"INSPIRATION"
"In life, we all lose one thing or the other; might be a job, relationship etc. It's very normal. But don't grieve over your losses. Why? Because God always has a better replacement for them. So whenever you lose something, tell yourself, there's something better waiting for me."
Written in 2011 by Uwakina Smek Osemeke --- Nigeria
My Mother's Gentle Hands
My Mother used to comb my long hair.
When she hit a tangle
I would cry out in pain.
She would place her gentle hands upon my head and whisper,
I'm sorry darling but you must endure the pain
So that your hair will be shiny and beautiful.
When my life hits a tangle,
I long for my mother's gentle hands
To ease the pain.
Copyright © 2011 Shirley Smothers
This is an original poem that I wrote to honor my mother.
"Keep bubbling over with abundant joy, peace and love. You may be the only well-watered oasis for someone going through a desert in their lives."
Written in 2011 by Caroline Naoroji --- Virginia
"After all the pain you've been through, after all the heartaches you've experienced, after all the painful and deep cuts, I want to congratulate you because you didn't think it was the end of the road. You had hope; you had faith that today will come with a different story. When God is up to something, you will go down to nothing; from there people will see you coming from Zero to Hero."
Written in 2011 by Bizanani Hadebe --- South Africa
"I can be wealthy and not loved, but if I'm loved I'd feel wealthy. Thus, I say the heart is an account; to keep that account positive/active we ought to deposit love into it."
Written in 2011 by Larispique Philidor --- Connecticut
I am motivated, I am inspired
The transformation that I cannot hide
Not because of anyone
But it is all in God's plan
His Words are my instruction
My road map to reach the final destination;
Chona --- Submitted by Ton T. --- United Arab Emirates
"The Beauty in one's Soul, speaks volumes in silence."
Written in 2011 by Donna Avvento --- Connecticut
"If I owned a bird that had a broken wing, I'd help mend it so it'd fly again. If I had a friend whose spirit was broken, I'd help mend it so they'd soar as though they always had wings."
Copyright © 2011 Michael T. Wilder
"Make every day Thanksgiving Day! Be thankful for your caring spirit, loving heart, strength of mind and your gifts of will power and determination! Be thankful for another day to share your most valuable gift... and that is showing others you love them more than yourself! Do it every day and DO IT BIG!!!"
Copyright © 2010 Jimmy Hagewood
"Let God choose for you, it will be the right decision. Let God guide you, it will be the right direction. Let God plan for you, it will be in the right timing. Let God measure for you, it will be the right portion. Let God help you, it wil be the right care. Let God instruct you, it will be the right teaching. Let God train you, it will be the right preparation. Let God counsel you, it will be the right perspective. Let God fight for you, it will be the right outcome. Let God work with you, it will be the right result!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Macharia James --- Kenya
It inspired me.
"Whenever you forgive, you are holding the key; it opens the door to let you be free! Life is so amazing!"
Written in 2011 by Mike Marino, Jr. --- Louisiana
"The sun, moon, and stars in the sky may shine for trillions of years like the soft flickering small candlelight, that doesn't get put out in seasons of wind and storm. True beauty and perfectionism in love are like faith that can never be banished, hope that can never die."
Written in 2011 by Khan V. --- Pennsylvania
Hope, healing, and comfort.
"In wanting to give someone you love a gift, always remember that a smile, an encouraging word, a loving touch and a hug are of more infinite value than anything man ever made."
Written in 2011 by David Robinson --- Northern Ireland
"I believe that God created us for His pleasure, to praise Him, to love Him, to glorify Him. And art is a desire He planted in my soul to praise Him with, whatever the subject may be, be it joy in a simple flower, love in an embrace or the pure innocence of a child's tear. Much like a dancer who dances for God, my brush sways for Him in joy and sorrow, exhortation and exultation Art is my prayer. It is my praise to God. And strangely, it is while doing my simplest, most unstudied works that I felt Him smile over my shoulder."
Maria Pureza Escano --- Submitted by Isabella Trevisan --- Italy
Maria Pureza Escano is a very inspiring artist. She creates beautiful artworks from her soul, which speaks of such simple, honest faith.
"When your heart desires meet God's will, efficacy of prayers is inevitable."
Written in 2011 by Sheye Hassan --- Nigeria
"With the wisdom of the owl and the wind beneath his wings, all things are possible."
Written in 2011 by Nan Van --- Vermont
"No matter how difficult the situation is, always treat everything in a positive way."
Written in 2011 by Mirline Delima --- Haiti
It's good to stay positive in all situations.
"We can never really begin to fathom the extent of God's love. I remember a song we used to sing:
"God's love is like a circle that is big and round, like a mountain that is steep and high, like an ocean deep and wide."
In a desperate attempt to understand his love, we realize the shape of a circle is without end, as it goes back to where it started and the infiniteness thereof. The mountain, that which is steep and wide, is a symbol of the gradient that causes acceleration in our everyday life. Trying to run down a steep mountain is a one way ticket to uncontrollable running just like the love of God cascades down faster than we can think through. The ocean deep and wide reminds us as humans how we are sorry or how we also love from the bottom of our hearts, which is the depth."
Copyright © 2011 Jonathan Simango
This song was taught to me when I was a little boy and now I am a man. I have just a slight comprehension of what his love is and the love that I have received from him and it's not even close to that which lies ahead.
"We don't lose anything by smiling and inspiring someone; it brings light to life and joy to our hearts. We don't lose a thing by sharing; God will reward us more than we spent. We don't lose anything by loving; we will be loved more and most of all God will love us more. There is nothing greater than sharing a piece of your heart."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kiplimo Chemirmir --- Texas
"Be yourself and let the world know you will not change for childish challenges! You will not stand for stupidity! You will not follow the footsteps of the foolish! You will not entertain events of evil! You will not dwell on daily, depressing drama! Be yourself and take the positive initiative to invite the world to recognize the extraordinary wonders of YOU! Do it every day and DO IT BIG!!!"
Copyright © 2011 Jimmy Hagewood
"Be careful of those who'll try to steal your Joy. Our Joy should not be dependent on external factors, but only that of the Lord. In our daily lives we must be careful not to plan our own unhappiness. We sometimes settle for happiness when we should aim for Joy. One thing that will rob our Joy is sin. Each day the choice is ours. Don't you dare steal my Joy!"
Written in 2010 by Marcia Persaud --- Antigua and Barbuda
"A simple heart leads to simple life."
Written in 2011 by Jiten Soni --- India
Believing in positivity is the best birth right of life.
"God has given us a great boon that we are still alive. Do blame your fate for the unlucky days as God is testing your will and always be thankful to God as he keeps us alive."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Alex B. --- India
Everyone Deserves Their Own Angel
Please send everyone an angel
And trust them with its care
Someone or something for them to love
And to always be there.
Please send everyone an angel
One to help them fill their days
With hope, love and laughter
And the warmth of sunshine rays.
Please send everyone an angel
To share their evenings under twinkling stars
Keep them warm during cold nights
And to feel very peaceful with delight.
Please send everyone an angel
The very best one you can find.
Please send everyone an angel
A true friend's hard to find.
Copyright © 2010 Marita Manalo Domingo
"What a better world this could be is we would Fear less and Hope more; Whine less and Smile more; Talk less and Listen more; Hate less and Love more."
Written in 2010 by Dorothy Murfin --- Georgia
"A star needs darkness to shine."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sethabile M. --- South Africa
No matter how bad people think you are, because of the choices you made in the past, you can prove them wrong by correcting the mistakes, learning from them and with this you can shine through them.