Flowers In My Heart
You put flowers in my heart
when the day's long
You sing over me
with love moving like a song
You whisper serenity
into my soul
You protect me with your wings
from the day's toll
You are the Father
who shelters and provides
Your hand strengthens
and lovingly guides
Your music flows within me
and washes me with peace
Giving with tenderness,
your blessings never ceaseI don’t know what I did to deserve the blessed assurance I feel from my Higher Power. Truth is, I did nothing. No, the truth is, I was, and am, a selfish, self-centered, me-centered organism who did nothing to deserve the favor of God. I was actually an enemy of God. And yet, in the middle of the mess I made of myself and my life, God kept whispering in my ear, “I love you. You matter.” Religion told me I had to “do” something to get God’s attention and love. Society told me I had to perform well to be accepted. I do the same damn “bad things” over and over, kicking my own butt every time. But The Great Father murmured to my heart, “You’re OK. I’ve got you. I took it all on myself. These mistakes aren’t yours anymore. They’re mine now. You’re free.” That’s the “gospel.” That’s the Good News. There’s nothing I can do to earn it, and there’s nothing I can do to make God take it away from me. I’m good. You’re good. We’re all good. “It is finished” Jesus said. No worries. Hakuna matata.
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
-Romans 5:8
I love the humor you’ve brought to this piece, Marnie, but really, I wish you would get your quotes straight. It was Buddha who said “hakuna matata.” Jesus said hakuna tamata.
Marnie, it's like you can see into my head and heart. So often, your words express my thoughts and feelings! You are quite brilliant, my precious friend ♥️
Thank you, a million times for sharing your remarkable talents with the world!
There's absolutely nothing better than knowing Jesus' Love for ourselves. It takes the weight of the world (which God never meant or designed for us to carry) and places it back into the One Who's hands are the only ones that can bear it. Once I started to accept the myriad blessings He so freely and generously gives me, I stopped fighting Him, being mad at Him and asking that silly question, "Why??" I quit questioning His decisions about how He made me, life has begun to open up and small things have started to delight and inspire me! It's such a beautiful place to be. As long as I am continually checking in with my thoughts and refocusing on the One Who makes this amazing life possible, I continuously feel the Peace and Joy He died for us to have.
He only plans good for us. And just now, I am accepting that He knows best, so I'll stay on this path and receive each remarkable blessing, lesson, and HIS eternal, unchangeable Love♥️✝️♥️
I thank Him for allowing me the pleasure of trudging this road of happy destiny with you, Marnie.
I love you, sister.
Keep shining! The world desperately needs people like you!