Power of Choice
When each of us is born in this world
we are given a very special gift from God.
This gift is more beautiful and priceless
than you can imagine. It has the power to
transform your life and the world around you.
It has the strength to face any problems
that may come your way and overcome them.
It has the energy and ability to make you
the person you always dreamed you could be.
It has the miracles and magic to fill your
body with health, your mind with peace,
your heart with love, and your soul with joy.
What is this glorious gift from God?
It is simply the power of choice.
One of the greatest days of my life
was the day when I realized that with
my every choice I could choose love,
joy, and oneness with God, and then
share them with the world. It was then
that I saw the infinite possibilities
for peace, happiness, delight, growth,
and learning that existed in this life.
It was then that I saw too how I could
be a powerful force for good in this world.
Don’t ignore your own power of choice
then. Use it, cherish it, and allow it to help
you be a powerful force for love, joy,
and God in this life. Use it to smile at
your neighbors, hug your children, and tell
your family just how much you love them.
Use it to watch the sunrise, plant some
flowers, and thank God for your life.
Use it to give to a charity, help a friend
in need, or donate a pint of blood. Use it
to sing joyously, dance delightedly, and
laugh happily everyday. Use it to share
the wisdom of your mind, the goodness of
your heart, and the strength of your soul
with all who need them. Use it to make
yourself a better person, your neighborhood
a better community, and the world a better place.
Use it to share your talents with the world,
your love with everyone everywhere, and
your joy with the entire universe.
Use it to grow in oneness with life, in
oneness with others, and in oneness
with God for all eternity.
Joseph J. Mazzella
joecool@wirefire.com
Used with written permission, thank you Joe!
My Creed for Today
I won’t re-live the doubt and fear
that caused such pain in yesteryear
Nor will I dwell on each mistake
that brought me sorrow and heartache.
I will not wallow in despair
forgetting friends, neglecting prayer,
Till guilt sidelines me on a shelf,
and all my thoughts are on myself.
For Jesus took my sin and shame,
when on the cross He bore my blame.
So I must lock away the past,
and seek today the things that last.
I will not wait till skies are blue
to do what little I can do,
In giving help to those in need,
and sharing love in word and deed.
For there is work for me to do,
and each day I must start anew,
Rebuilding lives, instilling hope,
in those who grieve and cannot cope.
I want to live my life each day
to help lost souls to find The Way,
So when I reach my setting sun,
I’ll hear my blessed Lord’s "Well done!"
Betty Jo Mings
bmings@netzero.net
http://www.bettyjomings.truepath.com
Poetry by Betty Jo Mings
Original Christian Poems of Comfort and Inspiration
Thank you, Betty, for granting me
permission to use your wonderful
poem.
Beautiful music "The Lord's Prayer"
Is by Margi Harrell
To hear more of her wonderful music
Please visit her site
http://www.llerrah.com/
All of Margie's music is copyrighted.
You must obtain her permission to use her music.
Grace and peace be muliplied
unto you through the knowledge
of GOD and our SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.
Amen
Peter 1:2
My special thanks to Angel Designs,
for permission to use this lovely set.
http://www.angelsdesign.net
I would also like thank Danny Hahlbohm
for allowing his beautiful artwork
to used in the making of this set.
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