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Lord We Need Your Help

“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit; than he that taketh a city.”
Proverbs 16:32
Gods’ grace friend, is greater than all the stresses that come our way, and greater than all of the mistakes we make when we miss the mark in dealing with them. God loves us, and he wants us to honor and obey him. I am so thankful that God gives me His grace.
Friend, even though we are imperfect and do things wrong, Jesus loves us. Just the same. God teaches those whom He loves. Along with that; He gives us discipline, to bring us back in line with His perfect will. It Is because He loves us; that He disciplines us. We can feel glad when we are being taught. He is patiently waiting in line for us to call upon Him for help. He wants us to be receptive to His way; to live the way He wants us to live (filled with His everlasting peace love and happiness).
“Thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul and with all thy mind.” Matthew 22:37
His arms are always wide open for us like a fluffy blanket. He let’s us know the warmth of His love. He sees us as white as snow. What a wonderful thing it is that we can trust our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for everything. Jesus who took all of our sins upon himself and loved us all the way to the cross.
How wonderful it is to be filled with His unwavering perfect love. His way and not our own. Lord help us to obey you in every situation; and to display Your love and Your grace; one to another always. This kind of attitude requires the steadfast diligence of praying without ceasing ; and going straight to the word of God; relying on the Holy Spirit to reveal His word. When you call upon Jesus name, you will feel His peace and know His still small voice.
This is what I want for Christmas; the fruits of the Holy Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. They’re ours, just for the asking. A simple prayer. That sounds like this to me.
“Jesus I need You”
At this time of year, things can be even more stressful than normal. Reach out and touch someone with His grace today. Let us put Gods eyes, ears and heart on, full of His mercy. With His benevolence and extravagant grace strewn in the path of every weary traveler that we see along the way.
We all need The Savior and His abundant love. Thank you for each moment of this joyous Season.
Have a great and grace-filled day friend,
You are so loved
Kelly S Griswold

Reflections on Christmas

Merry Christmas family and friends,
It’s Christmas! Lots of cookin and it’s teally great to warm up the house from the cold. Our hearts are so warm by the birth of our Savior; who was destined to die for our redemption. It’s a time of giving. God gave to us His only Son; so that we would not perish but have everlasting life through Him. He came to save us from our sins. A humble birth, yet the most important birth ever!
Jesus was born in a lowly stable for there was no room at any of the inns. God came to Mary and Joseph and told them that Mary would bear The Savior Jesus; conceived in, and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Mary sang a song of glorification to God. Her Spirit rejoiced in God. She was humble.
By the proclamation of Christ’s birth, (The one who came to take away the sins of the world; people are hearing His voice from near and far being touched by Him; falling on their knees and being healed; as they Kneel to our Gracious King Jesus. Wise men and women still seek Him; our Glorious Savior.
The Shepard’s in their humble states heard the Angels singing glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and goodwill toward men. They left their sheep to find the baby Jesus in humble obedience.
His Voice is calling us. We open our hearts to the one who came just to save us. “Jesus.”
His tiny stable has a big space for all of mankind. That stirring, is your heart opening up for the Savior to come in and give to you eternal life with Him.
Oh the Mighty deeds that God has done. He lived his Life to die for you and He lives in your heart each day. He Fills the Hungry soul with good things. On this Christmas Day, won’t you let Him in your heart
Each new day, we pray to be humble so that we can hear His tender voice. Lord Jesus, I give you the space, in every
corner of my heart. I feel Your healing salve, my wonderful mighty God, Wonderful Counselor, Prince of peace My Savior.
Merry Christmas friend. Love and warmth this , Christmas season and always. K
“For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ The Lord”
Luke 2:11 Holy Bible
Kelly S Griswold

