By Teri7
Walking with and in love is something I experience each day of my life. Each day is a new experience with my Lord. He is teaching me so many things. I know some will question that who do not believe or even care, but He is so real.
If we take the time each day to spend some of it with Him our life will change for the better. See many don't realize that God is so very real. He has feelings like you and I, maybe more so. He created us for His glory and joy, so why wouldn't He want to be with us. He does.
Just so you all will know I am just as human as the next person. I have things to do each day and night, but I do make time to make Him feel special and loved. He makes me feel that way each day and night.
I am sure he makes you all feel that way, but maybe it's not something you really think about. God is the most real thing in my life. He is closer to each of us than the clothes on our body.
I have been taught these things all of my life, but it is becoming more real each day that I live and breathe. I realize that it is not a fluke or accident that I wake up each morning. I am blessed by the Almighty God!
I have aches and pains at times, but I am learning to have a different mind set on most things. Instead of giving up and going to bed I usually keep on going. Unless of course it is something serious, then I go to the doctor.
Some of these things may not mean anything to anybody but me. When the Holy Spirit puts something on my heart and mind that is what I have to write about. Of course there are times I will write about Greyson, church or family and that is fine, but other times I need to say things that may help someone other than me.
Just so you all know, I do love my husband and my family with all my heart. My husband is the dearest of all to me on earth.
I know the Lord is working in my life right now and I do what I feel is right to do.
I do hope you all have a very blessed and restful night! Thank you for your time in reading and reviewing this!
Written by: Teresa A. Shortess
Copyright@2017
| Author Notes | God is good all the time! |
By Teri7
Spiritual Guidance
Is what I feel near me now
Holy Spirit never leave
Written by: Teresa A. Shortess
Copyright@2017
| Author Notes | This is contest entry for three line poem. The Holy Spirit is my guide. I am thankful for the guidance each and every day! Without the help of the Good Lord I would mess up really bad! Thank you for reading and reviewing! |
By Teri7
I am learning each day that the more I love God and spend time with Him, the more He shows me himself through so many things that make me happy.
I am so amazed at all of the beauty that is there for us to see each day. Whether it be in the sky, like the clouds or on the earth. He is the master of it all. I am thankful that I feel the Holy Spirit in my life daily.
I can hardly remember my life before I started spending time with the Lord. He truly makes it all worthwhile. I am learning so much about me and how God's amazing grace is helping me.
Sunday was a day of joy for me. I have been praying for something very fervently. Sunday morning at church I saw an answer to my prayer walk in the door of the church.
To some it may seem like nothing, but to me it meant the world. See I do pray for my family in hopes they will be back in church somewhere. It happened Sunday morning with my brother, his wife and my niece.
It was a joyful time for all. See it's things like that that fill my heart with joy and love. One day I hope to see all of my family in church worshipping the Lord somewhere. I want to see my grandson going to Sunday School with other little children. I do know that day is coming. I just can't wait for it to happen!
Thank you for reading!
Written by: Teresa A. Shortess
Copyright@2017
| Author Notes | This is a picture I got off of google. I thought it was beautiful! |
By Teri7
If I ever begin to tell you of all the wonderful things God has done for me and in my life it would take forever, but here goes about today!
Today we went to Greyson's birthday party. As I said, Greyson turns three on the sixth of February. It was a very nice party with family members and close friends.
Tom and I were able to go and be with everyone.
What is so neat is that my ex-husband and his wife were there. I didn't really want to run into them today, but I said a very sincere prayer about this gathering today.
I believe with all my heart that if we pray in accordance with God's will there is a good chance your prayer will be answered. Today was not an exception to that.
I saw people and talked and laughed with them. It was amazing the way things worked out. Instead of dreading seeing these people it was more like a happy family reunion type deal.
Greyson had both his grandmothers, three grandfathers and so many other loved one.
I can never deny my God and what He will do for the ones that love Him and serve Him. What an amazing God we serve!
Jonathon and Sha had Greyson dressed in this cute little outfit that said Happy Birthday and the number three on it. Jonathon also prepared a video of little Greyson up until this day!
I know I had tears and so did Greysons' mom. I'm sure there were others there that had tears also. It was very touching and amazing to see the lives this little guy has touched and the ones that came together today for his birthday.
Greyson was so very cute opening all his presents. Each one he would take his time with and ooh and aww over it. He was one little blessed boy today.
He got so many pretty clothes and lots of new toys too. It means on Monday we will have lots of fun with new toys!
