The Face of God

The Face of God

The thing about God’s light

It can show up in an unexpected place

A flower growing out of a sidewalk

Or in the innocence of a child’s face

It can show up out of nowhere

Like in the breaking dawn

You hear it in the chirp of birds

Or the first steps of a fawn

You can hear Our Creators light

In the laughter of a child

It’s His way of reminding us

That life is certainly worthwhile

I have heard God’s light

In my sorrow...yes even in my grief

It steals away my sadness

Like a most welcome thief

It’s His way of showing us

That we are never alone

By giving us the proof of life

And how it does go on

What love a father shows

When He wipes aside a tear

And warms us without a single touch

But the knowledge he is near

He shows the balance of His love

Because even in the heart break of death

He reminds us life goes on

As we watch a newborn take the first breath

It’s hard to remain bitter

When the most beautiful sounds

Can be experienced flying over head

Or walking all around

Have you ever sat on a park bench

And just listened to children play

Not worrying what tomorrow brings

Living only for today

I believe this is the true message

That only love of God can bring

He who has the gentleness of a lamb

The royalty of Our King

So when the day gets heavy

As we all know that it can

Smile at the adversity

Relying on the word of no man

I tell you love each other often

I say smiling with a nod

Because when you love one another

You are loving the face of God

My Mansion Far Above

My Mansion Far Above

I heard you crying

So I came right away

As I do daily

Usually to watch you play

Your eyes are filled with sadness

I saw you blink as a tear fell

I know the heaviness of your heart

But I’m here to say...all is well

I’m watching over you today

Like I have since your birth

And I am here to tell you

They do not realize your worth

But you must never let

Their ideas come to light

You are a child of God

Therefore a beauty in His sight

Let them judge your being

Those who are sad themselves

They will never know your path

And may never have your wealth

Because your wealth is not riches

At least not what they may find

But it is in your loving peace

Your inner light always shines

Please wipe away your tear my child

And always find your smile

You carry the TRUTH and the way

It is they who have been lost for a while

They have forgotten to remember

That all comes through ME

Sometimes life makes things clouded

But the light allows you to see

I will always watch over

My children...every one

And give them all my love

And when my work is done

They choose to live in darkness

Or the select to bask in My light

And what ever they may choose

I will keep them in my sight

For it is not the likes of you

Which makes your Father cry

But the ones who make the choice

To reject my mansion in the sky

But tomorrow again I will watch

And hope they will see My light

So I can embrace them

Knowing all is well throughout the night

I have watched you pray for hours

For those who seem to have less

I have seen you cry their tears

When they feel they have nothing left

I love you for your spirit

And your untainted soul

And your reward for this

Is a path paved in gold

Pray for the lost souls

Who are haunted in their sleep

Because of their lack of faith

And divine promise they failed to keep

Wish them peace and blessings

They need you...but cannot see

You are their path I have chosen

And you are bringing them to me

Remind them that they are loved

Even when they are walking away

Tell them God loves them

Even when they do not pray

Be kind to them my child

It is they who need love

And I will be watching

From my mansion far above

To You From Me

To You From Me

 Today, I thought of something I wanted to tell you…and I picked up the phone to call; I almost started dialing when I realized you wouldn’t be picking up. And I thought about all the wasted time I spent not calling you. I thought about all the wasted hours, minutes and seconds not spent telling you how very much I love you. Shame on me for not taking more time to shine God’s light on one of the most beautiful people I have ever known. Now I have moments filled with regret.

 I regret not telling you how bright your smile always was…and I pray that you are smiling down on us now. I regret the calls I didn’t make, or the vacations we didn’t take; I wish I could have those moments back. I wonder if you ever knew that when people met you, they couldn’t help but to love you. You had this aura around you; everyone wanted a part of it. You never wanted to be more than who you were; did you ever know that people would give anything to think about themselves that way?

 You could find laughter in everything. Even in illness, or sorrow…I can hear your laughter, even now. I can remember going through so much, being so sad…and you making jokes about everything. Always willing to give and be all that you can…for those whose smiles didn’t come so easily.

 Are you watching us now? Do you see how hard life has become for me? If you are, please know that I know you are in a better place. You don’t have to be in pain, or feel sorrow ever again…I am so thankful for that. But I am over wrought with sadness…my heart feels like it is breaking and re-breaking everyday. Please forgive me for being so weak. Forgive me for not sharing every moment with you…please know that my heart was always in the right place.

 Every once in a while, look down on us, and remind us to laugh at ourselves. Show us how to continue loving ourselves and each other; remind us to find reasons to get out of bed…until finally we do it without thinking about it.

 Finally, our blue eyed angel, give God our undying gratitude. For, even though our hearts are heavy right now, because your stay with us was far too brief…you have left your footprints on our hearts.