Poetic Inspirations and Practical Applications for Blissful Living
Home / Home Study Course / 2014

Poem: Love Abounds

Fb-Button

Love Abounds

Poem: Love Abounds

Image courtesy nuttakit at www.freedigitalphotos.net

 

“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight…” (Philippians 1:9)

 

Joy fills my heart,

Love abounds each day,

Blessings grace the steps

Of my pathway,

 

Hope uplifts my soul,

Peace comforts my mind,

Beauty and bliss

Are in all that I find,

 

Wisdom enriches thoughts,

Happiness sings in all I do…

Why, sweet Lord Jesus?

Because I have You!

 

Yes, You are my joy,

My song to sing,

My happiness, my bliss,

My endless blessing,

 

My unfailing hope,

My peace to endure,

Yes, everything lovely,

Everything pure.

 

So I lift my heart

In grateful adoration,

I sing a song

Of love and adoration,

 

I rejoice in all things,

In all that I do,

I sing of Your treasures

Timeless and true,

 

I share Your love

With all mankind,

As Your sweet love

Captivates my mind…

 

Yes, joy fills my heart,

Love abounds each day,

Because You are with me

Every step of the way!

 

 

© 2014 Caroline Gavin

I Treasure Your Comments!

I offer you a gift! Sign up for the “Journey to Joy” workbook at right-hand side of this page…and journey with Jesus to pure joy!

 

Fb-Button

Sep 9, 2014 By Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise 4 Comments

Guest Post: He Ain’t Heavy

Fb-Button

He Ain’t Heavy

Guest Post by Heart and Soul Health Coach Mike Fenton

 

One of the most important things everyone needs in life is a support system that is there for them when they are having issues. A support system can help us through some of life’s trying moments and can be anything from a family member, a friend or even a neighbor. We just need/want someone that will be there for us in our time of need, someone that will listen to our concerns and give us the words we need to hear, not the words we want to hear. Of course the best support system is a close relationship with God.

     But what about being a support system for others? Do you offer that support to those close to you? Can you see when someone is in need and offer to support them? We should always be on the lookout for the opportunity to be a support to others, especially those that are close to us.

    Being a support system for others may require different things for each individual. More often than not they are just looking for someone to talk to, someone that will listen emphatically and offer suggestions to help them through their problem or issue.

     Of all the assets we have, our time is the most valuable of all. By giving someone else our time we have given them something more precious than money. Because we have only so much time in this life, how we spend it is precious. That is why we need to be aware and cautious of who and how many people we offer our support to. There is just not enough time to help everyone.

     In any case the feeling you will get when helping others, being a part of someone’s support system is a very rewarding opportunity and one you will always remember. There are always opportunities to help others, to become a part of someone’s support system. In addition we never know when we may need a support system ourselves. So the next time such an opportunity arises don’t be afraid to say sure “He Ain’t Heavy”.

Fb-Button

Aug 23, 2014 By Holistic Healing, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Guest Post: Finding Peace in Total Wellness

Fb-Button

Finding Peace in Total Wellness

Guest Post by Heart and Soul Health Coach Mike Fenton

 

Total Wellness – when mind, body and spirit all come together in good health. Do we really need all three components to have and sustain Total Wellness? The answer is yes! Wellness of the mind, body and spirit are all essential parts of life and fostering each of them should be a part of our daily regimen.

Too many people think that fitness is wellness, it is not. Fitness means we are in good physical condition, it says nothing about what our mental or spiritual state is. If we desire to be in a state of wellness we must consider all three; mind, body and spirit.

The most important part of the three is having spiritual wellness. Someone that is in spiritual wellness is experiencing the peacefulness that comes from putting their faith in someone who will always be by their side, our Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:7 reminds us; “peace. His peace is never ending to those that seek Him.

Through the peacefulness we find in Him we can minimize and in some cases eliminate unhealthy mindsets such as stress and anxiety. The American Institute of Stress says “It has been estimated that 75 – 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress related problems”. So when we eliminate the stress and anxiety from our life it contributes to wellness of both, the mind and the body. We accomplish all this by coming into spiritual wellness, and through that, by putting all our worries and concerns in the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Fb-Button

Aug 21, 2014 By Holistic Healing Leave a Comment

Poem: God’s Goodness

God's Goodness
Fb-Button

God’s Goodness

God's Goodness

Image courtesy zirconicusso at www.freedigitalphotos.net

 

 

“You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes.” (Psalm 119:68)

 

Melodies of birds

Play around me,

Gentle breezes

Dance through the tree,

 

Sunshine embraces,

Blue skies stretch above,

Green fields invite

With refreshing love,

 

Joyful music plays

Deep in my heart…

To count God’s blessings,

Where can I start?

