You Are Amazing!!!

You are amazing.
You are "positively perfect in every way"
You are loving.
You are awesome.
Your love never fails.
You never forsake.
You always say the right thing.
You never forget what you were supposed to do.
You forgave me for unforgivable sin.
You showed me the light.
You told me i was something when others said i was nothing.
You called me your child.
You helped me when i had no help.
You healed me when i was sick.
You comforted me when i had no friends.
You heard my prayers, and you answered.
You've done what's best for me my entire life.
You saved me when i was unholy.
You purified me in your grace.
You loved me before i knew you existed.
You plans for me far greater than i could ask or think.
You created the WHOLE UNIVERSE.
YOU DIED FOR ME THAT I MIGHT LIVE!!!
For all this i am eternally greatful.
THANK YOU FOR BEING GOD.

Full

God is awesome! He's filled me with His love:

He is holy; He's reigning up above.

He came and brought to me new life:

He healed my heart, cast out all strife.

He died for me, that I might live!

He wants me now to freely give

Of what I have, of who I am,

Of everything He's blessed me with.

He knows my thoughts, knows who I am:

He comforts me, and helps me live.

He loves His child: He always will;

I was defiled, but now I'm whole.

He touched me with His healing hand:

Not just my body, He healed my soul.

He's with me right now; in my soul, in my heart:

He's promised me He'll ne'er from me part.

I LOVE GOD!!! He's my help; He's my strength:

How long is He faithful? I can't say the length!

I love Him more dearly than I'd ever thought possible.

He's awesome and great, unbeat and unstoppable.

And so I shall say: Tomorrow, today:

"My Jesus, He reigns! I shall never doubt again."

Empty

I shiver, yet I feel no cold.

I sweat, but feel no heat.

I bleed, yet I feel no pain.

I am numb; without sense or feeling.

I feel nothing, do nothing.

I have no purpose, no meaning.

Where are You?

I am empty; a lifeless, useless shell of a person who was once full of life, love, and happiness.

I can't go on without You.

Just tell me where You are.

I'll Get You Back/I'll Forgive You

Hey! Why'd you go and do that to me?
Hey! What did I do to deserve this?
You're driving me mad.
If I had one wish...

I'd get you back for the things you did to me
I'd make you feel all the pain inside of me
I'd get you back for the things you put me through
I'd get you back for the love I thought I knew
I'd get you baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!!!

Hey! Whad has happened to us?
Hey! What went horribly wrong?
I thought we were in love.
I guess I was wrong...

I'll get you back for the things you did to me
I'll make you feel all the pain inside of me
I'll get you back for the things you put me through
I'll get you back for the love I thought I knew
I'll get you baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!!!

Hey! Why'd you dump me like that?
Hey! I thought we were for real.
Please come and explain
why you tore out my heart
I loved you for real
and I gave you my heart

I'll get you back for the things you did to me
I'll make you feel all the pain inside of me
I'll get you back for the things you put me through
I'll get you back for the love I thought I knew
I'll get you baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!!!

But I know if I don't forgive you, bitterness and hatred will consume me.

So even though you don't deserve it...

I'll forgive you for the things you did to me.

I'll forgive you for the pain inside of me.

I'll forgive you for the pain you put me through.

I'll forgive you for the love I thought I knew.

I'll forgive you.

Beautiful Clouds :)

As I step out onto my front porch, I look out to the west and see a mostly clear blue sky, with a few puffy white clouds of the purest white. Then I turn to the northwest, and I see the most beautiful thing.

A giant storm is rolling in, with dark gray clouds. The fury and power of this storm is obvious; yet due west, the sun has just begun to disappear behind the clouds, and is spewing rays of brilliant light on the smaller clouds to the east.

The dark clouds, with their power, might, and fury, are framed in a striking white light. The view is simply breathtaking.

The lower clouds are floating swiftly north, while the higher storm clouds are moving slowly, but steadily, towards the southeast.