I can hardly wait until Monday now!
My son, Jonathon, and his wife, Sha, are blessings in my life. If it had not been for them being married I would have never had this little joy in my life!
I am so thankful that God in heaven is in charge of this life here. He arranges everything so perfectly and according to His will!
Thank you for reading and reviewing this story!
Written by: Teresa A. Shortess
Copyright@2017
| Author Notes | God loves all His children, good or bad. He may not like everything we do but He loves us still. He wants us to worship and praise Him. I am thankful for that day in my life when it all turned around. It was a true miracle from God! |
By Teri7
God you are so beautiful to me.
You gave me life and victory.
You held my hand when I was afraid.
Your promises are real that you made.
You love me regardless of my plan.
On your love and grace I will stand.
You are my light and my love.
You are that heavenly dove.
When I think of you I have to smile.
You have walked with me along each mile.
You never leave or forsake me, tis true.
Without your love I'd never make it through.
Hold my hand as I walk away today.
Hold my hand if I begin to sway.
I can't go very far without you close by!
Thank you God for helping me understand why.
Written by: Teresa A. Shortess
Copyright: 2017
| Author Notes | There may be some places that don't rhyme like some of you would like but it was o.k. with me. Thank you for reading and reviewing. If you see something that would sound better another way I will consider it! Thanks and bless you all! |
By Teri7
Dear Lord,
I want to thank you for another day full of your grace and mercy. It has been a day of working for you in all I have done. Thank you for the experience today as we cleaned up your house for services in the morning. Lord, no one knows what we do as we prepare for another day to worship you.
I thank you for Your love that You show me day and night. You are so kind and gracious to me and all that listen to your voice. I praise your name above all others. You are my true source of strength and my light as I walk along my life path waiting for the day when you call me home!
I can do all things through you Lord, not on my own. You give me that peace that passes all understanding and I thank you immensely for it! Without you in my life I would surely fail. I am thankful that you walk with me each step of the way. I know I am never alone.
I see marvelous things happen each and every day of my life. I see your grace and mercy that you have showed to me, my family and friends.
Lord, I pray for your peace and protection over all my fan story friends. They each mean so much to me. You see how happy I am when I have contact with each one. Bless them in a mighty way, Lord, as only you can!
I ask these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ! Amen
| Author Notes | I don't have any single pictures of me alone. This was on my heart and mind! I put this under family because in my eyes you are all a part of my family! Please do not make any corrections to this as it is from the heart and I prefer not to change it. Unless there is a terrible mistake. Thanks. |
By Teri7
It's all because of Him I can think and dream.
He takes away the hurt of life it seems.
When I am down and out I turn to the cross.
I then think of His sacrifice for me and His loss.
I have nothing to worry about or even to fear.
As long as I realize my Savior is always near.
He is by my side both day and night.
As I trust and believe in Him I am taken to new heights.
Learning to trust on Him happens to be the best.
I lean on Him and He takes care of the rest.
His love for me is so real and so true.
As long as I listen to Him He shows me what I should do.
Written by: Teresa A. Shortess
Copyright@2017
| Author Notes | Just thinking about how good the Lord has been and is always to me every day and night! I can't love Him enough for loving me and giving me life! |
By Teri7
I once was lost in sin. By grace and mercy of God above I am now saved by His blood to live with Him forever.
| Author Notes | In Jan 17 of 2016 I was changed forever. I thank God every day for changing my life and giving me a life to enjoy and serve Him in. It can happen to us all. Just trust, believe and talk to Him! |
By Teri7
Because He lives I live
Caring enough He died for me
Doing what He does best - love
Every day is great because He lives
He came to save, love and heal all from sin and death.
| Author Notes | This is my entry for the ABC contest entry. |
By Teri7
When I take the time to ponder on the reason for the season I get really emotional. To think so very long ago this very precious baby boy was born in a stable in a manger. He didn't have the luxury of a hospital with nurses and doctors around. His mother, Mary, had this wonderful little baby in a stable and was laid in a manger, not a nice, little warm bed like our babies of today.
I truly admire Mary for what she went through knowing she was carrying the Son of God. It makes my heart happy, but makes me have very tender moments too. I think of when I carried my three sons and the hardships I had. I loved them so very much I would have given anything for them not to have suffered at all. As I say that it makes me realize how much the Lord loves us and has given to us all. He offered us salvation, love, freedom from sin, and free will. When you really think about that you just can't beat it!
