In Ways You Never Dreamed ~


When we're not right with ourselves, we're not right with
the world, and we're not right with our God. It happens to the
best of us, brings out the worst in us, and effects the rest of
us.

No one can help us until we're ready to help ourselves.
Often, the least thing has become insurmountable. If we knew how
to make it right, surely, most would.

Since the beginning of time, people have prayed prayers for
help and guidance that appear to go unheard. God has a better
plan than taking us around a problem. It is to our advantage,
working a far greater glory, when He takes us through.

Bloom where you are planted, do what you know to do, take
the step provided. Then, He'll show you the next step and the
next.

One day, you'll look back to discover God was growing a most
beautiful flower for His garden and that flower was you; sure,
steady, faithful, and strong.

Don't think it strange when God chooses you for a time of
growth, I Pe. 4:17. He wants to love you in ways you've never
dreamed. In all things we are more than conquerors, when we go
through it with Him that loved us, Ro. 8:37.


~ There's No Place Like It ~

There's no place like forgiveness,
Down deep within your heart.
There's no place like cleanliness,
Where sin first got its start.

There's no place like some laughter,
Where sadness once contained.
There's no place like having joy,
Where contentment remains.

There's no place like fulfillment,
Where emptiness once lived.
There's no place like in living,
Once you've learned how to give.


® by Joyce C. Lock

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About the Author:

Joyce C. Lock founded and maintains the email ministries
"Heavenly Inspirations"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and
"Share a Smile" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/ .
She also has a published e-book, "The Difference",
which can be purchased here:
http://www.theeaglesgarden.com/