I look to the southeast, and I see beautiful clear blue sky with a few stray clouds, puffy and white. It's so bright and cheerful and beautiful. But as I look back towards the west, I see a small opening in the dark blanket of clouds. Sunlight pours through this opening, shedding light on a hill on the horizon.

The dark clouds are coming closer, and the wind is getting stronger. I am now chilled to the bone, and certain my ears and face must be bright red, but I can't pull away. It's just so beautiful!

The dark clouds with their silver lining, the clear blue sky to the southeast, it's all so magical. It makes me feel so small and insignificant, lost, a tiny piece of this wonderful masterpiece.

But I remember that the Creator of this beautiful work of art made me too, and put special thought and care into how he made me. He sees every sparrow fall, and He sees everything I do. The God that made this huge storm, with all its fury, also gave His one and only Son to die on the cross for me. And that is the true beauty.

As I look around me, I am just amazed at how powerful and mighty God really is. I take a few pictures, attempting to capture the beauty and awe of this sight on film. Thank you, God, for the blessing of such a beautiful place to live. :)

Untitled Prose ~ 9-2-09

The sun shone brightly in the rich green meadow. The morning dewdrops lingered on each lovely blade of grass. The emerald haven stretched on for miles; as far as the eye could see. There were beautiful patches of wild flowers, in all the colors of the rainbow. Each flower was a work of art; the marvels of God's creation. Each had its own distinct shape, it's own rare beauty. And in the very middle of this enchantingly gorgeous place, the most beautiful thing of all. The first thing I noticed was the smile. Genuine elation showed on that perfect porcelain face. Eyes closed; face turned heavenward, joy evident in every fiber of His face. I was rendered speechless as He knelt down and gingerly caressed a small Sunflower, whispering in a still, small voice, more calming and reassuring than any I'd ever heard. He smiled, then slowly stood and turned to me. I now realized that I'd slowly been walking towards Him. There was just something about Him that drew me towards Him. I couldn't stop. I met His eyes. At that moment, I knew the truth. It was written all over His face. Neither of us had to say anything. As He studied me, it was as though He was peering into my soul. Reading the writing on the walls of my heart. In a way it hurt, to know that someone else now knew every thought, every desire, every secret, every sin that I'd hidden from the world. But then I began to feel a sense of freedom that I'd never known before. With each second, though He spake no words, His eyes spoke volumes. I now was beginning to realize what I'd been. What I'd done. Who I'd hurt. It nearly broke my heart. It would have, had he not been there reassuring me. I don't know how long we stood there, our eyes locked in that unblinking bond. It could've been days, it could've been seconds. Finally, He was the one to break the spellbinding silence. "It is done," He said. I now noticed that tears had been trickling down my face in streams, but at the same moment I realized that they were not tears of pain or sadness, but tears of relief, thankfulness, and pure joy. I also then realized that I'd begun to smile. I smiled like I hadn't in years. In fact, I doubt I'd ever smiled like that ever. It felt so amazing. He smiled with me. Then He began to instruct me. He spoke as I've never heard a man speak; but then, He was no ordinary man. He spoke of things past, of things to come. He told me of great sorrow, but that it would be accompanied by everlasting joy. And then it happened. I knew it would, sooner or later, but all the same, it almost tore me apart. He looked me in the eye, and I knew. He had to go. How I wished He could stay with me, but that wouldn't be fair. He made a promsie though. "I will always be with you," he said, "In spirit. Think of me, and remember me. I will send my spirit to comfort you, and give you hope and peace." He made such beautiful promises. "One day, I will come for you. I will take you to live in my Father's house, in mansions of glory. Remember me, and hearken unto my words, my daughter, and it will be well with thee." With that, I was sucked away; away from the green grass, the beautiful flowers; away from Him. Now I'm trying my hardest to follow Him, to make Him proud. I will always remember that one perfect morning that I spent with a man named Jesus. I will hold on to His promises until the day he comes to fulfill them.

