IT IS ONLY AN IDEA

Having an idea can lead to something great, only if we act upon it. Feel God’s inner strength within yours, ready to begin this new journey. The idea may seem small in your mind, but what a complete turnaround it can bring to many lives. Say a prayer to the Holy Spirit and proceed to take action, reaching out to those benefitting most by what has lit up in your mind. That little glow in your head will now bring a brilliant blaze of difference, to more than you will ever know. Hear God’s Words telling you, “Go for it!” A fountain of thankful blessings will continue to flow, because you did step forward!

~Marie T. Morrison~

A DELICIOUS MEMORY

Think of a memory today. Will it be of your first day of school? The day you finished school? They day you got your first job? Make the memory a pleasant one, something to make you smile. The day God first spoke to you, the day you first realized just how wonderful the world is. I remember how exciting it was when a deaf child was communicating to me, her grin, her stomping her feet and her hands slapping on the desk, as she showed me the picture of the cross she drew. It was my first time for me to to be among a group of deaf children, all of them stomping and slapping on the desks, grinning, to let me know the Spirit was among them. For me to think that deaf children were silent was such a myth. Oh, what a delicious memory! It is one I will never forget! What is yours? May God be with you, and with that memory, throughout your day!
With love,
~Marie T. Morrison~

FINDING THE CALM

Patience is a never-ending practice, taking tremendous perseverance. What works in one instance may not work for another. What we tolerate in friends is different for family members. Tongues can be sharper, according to the circumstance. God keeps us on our toes, giving us daily challenges, even testing our own skills at completing a given task. Remember the Spirit dwelling within, finding the calm, to keep us at peace.
~Marie T. Morrison~

JUST THE FACTS, MA'AM

Rushing on a judgment may be the cause of wrong information. Think about it. Pray on it. Talk about it with those knowing the facts. It releases a world of stress. Bless those helping in the right decision-making. Thank God for being there, once again.
~Marie T. Morrison~

MAKING A SWITCH

Switching our priorities may not be our preference, but it can mean a world of difference, as we lend our ear or hand to a fellow brethren. In the end, what we had planned really will not matter. What does count is that another heart was comforted.
~Marie T. Morrison~

NOT AS WE SEE IT

A person not smiling is wishing for someone to smile first, going through bad times. Saying hi to the quiet person passing by, looking straight ahead, may be just what the person has been secretly hoping. Not judging a person’s dreadful mood, responding with kindness, could alter one’s day for the better. You never know how much that one smile can enlighten one’s life, all in the grace of God.
~Marie T. Morrison~

FORGIVENESS

F ree yourself, as the past cannot be changed.
O nce you let go, inhale a breath of fresh air, and the healing begins.
R oll over the stone and have a new attitude.
G o forward, bringing new hope.
I gnite an optimistic light, showing a new path of faith.
V alues buried through anger can now resurface,
E ncouraging others not to lose one’s identity in the darkness.
N ever hold onto the anger.
E xtinguish it.
S avor the pleasurable moments in life,
S piritually, God will walk with you, every step of the way.

~Marie T. Morrison~

PERFECTION

Perfection is in the eye of the beholder. To a toddler, having one more building block added to the tower brings the joy of completion. In a school-aged child, crossing the bars without falling off is a sign of success. A teenager lets out the sigh of relief after presenting a flawless speech in front of his peers. The disabled have grins of sheer exhilaration as they achieve a goal seemed impossible only months before. A parent only sees perfection in the accomplishments of a child, or while in meeting one’s own life-long goals. Perfection does not mean impeccably correct. Instead, it is giving 100% to the task, being proud of the final product, and gaining wisdom during the process. Praying to God, the absolute perfect one, will always be there to help us get through any hurdles along the way.
~Marie T. Morrison~

AS ONE

What can bring about togetherness? A friendship can. Laughter can. Love can bring one or more together. Marriage does. Gathering for a funeral does, to share tears and memories. Writing a letter to tell a story or recall a treasured moment are lovely moments of togetherness. Above all, having hope, having faith, never giving up and praying to God brings everyone together, no matter where they are in the world, no matter the religion, the disability, the level of wealth. We are one, all seeking the same thing. Together.
~Marie T. Morrison~

AN UNEXPECTED DAY

My day is now done. My calendar had shown it would be a routine day, only having one appointment. I would have time to get caught up my mundane activities. God had other plans for me. Just as I finished my appointment, I received a call, to please, with every effort, immediately attend a high school graduation, in place of someone unable to come. Dressed in attire more for a sports event, I said I would go, though rugged sidewalks and wheelchairs do not make an easy task to reach the place of venue. Without too much struggle, I arrived shortly after the start of the ceremony, I had a lovely time, the graduate came up to me immediately after leaving the stage, so thrilled I had come. As for me, I was given the honor to see one senior after another perform during the ceremony, displaying their various talents to the audience.. To watch a ceremony about the seniors, for the seniors and by the seniors made it a day they will always treasure and remember. I am pleased I went, putting my needs aside, to see how giving a little can bring more happiness than we will ever know. Mundane tasks will always be there. Making treasured memories can be over in a split second. Don’t ever turn down a moment to be part of them.
~Marie T. Morrison~

MY GUEST

I felt
a touch of breeze
as I sat
on my cushioned bench
in my heavenly garden,
filled with every shade
of green, purple, orange,
yellow, pink and white.
The light wind
carried with it
savory scents,
all so delicate,
yet rich enough
to fill a kingdom.


As I smiled,
Inhaling the luscious fragrances,
there was
a second touch of breeze,
lightly brushing my cheeks.
I knew I had company,
the Holy Spirit joining me.
Using the most delicate
of artistry,
my guest filled me
with many blessings,
before gently moving on.

~Marie T. Morrison~

WEAKNESS vs STRENGTH

Admitting a weakness is great, as it is then one can call upon another’s strength, making a terrific team. Instead of working against one another, it is working with each other, making one powerful pair. Behind the scenes is the power of the Holy Spirit, forming a strong community of one, showing how we depend on one another to truly survive in our world.
~Marie T. Morrison~