All I Want

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1. All I want in life is just 

a little act of kindness;

a smile, a hug, a gentle pat,

a word of GRATITUDE.

Life is difficult enough 

surrounded by the ones we love,

so why cause others sorrow 

by a careless attitude.

2. What I treasure most are flames 

that issue from the hearts

of those who act with KINDNESS, 

and the warmth their love imparts.

These acts set in motion 

such a river of true peace

great enough to heal our souls 

and make all worries cease.

Just one demonstration 

of the love of Christ within

is strong enough to steer a heart 

away from doubt or sin.

3. A simple SMILE from just a stranger 

can renew our hope,

filling us with cheer, 
instilling strength to help us cope.

We don't always realize 

the power in a smile,

though seeming small at first, 

will gain momentum in a while.

4. When someone is grateful for 

the things that we have done,

it brightens up our hearts just like 

the brilliant noonday sun!

What we really need in life 

are true and sincere friends;

those who give support and love 

until our journey ends.

Money sifts like grains of sand 

and fame fades like the dusk,

but FRIENDSHIP heals the pain 

inflicted by those who are brusque.

5. I'm quite convinced this need 

is not unique to me alone.

To seek SUPPORT and gratitude, 

I feel we all are prone.

So let this be a message 

to all those it may concern.

Expressing gratitude is a

great lesson we should learn!

Find the Child within You

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1. Find the child within you, 

when you feel troubled or blue,

and they will disclose a miracle 

of HEALING through and through.

Searching for experiences, 

from deep within your past,

will reconnect you with the times 

when you’ve been truly blessed.

2. You may feel, when you mature,

 you must let go of things

you treasured in your youth, 

along with joys that each one brings.

There is nothing farther from the truth 

I’d like to say.

for cherished memories 

will COMFORT you along the way.

3. Choose your thoughts most wisely, 

since they truly have the power

to fill you with CONTENTMENT 

or to make you sad and dour.

Having a reunion 

with the things dreamt as a child

is a wholesome antidote

and should not be reviled.

4. Neither is it foolish or unnecessary when

you contemplate your childhood pleasure

time and time again.

As one of the most healing 

and rewarding things to do,

it will lift your spirits 

with a much more CHEERFUL view.

5. Remember, when you take yourself 

too seriously in life,

just find the child within you 

and be filled with pure DELIGHT!

“And He said: "Truly I tell you, 

unless you change and become 

like little children, you will never

enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 18:3

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Angels Point the Way!

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1. An angel POINTS the way

when you are saddened or confused,

through all of your adversities,

and when you are abused.

Angels hover round us,

and are waiting for each time

that they can bring us healing

for our body and our mind.

2. They provide PROTECTION

for our chosen lifelong quest,

as they guard and lead us

to the way they know is best.

When we doubt or are confused

at times throughout the day,

they are near with outstretched arms

pointing out the way.

3. With smiles upon their faces

and compassion in their eyes,

they desire to comfort us

each time they hear our sighs.

They wrap their WINGS around us,

with solace and great hope,

reminding us they sprinkle

all God's grace to help us cope.

4. God gives angels mighty power

to foil Satan's snare.

He desires that of their presence

we become aware.

In the SILENCE you might hear

the brush of angels' wings,

or a lovely melody

as one so gently sings.

5. With angels all around us

we should never be afraid,

for in their presence

sin and darkness very quickly fade.

LISTEN quietly to what

the angels have to say.

As they help and guide you,

angels always point the way!

"No evil will befall you, nor will

any plague come near your tent.

For He will give His angels charge

concerning you, to guard you

in all your ways." Psalm 91:10-11

Recipe for Life

1. I have tried a recipe

for happiness in life

that will bring you peace of mind

and minimize your strife.

Mix a ball of SUNSHINE

with a splash of gratefulness.

Add some relaxation

that will help decrease your stress.

2. Then mix in REJOICING

for the blessings God has given.

Stir in meditation

how your sins have been forgiven.

3. Add a pinch of LAUGHTER

at each shortcoming and fault,

realizing, for true freedom,

it's your catapult.

4. Then in equal parts mix in

the things you LOVE the most;

both work and play, then rest a moment

giving life a toast!

5. Sprinkle everything with PRAYER

and soon I know you'll see

that you are the proud owner

of life's perfect recipe!

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true,

whatever is noble, whatever is right,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,

whatever is admirable, if anything

is excellent or praiseworthy,

think about such things."

Philippians 4:8

My Prayers Are All Thanksgiving!

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1. My prayers are all thanksgiving 

in the autumn of my life.

And if I enter winter, 

I will praise God for all strife.

More and more I realize 

His WISDOM in all things,

and all the valuable rewards, 

that every trial brings.

It all depends on whether you 

look up or down you see.

But looking up is always where 

true happiness will be.

2. One of the main substances 

your life should be made of

is trusting your Creator, 

who has formed you out of LOVE.

Just as children cling to parents, 

for safety and hope,

God has all the answers, 

and desires to help you cope.

3. But He goes beyond that,

in His efforts to CONSOLE,

working tirelessly, until

you are completely whole.

I have learned this through experience, 

and wish to share,

the very certain truth 

our loving God is always there.

He might be waiting in the shadows, 

but His brilliant light

will suddenly appear and brighten up

the darkest night.

4. My friend, why wait until you have, 

no other choice but Him?

Open up your heart now, 

and invite His presence in.

He will be your consolation, 

HEALING and delight,

protecting you from danger, 

guarding you with all His might.

5. Shed your fear and take a chance. 

You have nothing to lose.

He WAITS close by, with His great love, 

which He will not refuse.

I can witness to His help, 

through my entire life.

He’s met my every need, 

and has delivered me from strife.

And so to praise and honor Him, 

for all He’s done for me,

My prayers will be thanksgiving 

now, and for eternity!