You make me smile

Subject: All It Takes Is a SMILE!

ALL IT TAKES IS A SMILE!   All it takes is a smile to make someone's day, A nod of the head, a handshake To send them on their way All it takes is a smile and a little time to say I love you, To tell someone how much God loves them too, This is what Christianity is all about; Its self sacrifice and looking to the welfare Of others, putting someone else first All it takes is a smile; A simple smile will light up a whole room It will brighten even your darkest day It doesn't cost anything But it's worth more than silver or gold At the end of someone's way, It sparkles brighter than any jewel known to mankind Happiness is the smile on your face; And the gladdened heart of a new friend All it takes is a smile to bring intense joy, At least for a moment or two, Where sadness and pain have entered in It's a journey that will take you places You will want to be, So why not share what God has So freely given you and me? People may not remember your name, They may forget your face, But what will remain is the smile you gave When they needed it the most God loves a cheerful soul; Death lies not in the grave But in the broken spirit of His children It dries up the bones; All it took was a smile. A cheerful heart is good medicine   ~~Janice Bumbalough Marler © 2-05-08

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The U in Jesus

THE U IN JESUS

Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God stuck U in the name of His Son.

And each time U pray, you'll see it's true,
You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.

You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For U, He was born; that's why He came.

And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell crUcified.

Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand
He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?

The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew,
and this word resUrrection is spelled with a U.

When JesUs left earth at His upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.

'Go into the world and tell them it's true
That I love them all - Just like I love U.'

So many great people are spelled with a U,
Don't they have a right to know JesUs too?

It all depends now on what U will do,
He'd like them to know,
But it all starts with U.

Get Poured On

Devotional Passage: Malachi 3:8-12 Read the Bible through: Ecclesiastes 4-7 I Corinthians 11


Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Malachi 3:10

Have you ever been caught outside during a thunderstorm? One minute you're dry, and the next minute the skies have opened and you're drenched. That's how Malachi 3:10 describes the showers of God's blessings that will rain down on us from the windows of heaven when we give our tithes and offerings. These gifts were to provide financially for God's temple.
We would never consider ourselves to be criminals-thieves who steal from others. Yet God's Word tells us that if we hold back in giving our tithes and offerings, than we are like robbers taking what isn't ours.
Following God's plan for giving takes faith, trusting that God's promises are true. God's Word calls for us to "prove" Him because He will be trustworthy. If we open our hearts and our hands to give generously, thatn God might just catch us by surprise with a shower of blessings.

Father, remove anything in my life that keeps me from having a generous heart toward You.

Flaw in Women

One Flaw In Women
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.

They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards..
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.

They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.
Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Friendship Hug

"If i could catch a rainbow

i would do it just for you

and share with you its beauty

on the days your feeling blue.

If i could build a mountain

you could call your very own;

a place to find serenity,

a place to be alone.

If i could take your troubles

i would toss them in the sea,

but all these things im finding

are impossible for me.

I cannot build a mountain

or catch a rainbow fair,

but let me be what i know

best, a friend who's always there.

Friends are angels

Subject: Fw: Are you a kept person

"Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." I Am a 'Kept' Person? You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind, But GOD kept me sane. (Isa. 26:3) There were times when I thought I could go on no longer, But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen 28:15) At times, I've wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong, But the LORD kept my mouth shut. (Psa. 13) Sometimes, I think the money just isn't enough, But GOD has helped me to keep the lights on, the water on, the car paid, the house paid, etc.., (Matt. 6:25 -34) When I thought I would fall, HE kept me up. When I thought I was weak, HE kept me strong! (I Pet. 5:7, Matt. 11:28-30) I could go on and on and on, but I'm sure you hear me! I'm blessed to be 'kept.' Are you...or do you know a 'kept' person ? If so pass it on to them to let them know they are 'Kept' I'm Kept by the Love and Grace of God! I am indeed a 'kept' person and praise God for it! Hope you can share this with other kept persons!

Give God the Praise

What ever life brings today, know that one day we'll be rejoicing
before His throne praising Him and giving Him all glory
for the things He is doing right now in our lives. Let's give
the LORD some praise!

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!



Do all the good you can...By all the means you can...
In all the ways you can...In all the places you can...at
all the times you can...To all the people you can...As
long as ever you can. ...John Wesley



Happy moments, Praise God
Difficult moments, Seek God
Quiet moments, Worship God
Painful moments, Trust God
Every moment, Thank God

If He brings you to it, He will take you through it.

If He closes one door , He will open a bigger and better door.

Just Praise and trust Him in all things you do.