I realize that as Jesus grew He was handed so much more responsibility from His Father whom He truly loves so much.
When Jesus went to the cross He had everyone of us on His mind. He saw ahead and wanted each one of us for His very own. To me it makes me smile to think of someone loving me that much!
As I pray each day I stop and think. I think about Him being my best friend. He is the only friend
that would let me talk and talk without telling me to shut up. He wants to hear what each of us have to say to Him.
We always need to take the time not to just ask for His help, but to thank Him for everything He has done for us. He is so worthy to be praised.
I get so happy knowing I am His child and He loves me and helps me with every situation. If I only ask for His help there He is. It says in the Bible in His word that we have not because we ask not.
As we hurriedly try to wrap up Christmas in Tennessee, before we go to PA, I try to make mental notes of what needs to be done. I can't believe that by this time next week we will be with family in PA.
I will miss reading and reviewing all of your work, but I will try to catch up when we get home! I will be reading and reviewing for the next few days until we leave. Maybe when we get home from PA I will be able to see better and read more work.
I hope all of your stress is little to none as you finish up your last minute shopping. Just don't forget to tell the Savior how important He is in your life if He really is.
May you all have a very blessed Christmas!
| Author Notes | I just hope you all know that I truly do love each one of you and I feel very blessed that you are in my life. I know that you are there for a reason! |
By Teri7
My faith is in Him every step I take.
My mind is consumed with decisions I try to make.
He gently nudges me by his Holy Spirit to say,
"I'm right here my child, talk to me today!"
As I relinquish all my questions and fear I now can see.
It's all in His timing and his plans literally.
Sometimes my free will gets in the way of success.
At times things seem to be in such a mess!
Why is it as humans we want to leave God out of it all?
Don't we know if we do it that way we are headed for a fall?
A few moments in prayer talking to Him is what we all need.
He is not begging us he just wants to intercede.
Talk to Him before you start out your day.
He will help you with whatever comes your way.
Reach out and touch Him as He's standing right there.
Waiting to help you with your heartfelt prayers.
Written by: Teresa A. Shortess
Copyright@2016
| Author Notes | I was facing thinking too much this morning about the day ahead. This is just what came to my mind. I hope it helps someone today if they are facing that problem! May you all be blessed today! |
By Teri7
Timothy is our middle son and twin brother to Jeremy. He is a lawyer and works for the Social Security Office in Il. He enjoys his job as he works with an Administrative Law Judge. He is a very intelligent young man. Growing up he and his twin were always in Sunday School. They always participated in the programs and seemed to enjoy it.
Lately I have talked to him about God and other things in life. He shocked me when he said he did not believe the way he used to. Being a mother and Christian that really broke my heart. Of course I cried after I hung up talking to him. This went on several times with the conversations. I finally talked to the Lord about it and listened to some advice that sounded strong and good from Christian sisters and brothers.
I guess it made me angry to a certain degree since I had raised him to trust and believe in Almighty God. How can you not believe in the one that made the universe, put stars in the sky and the sun and moon? Call me crazy, but it had to get here someway! I guess I know the Lord is very real as I feel Him deep in my soul. I know that He is more real than anything I have ever experienced in my life.
I decided to give it to God and I continued to pray for him and love him. I do know that we are to love each other period. Now on with the story about the answered prayer. Timothy and I were talking about his job and things going on there. As I said he works with the Administrative Law Judge and helps him with decisions.
They had cases that did not seem like they were treated fairly. Timothy is a true lawyer and that is what bothered me so bad about him. His kind heart did not seem to be as soft as it used to be. He started talking more and more and it hit my heart that he was a great young man that had a heart for people. He explained to me by saying, "Mom, I am a public servant and I want to try to help people and make them feel better. We don't always know what others are going through and what could be happening in their life."
As I listened the tears slowly fell from my eyes. I realized that I had raised a good son. He kept talking by saying, "I remember when you were so sick and it was due to doctors putting you on so much medicine. You couldn't do anything at all. I remember those times, mom!"
I thought long and hard as he continued. At that moment I realized the Lord was letting me know that Timothy was not a bad person and that He was working in this situation. See we don't always know or see the whole picture while the Lord is working. We just have to have the faith to keep trusting and believing that He is working on it. He hears everything we pray for.
Timothy told me he stayed up all last night to get an email ready for Monday to try to help all these people. This is something that has to be done by God if it works. See how God works? He will get the glory for this, not man!
