IHG - Inspirational

"Throw away Thy rod,
Throw away Thy wrath.
Oh my God, take the gentle path.

For my heart's desire
Unto Thine is bent;
I aspire to a full consent....

Though I fail, I weep;
though I halt in pace,
Yet I creep to the throne of grace....

Throw away Thy rod;
Though man frailties hath,
Thou art God. Throw away Thy wrath."
             Selected stanzas from "Discipline,"
                               George Herbert, 1593-1633
T'was The Night That
     Jesus Came
T'was the night that Jesus came and all thru the house,
not a person was praying, not even a mouse.
The Bibles were left on the shelf without care,
for no one thought that Jesus would come there.
The children were dressed to crawl into bed,
not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And mom in her rocker with baby in her lap,
was watching the late show while I took a nap.
When out of the East there rose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the windows I flew like a flash,
tore open the shutters and lifted the sash.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but angels proclaiming that Jesus was here.
The light of HIS face made me cover my head,
it was Jesus returning, just as HE said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,
I cried when I saw HIM in spite of myself.
In the book of life which HE held in HIS hand,
was written the name of every saved man.
HE spoke not a word as HE searched for my name,
when HE said 'It's not here', my head hung in shame.
The people who's names had been written with Love,
HE gathered to take to HIS father above.
With those who were ready HE rose without a sound,
while all the rest were left standing around.
I fell to my knees, but it was too late,
I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight,
oh, if only I'd known that this was the night.
In the words of this poem the meaning is clear,
the coming of Jesus in now drawing near.
There's only one life and when comes the last call,
we'll find that the Bible was true after all.
    Unknown

In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, and apple tree;
in cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter there's a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.There's a song in every silence, seeking word and melody;
there's a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me.
From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery,
unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity
in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity.
In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory,
unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.
-Natalie Sleeth, 1930-1992

Guide me each day Father
Guide my ears to hear the truth.
Guide my soul when I am wronged.
Guide my words when I chance to speak.
. Guide my every thought throughout each day.
DSE

"Sing with all the saints in glory, sing the resurrection song!
Death and sorrow, earth's dark story, to the former days belong.
All around the clouds are breaking, soon the storms of time shall cease;
in God's likeness we, awaking, know the everlasting peace....

Life eternal! heaven rejoices: Jesus lives, who once was dead.
Join we now the deathless voices; child of God, lift up your head!
Patriarchs from the distant ages, saints all longing for their heaven,
prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages, all await the glory given."
                                         "Sing With All the Saints in Glory,"
                                                                    William J. Irons, 1812-1883

Carry me Father through the many trials and tests
that are blocking my path to You.
For without Your love and guidance I will surely
fall victim to at least one, only to certainly die.
I am small and puny, without strength and endurance, when I am
living my days and nights without Your awesome presence.
When I am within Your loving presence, my life is filled with love,
and forgiveness. I see only beauty in a normally ugly cruel world.
You have graced me with the need to be forgiven and to forgive in return.
Before, I placed myself before even You, but now I find my pleasure
in placing others before me, and You above all.
Mere words could not express my devotion to You,
nor could mere words tell You of my love for You.
But I can and will show both to You in the way I live my life, for You!
DSE

"Breath of God"Breathe on me, Breath of God
fill me with life anew,
that I may love what Thou dost love,
and do what Thou wouldst do.Breathe on me, Breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with Thee I will one will,
to do and to endure.

Breathe on me, Breath of God,
till I am wholly Thine,
till all this earthly part of me
glows with Thy fire divine.

Breathe on me, Breath of God,
so shall I never die,
but live with Thee the perfect life,
of Thine eternity.
-Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889

Father, fill me with compassion, inner peace and love, so I may live
to be as Christ Jesus was, is and again will be.
Grant me the serenity to see each person as they are to You.
I pray that I grow to need You, if at all possible, more than I do now.
Allow for the path I travel that will lead to You, to always be in front of me.
Make known to me Your needs for my life, so I can live as You deem correct.
Remove from me the desires that have turn humanity away from You, leading them further and further away from You
Father each day I awake feeling a desperate need to know You are with me.
I know that without You I am another lost soul without direction, and that my path will only lead me to death.
No happiness or acceptance can be found on this path, only isolation, and
dark emptiness.
Suddenly I feel something within me stir. A feeling unlike all others, filled with warmth, forgiveness and love. And it is then that I know, “God is near”.
And utter relief washes over me.
DSE

Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. One day he asked God, "They tell me they are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God replied, "Among the many angels, I chose one for you. She will be waiting for you and will take care of you." The child looked sad, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't do anything else but sing and smile, that is enough for me to be happy!" God said, "Your angel will sing for you and also smile for you every day. And you will feel your angels love and be happy." The child looked happier, but still concerned, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language that men talk?" God replied, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak." Still perplexed the child whispered, "And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God gently smiled, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray." The child thought for a moment, "I have heard that on earth there are bad men, who will protect me?" God again smiled, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking her life." Still sad the child replied, "But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God replied, "Your angel will always talk to you about me, and will teach you the way for you to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in heaven, but voices from earth could already be heard, and this child, in a hurry, asked softly, "O God, if I am about to leave now, please tell me my angels name." God silenced all fear when He said, "Your angel's name is of no importance. You will simply call her mommy!"
(unknown)

