Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Nations Need God

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Dear USA: When I see our servicemen and women being mistreated by the Veterans Administration, I hang my head in shame. What has happened to our nation? Our schools and our medical systems have failed, and our nation fails to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry, Thought | Tagged Against God, Blessings, Children, Consequences, Failure, God, God Bless Our Nation, High Cost of Arrogance, Humble Ourselves, Medical Systems, Nations that forget God, Pray and Stop, Rebelling, Rebellion, Schools, Servicemen and Women, Shame, Stink, Stop Rebelling, USA, Veterans Administration, We Need God, What has happened to our nation? Nation, Without God We Stink | 34 Comments

Why Should Anxiety Defeat Me

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Troubles come suddenly but LORD – You know it first – You delivered me From death – Deliver me From falling Because I Trust You Why should I fail You – LORD – Why should anxiety defeat me – … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Adversary, Anxiety, Death, Defeat, Delivered, Delivered from Death, Fail, Failure, Falling, Lord, Praise God, Praise Lord, Slip, Spirit Praises, Troubles, Trust | 23 Comments

Trust in the LORD and Do Good

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Psalm 37:1-7 – The Bible (KJV) – Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Be Not Envious, Commit, Commit Your Way to the LORD, Cut Down Like Grass, Delight, Delight in the Lord, Desires of the Heart, Do Good, Fret Not, Fret Not Because of Evildoers, Judgment, Justice, Light, Lord, Noonday, Psalm 37, Rest, Rest in the LORD, Righteousness, Trust, Trust in the Lord, Wait, Wait Patiently | 19 Comments

Funnel Clouds Dancing – Yikes

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Tornado watches meant little to me. Warnings moved me more, making me watchful. This season of multitudinous, vicious storms has changed my attitude. Last night when I heard that funnel clouds were dancing the hokey pokey in the skies around Dallas, I took … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought, Uncategorized | Tagged Dance Skies, Hail, Hokey Pokey, Storms, Tornado warning, Tornado watch, Windshield | 37 Comments

Thank You LORD for Meaningful Lives

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Thank you LORD for meaningful lives Thank you for the battles You win – For including us in Your strategy – For letting us Hear you say – Well done – One day Thank you LORD for Your special … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Amen, Armor Clad, Armor of God, Battles, Enemy Hates Us and You, Enemy Ranks, Enemy Weakened, Equipping, Eternal Life, Freed from Slavery, God's Strength, Graduate, How to Stand, Jehovah Nissi, Joyfully Join You, Life Without End, LORD Mightier than Enemy, Meaningful Lives, Mentor, Mighty One, New Recruits, Receive Degree, Sing Praises, Special Training, Stand Against Evil, Stand in Your Strength, Standing Firm, Strategy, Take No Prisoners, Thank You Lord, The Faithful Standing Firm in Your Strength, The Weak Your Might, War for Souls, Washed from Sin, We Live to Serve You, Well Done, Wielding Sword Your Word, Win Soldiers, Word of God, You Conquer and Rule | 16 Comments

The LORD Is My Portion – I Will Hope in Him

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Lamentations 3:22-26 – It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul; therefore will I hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses | Tagged Compassions, Faithfulness, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Hope, Hope in the Lord, Lamentations 3, LORD is good, LORD's Mercies, Mercies New Every Morning, Mercy LORD, Quietly Wait, Quietly Wait for Salvation of the LORD, Salvation, Salvation of the LORD, The LORD is My Portion | 13 Comments

Thank You LORD for All You Do

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Thank You LORD for all You do Thank You for reaching me And teaching me Thank You for Loving me Too Thank you for knowing where I’m at For reeling me back when I’m Caught in the undertow When … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Able to Rock Land and Sea, Calling Down, Calling me down, Eye, Feeling Out of Whack, Follow God, Follow Jesus, How to Follow You, Knowing, Knowing Where I'm At, Land, Leading Me, Looking me in the eye, Lord, love, Loving, Loving Me, Me, Mighty One, None Like You LORD, Not Striking, Obey, Reach, Reaching Me, Reeling Me Back, Rock, Sea, Spirit of Holy God, Teach, Teaching Me, Thank You Lord, Thanks, Undertow | 20 Comments

Show Me Your Ways LORD

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Psalm 25:4-14 – The Bible (KJV) – Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. Remember, O … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses | Tagged Bible, Fear the LORD, God, Good, Good and Upright Is the LORD, Jesus, Lord, Loving Kindnesses, Pardon, Psalm 25, Secret of the LORD, Show Me Your Ways LORD, Teach, Tender Mercies, Upright, Ways of God, Ways of the LORD, Word of God | 20 Comments

