As the threatening “Clouds of Chaos”
Gather in man’s muddled mind;
While he searches for an answer
He alone can never find;
May God turn our vision skyward
So that we can see above …
The gathering clouds of darkness,
And behold God’s brightening love.

For today we’re facing problems
Man alone can never solve,
For it takes much more than genius
To determine and resolve,
The conditions that confront us
All around on every side,
Daily mounting in intensity
Like the restless, rising tide.

But we’ll find new Strength and Wisdom
If instead of proud resistance …
We humbly call upon the Lord
And seek Divine Assistance;
For the spirit can unravel
Many tangled, knotted threads
That defy the skill and power
Of the world’s best hands and heads.

For the plans of growth and progress
Of which we all have dreamed,
Cannot survive materially
Unless the spirit is redeemed.
So as another Year dawns,
Let us seek the Lord in prayer
And place our future hopes and plans
Securely in God’s care.

- – - written by Helen Steiner Rice

Everyone’s a winner
If that is what they choose,
Unless their choice is something else,
Then of course they lose.

Winners always have ideas,
While losers fix the blame,
They two might seem to be alike,
They sure don’t think the same.

All winners have a dream,
Of what they want to do,
Then plan their life to reach their goal,
And make their dreams come true.

Losers see a problem,
In every good idea,
All a winner sees, is another chance,
To further their ideas.
So therefore:
Watch your thoughts,
They become your words.

Watch your words,
They become your actions.

Watch your actions,
They become your habits

Watch your habits,
They become your destiny.

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I had so many troubles and was filled with grief.
I didn’t know where to turn to get some relief.

Life didn’t seem fair; I just couldn’t get a break.
I wondered how much more could I take?

I knew others had problems far worse than mine.
How did they manage to get through it just fine?

I wondered if God loved them more; couldn’t He see
How much I was hurting? Didn’t He care about me?

Did He help them out and carry them through?
I thought talking to Him was what I ought to do.

I said, “God, are you listening? Do I matter to you?
Do you care about me? Can you give me a clue?”

Then I heard a voice within my own head.
I knew it was God and here’s what He said.

“My love is much greater than you could possibly know.
I know you so well; I see you wherever you go.

But you’ve had no place for me in your life.
You don’t turn to me, not even in strife.

You wanted to manage your life on your own.
I don’t go where I’m not wanted, so I’ve left you alone.

You don’t think about me or talk to me in prayer.
But never should you doubt that I really care.

You must understand that I know what’s best.
Come to me with your burdens and I’ll give you rest.

I can help you through life and guide you through.
When you abide in me, you’ll know I’m close to you.”

I was really amazed when this experience occurred.
But I knew I could trust the message I heard.

I am so grateful that God helped me to see.
And the He let me know He really cares about me.

Now that I’ve found Him, I’d never be without.
I was blessed to realize what faith is about.

I know now no matter what troubles I face,
I have God’s blessings and His amazing grace.

Although my life ahead is unknown.
I know God is with me and I’ll never walk alone.

- – - written by Arlene Spanos

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