“It was a tough day,” she wrote
I imagined her collapsing in an easy chair
after a day that was anything but easy
Head pounding, feet aching…
heart breaking for those she cared for….
some on the road to recovery and
others unable to turn the corner
to a brighter day

How do you rise the next morning
with the compassion and the will
to do it all again
What is the driving force
that keeps you moving forward
and not getting stuck in the problems
and pain of those in your care

Where does the inspiration come from
that awakens you each day with a new resolve
to make a difference

It couldn’t be the check every other week
or the thought that it’s “just what I do”
Maybe it’s the look on the faces
when you reach into their special places
and bring a ray of hope to their lives

Perhaps it’s the gentle touch that stirs your soul….
the touch that allows you to forget your own
pains and problems because you’ve given
them a glimpse of God
with your caring…..your compassion….and your love

When you close your eyes tonight,
May you see the smile that you bring to His face….
the joy He feels as you leave your fingerprints of love
on the fortunate ones in your care

- – - written by Mike Hall

Our destiny is a journey
and not a destination.
For all who walk with Jesus
grow with anticipation!

What will we do
as this day of ours begins?
Will we step into the Faith
and reach to those to win?

Will we reach out to those
who’s hearts need a hand?
and show them of God’s Love
of His precious Promised land?

Will we dry a fallen tear
from that lonely one’s little face?
And take their hand upon us
and help them run the race?

We seem to always look
to the road that has an end
It’s time to realize
it’s our journey that we send!

Will we pray for more of Him,
And so much less of us?
On bended knee in prayer
Will we give Him all our Trust?

Your Destiny’s a Journey
and not a Destination,
So take another step
Today In Restoration.

Take your eye off the road
that someday has an end!
Keep focused on your Journey
For that Is what You’ll Send!

In Jesus Name I Pray
By Connie Ciccone © January 2007

Precious oneness, blessed unity;
wrapped in Love
of  the Holy Trinity.

In one accord, steady gazing;
upon His beauty
a fire blazing!

His passion known in worship sweet;
hearts abound
at His feet!

Blessed unity, Love’s mystery known;
in communion of hearts
around the throne!

Soaring the heights,,of Love extended;
perfect in One
differences transcended.

A Body of One,
caught in love between Three,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
for all the world to see.

In Holy Trinity
Blessed Unity

By Connie Ciccone © November 2006