Still Untitled Poem ~ 1-19-2008

The LORD my shepherd is; He's my Guardian, Guide and Stay

He's the light of my life; He's the strength of my song;

He's the one and only path, my chosen way.

The LORD my savior is; He's the light, the truth, the way

He's my comfort by day, he's my song in the night

He's the one and only path, my chosen way.

Jesus Christ, who died for me when there was no other way

is the light of my life, he's the joy of my heart

He's the one and only path my chosen way

God the Father, God the Son; Holy Spirit, Three in One!

He will never forsake 'til in Heav'n I awake

He will keep me safe until my race is run.

Mighty God, my counselor All the things You've given me!

A roof o'er my head, and a warm, comfy bed

You have given me the greatest family.

Parents who resemble You; teach me what You've said to do

Love siblings and cousins and uncles and aunts

There is no way I deserve this much from you

Oh, I can't wait for that day when in Heaven I shall stand!

There I'll see Jesus' glory, that shines bright as day.

And I'll sing and shout His praise throughout the land!

This is the Time

This is the time

For a new beginning.

For all the hungry souls

To come and eat.

This is the time

To cry to Jesus;

To call His name,

And come to Him.

'Cause now

is the time!

Don't let the world

Pull you in.

'Cause now

is the time!

Put off all worldly things,

and come to Him.

This is the time

to raise our banners

to help our brothers

and unite in song

and this is the time

to fight the battle

on, christian soldiers!

Fight on, pray on!

'cause now

is the time!

Don't let the world

pull you in.

'cause now

is the time!

Put off all worldly things,

and worship Him.

This is the time

to praise Jehovah

to sing aloud

and honor him

and this is the time

to take your cross up

forget the world,

and live for HIM!

'cause now

is the time!

Don't let the world

pull you in.

'cause now

is the time!

Put off all worldly things,

and follow Him.

Reasons to Laugh :)

On Sears hairdryer:

Do not use while sleeping.

(Gee, that's the only time I have to work on my hair!)

On a bag of Fritos:

You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.

(The shoplifter special!)

On a bar of Dial soap:

Directions: Use like regular soap.

(and that would be how?)

On some Swann frozen dinners:

Serving suggestion: Defrost.

(But it's 'just' a suggestion!)

On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert: (printed on bottom of the box)

Do not turn upside down.

(Too late! you lose!)

On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:

Product will be hot after heating.

(Are you sure? Let's experiment.)

On packaging for a Rowenta iron:

Do not iron clothes on body.

(But wouldn't that save more time? ...w `hose body?)

On Boot's Children's cough medicine:

Do not drive car or operate machinery.

(We could do a lot to reduce the construction accidents if we just kept those 5 year olds off those fork lifts.)

On Nytol sleep aid:

Warning: may cause drowsiness.

(One would hope!)

On a Korean kitchen knife:

Warning: keep out of children.

(hmm..something must have gotten lost in the translation..)

On a string of Christmas lights:

For indoor or outdoor use only.

(As opposed to use in outer space.)

On a food processor:

Not to be used for the other use.

(Now I'm curious.)

On Sainsbury's peanuts:

Warning: contains nuts.

(but no peas?)

On an American Airlines packet of nuts:

Instructions: open packet, eat nuts.

(somebody got paid big bucks to write this one..)

On a Swedish chainsaw:

Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands.

(Raise your hand if you've tried this.)

On a child's Superman costume:

Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.

(Oh go ahead! That's right, destroy a universal childhood belief)

There are also these airplane saftey tips to consider!!

If you need to buckle your seat belt...

(because it's so complicated!)

If the plane is crashing put your head inbetween your knees and your hands on top of your head.

(Like this is going to keep you from blowing up)

If the plane is going down we'll all go out this three by three door.

(Now let's be honest if the plane's going down we're going out the area of the plane that is'nt there any more!)

