Straight Talk
Neither fancy words nor rhythms this time. Just straight talk about what I know.
Every one of us has faced trials and times of struggle. And not one of us enjoyed being in the situation. But because of those times we survived and grew to become the person we are now.
I can see the troubled times that surround us all once again. And I can see how some struggle and worry. Their faces contorted with fear, they cry out in pain.
They have forgotten the hard times they faced before. And who it was that saw them through their trials.
He who has the power over all is still there, and still cares.
My life has not been easy. My life has not been hard. My life so far has been a journey with many interesting twists and turns. Some times I enjoy great pleasures, other times not so much.
The lessons I’ve learned mainly came during those times of struggle.
I learned where to place my trust and on where to focus in all times. I learned that no matter how hard it seemed to be at the time I could always count on God to see me through. I must confess there were times I wondered how long the hard times would last. And some times during the good times my praise was not as it should have been. But He was always faithful to me.
I am a man greatly blessed, for I know there is a God and He takes a personal interest in me. I know this not just because someone told me this. But because of what I’ve seen Him do in my life. Every step of the way He has been there watching over me. Yes, there were many times I’m sure He wasn’t too pleased with how I was acting, but He never turned away.
So when again I face tough times I need not worry. Oh, I will probably wonder how God will get me through, but I know He always has and always will.
Because He has blessed me with His love, and that never dies.
He knows my weaknesses and shows Himself to me through helping me to overcome. He blessed me with a help mate to remind me each day that I’m not lucky…. I’m blessed.
When in a night so dark I could not see,
He sent His light of love to set me free.
In times of trails He walks there with me,
His love for you and me will always be.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Guiding Light
Guiding Light
It was on that silent night,
With that star shinning bright,
God gave a gift so we would know
Just how much He loves us so.
It was the perfect gift of love,
That was send from heaven above.
That special gift for you and me,
Was sent that we may be set us free.
On that night oh, so long ago,
When the angels came to show
That we may know and understand,
God’s peace and good will for man.
Let us this night and every night
Reflect God’s love and shine bright.
That all the world may know,
How much God loves them so.
Let us be that beacon of hope
For those who struggle to cope.
Let us head the herald’s call,
And proclaim to one and all,
That gift of love lives on.
God’s love is every strong.
What a gift that came that night,
In a manger, bathe in His holy light.
And in the silence of the night,
He will always be our guiding light.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 30 November 2008
It was on that silent night,
With that star shinning bright,
God gave a gift so we would know
Just how much He loves us so.
It was the perfect gift of love,
That was send from heaven above.
That special gift for you and me,
Was sent that we may be set us free.
On that night oh, so long ago,
When the angels came to show
That we may know and understand,
God’s peace and good will for man.
Let us this night and every night
Reflect God’s love and shine bright.
That all the world may know,
How much God loves them so.
Let us be that beacon of hope
For those who struggle to cope.
Let us head the herald’s call,
And proclaim to one and all,
That gift of love lives on.
God’s love is every strong.
What a gift that came that night,
In a manger, bathe in His holy light.
And in the silence of the night,
He will always be our guiding light.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 30 November 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Feast
The Feast
There was in this land a rich and generous ruler, filled with kindness and love. Out of his vast wealth he had a desire to share everything with those who knew him well, and respected his name.
The host sent out a call to everyone throughout the land to come and join him at the banquet he had prepared.
Each received a personal invitation and delivered by the rulers’ own son.
Some received the invitation but refuse to attend.
Others came to his home and set at his table but would not eat nor drink.
Only a chosen few did give thanks to their host and dine upon the lavish feast set before them.
When the feast had ended and the ruler rose from the table he summonsed his guards.
To those that came but did not eat from his table, he put outside his gates, because they did not truly know him.
When the last of those who did not eat had been removed and the gates locked behind them, the ruler addressed the few saying, come all I have is yours to share. You are loyal to my house, you bring honor to my name. And here you shall live with me in splendor, wanting not of anything.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 12 November 2008
There was in this land a rich and generous ruler, filled with kindness and love. Out of his vast wealth he had a desire to share everything with those who knew him well, and respected his name.
The host sent out a call to everyone throughout the land to come and join him at the banquet he had prepared.
Each received a personal invitation and delivered by the rulers’ own son.
Some received the invitation but refuse to attend.
Others came to his home and set at his table but would not eat nor drink.
Only a chosen few did give thanks to their host and dine upon the lavish feast set before them.
When the feast had ended and the ruler rose from the table he summonsed his guards.
To those that came but did not eat from his table, he put outside his gates, because they did not truly know him.
When the last of those who did not eat had been removed and the gates locked behind them, the ruler addressed the few saying, come all I have is yours to share. You are loyal to my house, you bring honor to my name. And here you shall live with me in splendor, wanting not of anything.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 12 November 2008
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