My Forever Friend

who painted this?

But why?!

Jesus Speaking:
It is hard to understand "Why." So don't try. Instead, understand "Who." Don't wonder, "Why did this happen?" But proclaim in faith, "My Jesus allowed this to happen!" Then, instead of looking at the horrible situation, you will be looking at Me, the Founder and Lover of your life. When all you see is the fact that I allowed it, then your faith is sure and your heart is encourage and your spirit is refreshed - because you know that I only allow that which is good in your life. When you have faith in the "Who," then you don't need to worry about the "Why."

ML#3639: 74

Most of you probably know this one, but to me it's the most perfect epitome of Gold, Roses, and Thorns. It's so perfect, and so relieving! Thank you Jesus for Your promises! Thank You for Your love that is so perfect and so true that we can truly trust You come what may.

Expressions of Ecstasy

You've really got it, Jesus! How You make me want to be like You. I want to dance, wild and free, and be a sample of Your Spirit and Your love. I want to leap and bound with You in a display of the freedom of the Spirit, of the new life and liberty that's in You, the boundless horizons with no chains of conformity!--No bands to hold me down, no limits, no mountains that can't be conquered, and nothing to hold me back! Thank You! I love You Jesus!

(Expressions of Ecstasy, part 2. 392)

Light of Your Love

I saw how You stooped to lift a child,
Watched how You gently, kindly smiled.
That's when I knew how much I wanted
To be part of You.
I saw how You mended broken lives
Felt how You cared and sympathized
Saw how their heartaches made You cry,
And I loved the heart of You.

And all of my hopes, my dreams, my fears,
Seem to dissolve within Your tears,
And I longed to hold You near & tell You I loved You.
And all of life's cruel and stinging trials
Vanished be fore Your gentle smile.
That's when I knew my heart's desire
Was to spend my life walking in the light of Your love.

And when You held my upturned face,
Tenderly dried my tears away,
All of my past Your love erased,
And I was born anew.
Then I saw what it cost You to be free.
I wept as I watched You die for me.
That's when I knew that I would be
Forever in love with You.

And all of my hopes, my dreams, my fears,
Seem to dissolve within Your tears,
And I longed to hold You near & tell You I loved You.
And all of life's cruel and stinging trials
Vanished be fore Your gentle smile.
That's when I knew my heart's desire
Was to spend my life walking in the light of Your love.

And when You rose again and came to me,
I knew Your love was for all eternity,
And You would come one day and take me
To be with You.

And in that Land of no more tears,
And in that Time beyond all years,
You would embrace me, hold me near,
And tell me You loved me.
Where all of life's cruel and stinging trials
Vanish beneath Your radiant smile,
And You fulfill my heart's desire,
And I'll be There forever
Living in the light of Your love.

Living in your love, forever I'll be there.

song: 'the Song of Mary Magdeline' a Family music production
video captions: 'Jesus 1999'