In case of a water landing your seat cushion can be used as a flotation device.

(Have you ever seen a man drowning with the lifeguard going "Throw him a chair!!"?)

You know you live in 2008 when...

1. You go to a party, sit down and take MySpace pics.

2. You haven’t played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. The reason for not staying in touch with your friends is that they don't have AIM/LiveJournal/MySpace/FanFiction. XD

4. You'd rather look all over the house for the remote instead of just pushing the button on the TV.

6. Your evening activity is sitting at the computer.

7. You read this list, and keep nodding and smiling.

8. You think about how stupid you are for reading this.

9. You were too busy to notice number five.

10. You actually scrolled back up to check if there was a number five.

11. And now you're laughing at your stupidity.

12. Put this in your pro if you fell for it. You know you did!

My Question: And God's Answer

Hey, God, I was just wondering

Do you love it when I sing?

Are you really watching me,

Watching, waiting, over me?

I want to know, for I can't bear,

The thought of losing something rare.

I love you with all my heart,

But where were you when I fell apart?

I called out, I heard no reply.

I screamed for you, I started to cry.

Where'd you go, where you couldn't hear my cry?

I needed you, yet you just walked on by.

I tried to be what you wanted,

I tried to make you happy.

I tried to be the perfect daughter,

But I never could make you happy.

What is it that made you leave me,

Sad, hurt, alone, in need?

I cry out, in anguish, in fear,

I know you hear me, and I know you're near.

Why do you not help me,

Your daughter fallen down?

I feel lost and broken,

Without you smiling down.

I cannot live without you,

Yet you won't stay with me;

I can't go on without you!

What's to become of me?

Am I to lie here all alone,

Until the journey's end,

Am I to stay here, lying down,

Without my Father and my Friend?

I cannot bear to stay away;

I love you more and more each day.

Will you not help your child,

Make her whole and reconciled?

All I want is to be like you,

To be whole and blameless and pure.

Was it really you who left me there,

Or me who left you, when I was unsure?

I know now, that I'm at fault.

I left you for the world.

I wish I'd never left your arms,

For without them, I did fall.

Will you maybe take me back,

A sinner condemned unclean?

I do not deserve the honor of life,

But your mercy and grace are free.

I run to your arms,

to be enveloped by you,

And I tell you "I'm sorry,"

you reply, "I forgive you.

"For it's not by your works,

But by faith you are saved;

I died on the cross,

to save YOU from the grave.

"I laid there suffering,

despising the shame,

And thought of you,

and bore the pain.

"For you see, I love you!

I can't even bear

To see you so tired,

So worse for the wear.

"So I offered my life,

That you would be saved:

I bore the cross,

I went to the grave.

"I love you THAT MUCH,

That I'd do anything,

And when you left,

It really did sting.

"It was hard not to help you,

but 'twas you who left me.

I had to pass by you,

And not help you see.

"But you came back,

So now I rejoice,

For the father who loses then finds again

Is always happy to raise his voice

In praise to the King who reigns on high

To Shout Glory, glory to Jesus on high."

And I sing with the angels,

I cry a fierce cry:

For Jesus my Savior

is reigning on high.

Write "HOLY" On Your Forehead

This is a poem I wrote awhile back to explain something my friends did.

write "holy" on your forehead,

make this nation stop and think--

are we really just and righteous,

as holy as we think?

we write it on our foreheads,

not to boast but to promote

the love that glows inside us,

that Satan tried to smote

We do not think that we can be

as holy as the lamb

we only wish to strike the hearts

of all within the land

We hope to show them, hope they see

that we don't have to be

aimless sinners, wayward trav'lers,

who just do not see

We want to generate a pause:

a time to stop and think:

do I live the way I should?

and practice being meek?

We feel led to show without

the yearning that's within-

to be holy and blameless, perfectly white,

totally without sin.

