The Roadside Cross

Out earlier and passed several lonely Roadside crosses along my way. The first two lines of this poem came to me, when I got home I sat down and finished it....

A cross beside the road, by someone left,

The memory of a Birth, a Life, A Death

Looking straight ahead, in a focused trance

We pass right by it, without even a glance.

We've gotten so used to seeing these Roadside Shrines,

That often, we don't take the time,

To remember that life can end so fast

That the hugs and kisses this morning, could be our last.

So the next time you see, a cross by the road

Remember that for someone, it represents a heavy Load,

A load shared with others to make it easier to bear

Hoping to make others think twice, when they speed past there.

And if you love someone, always tell them before you go

'Cause sometimes true Feelings, your actions don't show

Then say a little prayer for Loved ones lost

Represented and remembered by a roadside cross.

Written By: Nancie Norton

June 8th 2010

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People

Why do bad things happen to people who are good?
Sometimes we just don't understand.... but wish we could

We may ask, "why did this have to happen to me?
After all, I've tried to do good to the maximum degree!"

Things sometimes happen, beyond our control
That shake us to our very soul

We never know from day to day,
What trials and tribulations might come our way

As mortals, in this life we are subject to trials
God doesn't make these things happen, that's just not his style

But you know, he often uses trials to realign us with his plan
To lift us upon that solid rock, and out of sinking sand

At times, he uses them to make us strong
Or give us a sense, of right and wrong

When bad things happen,there's one thing you can be sure of
Our Father God will be there with his unending love

He will give the much needed Grace to survive
Any problem that satan can contrive

We're not promised, an easy life here on Earth
We are subject to the whims of satan, right from our birth

So next time things don't go according to your plan
Don't ask why, just go to the main man

Because he makes good things come out of the bad
He's the Savior, the Father, and the best Friend I've ever had!

It's been a while.....

Oh gosh, what can I say? It's been a while since I've posted on here. I've posted everywhere else, but neglected this blog, So I'm making a promise to myself and to God...... As of today, this blog will be a priority for me, I'm going to post more Manna on it. I hope you will come here often to fill your hunger..... ~Peace~ Nancie

Sometimes Words Can Help

I'm not sure why I feel this way
Some kind of pain everywhere in my body each day

I'd like to think that somewhere
There is someone out there

That can be helped in some small way
By the rhyming words that I write or say

To know that you are not alone
Sometimes makes it easier to get along

With the pain that plagues your body so
At times so bad, that you just can't go

Don't think that no one understands
How hard it is, with life's demands

Because there are others just like you
To give support and help you through

Lord You Are In Control

Precious Jesus, Savior of my soul
To you I give complete control
Control of my life in every way
Even the way I react to things each day
When satan tries to upset me
With things that aren't the way I want them to be
I'll reach for your hand, it's always there
I never have to worry, you go with me everywhere
I can count on you to see me through
Bad situations and bad choices too
And LORD if there's anything I can do for you
I'll gladly perform any task that you want me to do
If I can help someone when they are down and out
By telling them what your love is all about
And how you care what happens to them,
Without you in there life, their future is grim
You can count on me LORD, I'm ready to serve
And I know you're in control when life throws me a curve.

Are you listening

Sometimes if you listen,you can hear
GOD whispering softly in your ear

He is telling you from up above
About his patient and forgiving love

He'll tell you how he's waiting there
For you to show him that you care

Just a prayer to ask him for his help
To get you into him,and out of yourself

He will always provide for your every need
You have to trust him and turn away from your greed

He'll give you strength,that will get you through,
Any situation that satan can throw at you

So listen,listen,to what he has to say
He's telling you how to start over, the christian way.

We Are Blessed

Be thankful for what you get
It all comes from God above
He always sends us blessings
Out of his unwavering Fatherly love

No one has the knowledge to predict
What our tomorrows are going to bring
One day you are flying on top of the world
The next day you could lose everything

Praise God for every day that He gives you
Good health and that of your children
And that you have a wonderful family
Who sticks by you through thick and thin

So next time you think you have problems
No matter what kind they may be
Think about many, who have so much less than you
Remember and say to yourself, " God has been good to me!"