* REFLECTIONS 02-12-13

"Realize that

true happiness lies within you.

Waste no time and effort

searching for peace

and contentment and joy

in the world outside.

Remember that

there is no happiness in having or in getting,

but only in giving.

Reach out.

Share.
Smile.

Hug.

Happiness is a perfume

you cannot pour on others

without getting a few drops

on yourself."

"What is the difference

between an obstacle

and an opportunity?

Our attitude toward it.

Every opportunity

has a difficulty,

and every difficulty

has an opportunity."

~J. Sidlow Baxter~

Far away in the sunshine

are my highest aspirations.

I may not reach them,

but I can look up

and see their beauty

believe in them,

and try to follow

where they lead.

~Louisa May Alcott

" For me,

winning isn't something

that happens suddenly

on the field when the whistle blows

and the crowds roar.
Winning is something

that builds physically and
mentally every day

that you train and
every night

that you dream."

~ Emmitt Smith

Never fear shadows.

They simply mean

there's a light shining

somewhere nearby.

~ Ruth E Renkel

Nobody gets to live life

backward.

Look ahead,

that is where your future lies.

~Ann Landers

If you can't sleep,

then get up and do something

instead of lying there worrying.

It's the worry that gets you,

not the lack of sleep.

~Dale Carnegie

The Beauty Of God's Glory

The beauty of God's glory is displayed

Through His mighty works just vocal.

Open your eyes and take it all in.

His majestic beauty has no end.

Through God's power and by His word

All nature exists by the sound of His voice.

God created all that is in this world

Just spoken and the universe unfurled.

Man's understanding can't comprehend

The majesty that's held in God's utterance.

All that exists both visual and beyond

Herald in existence this glorious monde.

So amble along God's impressive creation

All this beauty speaks of His love for man.

Feel His warm gentle touch as you stroll

Be Still! Allow His majesty to bless your soul.

Give thanks to God for His grace and love

Demonstrated in the blessings He bestows.

Ponder the mighty works through His word

For through His voice His wonder did gird.

~Malta Jan. 2013~

-Someone Special-

Once and awhile someone comes along,

Who fills your heart, with an endless song.

They make the sun shine on darkest days,

And paint a rainbow, over the cloudy greys.

They can make you smile when you frown,

Knowing how to lift your spirits, when down.

Their shoulders are broad, and freely given,

Until troubles weighing you down have risen.

They listen intently, to all you need to say,

Then find the words, to ease your pain away.

Their words of comfort, dry all of your tears,

And renew your strength, to calm your fears.

Whenever you need someone they are there,

Just wanting you to know, that they do care.

In knowing this, it makes your world brighter,

And any troubles you face, that much lighter.

When this special someone finds your heart,

They touch your life, and become a big part.

It's a blessing you are given from God above,

As it brings to your heart, a special gift of love.