The Rainbow After the Rain

You can not have a rainbow without a little rain.

THE RAINBOW AFTER THE RAIN

Author: Maple

God never promise us a good life on earth;
but He gave the assurance that there will always
be a rainbow after the rain.

Life on earth is not always what we expected
and wanted it to be. But if we can put our
trust in God, He can sail us through definitely.

God never let us bear what is impossible;
and He makes sure what we bear is the
limit that we can take without much difficulty.

After the rain, things will be changed;
everything on earth seems to be new
and clean. With these renew scenario,
we should be:

- a more positive and courageous person
as indicated by the RED of the rainbow;

- a creative, thoughtful and joyful person
as indicated by the ORANGE of the rainbow;

- an intelligent, confident and logical person as
indicated by the YELLOW of the rainbow;

- a renewed, generous and practical person as
indicated by the GREEN of the rainbow;

- a peaceful, sincere and responsible person as
indicated by the BLUE of the rainbow;

- a relaxed, devoted and wise person as
indicated by the INDIGO of the rainbow;

and last but not least, a spiritual and idealistic
person as indicated by the VIOLET of the rainbow.

The Love Letter

My Child,

You may not know me,
but I know everything about you.
Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up.
Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways.
Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.
Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image.
Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being.
Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring.
Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived.
Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation.
Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake,
for all your days are written in my book.
Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth
and where you would live.
Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb.
Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born.
Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented
by those who don't know me.

John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry,
but am the complete expression of love.
1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you.
1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child
and I am your Father.
1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could.
Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father.
Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand.
James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs.
Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love.
Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless
as the sand on the seashore.
Psalms 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you.
Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession.
Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you
with all my heart and all my soul.
Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things.
Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart,
you will find me.
Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you
the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires.
Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you
than you could possibly imagine.
Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you
in all your troubles.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted,
I am close to you.
Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb,
I have carried you close to my heart.
Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away
every tear from your eyes.
Revelation 21:3-4

And I'll take away all the pain
you have suffered on this earth.
Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you
even as I love my son, Jesus.
John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed.
John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being.
Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you,
not against you.
Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression
of my love for you.
1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved
that I might gain your love.
Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus,
you receive me.
1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you
from my love again.
Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party
heaven has ever seen.
Luke 15:7

I have always been Father,
and will always be Father.
Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is…
Will you be my child?
John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you.
Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad

Almighty God 

He Will Carry You

A beautiful and inspiring song that is worth sharing with everyone. I love listening to this song. Whenever I listen to this song, all my worries and fear of uncertainties disappear, for I know that the Lord God will never ever forsake me especially in times of trouble.  I just have to trust in Him with all of my heart and everything will be fine. Happy Friday!

Forever Young

Forever young

I wanna be forever young

Do you really want to live forever,

Forever

Forever young...

I wish I could be forever young and I'm sure everyone wants  to be forever young, who wouldn't want to be?  We will all get old, whether we like it or not, but we can choose how we want to get old - to age gracefully or to age rapidly.  And I choose to age gracefully :). I appreciate life as it is. I strive to keep my mind and body healthy. I eat healthy foods and I exercise as much as I can. I run while I still can. And most of all, I am thankful to God for all the abundant blessings that He continues to shower upon me. Have a blessed Sunday!

You Are My All in All

You are my strength when I am weak

You are the treasure that I seek

You are my all in all.

Reflection: Cup of Tea

Cup of Tea

by Randy Chambers 

Care for a cup of tea?

 

Not me. No thanks.
I’ve much too much to do.
No time for drinks, or idle chat.
You understand.
Idle chat will lead
to nothing less than idle hands.
It’s true. Don’t you agree?

Not me. I simply can’t agree.
Busy, busy people give
no time for pleasantry.
Idle chat you say?
No time to chat or have a cup of tea?
Why won’t you find the time to sit
and fellowship with me?
Important, don’t you think?
To listen. To talk.
To share our thoughts.
To sit a while, or take a walk
together—you and me.
You see? Right?

I might.
But it is so very hard.
So much to do, you see.
It sounds so very nice.
But if you want my advice
Its always free.
So much to do will not get done
If not for those like me.

Oh brother!

What’s that?

Don’t you understand?
Your life is more than busy work
And occupying idle hands.
God has so much He wants for you
He has and always will.
Sometimes, He wants you working,
But sometimes He wants you still.
Do you understand?

I think so…
But not today!

What?

I have no time to sit and talk,
to take a walk,
no time to share or…

Pray?

What did you say?

You have no time to pray.

I didn’t say…
Oh never mind.
I must get back to work
you see.

I know

That’s right.
I have no time for idle chat,
or for a cup of tea.
I will have time for none of that.
And…

No time for pleasantry?

So you say.
But you know I don’t agree.

So I see.
Well, as you wish.
Do what you need to do.

I will…

I know.

So, where is it you will be?

Me?
I think I’ll sit with God a while…
…and have a cup of tea.

Take Me Out of the Dark - by Gary V.

One of my favorites,  a very beautiful inspirational song from a great artist - Gary Valenciano.

"Teach me to trust in You with all of my heart,

to lean not on my own understanding."