July 14, 2019

It’s been raining long and hard
And gray skies were all I could see.
But today is different,
Or perhaps I am,
For I see a bright spot
Glowing through the
Clouds of morning.
I shall dance!
Dancing with the raindrops
And celebrating the sun
Am I
For today is
A new day
And the Lord has blessed it!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2018
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March 19, 2019
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
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March 2, 2019
Frosted palm branches
Spring giggles excitedly
winter’s slow retreat
By Martha L Shaw © 2015

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February 22, 2019
I remember a company I worked for and was blessed to do so for many years. BUT On rainy, gloomy days it seemed as if when one wore black and came in grumpy, soon the entire office was disagreeable and it was doubtful many were aware of this, nor had a good reason why. What a change a slight bit of effort to bless one another surely would have made!

If we know the truth of the following words and that they apply to each of us created in His image, AS WE ARE, why must the hate continue to defeat love? Where is peace?
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a]
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well. -Psalm 139:14

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February 16, 2019
The path,
this sacred journey,
is filled with sharp turns .. .
corners around which we cannot see,
but oh, the beauty He has placed there
just waiting for us!
Keep moving forward
with Him!
By Martha L Shaw ©2015 Words and Pictures

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February 12, 2019
IF you’re dealing with difficulties, there are 3 things to focus on!
- YOU WERE CREATED IN YOUR LOVING GOD’S IMAGE
- HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU!
- PRAISE HIM ANYWAY!

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February 4, 2019
Same old battle! That’s how we all feel some times . . . my body isn’t 21 anymore and some flaws cannot be fixed. Am I the only one who remembers how easy things once had been? I picked up a book on praise because I was so grumpy I couldn’t find words within me but words aloud came from my tablet all by themselves, it seemed, saying “You like Christian Music” and the first song playing was my miracle for today. I don’t know the artist nor did I know the song, nor even choose to hear, but listen I did. The LORD CHOSE IT! It spoke love to my soul assuring me I am never alone,I will be fine, He has a plan, I am loved . . . I still don’t know the song. I was too wrapped up in His love, but when I need a hug I know He will be right with me!

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January 25, 2019
The scent of your love
Like an ever blooming rose
Awakens my heart
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017

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