  He told me to start typing His reply and at the end He would have a confirmation for this message for me.

 Interesting how immediately after I had finished this post, a song began playing called "Call Me". 

 I had never heard it before.  In this song she says, "Call me, call me out of where I've been..."  Interesting too how when I began this post I sensed He wanted me to call it, "Come Out of Her".  This is my confirmation!  This song is definitely meant for me.  Thank You Jesus!  Here's the song.

"Lord God, truly You are great and greatly to be praised!  Nothing is impossible for You.  Thank You for holding my life in Your omnipotent hand, Amen.

(Everyday In His Presence) 

The Last Leg of Your Race

Arise, Shine, for your light has come,

and the Glory of The Lord has risen upon you.

For behold, darkness shall cover the earth,

and thick darkness the peoples.

But, the Lord will arise upon you,

and His Glory will be seen upon you.

And nations shall come to your light,

and kings to the brightness of your rising.

Lift up your eyes all around, and see!

They all gather together, they come to you.

Your sons shall come from far,

and your daughters shall be carried in the arms.

Then you shall see and be radiant,

your heart shall thrill and rejoice...

(Isa. 60:1-5)

"Remember this, I love you and all is well in My Hands.  No matter what you see or experience, I am at your side.  You and yours are forever Mine!

 I promise you, giving Me your all makes all the difference.  Now, even more blessings can flow.  All has been planned and will work perfectly according to that plan.

Yes, you are My passenger and we will ride together.  Your greatest imagination cannot fathom what awaits you and yours.  Elation beyond measure!  

I did not say that you would never suffer anything, but your reward will be greater than anything you can imagine.

I will make all things new!  A fresh new world.  A rebirth.  A land full of milk and honey!

Follow Me where I lead you, for I will lead you unto green pastures.  Rest in Me. Rest in Me, for that is where you will find peace.  You do well.  I already know this. Have faith.  Have peace, love everyone you meet! You will have riches beyond belief!

I love you child.  I hold onto your hand in all things.  Trust and be brave, for you have Me.  What more do you need?  I love you!" (March 27, 2015)

Confirmation:  Isaias 14:1-8 

"Those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces."

Psalm 34:5

Holding on tight to God's Promises for my family.

God is true to His Promises!

Promises

This morning I felt strongly in my spirit affirmation of many of the promises I have felt have been revealed to me in the past.  I asked for confirmation.

I feel I received a few, but one that took my breath away was walking out into my garden and having a bald eagle wrestle out of one of our trees and fly over my head!

After a couple more confirmations I felt chills for awhile.

Lord, our hope is in YOU!

**As a side note, one of those confirmations was opening up one of my devotionals to April 17 & 18th.  That's four times now!

And, the scripture on April 18 was...

"Philippians 4-7, 19: "And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus."

I have received this scripture over and over again regarding God's promises!

Jesus Weeps

Oh Divine and Eternal Father I offer You the Most Precious Blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus, in union with all the Masses, rosaries, prayers, and sacrifices that were ever offered from the beginning to the end of time, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, all the lost souls on earth, all the souls in the universal church, all the souls in my own home and in my own family. Amen.

God The Father weeps.

And so does Blessed Mother. All of Heaven weeps.  All of humanity weeps...

Rosaries of Gold

Thank You Blessed Mother for all the rosaries you have turned gold for me, my mother and sister.

Beginning more than twenty five years ago, we have had many a miracles from our Blessed Mother.

Not only have we had many rosaries turn gold (usually slowly), that started out silver, but also my mother and I had our key chains turn rose gold instantly.

About ten years ago Dana and I were driving home from Wal-Mart.  Dana mentions my key chain, which had a couple chains with little plastic blocks that had our Blessed Mother and Jesus etched into the plastic.  I'm driving and look down at the key chain and realize that it had turned rose gold!  It was not that way when we went to Wal-Mart, this I know for a fact.

So, excited I drove right past my house and drove to my mother's home down the road.  Dana and I showed her the key chain.  The key ring and the two chains hanging from it were rose gold!  So mom gets out her key ring with the same chains and lo and behold hers had changed also!

This was a miracle!  Those key rings were silver.  How excited we were to have Blessed Mother bless us again and again!  What is interesting is that mom and I had been praying a novena regarding one of my daughters and a college choice and the novena ended that day!  The next day this daughter received a full scholarship to the college that we prayed would win out.  Thank you Blessed Mother and the Heavenlies!

My mother once brought in one of her rosaries that had turned gold into a jeweler to be fixed.  He noted that he has always been curious about these rosaries that he heard had turned gold.  So, he cut into one of the links and after observation, he noted that the gold was a separate layer over the original silver link.

This is a very special blessing from our Blessed Mother and we don't take it lightly!

