With love always~~~

The heart is a strange and wondrous thing

It creates and erases

that which causes it pain

and rises up in joyous celebration

to love wholeheartedly again

I could not live

if I could not love

What reason would there be

I only know that when I love

that love embraces me

 

Each day is a new beginning

a God-given opportunity

to see beyond my limited vision

the greater possibilities

If I extend my hand to a friend in need

If I offer words of encouragement

to someone who is struggling to succeed

If  I dry the tears of a child

who feels lost and alone

then love embraces me

 

I often fall short and fail miserably

trip over my best intentions

until they are no longer my reality

But love always finds me

and forgives me with its grace

For there is no place to turn

if love leads not the way

I pray that love will guide me

and always influence my life

that day-by-day I become

a better friend, mother, and wife

 

For love has truly blessed me

with a beautiful bouquet

of family and friends

and those I’ve yet to meet along the way

Dear God, I pray that I remember each day

to be thankful for the love that has come my way

May I return it with an overflowing heart

May I do my part to let others know I care

and if ever someone needs me

Dear Lord, please help me to be there

 

With love always~