As a Child

Lord, I want that child-like faith!

A child.......
when they talk about You or to You....
they see You.
They know You are so real to them!
Even though they do not see You,
they love You.
They are not afraid nor
ashamed to say, "I love You."

Come As Little Children

The little children come to Me.

They move about without much thought,

And say what is on their heart.

These little children with inquisitive minds,

They look and examine what is Mine.....

the hair, the clothes, the hands and feet.

All their thoughts are about play and say,

"Jesus, will You come play with me?"

As we play....

we run and jump, dance and twirl.

Oh what fun we have!

Each give their kiss goodbye,

My heart wells up inside.

I pray to the Father....

As they grow in age,

Keep their hearts strong and

May they always return to Me!

                               written by: Arlene Miner

"And they take time for Me."

Hold On To Me Lord

Lord, hold on to me tight!

As a child, He holds my hand, 
I have no idea where we go.
As a child I just follow,
Asking no questions.
Wherever we go,
I know I will be safe.
I trust Your leading, Lord.

It may be the desert we travel,
to go round and round,
until my will and desires are given up.
It may be through the valleys or to mountain tops,
but He never lets go of my hand.

I keep holding tight to His hand,
Fore I know, if I let go,
My focus can become distracted!

As I look upon His face,
His smile of assurance is all I need.
I hold tight His hand.
Lead me Jesus, I trust.

Holding Your hand, Lord
I know you are not far!
With the other hand
I carry a banner that reads,
"the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go"
(Joshua 1:9b)
                                          written by Arlene Miner

A Wheel???

A wheel, Lord?  Why a wheel?

"I want you to become as a wheel."

I know of the wheel spoken of by Ezekiel.  This wheel was moved by the Holy Spirit.  Wherever the Spirit would go the wheel(s) would go.  Lord, I want to be in motion, moving along empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit.  I want to go where the Spirit goes.

"Move in the direction of My Spirit."

Oh, the effects of the "wheel".  This "wheel" empower by the Holy Spirit with Agape love can reach out to others and minister love and compassion.  They will know the effects of the "wheel" when kindness and gentleness are displayed.

"I abide in you and you abide in Me."
written by Arlene Miner

United in Agape Love

The Bridegroom unites His Bride with His powerful Agape Love!
 
Unite us in Jesus name and give us a spirit of unity among ourselves as we follow Christ Jesus with one heart and mouth that we may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom. 15:5-6). 

May Your truth unite us and bind us together.  You are the Truth and Life and no one comes to the Father but through Him.  Lord, let us not become like the people the prophet Jeremiah preached to who would not listen to Truth.  They did not accept the truth Jeremiah was telling them. He told of destruction to come for them if they did not turn from doing things their own way.  They did not accept the truth and destruction came.
   
 If one today will not accept truth and still want to do it their own way, there would have been no reason for Jesus to come and to have gone through agony and suffering and die on the cross.   I stand on God's plan, His truth that Jesus is the Way and the Truth and Life.

BROTHERS & SISTERS IN CHRIST AS ONE

 Becoming one, unite.

Enter this new life

Brothers and sisters in Christ

becoming one united.

A given hope through the cross,

 Jesus died for us.

Love came down from heaven above

Touched the soul, heart, and mind

 To become one with Him.

Glory to God.

His majesty reigns

 Now and forever more!

Brothers and Sisters united we are

Christ binding our hearts.....

 Together we unite.

He is our firm foundation

Rooted and grounded in Him.

The resurrected life we will
See for all eternity.

                                                                 Being one united.                                                                    

                                                                                                                   written by: A.Miner

That Moment in Time

It was impressed upon me at an early age while at church camp, the awesomeness and greatness of the Almighty God.  This was the first as a child that I remember His presence.

The setting was so perfect.  With an early sunrise, we walked to a nearby lake.  Everything was so quiet except for the birds singing their beautiful songs.  Our counselor had devotions and we sang "This Is My Father's World".  Singing this song, impressed upon me that He is the Almighty God.  He is the creator and that God created the world and everything in it.  He was there in our presence!  That moment in time has always been a remarkable experience for me.  However, it wasn't until years later that I asked Jesus into my heart.

Even today when I sing this song, it speaks to my heart and 'declares the Makers praise'

written by Arlene Miner

"THIS IS MY FATHER'S WORLD"

This is my Father's world,

and to my listening ears, all nature sings,

and round me rings, the music of the spheres.

This is my Father's world, I rest me in the thought

of rocks and trees, of skies and seas -

His hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father's world,

The birds their carols raise, the morning light,

the lily white, declare their Maker's praise.

This is my Father's world, He shines in all that's fair;

In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,

He speaks to me ev-'ry-where.

This is my Father's world,

O let me ne'er forget, that though the wrong

seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet.

This is my Father's world, The battle is not done,

Jesus who died shall be satisfied, And earth and heav'n be one.  Amen

-Maltbie D. Babcock

Agape Love in Perseverance

Perseverance is hard Lord!  It is too much and it is too difficult.  I just want to quit!!

The Lord showed me that is when I am trying to do things in my own strength!  Ouch that hurt!.  Why do I do this, Lord?  I know better.

The Lord told me, "Do not fear, I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am Your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

You are my encouragement, Lord.  The power of Your Agape Love strengthens, and helps me, and lifts me up!  Thank You, Jesus.

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much,"   
Luke 16:10a

Agape Love in Patience

Whew!!!  Yesterday I did a lot of waiting.  I am not good at waiting, especially in doctor and dentist offices and also in check-out lines.  Yesterday I was at the hospital for a stress test which took almost four hours.

In my early on waiting period, God showed up and told me "now would be a good time to learn Agape Love in patience".  Oh, boy!

He showed me being  impatient is self-centeredness and I am not in control.  I had never thought about it this way; and patience includes mercy.  Mercy for the check-out person and those who are doing their job to serve me.

Past and Present:  God was/is patient and He showed/shows mercy to me.

Patience is a work in progress.  "My help comes from the Lord."