Echoes of God’s Love

In God’s window of my dreams
There’s sunshine in the store
All the little dolphins dancing
Shining through the door
Love resounding in my heart
God’s glory in the gates
I am surely satisfied
As I live and wait
Old familiar whistle calls
Heard from distant shores
Echoes beat from loyal chums
With kettle drums galore
Love resounding in my heart
God’s glory in the gates
I am surely satisfied
As I live and wait
Kelly S Griswold

I’m Safe Tonight

Whoever is reading this
I hope you know
How much you are loved
Sounds are softly hushing down
Stars so brightly light my bed
Hanging with the moon so full
Safely draped above my head
All held together by God’s hand
As woven blues of warmest wool
Lay softly down and tuck me in
The time has come, to slow the pace
I pray in silence to my Lord
Thankful for His love and grace
His heart in mine . . .
My resting place
Kelly Sampson Griswold

Snow Light

Not a branch without frosting
On a Tree chiffon white
The whole world’s redemption
Came into the light
In a wonderland rich
With deep brumal snow
Covered and protected
Tucked into the fold
Standing strong and so tall
Feeling each floating flake
Of pure satisfaction
Each soul doth awake
Hearing God’s gentle voice
So simple and plain
Like the first glistening snow
Upon loves’ winter glades
A babe in the manger
The Savior is born
A gift to the world
In the humblest form
Kelly Sampson Griswold
Have wonderful day friend
Through Jesus you are white as snow
For Jesus is the perfect (white as snow) lamb
Who took away the sins of the world

Not Just for this Thanksgiving Day

Not just on this Thanksgiving day
But for all of our days on earth
We owe all that we have to You
Every breath we take
On the cross You hung for us
For our every sin and woe
You suffered and you died for all
For such a love, You rose
We prosper in the plans You’ve made
For our family, friends and health
But most of all, the trust we have
Is In You above all else
We ask about Your promise true
A better place than here
When our lot in troubled times
Is oft times hard to bear
Lord You are our healing place
You bear our every load
Our eyes are fixed upon You Lord
We’ll walk Your streets of gold
Not just for this Thanksgiving day
But for all our days on earth
We thank you Lord for Your love and grace
The promise indwelt from birth
By Kelly S Griswold
Happy Thanksgiving
May your day be healthy and joyous!

I Love My Family

Went down to the brook the other day…and just listened to the simple bubbling sound of the water. “Lord” I thought, as I focused, on the water…
“The time has moved as swiftly as this flowing brook.
My Children are all grown up; and I’m so proud of them. Thank You Lord; Your love is as endless as the water brook. I am so proud of all of them. They have triumphed through so much; all because of You.
Thank You for your mighty protection; through all of our hardships and growing pains as a family because of You.  Through it all of our You are standing right there with us and for us giving us every victory. Thank you for helping us to be a God centered, strong family, full of love and solidarity. Not only do we make it through everything because of you; we owe everything to You! Thank You for saving us all on the cross.
I pray for Your continued hedge of protection that keeps our family safe from harm. Thank You for helping them to jump over the hurdles of life with Your strength; helping them to get back up from the challenges of life that are hurled at them to become even stronger in You.
My fervent prayer of thanks and praise is to You for all You have done; as they reach their dreams and goals; -knowing that success and victorious living come from a secure relationship with You. Help us all, to always put You first and foremost in our lives. Victory is ours in Jesus Christ! Relationships grow and prosper when You are at the center.
So glad to be closer to You every day; knowing that You and Your precious everlasting love for us will never leave us. Let us be a testimony to Your great love Lord Jesus.
Thank you for holding all of us in the palm of your hand …It’s a hard world out there.” But you are our Savior, healer, Victory, and friend
Have a super day
You are so loved by great and might God
His name Jesus
Kelly S Griswold

Sanctuary

I long for you my Jesus Lord

Walking through Your vestibule

My strength renewed, fully restored

Your grace is my refuge

In Your sanctuary sweet

Lord there is such peace with You

Your word, my armor, sword and shield

Your grace is my refuge

Your arms around me, so secure

Oh so gentle, soft and warm

With faith in You I can endure

Sheltered from the storm

Oh my God Thou art with me

You lift me ‘bove the dark deluge

My precious Savior, Jesus

Your grace is my refuge

By Kelly Sampson Griswold

We always have to remind ourselves that Jesus is with us no matter how dismal the situation that comes our way. He is always beside us, behind us and inside us. He will never leave us. We need to let Him comfort us.