I see so many people who deserve You more than I do, and I wonder why You chose to open my eyes and ears. I come from a family filled with self-centered egotistical people, who refuse to see the truth, and yet You still chose me. I could have been just like them, caring more for what I have than for what others don’t. I too could have refused to see the truth in Christ Jesus. But as I ponder my early years and adolescence, I am fully aware of Your presence and involvement in my life. As far back as I can remember I knew that Christmas had a special meaning to me. I now know that it was You surrounding me with You awesome love. Many times I did things that were dangerously stupid, but You took care of me, not allowing me to be hurt ( I know I kept the angels busy!). You are my true father in all sense of the word. You have been there for me when I have fallen. You have been there for me when I cried. You have loved me when I didn’t do right. And You have forgiven me for all the wrong I have done, and there was so much of that. But now You have me, attention and all, and I shutter at the thought of You losing me. Only You keep me on this path that leads me to You. Because I come from a line that has always turned their backs on You. And yet You still chose me. Only You decide what is right or wrong for me. You choose what I am too know. You decide what I am to do. Each day my adoration for You grows by leaps and bounds, and I am always amazed the following day that I could feel even more love for You, the day before. You are everything thing to me, and I am forever Yours.
DSE

Please teach me Father to love as You love me. And teach me to be able to forgive as You are so willing to forgive me. Show me the beauty that is for all to see, if we would only allow our eyes to see. Grant me wisdom to put to use this wonderful knowledge that You grace me with, in a manner that will help others. Grant me strength to face the world and all its empty promises and hopeless greed, so I may always come running back to You. Shelter me Father from the hate and the deadly desires, by opening my senses and allow me to know these for what they truly are. Walk daily with me Father, for I am worthless and false without You here by my side.
DSE

How can people turn their backs on You? How can they care more for themselves then for You? I could not imagine searching for You each day of my pathetic life. Only You make my life worth living. You asked me long ago to place You in front of all else, promising me when I do, You would make my life comfy-cozy, and I believed You. I struggled passed the need to keep my husband and children above all else, thinking that it was in some way wrong to put them second. I trusted You, and hardened my soul and my ears, and I trudged on alone. And then one day it happened. I realized how much my life was changing, nothing enormous, but gentle, perfect changes. Self-evaluation was becoming an everyday class for me. I felt the need to improve myself, to liken myself to Your perfect son, Jesus. I began to see the beauty where before there was only ugliness. My family life was all but falling apart, but now it has blossomed into the most wonderful part of my life, but always below You. Each day I grow more content with my life and all that we have. I try not to dwell on the “finer” things in life. And just allow You to give us what we need. I try not to dwell on this stress filled society. Nor to I dwell on where the next day is going to go. Because as You have said so many times, there is absolutely nothing I can do to change or control life beyond turning to You.
Long ago You asked me, in Your gentle, loving way, to give it a try and place You before all else. And I did, and I will be eternally grateful. Thank You Father for saving my life.
DSE

Daily I travel down my pathway that will lead me to You.
I gain strength in my daily travel, study and devotion.
Many times I encounter obstacles that come not from You.
Obstacles that promise false happiness, and false acceptance.
But You have graced me with open eyes to see through these lies.
You have graced me with a need only for Your love and acceptance.
And no need for the material things of this world.
But without You, I am only dead, without reason to continue.
So please Father guide me on my journey toward You.
Grant me the understanding of what I am about to study today.
And the wisdom to use this knowledge in ways that will help others.
Make known to me what You desire of me.,
And please grace me forever with You awesome love.
DSE

Teach me Father to be forgiving and understanding.
Teach me not to dwell on the past, not worry about the future.
Teach me to see passed other’s faults and imperfections,
but to see the inner beauty that is present in all that You create.
Show me how to love and adore.
Too look passed my own wants, towards other’s needs.
Guide my words when I speak to and of others.
And guide my soul when I am feeling lost and alone,
even though I am surrounded my many.
Keep me close to You, and gently nudge me when I stray.
You, my true Father, and Lord,
Are my world, and my reason to live.
DSE

I can’t face the day without You here with me.
To do that causes my heart to ache and my soul to mourn.
I am only a vessel doing the work of You, Our Father.
Everything I do, I do because You inspire me and guide me.
I am happy only because You have allowed me to be happy.
Some would say I am lucky, I say nay, luck does not exist.
I say it is our awesome Creator doing only as He has promised.
I have placed You first in my life, and I place myself behind all others.
I asked You to take care of me, and You have done more than just that.
I am rich in Your endless love and in Your wonderful blessings.
As it should be, and now I am peacefully content.
To imagine life without You, is like living in cold, lonely darkness.
Never to see Your sunlight, nor to feel the warm gentle touch of Your life-giving love.
I shutter at the thought of it!
DSE

Remind me Father why I was created. So I may be the person whom You created me too be.
Show me Father how it is I am to act. So I may help those less fortunate to find their way to You.
Teach me Father how to love humanity. So I may find it in myself to forgive those who have wronged.
Forgive me Father for my countless sins. So I may never feel the complete emptiness of Your separation.
Love me Father now and forever. So I may continue to walk in the precious light of Your ever lasting glory.
DSE

Is thank you ever good enough to express how grateful I am to You?!
You have given me my soul’s desires, never expecting anything more in return than, placing You first in my life (and everything else appears to fall into place).
I have done so very little, yet You have done so very much. I feel so inadequate when it comes to showing my admiration for this (beyond mere words) life You have so graciously graced me with. I would never have dreamed six years ago I would be as happy and content as I am today. And with the way I was, I would never in (nothing shy of) my most secret dreams, dreamed I would follow through with this “Christ” journey I have been on, and will forever be traveling. I feel thank You is not good enough, so I will endeavor to be the person, in Your eyes, I need to be. But still, Thank You!
DSE


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