 

For His goodness

Is all around,

His sweet mercies

Surely abound,

 

His tender touch

Is in everything,

His happy voice

Makes the birds sing,

 

His endless grace

Kisses each flower,

His majesty radiates

In mountains that tower.

 

Yes, God’s goodness

Is here and everywhere,

Inspiring every bliss,

Drying every tear.

 

From our Father

All goodness starts,

Refreshing our spirits,

Uplifting our hearts,

 

Reminding us of heaven,

Of treasures above,

Filling our hearts with joy,

With limitless love…

 

Yes, as birds sing

Joyfully in the tree,

Let us sing of God’s goodness

Now and eternally!

 

 

© 2014 Caroline Gavin

I Treasure Your Comments!

I offer you a gift! Sign up for the “Journey to Joy” workbook at right-hand side of this page…and journey with Jesus to pure joy!

 

Fb-Button

Aug 18, 2014 By Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Poem: Lord, Help Me to Hear You

Poem: Lord, Help Me to Hear You
Fb-Button

Lord, Help Me to Hear You

Poem: Lord, Help Me to Hear You

Image courtesy Evgeni Dinev at www.freedigitalphotos.net

 

 

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27)

 

Lord, help me to hear You,

When dim is the way,

Help to me to discern

The words that You say,

 

Enrich me with wisdom,

Show me what to do,

Guide me in ways

To always honor You,

 

Teach me Your statutes,

Align me with Your will,

Make me to long

All the more for You still.

 

Yes, Lord, help me

Your voice to hear,

Ring Your wisdom

In my heart ever clear,

 

Let the beauty of Your way

Grace all that I see,

Let my eyes be fixed

On sweet eternity,

 

Let my soul rejoice

In being forever Yours,

Let my spirit bask

In Your love that pours.

 

So much I love You,

Let my love be greater still,

As I delight in Your way,

As I rejoice in Your will,

 

Lord, I smile to live

My every day for You,

I offer all I am,

All I say, all I do…

 

Yes, help to me to discern

The words You say…

Because, Jesus, I live for You

Today and every day!

 

 

© 2014 Caroline Gavin

I Treasure Your Comments!

I offer you a gift! Sign up for the “Journey to Joy” workbook at right-hand side of this page…and journey with Jesus to pure joy!

 

Fb-Button

Aug 16, 2014 By Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Biz Tip: Something Old, Something New

Something Old, Something New
Fb-Button

Something Old, Something New

Something Old, Something New

Image courtesy nuchylee at www.freedigitalphotos.net

 

Purposeful Pathway is the haven for faith-based entrepreneurs. Part of my mission is equipping faith-based businesses with information that is practical, actionable and Scriptural.

The theme of this post is embracing something old and something new to boost business!

Traditional rhymes are both amusing and fascinating. We can learn much about culture and history by tracing the roots of common expressions. The familiar rhyme “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe” is one that comes to mind and brings a smile. Charming as this Old English rhyme may be in the context of a wedding, it is also a wonderful reminder for good business practices.

How so? Let’s explore five ways:

1. Something Old. Beneficial it is to explore “old” tried and true habits that are effective in our businesses. Evaluate with the following questions: What are your habits, routines, practices and systems in business? What can you learn from the results of these? Which of these habits consistently yield fruit? Which do not? Having explored these questions, determine how to leverage more powerfully the specific “old” habits that are the most fruitful.

2. Something New. It is wise to embrace the old tried and true; it is wise, too, to embrace something new. Explore: What can you do to shake things up? What new practice can add value to your business? What new mindset can yield powerful results? Adding something new can shift our businesses and our lives in a powerful way, often far beyond expectations. The added “newness” can extend outside of business. For example, eating new foods, driving new routes, or exploring new trails can boost creativity and heighten inspiration.

