2014 was the start of a new chapter in my life. at times, seasons of uncertainty are when Godspeaks most. In these moments he may speak to you, this wisdom in quiet time with his word, or prayer. for me it's relationship with people he brings into my life Sometimes, he puts people in our journey's path who remind us who we belong to. These people overflow with a grace, positive outlook, willing heart & a giving spirit through faith in Christ. Happy 25th Birthday Michele Feagins! Thank you for the example you set, & the friend you are... Enjoy 25, is a goodn.
"Be full of HIS closeness so that those around you know HE is near." ~ J.C. Bullard -- this morning. That's what i needed today.
The man meant to have a son, is the father, who, continues teaching the son humility, Quiet strength, & grace under THE FATHER of Heaven & His son. for a lifetime. Blessed to be a witness.
But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." --Joshua 24:15 "Never let the music of your soul die"
"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you."-- James 4:10
Hello, I'm John Bullard, am 26 years old, and have Cerebral Palsy. I live with my family and love the time we spend together. It has become increasingly difficult for me as of late to participate in very important activities, all of which contribute to my life, without a safe accessible wheelchair van. I have goals and needs I want to work on, like getting my GED, participating in activities with friends, and staying involved in my church, all very special. Also important is the need for transportation for therapy and for medical needs.
With prayer, I am trying to raise enough funds for a wheelchair van so that i may travel safely. Life is a gift to be experienced.... and i am asking for your help and donation, please give if you can. it would truly change my life and my family's life. Go here http://www.gofundme.com/3nihjw Or, click below to donate. ....Thank you.
I want to learn as much as possible in my pursuit of knowledge. While knowing very well, that neither you, nor I, will ever finish that pursuit of knowledge while on this earth. Why, with every new breath, comes a new lessen. I love it when God blesses me by allowing my eyes to open with a new sunrise. I love God. I love my family and friends, which in my life are one and the Same. I want to leave a mark; I want to make a difference. I sit now, But I will stand again. It may not be in this place, or “normal” by its evaporating standers which it falsely claims. But REAL, ever flowing truth. In my observation, rarely, in being REAL are we ever“normal”nor, in being “normal” are we ever being REAL. For who determines “normal” from REAL But HE, who holds all that is REAL in his hands. I am REAL, YOU ARE REAL, We are different in a few ways but in Many the same. We are REAL. What is “normal “but slow yet never ceasing evaporation of all that is false? And what is REAL, But, all that is strong, able, and, everlasting.
"He loved us, not because we were lovely to him, but to make us lovely."~ Tim Keller
“Going home Without my sorrow Going home Sometime tomorrow Going home To where it's better Than before Going home Without my burden Going home Behind the curtain Going home Without this costume That I wore” LEONARD COHEN - GOING HOME.
I Was listing
to the Avett Brothers new album, and this is what came out of my heart.
god works in mysterious ways.
This is why i fall in love with music all over again everyday. Music
should be written with the soul intention of speaking to the human soul and
shocking our hearts awake to the deep, purposeful, pains.And the soft, yet
unshakable beauties we experience in this short and passing gift called
life."There's no falling back asleep
once waken from the dream." don't waste the gift of people, Love them. Don't
waste your gift of life, CREATE IT. I love you, Please remember that As you read all of this.
Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and
make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put
out of joint but rather be healed. Strive for peace with everyone, and
for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
"When i lose my direction i'll look up to the skies And remember we're all in this together. if i live the life I'm given, I won't be scared to die." The Avett Brothers.
HEAR ME NOW, I Have cerebral palsy. I'm in a wheelchair, 99.9% of time i'm in pain. GOD made me with his hands. and he is the MASTER artist of ALL. I am his masterpiece. My suffering, pain are of this earth. MY FLAWS OF WHICH, THERE ARE MANY are of MYSELF and my short falling short of GOD boy have I, EVERYONE HAS. You don't have to stand to fall short of The father of creation.
FREE WILL: MY FLAWS.“You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.
Dear God, I come before you once again, knowing full well, That I
cannot be judged by any court of earth that holds true and final verdict
But, only when I STAND before you may I be judged. LORD, I Fall short
today, I will fall short tomorrow. But everyday i have an aching thirst
for the living water of your grace. God, I am a sinner FORGIVE ME. my
misleading words and ways, my misspeaking and my untruths For setting my
eyes upon things those things that are unclean and are not honorable to you And
misleading and not being truthful about it at the time FORGIVE ME for my
selfish ways, desires, words, and thoughts God, I’m only a man. A
selfish man, Only of soul, not body. My body will melt away like snow in
the sun. My body is meaningless if without my soul. For when the day
comes, and you count me among your kingdom, my body will be of new. God,
you said we would suffer in this world. My body is not who i am. i WILL
SUFFER with you or without you. I CHOOSE to suffer with you, So That I
may WALK down the streets of your kingdom when your day comes. Father,
take me in your arms, and may i forever be your bride. AMEN.
Its your mercy that makes me free.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’.”
I’m whispering “I was lost,
Now I’m found and forgiven.”
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I still feel t he sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a simple sinner
Who received God’s good grace, somehow!
When I say I’m a Christian - By Maya Angelou
This man is amazing and he has been inspiring me all week. God uses his instruments like no other musician.
