Volume 1, Issue 4 Page 3
Anniversary Roses
Sitting under the spell of the smell of roses; An anniversary, a present, a kind word. These are the kinds of things that make life precious, priceless, worth living.
The fragrance captures my imagination; Brings me to a garden of delight.“ These were the only ones that smelled nice,” my husband shared. But not before pointing out the two red roses in the bouquet called,‘ Rainbow.’“ I was going to take out these two. For me and you for 50 years.”
How sweet. And I hugged him. How familiar after our now 25 years together. Faithful. Committed. Not always blessed years. Good years just the same.
“ Split pea soup,” he tells me.“ Maybe one day you’ ll look at me and understand.”“ I understand,” I told him. And I do.
In New York. In the City. A warm buttered roll, and split pea soup. Just for me. And how do I know? He hates peas. How many years did it take me to see that it’ s in his heart – His world – Just for me.
Audrey Semprun Prescott, Arizona Semprunfa @ cableone. net
“ How many years did it take me to see that it’ s in his heart – His world – Just for me.”
Ephesians 5:1,2 KJV Paraphrased Be therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savor.
Joyful Noiz Ministries © 2013
Walk With Thee
I’ m at a loss, don’ t know what to do knowing God is carrying me through, seeing His light hitting my face wanting to feel His perfect grace, holding back not wanting to let go, feeling the fear that the devil show, Father help me, I need you now, pull me up don’ t let me drown. I know I can’ t do this, all on my own, carry me Father, I want to get to your throne. I give it to you, cause I can’ t do this alone, guide me Father I want to go home. I am tired of walking, please carry me, deliver me Father, please set me free. I’ m on my knees, begging you now, please help me Father, show me how. Change the situation, please give me peace, grant me understanding, take this pain from me. Open my eyes, help me see the path You have chosen so I can walk with Thee.
Jodi L. Easter Mobile, Alabama ms. pratt81 @ live. com