Thank You Blessed Mother

We Love You!

*Update:  Recently my mother immediately after praying a novena to Blessed Mother, had her earrings turn from clear to a beautiful blue green color!

Father, You Understand Me

Father, You understand me

When others fail

You truly know me

In every intricate detail

When I am sad or down

I know You're always there

To hold my hand

And let me know 

 That You care

The world can be mean sometimes...

And I want to hide my face

I don't want to be out there

Sometimes it's a real ugly place

But no matter what goes on

Out, about and around

I know where I can go

Where I want to be found

I know The One I want

The One I want around

For Father, You understand me

When others fail

You truly know me

In every intricate detail.

Your daughter,
Lori

Heavenly Father

We love You Heavenly Father

You are so dear to us

You protect and guide us

In You we trust

We need not fear tomorrow

For it is in Your Hands

All according to 

Your most Perfect Plans

We love You Heavenly Father

You are ever by our sides

We are your forever children

You are our Heavenly Guide

Our tomorrows are full of blessings

This we understand

As we place all of our trust

In Your most Loving Hands.

Prayer Changes Things

Prayers do change things for humanity!

 Due to prayers and outrage the demonic arches to be built in New York City, London and around the world has been cancelled!

Prayer can change the course of humanity!  Many times in the bible the prayers of the people diverted grave punishments.  Be a prayer warrior for lost souls and for mercy for this world.  Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

I have noticed other messengers getting messages lately how prayer is helping.  God the Father hears our prayers!  The punishment due us can be lessened.  Prayer can change things.  There is always hope in God.

Certain punishments are coming for a fallen world, but prayer can lessen these punishments.  If we repent and pray, we can make a difference!

Guardian Angels

Here's another short poem from Brooke.  Now realize, she spoke and I wrote.  She said these poems in a matter of seconds...

Guardian angels,

 so bright in the night

 and in flight

Why can't we see them?

They're just like you and me
Because they're so loyal 

to Jesus and Mary

They're special to Jesus

Because they always believe

And they'll never leave.

Being Ourselves

I asked Brooke a while back to make up a poem and I would write it down.  This is what she gave me.  I thought it was pretty insightful for an eleven year old.  I will call it Being Ourselves...

The butterfly's wings has a special pattern

Do you know why they have this special pattern?

Because they're different

Every butterfly has their own

Every butterfly has their
own look

They're just like us

None of us look the same

None of us have the same ways

We're here to have a good time in life

We're here to be ourselves

Not to try and be someone else

God wants us to be ourselves

And for our friends to like us for who we are

So like I said God has meaning in life

Everything was suppose to happen even if it's sad

Because at the end God will be our superman
and save the day!

An Eternal Focus

"We are not in the physical having once in awhile a spiritual experience.  We are spiritual beings having a physical experience here on earth."

Excerpted from a message to "Small Straws in a Soft Wind"... 

"Refuse to allow your life to be defined by loss and grief.  Push through to new horizons and possibilities of what can be rather than getting stuck in what has been.  You will have opportunities to bring positive definition to your life by coming to an understanding of what it truly means to have your life hidden in Me, says the Lord."  The scripture she had with this message...

 Colosions 3:1-3 "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.  Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.  For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God."

It's interesting how I have been feeling like this as of late.  I've been watching some home videos, pondering how fast time has flown.  Reflecting on the past when the children were small.  I've been reliving by gone moments. I know I am one of the many that He is speaking to here. I've been in a little funk I guess. 

Father is asking us to have an Eternal Focus.  Not to focus on the horrible things of this earth.  Not to focus on what has past, but on what is to come.  He wants our focus on the wonderful opportunities fast approaching us in which we can prove our love for Him and understand what it truly means to have our lives hidden in Him!

In regards to "Small Straws in a Soft Wind'.  Here is a journal entry on October 15, 2015... 

"I asked God if He had a new website He wanted me to go to a few days ago. Nick and I went to a couple restaurants and I noticed how "small" the "straws" were. I commented to Nick how small they were. I surmised they must be "cutting back" in a joking manner.  Later that day, I came across this website!  

Also, today I sent Jackie's "There Is A Reason" poem to Jackie's teachers, and lo and behold the scripture on the bottom of that poem is Romans 8:28.  The same exact scripture "Small Straws in a Soft Wind" used on her message for that same exact day!  Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." 

Here's an excerpt from my journal April 4, 2015... 

"I'm excited for My New World.  I've waited a long time.  It's finally here, but bittersweet.  But, when it is finally done, much rejoicing will ensue.  Eyes have not seen the marvelous works I will do.  Just remember, amongst any struggles, the reward.  How great it will be.  Harmonious! Beautiful! So wonderful!  That is what I have for My faithful.  What a treasure to behold.  Glorious!  Soon, so soon, My daughter."