We wish not to be misunderstood,

to be taken the wrong way;

we only wish to make some think:

and maybe even pray

For if one sees this and they see

love shining in our eyes

it just might make them stop and think,

or make them realize

that what truly matters, what we love,

is not a thing without.

But rather someone, pure and holy,

we could not live without.

They Say Love...

They say love can be bought: I say love is a gift.

They say love is just hormones: I say love is deeper, stronger than that.

They say love is like the wind: You can't see it; but you know it's there. I say you can see the love of Christ shining in people's eyes.

They say love is weak; I say it's the strongest thing in the world.

They say love is blind: I say love sees all faults, but still loves nonetheless.

They say love can be lost: I say true love cannot ever be lost; if it's lost, it was not love in the first place.

They say that no one can love unconditionally: I say Unconditional Love is the only kind.

They say love is proud, boasting: I say love is humble.

They say love is all about the physical stuff: I say love goes beyond anything physical.

I say They have never known true love; so who are They to say what love is??? we do not really know what love is until we have experienced the awesome, unconditional love that God has for us. He loves us so much that He gave His unly begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life. I pray that They learn what true love is, and are speechless in awe of the awesome god we serve. He is the LORD of all love, and no one can love more fully; more deeply than he does.

John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

John 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

1 Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

Colossians 3:14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

1 Timothy 1:5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover

2 Peter 1:7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

Revelation 2:19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.

My Heart's Desire

There is a place of sure relief: a place where kindred dewll;

A place where all have firm belief in He who broke the spell.

I want to go to that great land; to see my Savior's face:

To see th'immortal angel band, in this, my Father's place.

I want to praise Him day by day; the one who died for me:

I want to worship: sing and pray; for all eternity.

I love the LORD with all my heart; He died on calvary:

He shields my soul from Satan's darts; He's ne'er forsaken me.

He gave his life; He died for me; that I might live with Him:

I'll ne'er forget His perfect love; I long to live with Him.

A Parting Hymn

I loved you so dearly

I can't believe you're gone.

I miss you so much now:

how can I go on?

I'll trust in Jesus

to lead my way

'Til we meet in Heaven

on that bright day

He'll be my comfort,

He'll guide all my days

'Til we meet in Heaven

I'll miss you always

But I know you're in a better place,

where you'll never hurt again;

I'll miss you every day,

until we meet again.

I'll think of you daily;

remember the good times.

I'll wonder "What if?"

and cry for me sometimes.

But someday soon we'll meet

in Heaven to part no more.

And we'll sing and shout His praises

on Heav'n's blissful shore.

You Weren't "The One" ~ Stephanie Barrington ~ 2008

another of my songs that I thought I'd share with y'all :D I wrote this after watching a tragic love story movie :) not from experience. it still needs quite a bit of work, but I think it's good enough to post :)

spoken:

The year was '03, I had just turned 18

When you gave me that rose, I thought you'd propose

But you were just lettin' me down easy, or so you thought,

But you just made it worse, than if you had not.

sung:

I thought you were The One, God had planned for me

I thought we'd be one, through all eternity

But God had other plans, He'd made from the start,

I thought I would die, When you broke my Heart,

But you weren't The One, God had planned for me

Back then, I was naive, But now, I plainly see,

That if you were The One, God had planned for me,

We'd be side-by-side, You next to me,

But you weren't The One, God had planned for me,

back then, I was naive, But now I plainly see,

That you weren't The One. MMM-MMM,

But you... Weren't The One.

Good Friends ~ Stephanie Barrington ~ 1-19-2008

I've got good friends
Who understand me
Who always know when I'm down in despair
I've good friends
And when I see them... It's like a big family reunion...
I've got good friends... ooh-ooh,
I've got good friends


I've got good friends
Who really know me
They're always there when... I'm down and depressed
And they tell me...
It's not worth it... to be sad when there can be joy...
I've got good friends. ooh-ooh,
I've got good friends