Jesus, Good Morning

Chorus: Jesus, Good Morning
Just want to thank and praise you for keeping me
Jesus, I thank you
Because you're the only one who'll let me be

1st Verse
God, I don't know what to say this morning
My heart is full, filled with anger and torment
How can I get others to see the God I serve
Is better than any friend or parent, all they'll every need or deserve

Many walk around with their head's in a funk
Clouded by society and all its junk
Why don't they turn to you, I don't understand
You're the only one with all the answers in His hand

Chorus:
Jesus, Good Morning
Just want to thank and praise you for keeping me
Jesus, I thank you
Because you're the only one who'll let me be

2nd Verse:
Just stop and think about what going on and on
In the city and world around you
It doesn't have to hurt, be painful or overbearing
Just give Him your love, show care and sharing

Oh, Oh, Rejoice!!
Good Morning Jesus
Thank you for giving new ways to please us
You're the most, the greatest, beyond any measure
In my life, you're the absolute treasure

Bridge: Jesus, I say Jesus
You're the only thing I need
Your the only way I breathe
Jesus, I say Jesus
I cry out your name
This not, not a game
Jesus, I say Jesus
Thank you for letting me be all you've called me to be...

Good Night, Friend
Good Night, Messiah
My days are filled with love

New Experiences

In order to grow, we must all try something new. Parties, new friends, new love. It makes us feel alive, growth and strength. When these new found experiences go awry, we may feel depressed or feel like "why???". But without those specific chances and to actually take them, we may have never moved anywhere--forward, backward, up down, nothing. If things have not gone exactly like you want them to, rejoice anyway. If things have gone, like you want them to, well be happy (but don't rub it in anyone's face!). Take the lessons you've learned, remember them and pass them on to others.

Every second, every minute holds a lesson (or more than one). Be blessed by them: some never their lessons. They ignore them, pretend those lessons do not exists and repeat the same lessons at different times. Before the year is out, take some time to close your eyes, take a deep breath, smile and remember all of the lessons, blessings, and heartfelt things learned and received this year. A dollar says you'll laugh all the way to the bank!!

Father, while you're birthday is near, I'd like to give you one gift early: appreciation. Yes, I show it and my body pulses with all You are, but I'd like to take the time now to say. Thank You, I worship You, I honor You and I am grateful for the lessons I've learned just by living and those I've learned by being observant.

Got to be there

Even if it hurts, be there for someone.
Even if it means losing time for something you want to do, just be there.
Even if it doesn't make sense to you, be there.
Even if he/she changes her mind over and over, still be there.
Even if it's 2 am, get up and be there.
Even if you're mad at him/her, put the anger aside and be there.
Even if the boss is calling, try to be there.
Even when doubt settles in your mind about the situation, please be there.
Even if you have the kids, take them with you and be there.
Even if you're not sure you like this person, go and be there.
Even if you feel like you've given your last, give some more and be there.

Everyone needs, wants, desires, craves, longs for, thirsts for, hopes for, cries for someone, some people, some time. Everyone does. Give because you can and because you don't know when your time of need will come.

The Holidays

This year is a new beginning for me. A time where I'm eager to begin new days filled with smiles, laughter and enjoying who I am. For Thanksgiving, I visited my father's side of the family and learned alot about myself. While I was visiting them and reconnecting with as many of them as possible, I also observed that we have the same styles and traits. I went shopping with one cousin and picked up some of the exact same clothes at the same time. I never expected that! You might say "well of course--you're related!" When you don't see each other much (say once in the past 5-10 years), it has a different effect.

Give love the way you would want to receive love. If something is bothering you, let the other party know and resolve the situation. Let not another moment pass, without a smile, hug or something to say you care to someone else. If the affection is not reciprocated, well, you've done your part. Keep Smilin'.While it's easy to buy a gift or send cash, make your gift giving enough time from your day to make a difference for someone else.