The Country Mouse's Fresh Perked Coffee!

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1. Every morning faithfully the country mouse perks fresh coffee. The smell and taste are just divine done to perfection every time! Never weak but not too strong its tones perk like a cheerful song. The lively rhythm’s melody skips happily with clarity. Waves of rich AROMAS rise and in their wake leave heartfelt sighs. 

2. When the percolating stops the coffee is served piping hot! Enhanced by PASTRIES and croissants there’s nothing more a mouse could want. Seated cozily inside upon her kitchen chair with pride, I see the little mouse begin to sip and nibble with a grin. 

3. As she chooses to admire her homey crackling hearth filled fire, warmth begins to emanate from deep within her peaceful state. As it calms her through and through her cares melt like the morning dew. On windows tiny RAINDROPS slide which make it cozier inside. Their chiming pitter pattering such soothing tranquilizing bring. 

4. From her floral coffee pot she pours a steaming second cup, dipping homemade COOKIES in she stores in her quaint cookie tin. Tasting them brings pure delight whether morning noon or night. Making plans for when she’s done some window shopping would be fun! 

5. Another very pleasant hunch is meeting a good friend for lunch.  She’ll call one on the telephone before dressing and leaving home. Tonight before thoughts to retire she’ll rest before the crackling FIRE, and with the dawn look forward to the fresh hot coffee she will brew!

Enjoy Every Moment!

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1. ENJOY each moment of the day while working or at play. Search for all the beauty joy and peace along the way. If things go wrong have trust in God and try hard not to frown. Listen to His voice and hear His call to just slow down. 

2. You surely will find BEAUTY in in darker moments too, for time you spend alone with God will cheer you when you're blue. Do not be perplexed by many things at the same time. Focus on just one and you will free your soul and mind. 

3. When we do not feel serene we cannot nurture peace. Never let ‘God’s PEACE beyond all understanding’ cease. God desires we remain calm through all that we deplore. If we trust that He is near our peace He will restore. 

4. When at last He does our fears and doubts all fly away. Things once clothed in darkness then become as bright as day! We REJOICE once more and magnify God's mighty power, while we praise and thank Him for His graces every hour. 

5. God has planned such beauty that He wants us to enjoy, bestowing endless gifts that He desires we employ. Rejoice and cherish every moment of your life on earth, as you prepare for your REWARD and heavenly rebirth! 

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, Will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7 

Miracles That Lie Ahead

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1. If only you could see the MIRACLES that lie ahead, filled with awe you quickly would let go of doubt and dread. You certainly would praise the Lord and His celestial court. Witnessing their presence you would watch your fears abort. 

2. There is no force on earth that can diminish the Lord’s power. His unconditional love surrounds us each and every hour. He pardons us from penances that we justly deserve, but lavishes us with REWARDS each time we love and serve. 

3. He has a TREASURE chest for each of us which He awaits, to fill with our good deeds and culminate our glorious fates. On earth He tried to teach us how to love and sacrifice, then ultimately for our sins and sorrows paid the price. 

4. What greater love than this could there exist upon the earth, when our Creator died to prove His love and our great worth! How sad that there are some who choose the rough and darkened path, when they can follow Jesus in His LIGHT secure from wrath. 

5. He has so many miracles ahead awaiting us, and His fondest desire is that we all believe and trust. Each time you contemplate the unique miracles of old, acknowledge that still greater ones could easily unfold. Free your mind from darkness negativity and dread, then PRAISE and thank God for His miracles that lie ahead!

The Tapestry of Life

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1. Do not fear when troubles come as surely they will do. They’re only STITCHES as God weaves a tapestry for you. This tapestry of life has many colors various shades. A radiant one may brighten where a softer color fades. Each stitch is fashioned by God’s hand with care and greatest love. He plans the perfect mission for your life from up above.

2. Some things are meant to strengthen while still others supply rest. You need not question God’s design. He always knows what’s best. Looking back upon your life I’m sure that you will find, a REASON for each problem you have struggled with in time.

3. How can God show us His care if we are not in need, or send to us an answered prayer if we will never plead. Unable to TRANSFORM us if perfection we have known, He cannot comfort us if we have never felt alone. Suffering breeds compassion and humility grows from pain, with gratitude its fruits when we are happy once again.

4. The secret in this life is to find joy in every stitch, as melodies  have hidden beauty within every pitch. When we resist it makes it difficult for God to weave. With faith and hope we must adjust our focus to PERCEIVE.

5. Remember God is always smiling even in our pain. With greatest love He knows we will be happy once again. Just think about the sun that shines above the clouds each day. Then smile at every cloud assured they soon will pass away. Thank God for His blessings both in happiness and strife, until you view your own illustrious TAPESTRY of life! 

A Quiet Country Drive

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1. Take a drive into the country on a leisurely day, noticing the pleasant sights you see along the way, like cozy country HOMES  that quiet atmospheres surround, and streets so lightly traveled  that you barely hear a sound. The yards have much more acreage acreage than cities dare to claim, and people make a wholesome family life their greatest aim. 

2. You can almost picture how they live most of their days, with routine CHORES they value in so many different ways. They’re not particular in details like some city folks, but understand in life what everyone should value most. Children have respect for parents who don’t pressure them beyond their capabilities despite the modern trend. 

3. They love to gather at the dinner table for a meal. It isn't just the food but all the warmth and love they feel. It is a special quiet time to show support and love, for all the feelings deep inside that they are dreaming of. Then in the evening as they sit and READ before the fire, they feel blest to realize their life’s fondest desire.

4. That is to lead a simple life devoid of stress and care,  experiencing support from those with whom they daily share. At times when I am driving through the countryside I feel, its quiet warmth and almost smell each cozy home cooked MEAL. I hear the birds all singing and can see the cats and dogs. I love then to imagine in the hearth the burning logs. 

5. Envisioning in silence family home activities, I see inviting  households sheltered by protective trees. A COUNTRY drive will be of greatest value you will see, for you can save and treasure  every happy memory. Tuck each one within your heart while traveling on your way, when driving through the countryside  some quiet leisurely day! "Make it your ambition to live a quiet life, minding your own business, and working with your hands, as we have instructed you." 1 Thessalonians 4"11

A Three-Dimensional World

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1. I marvel at the wonder of a three-dimensional world, and revel in the thought that this phenomenon occurred. How does our Creator think of MIRACLES so grand, originating from His mind created by His hand? 

2. Envisioning the world in one dimension we would feel, that it could never be as lovely vibrant or so real. All we take for granted we should ponder every day. Useless unproductive feelings we should cast away. Look for MAGIC in each moment so that you will find, a flower of surprise from seedlings deep within your mind.

3. Ponder well the miracles of WONDER all around, like earth below the sky above or marvelous sight and sound. On a walk or drive notice the three dimensional view, as movement forms a changing pattern right in front of you. 

4. Never will each scene be recreated in this way, for every moment brings with it its own unique display. If you do not focus you will surely miss the chance, to absorb the MARVELS that this world they so enhance. Spend some time each day as you reflect in quiet prayer, to ensure that of these miracles you are aware. 

5. Think of how things could have been without God’s mastermind. Rejoice that life continues then beyond the end of time! When my heart is filled with BEAUTY nature has unfurled, I thank God for the wonder of our three-dimensional world!