As we were ending the conversation I said, "Tim, you now I always pray. I realize we have different ways of thinking, but I will always pray for you. I will pray about this situation too."
He said, "Mom, we can always agree to disagree."
So I stated, "That is right, but you are my son and I will always love you and pray for you."
I could hear a softening in his voice as he said, "I know mom and I love you too."
We ended our call on very good terms. I am praying that I will have a miracle to report on here for you all to see how good our God is! See this happened in my life and that is why when I write it's about me and what happened to me, but I am sure you all have stories to tell. I just know that we are to spread the good word to encourage others. That is why I write like I do. I am so far from being a perfect writer, but that is ok. If I have blessed someone today with something I write I feel like maybe the Lord has smiled!
Written by: Teresa A. Shortess
Copyright@2016
| Author Notes | May you all be happy and blessed today. God is on the throne and He is in control. Rest easy tonight as you lay down to sleep! |
By Teri7
The best times in life is when I am IN THE PRESENCE OF JEHOVAH! There are times I just WATCH AND PRAY, but other times I make it THROUGH THE FIRE and what a great relief that is to me.
There are days when the enemy has me worn down, but that is when I ask the Lord to HIDE ME BEHIND THE CROSS. It's at this moment I truly realize that NO ONE'S EVER DIED FOR ME BEFORE!
If you are feeling sad and all alone in this world today just know that YOU'RE NOT ALONE! That is why I'M GLAD I KNOW WHO JESUS IS!
If you are lost and can't find your way home, then I GIVE YOU JESUS to help you make it through your journey home. When some little thing comes against me I realize it is now ANOTHER VALLEY LEFT BEHIND.
When I am blessed with the presence of the Lord I worship Him and hear beautiful SOUNDS OF HEAVEN, I then realize I am on HOLY GROUND!
One day I realize I will have PRECIOUS MEMORIES of all my loved ones, but then WE SHALL BEHOLD HIM coming in all His glory!
WHEN I START MY DAY WITH YOU, Lord I know I can do anything through Christ Jesus who strengthens me! It is then I come to realize You COUNT ON ME! THE TRUTH IS I realize I have a TRAIL OF TEARS when I think about being one nation UNDER GOD!
Some days things happen and it seems there is no way to fix a problem, but I have come to realize He'll FIND A WAY. This is the reason I pray to the Father to KEEP ME IN YOUR WILL so I don't mess things up.
WHEN JESUS I ALL THAT I HAVE I realize He is all that I need. He gives us what we need to make it through each day. He is there when the storms rages. I must say that I LOVE THE LORD FROM THE DEPTHS OF MY HEART!
HE MADE A BELIEVER OUT OF ME a long time ago. That is why I can write about Him and sing songs of worship and praise of Him all day long. I go around SINGING IN MY SOUL. THE ONLY REAL PEACE I have is from the Lord.
I am daily STANDING ON THE PROMISES of God and I ask Him to TOUCH THROUGH ME. I pray daily for the Lord to use me to help someone else.
BY THE WAY OF THE CROSS, one day I shall see my Lord, Savior and REDEEMER! I know one day there will be a Mansion Over the Hilltop for me and all of His children.
IT IS NO SECRET what God can do for each one of us and Calvary's The REASON WHY! The GIVER OF LIFE makes me so happy that I KNOW HIM!
One day when we least expect it there will be a MIDNIGHT CRY and eventually we will be SINGING WITH THE SAINTS! Finally I will be able to see THE LAMB, THE LION AND THE KING! What a glorious day that will be for all of God's children.
When I am having a rough day here I JUST THROW UP MY HANDS and give praises to the Lord. When my hands go up, that's when the blessings come down.
There are times I have to say PLEASE FORGIVE ME as I have sinned, but there are times I just ask for that mighty WALL OF PRAYER to protect and guide me along my way. EVEN THEN I truly know I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS to walk beside me every day on this earth.
For now I will just KEEP ON THE FIRING LINE and pray to my Lord and Father in Heaven for His help.
Just remember JESUS HOLDS YOUR HAND as you walk through the fire and it will all be worth it in the end! Stay strong and have faith!
Written by: Teresa A. Shortess
Copyright@2017
| Author Notes | Word count is 708 words. My songs are highlighted. Since this was the contest I did I do hope I did it right. I made up the rules so I guess it is right! Could not underscore words with colors for some reason. These songs are from my songs I sing at church and have for a long time. I hope it somehow blesses someone today! |
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