I look into his eyes behind the shadow of his shades

I feel the love of Jesus while I feel all of his pain

I hear without a word, the heart of God say it's okay

There's nothing there but love crossing all lines throughout the day

Love made her sing out so loud - love had made her see

THat the Jesus we were serving was the ONE who'd set us FREE

So we reached and touched the hem and as he opened up our eyes

He CUT through FEAR and CUT through HATE and CUT through ALL the LIES

He tore the veil and tore the bread - provided LIBERTY

He took the shame; he KILLED the fix of dark captivity

Now I am clean and He resides inside my sanctuary

Though brothers walk in silence I will SHOUT HIS NAME before me

I now can hear what you hear Lord - I see just what you see

We ALL can be your hands - your arms - It's not just ME it's WE

So send me to your people Lord - yes send me to the masses

Where you will go Lord, I will go - wearing your COOL LOVE GLASSES

He gave me new eyes this past weekend while volunteering on the Relief Bus NH/VT crew. I saw people through some serious “LOVE GLASSES”.
As I sat there amazed at how beautiful the works of art were flowing out of me with such ease (painting on people for 4 hours) it finally occurred to me: JESUS is the one painting through me!! He’s giving each person that I painted, a special gift from the Father himself. HOW COOL IS THAT?
I have a new light to work by, and I can’t wait to get started on new works to see what Jesus wants to give to this world, through me. (Why me Lord?) I am amazed.

AMEN

Bua Phut (บัวผุด), Rafflesia kerrii

Bua Phut (บัวผุด), Rafflesia kerrii, originally uploaded by chuha.

LOOK at the details of this flower and tell me that it could not have been created by a power greater than ourselves?
Truly an amazing GOD creation!!!

I was adopted.

I met my birth family.

The young lady is my mother.

She was 20 yrs older than me.

I miss her.

so listen up baby

so listen up baby, originally uploaded by andrea joseph's illustrations.

This is my most favorite artist on flickr.
Andrea Joseph RULES the illustrator world as far as I'm concerned!

Life Is GOOD!

My twin brother had a birthday in January and turned 51.

Yesterday, my 6th grandchild turned 4.

My 7 yr. old grand daughter will go on a trip this weekend with her Daddy to visit his family.

I will spend time with my 10 yr. old grandson.

I look forward to singing and leading others to worship on Sunday.

My husband of 4 yrs is sleeping in today.

My 3rd adult child has 3 children and will be hearing from the housing people soon about renting her own apartment, and moving out of our home.

I am grateful for God's timing.

I miss my 28 yr old daughter and pray she finds deep peace today.

My oldest son is an amazing master craftsman.

My youngest son is an amazing guitar player - but then again, his brother makes some terrific sounds from his guitar too.

I gave my 5th grandchild a ride home from school yesterday and we went shopping for birthday presents. He really didn't find that all that meaningful, but I hope someday he will remember that I love his personality.

I have today off from work. I am grateful that I have one day out of the week to take care of important things. I can also just do what ever I like on these days.

And the last word of this blog shall be LOVE.

LOVE

Dear Love,
Where would I be without you?
I would be a sad, and lonely girl. I would be selfish -totally ignoring my family and friends. (Unless they could give me what I wanted.) I would be drunk, and lost. Without you, love, I would be sick. I would be searching for people, places and things to satisfy my soul. I would be dead.
And so Love - I am glad I have you in my life. You fill me with a purpose to live. You direct me every day. You cause me to speak to strangers without fear. You nudge me to give without boundaries. You give me hope for a future. You've wiped out the darkness that covered me and replaced it with a blanket of comfort, protection and gratitude.
Thank you Love,
M