3. Something Borrowed. Yes, there is beauty to things that are borrowed too. Oftentimes we start from scratch without learning from the mistakes and successes from others. Ask yourself: Who has achieved success in your field of business? What can you learn from him/her? What specific habit, system or procedure in his/her business can add value to your business? “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” (Proverbs 13:20)

4. Something Blue. Beautiful it is, too, to add something blue. The Old English “blue” referred to faithfulness and love. Ponder: What can you do to express more radiantly your faith in God and your love for others? Whom can you serve more wholeheartedly? How can you give more frequently? “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:38)

5. Sixpence in Your Shoe. Rather than insert a sixpence in your shoe for prosperity, choose to step forward in the Holy Spirit on purpose. Prayerfully consider: How can you heed more clearly God’s voice and direction? How can you deepen your relationship with Christ? What can you do to act out more powerfully your faith in the business arena? Living purposefully for Jesus is the pathway to true prosperity and timeless joy.

So, without the need for wedding bells, I encourage you to embrace something old and something new! You will experience richer fruit, deeper joy and purposeful fun in your business…and in your life!

 

If you need help with incorporating “something old, something new” in your business or with building your business overall, I invite you to attract your ideal clients and powerfully boost your business over the next 40 days! There is no need to reinvent the wheel. I have organized my knowledge and experiences in business into an implementable 40-day series of actionable daily steps, instructional videos and powerful worksheets. If you need a serious boost in business, I encourage you to take the next step by visiting  Purposeful Pathway Business Academy today!


Let’s Pray: Loving Lord, Timeless Treasure, Forever Friend, we thank You for the many things old and new that assist us in our journeys with Jesus. We ask, Eternal One, that You inspire us with Your wisdom as we embrace Your wonderful gifts. Keep our eyes fixed on heaven and on the eternal treasures You have prepared for us. We love you with every fiber of our beings, every moment of every day, every step of the pathway…and it is in Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments!

Fb-Button

Aug 11, 2014 By Vocation / Career / Calling Leave a Comment

Poem: His Love Smiles (in Sunrays)

Fb-Button

His Love Smiles (in Sunrays)

His Love Smiles

Image courtesy M Pics at www.freedigitalphotos.net

 

 

“But unto you that fear My name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in His wings; and ye shall go forth and grow up as calves from the stall.” (Malachi 4:2)

 

 

My love for you, child,

Do you now see?

It is dancing for you

In leaves of the tree,

 

It is smiling for you

In rays of the sun,

It is delighting with you

In moments of fun,

 

It is calling to you

In the bird’s song,

It is embracing you

In fields stretching long…

 

Yes, my love

Is all around you,

Kissing the moments

Through all that you do,

 

Touching your soul,

Inspiring your mind,

Moving your heart

To be loving and kind.

 

So, little one,

Take My gentle hand,

Embrace all I give,

All I have planned,

 

For surely I give

Only what is love,

I share with you

Treasures from above.

 

My love for you

Is deep and long,

Sweeter than the sweetest

Songbird’s song,

 

Happier than happiest

Moments of fun,

Brighter than brightest

Rays of the sun…

 

Yes, My child,

My love do you see?

It beats for you

For all eternity!

 

© 2014 Caroline Gavin

I Treasure Your Comments!

 

Fb-Button

Aug 1, 2014 By Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration Leave a Comment

Poem: Graces to Savor

Graces to Savor
Fb-Button

Graces to Savor

Graces to Savor

Image courtesy kibsfri at www.freedigitalphotos.net

 

“Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (Psalm 34:8)

 

 

My little child,

Come now to hear

The sound of the ocean

Splashing so clear,

 

The sound of the breeze

Dancing through trees,

The sounds of gulls

Over the seas,

 

The sounds of children

Happy at play,

The sounds of birds

On a beautiful day…

 

Yes, little child,

Come now to see

My blessings of bliss,

My graces of beauty,

 

For these are the things

Which make life sweet:

The feeling of sand

Beneath your feet,

 

The peaceful lake,

The mountain high,

The verdant grass,

The brilliant sky,

 

The smile of a baby,

The song of a child,

The rhythm of the ocean,

Melodic and mild.

