I remember the song "Dream The Impossbile Dream" when I was growing up. It was inspiring and motivating even as a child. Little did I know that one day God would put dreams in my heart that would feel impossible.
How many of you have thought of dreaming the impossible? When my daughter got married in Uganda she was at the "introduction" meeting with all her new Ugandan relatives when a song came on the radio saying, "God will make a way when there seems to be no way."
Here she was in a foreign land marrying an African man she met the year before. When looking at all the obstacles they had to face, they both wondered if there was any way to survive and thrive in this third world country. Yet here was God making a way where there seemed to be no way. They even have gone on to make dreams come true for street children in that part of the world.
How many Bible characters wondered if they could make it, yet God said, "Dream the impossible dream. I will make a way."
That is our word from the Lord today. Dream the Impossible dream. He will make a way where there seems to be no way!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
One Possible 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.
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.
Please take time to let all your women friends and relatives
know just how amazing they are!
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.
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.
Please take time to let all your women friends and relatives
know just how amazing they are!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Memories
Monday we were praying for our up and coming conference on Passion. All of a sudden out of no where I really had a moment of sorrow as my mind went to a long lost friend who died a few years ago. She and I in times past had so much fun getting the themes for the conferences by prayer and seeking God on who to speak and how to make the conference flow well, etc.
As the women prayed at the prayer meeting I was at, I found myself remembering my friend's voice, her mannerisms, her prophetic abilities, and I felt alone, sorrowful, and just a lot of grief. Funny how she died over four years ago and Monday night my mind and heart wanted to cry as I was really missing her. Grief is like that. It can show up when we least expect it. No one else knew my pain at that moment but God.
That night I just had a little visit with the Lord, telling Him how I miss my good friend and our times of loving on Him, sharing insights, and talking about the Holy Spirit. I felt the Lord knew my sadness and could identify with that feeling of loss.
Just as I was deep in my thoughts the leader of prayer meeting called me over to pray for me. Little did she know how deep my grief was at that very moment. The prayer lifted my spirits, encouraged my soul, and pulled me out of that sinking moment.
I wonder if any of you have had a moment like this where you really felt grief come up when you least expected it or just an overwhelming feeling of loss triggered by an event? How did you get through the moment or the circumstance?
I wonder how Jesus felt when He went to the cross all alone after three years of fellowship with His friends? He must have had a few moments of grief and sadness remembering the good times they had together. I wonder what the disciples went through once Jesus was gone and what grief they must have felt.
This Easter season is a good time to remember our friends and encourage those alone. Hopefully you are in good spirits today and not feeling alone. Be assured someone is lifting you up in prayer right now. I am. Please hit the "comment" button at the end of this post and tell me how you got through your personal times of "unexpected grief." God bless, Pastor Sharon
As the women prayed at the prayer meeting I was at, I found myself remembering my friend's voice, her mannerisms, her prophetic abilities, and I felt alone, sorrowful, and just a lot of grief. Funny how she died over four years ago and Monday night my mind and heart wanted to cry as I was really missing her. Grief is like that. It can show up when we least expect it. No one else knew my pain at that moment but God.
That night I just had a little visit with the Lord, telling Him how I miss my good friend and our times of loving on Him, sharing insights, and talking about the Holy Spirit. I felt the Lord knew my sadness and could identify with that feeling of loss.
Just as I was deep in my thoughts the leader of prayer meeting called me over to pray for me. Little did she know how deep my grief was at that very moment. The prayer lifted my spirits, encouraged my soul, and pulled me out of that sinking moment.
I wonder if any of you have had a moment like this where you really felt grief come up when you least expected it or just an overwhelming feeling of loss triggered by an event? How did you get through the moment or the circumstance?
I wonder how Jesus felt when He went to the cross all alone after three years of fellowship with His friends? He must have had a few moments of grief and sadness remembering the good times they had together. I wonder what the disciples went through once Jesus was gone and what grief they must have felt.
This Easter season is a good time to remember our friends and encourage those alone. Hopefully you are in good spirits today and not feeling alone. Be assured someone is lifting you up in prayer right now. I am. Please hit the "comment" button at the end of this post and tell me how you got through your personal times of "unexpected grief." God bless, Pastor Sharon
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