AMAZING GRACE

By Vernalee

Lord, I come to you today in prayer. Like so many people, my thoughts go places that they should not. My mind thinks things that should not enter my space. My heart pumps feelings that I wish did not exist. Lord, help me to be what you desire. Help me to be descent, fair, kind, and respectful. I need your helping hands God! I ask for your grace; your Amazing Grace.I ask you Father to “order my steps in your Word dear Lord. Lead me and guide me everyday; teach me your will.” Help me to be the best Mother, Granny, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, and person that I can be! Help me to walk in the footsteps of goodness! Show me how to forget and forgive. Forgive me for my indiscretions. Put righteousness and kindness in my spirit. Place the rights words in my mouth. Anchor my soul in the streams that you see fit. Let my conduct, speech, and all that I do glorify your name. Keep my thoughts wholesome. Allow me to have helping hands to support those in need spiritually, financially, emotionally and in all ways. Let love flow from me like water downstream. Surround me with people who love me and that I love. Keep me on bended knee so that I stay prayerful and honor your Holy name. Guide me Lord. Stay by my side. I know that I can achieve greatness when you walk with me Lord! Thank you Father for your love, grace, mercy, protection, guidance and all that you have done for my family and me! Thank you Lord for your Amazing Grace! Amen. Happy Sunday! Blessings!

NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT

By Vernalee

The title and words of this song say it all. I never would have made it without God's love, covering, protection, guidance, and grace! We cannot do it on our own.

Let the words penetrate your being as you give thanks to the Lord. Let your faith carry you. Matthew 6:30 tells us "Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?" "Have Faith - God will take care of you."

Happy Sunday and Blessings!

YOU BROUGHT THE SUNSHINE INTO MY LIFE

By Vernalee

If your eyes were glued to the Lifetime channel like mine's when the movie The Clark Sisters premiered, we saw the making of this incomparable gospel group. We traveled back in time to witness their family problems (we all have them), their climb, their challenges, their struggles, their successes, their love …

True to form as their lives personified, "We see the glory, but we don't know the story."

The Clark Sisters have many gospel hits, but "You brought the sunshine into my life" will make you jump up and shout! These lyrics mean so much right now.

Listen …

"You made my day You came my way You heard me every time I pray You gave me peace You gave me grace You put a smile upon my face

You brought the sunshine in my life You are the lifeline Since that I have found Christ There has been such a change in my life."

Powerful Lyrics, I'll say!

Sunshine brings light, it brings warmth, it guides us ...

Sure, some days may seem dark, but God gives us light that comforts us; delivers us; makes us whole ...

Without fail, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. The light of day is powered by the sun … which is powered by God.

Our lives are changeable just like the weather. We may have stormy days, but if we stay close to God and remain prayerful, "daylight will come in the morning!”

The Clark Sisters through their harmonious voices reminded us that through it all - we are “Blessed and Highly Favored.” They reminded us about the sunshine that God brings that makes those horrific dark and dreary days bright. Just as the brilliant sun rays illuminate the blue sky, it gives us hope! Thank you Lord.

Happy Sunday.

Blessings!