 

Yes, little child,

These gifts do savor,

Embrace my blessings,

Embrace my favor,

 

As I am the Giver

Of all good things,

Inspiring your spirit

To fly on wings,

 

To lift you high

When you are down,

To transform to smiles

Your every frown.

 

So as a child

Ever happy at play,

Embrace My gifts

On your purposeful way,

 

Smile joyfully

At the dance of trees,

Sing with the gulls

Of the happy seas,

 

Yes, clap with the waves

Splashing so clear…

And rejoice to know

I Am always near!

 

© 2014 Caroline Gavin

I Treasure Your Comments!

 

Fb-Button

Jul 30, 2014 By Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Guest Post: When One Door Closes

Fb-Button

When One Door Closes another Door Opens

Guest Post by Heart and Soul Health Coach Mike Fenton

 

How frustrating is it when an unexpected turn of events disrupts the daily flow of life? If you said very frustrating don’t feel bad because it is how many folks would have responded as well. Most folks spend a lot of time trying to establish a place in life where they feel comfortable and can start to enjoy some of the basic things such as their home, family and friends. They don’t want their “normality” messed with and who can blame them? It takes a long time to reach a level of comfort in which we feel we can put our feet up, rest, relax and enjoy.

But what happens when the life we know no longer exists? We’ve lost our job, we received a bad report following a recent trip to the doctor, or our children are getting in trouble and not getting the grades they once did? It can be very frustrating and disheartening depending on how we perceive it.

The optimist will tell us don’t worry the glass is half-full, the pessimist will tell us we better worry because the glass is half-empty. But neither one takes notice of the water pitcher right next to the glass which gives us the ability to take control of the situation! We can change the glass to whatever level we want it to be, there are options.

Often we miss the pitcher of water just like we often miss the door that has just opened for us because we’re too focused on the door that has closed, and the longer we remain focused on the door that has closed the bigger the problem seems to become. We must try to remember that even if one door closes, another opens.

There may be a good reason the door closed in the first place, and that new door will open which may lead us to bigger and better things. There is someone that is much more knowledgeable than we are and He has a plan for us. He need not give us a reason why a door has closed and/or why another has opened, He only wants us to have faith and to follow along according to His plan.

So if we experience a door that has been closed, we must remember there may be a reason for it to have happened to us, and it may be beyond our own level of understanding. Instead we must immediately begin to look for the new door that most assuredly will open up, because it is probably the door He wanted us to go through all along.

Fb-Button

Jul 29, 2014 By Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Guest Post: L.O.V.E.

Fb-Button

L.O.V.E.

Guest Post by Heart and Soul Health Coach Mike Fenton

   

Each day is an opportunity to move forward, to move back, or to stay right where you are. One of the things that can determine whether you decide to move in any direction at all is your perception of the successes you experience in life. If you feel as though you are being successful your tendency will be to keep moving forward, to climb higher mountains.

But what about when you are not moving forward and you are either moving back or staying right where you are? Circumstance can sometimes play a part in where you are and where you are going, but more often than not it is just an excuse because victory can be found in almost anything. Asking for and receiving forgiveness for the sins you have committed in the past is a victory which can be had anywhere, anytime! Isn’t that enough to make you feel comfortable enough to move ahead?

Are you putting too much emphasis on waiting for “earth shattering” results, while not spending enough time celebrating your small victories? By Living Out Victories Everyday you acknowledge even the smallest successes, which in turn helps you to feel as though you are moving forward.

However, Satan does not want you to acknowledge those accomplishments, he wants you listen to his lies. He wants to keep you weak because he knows that when you are in Total Wellness you no longer listen to his lies and you will continue to win your battles against him. You will then continue to spread God’s word and you become the Christian God wants you to be and the Christian the church needs you to be.

“With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.” Psalm 60:12. In Living Out Victories Everyday we experience a feeling of getting closer to God and our goals. Our victory does not have to be large, it only needs to be acknowledged by us. There is not a day that goes by that we cannot find something we are victorious over.

Living Out Victories Everyday helps bring our mind and our spirit into Total Wellness. You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” Deuteronomy 8:17.

Do not let a day end without finding a victory (no matter how large or how small), one that you can acknowledge and be thankful for, because it is in those victories you will then move forward.

Fb-Button

Jul 28, 2014 By Holistic Healing, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

« Older Posts
Newer Posts »