LORD – Who Are the Righteous

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

FATHER in your Word are many promises Promises made to the righteous – Who are the righteous I am not righteous LORD – You know – Not in myself – It’s not in me LORD To do right for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Accuser, Accuser Has No Power, Blessed, Blood Sacrifice, Calvary, Cross of Christ, Faith of Abraham, Father, Forgive, Forgiveness, Grace, Heart Breaks When I Fail, Heartbreak, Never Condemned, No Condemnation, Obey, Obey and Rest, Power, Promises, Rest, Righteous, Righteousness by Faith, Sacrifice of Blood of Jesus, Sins Covered, Testimony of God's Word, Who Are the Righteous, Word of God | 25 Comments

The LORD Loves Justice and Does Not Forsake His People

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Psalm 37:27-40 – The Bible (KJV) – Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. For the LORD loves judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Bible Verses, Thought | Tagged Bible, Deliver, Deliverance, Depart from Evil, Evil, Good, Judgment, Justice, Law of God, LORD Loves Justice, Not Found, Peace, Perfect Man, Psalm 37, Righteous, Saints, Salvation, Strength in Time of Trouble, Transgressor, Trouble, Trust in God, Upright, Wait on the LORD, Wicked, Wicket Cut Off, Wisdom | 12 Comments

Love Grows Love

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Two lives become one – the journey begins Love makes it happen – this union – This marriage – this promise To blend – to mend any Schism – to bend – Not break – Give – Not take – … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Bend, Blend, Give Not Take, Harmless as Doves, If World Were Like God, Imperfect Love, Journey, love, Love Grows Love, Love Never Fails, Love Supremely, Marriage, Mend, Not Break, Not Put Asunder, Promise, Promise to Blend, Receive, Trusting, Two Lives, Union, What God Joins Together, Without Accusing, Without Choosing to Berate, Without Judging | 26 Comments

Thank You LORD for Unwavering Love

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Thank you LORD for your gentleness In the presence of my harshness For your grace to cover my lawless Self-centeredness Thank you for new beginnings LORD Each blessing you give – each tear You wipe from my eyes praises … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged blessing, Cover Lawless Self-Centered, Gentleness, Grace, Harshness, Lord, New Beginnings, Praise, Tear, Tear from Eyes, Thank you, Thank You Lord, Unwavering Love | 27 Comments

Thank You LORD For Sanctuary

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Thank you LORD for this season of time This resting place – this interval Of grace – this refuge You set For us – this quiet nest – this Sanctuary – this recess to reflect To recoup – recharge – … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Bought with Blood, Contemplate, Draw Near to God, Enable, Interval of Grace, Invest, Join the Fray, Let us Live Our Faith, Live our Faith, Lord, LORD of All, Loyalty, Outlay, Pause, Plan, Possess, Praise, Quiet Nest, Recharge, Recoup, Reflect, Refuge, Regret, Rejoice, Resting Place, Sanctuary, Season of Time, Seek His Face, Sweet Spot, Trust, Wait, Watch, What are the Stakes, Worship, You Own Us LORD | 16 Comments

In Memory of My Mother

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

If you feel that no one loves you If you feel no one’s on your side If you think everyone’s against you Remember your mother If you need a vote of confidence From someone who thinks you’re grand If … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Mother, Mother's Day, Remember Your Mother | 40 Comments

I Hear Your Love Song – LORD

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

All the battle sounds that rumble All the pounding of the drums Telling me there’s war to come Cease – I hear your love song – LORD I hear the lyrics – promises-filled Playing softly – music in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Battle Sounds, Cease, Fear, Forever, Hour Drawing Near, Lord, Love Song, Love Song LORD, Lyrics, Music, Pounding of Drums, Promises, Rumble, War to Come | 10 Comments

No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Psalm 100 – The Bible (KJV) – Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses | Tagged All Generations, Bless God, Bless His Name, Condemn, Everlasting, Gates, Gladness, Heritage, Heritage of the Servants of the LORD, Isaiah 54:17, Joyful Noise, Judgment, Lord, LORD he is God, Mercy, Psalm 100, Righteousness, Servants, Serve the LORD, Sheep of His Pasture, Singing, Thanksgiving, Truth Endures, Weapon | 25 Comments

Wait on the LORD

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Psalm 27:14 – The Bible (KJV) – Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say on the LORD. Psalm 37:7 – The Bible (KJV) – Rest in the LORD, and wait … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Thought | Tagged Courage, Dog, Lord, Master, Wait for the LORD, Waiting | 23 Comments

Laughter Therapy

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

If anyone needs to heed advice To lighten up – I am The one – Whatever I do That requires concentrated Effort causes me to Stress – so I confess God has put me on laughter Therapy to heal … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Laughter, Laughter Therapy, Lighten Up, Lord, Medicine, Stress, Stressful Feelings, Stressful Thoughts, Therapy | 30 Comments