Continuously communicate with Him and tell Him how you feel. Trust in His perfect and everlasting love for you. Pray unceasingly. Let His Holy Spirit fill you. Feel the healing power of Jesus. Even on the coldest of days our hearts are kindled by the fire of His love for us. Ooh… It’s getting warm in here!

You are so loved!

Kelly Sampson Griswold

Rest well my friend

Flickering Sun

The seasons revolution
Earth’s axis tilting up
Trajectory is lower
More shadows from the sun

Flickers supersonic speed
Strike the blinking lense
Blue eyes are a tearing
Fluttering with the wren

Wintertime needs not confine
More time alone with God
Frosted windows etching stars
Call wood trips, good to trod

Do be very cautious now
The bird said, on the steed
Eyes ahead upon on the path
The snowy meadow treed

Kelly Sampson Griswold

Have a great night friend
Keep warm! k

Everlasting Love, My Loving Savior Christ

“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him;
And even though, you do not see Him now, you believe
In Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy;
For you are receiving the end result of your faith; the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1- 8-9

Trusting God, even in the hardest times.

Marvelous thoughts this morning in His grace
Remembering back many years ago. I was just a young teenager learning that Jesus loved me. I was living and loving people and working hard.
I started to strum the guitar and sing a song; and it went something like this:

“Rest your mind
You have new peace within
Leave your tension behind
Let the new day begin”

My heart had a desire for an everlasting kind of peace and love that would be forever. I was looking for a friend who would love me, who would wrap their perfect loving arms around me and give me peace in this very hard world we live in. I found that friend and His name is Jesus Christ” His love was displayed at the cross of calvary. He put His perfect life on the cross and bore all mankind’s sins; past, present and future; including mine. Our sin is what burst His heart and He died carrying our sins for us. That is unconditional love that I could not earn, He paid the price so that we could know Him. His love gives me a new life, a peace knowing He is there for me. All He asked of me was to confess my sins and give my all to Him. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, shall not perish but have everlasting life” John 3:16. I gave Him all my past pains, expectations, you name it, He took them; and replaced them with His unconditional everlasting love . Jesus set my heart free; forever from the bondage of sin and death through the cross.

I live in Him and follow Him in His ways. I trust in Him.
He sent His Holy Spirit to me; sealed Him right in my heart. He helps me every day to live in His power. I’m happy because He lives in my heart.
Things still aren’t easy all the time, but the joy is the fact that all will come out right in the end because I live in His power. I know that I will see Him face to face once my journey on this life is over.

I have Him inside my heart; and He is right beside me, forever. He will never leave me, because He made that promise and I trust in Him. He is my maker, and my constant; my eternal comfort now and forever. He has cleansed my sin and healed me of past shame, and set me on the path of victory. Because of Christ, victory and peace and happiness is mine forever.

His grace is a free gift for all of us. When we give our life to Him, there is perfect joy and perfect peace. No matter what you’ve been through, He is there to wipe away your every tear and give you new life and peace within. This is what you’ll know, even amidst the hardest of times and sadness; even when you can’t comprehend the why. Holy Spirit will comfort your heart, overshadow and take away all that pain. Jesus loves you and He wants you to trust Him. He will do great and mighty things inside of you.

“He will keep you in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusts in Thee” Isaiah 26:3

God is making His plans for you and they are perfect and good!
What lies ahead for you is more glorious, than you could ever imagine. Hang on. He’s got you.

Have a super day friend you are so loved k
Kelly S Griswold
Morning prayer