Today allthe angels of heaven joyfully smiled as they watched us strive to love each other....

Good morning and happy Sunday, it is a magnificent day...blue skies and sunshine, as I sat out in the sun this morning I laid my head back on my chair and soaked up this warm blessing from God and thanked him for the new day. 

In prayer this morning, my mind kept going to the aftermath of the storms that came in like rabid wolves this month...in looking at the hard hit communities my heart goes out to all who were in the path. I asked God to place his comforting hand upon the hearts of all envolved to calm their fears and to comfort the pain they feel as they begin to make their way out and see exactly what has taken place in their lives. I had a special prayer request last evening for the family of a little one who has been diagnosed with leukemia, Lord we lift our hand toward you and ask that you allow a miracle to happen, lay your healing hands upon this baby and bring her to remission, keep her in your loving arms all the days of her life allowing her to live, to laugh, and to love. Bless her family with peace in their hearts and hope in their minds that by your hand all things are possible. Allow their faith be enough to bring them through the storm to allow them to see you as the marvelous lighthouse who will forever shine for them. Please God continue to bless my friends who have sustained harm in vehicle accidents that they might be filled with hope and be blessed with managed pain today. Please continue to bless my friend Star, Heavenly Father as she continues in her battle for rehabilitation. Father, bless those who are suffering the battle between good and evil and allow them to feel your unconditional love today, allow them a glance at what is and what can be if they reach out their hands to you. I ask for the blessings of peace, calm, comfort and an abundance of love for each of you this day, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

I came across this little writing this morning and thought it a great story to share this beautiful day...yes there is bad, bad, bad in the news every day...but there is good, good, good in this world and I think the good does outshine the bad, it is just not mentioned like it should be...let us raise our hands towards the heavens in thanks for all the GOOD in our lives....

What Happened Today

The television news was droning on and on this evening. It was full of every bad thing that happened in the world today. Finally I had to turn the set off. It wasn’t that I couldn’t handle the bad news. It was just that I knew all that was being left out. I knew what else happened today. 

Today a mother held her newborn baby in her arms for the first time and felt her heart open with a love she never knew she had. Today mothers and fathers both played with their children, hugged them tight, and kissed them goodnight when they tucked them into bed. Today animals were petted, fed, and cared for by loving owners. Today a child learned how to be kind when she saw her Mom hold a door open for an elderly lady. Today wise words were spoken and minds were opened in a million school classrooms across the world. Today clothes, food, and money were collected to be shared with the poor and hungry. Today the sick were cared for, the disabled were helped, and the crying were comforted by so many caring souls. Today smiles were shared and kind acts preformed with no thought of reward. Today songs were sung, sweet words were said, and laughter was heard. Today adult children gathered around their Mom’s deathbed to hold her hand, tell her they love her, and kiss her for one last time. Today someone finally realized just how much God loves them. Today a million prayers went up to Heaven on the wings of faith and a million "Thank You’s" were said to God with hearts full of love. Today this world was made better by the good we did, the kindness we shared, and the love we gave to others. Today all the angels of Heaven joyfully smiled as they watched us strive to love each other, to help each other, and to live as God’s Children here on Earth. 

That is what happened today. That is what happens every day of our lives here. Don’t let the bad news bring you down then. Its hate and darkness can never stand against our love and light.