Still Waters Run Deep

Still waters run deep! As you look across the water and it seems as smooth as glass, not a ripple, not any disturbance. But what lies beneath? Look at someone close to you. You may see them to be quite comfortable in their lives. But look closer, everyone is not perfect, there are under tows in all our lives. Just look beyond that because you are not perfect either. Judge not less you be judged. Speak only of the good in someone, not the wrong that you see. What you may see could be in your own life. Unless you walk in some else’s shoes you have no right to judge. God is our judge and our comforter in times of trouble and needs. Still waters do run deep is each of our lives. We may never know what is beneath their skin, but as the old saying goes don’t judge a book by it’s cover, you may be surprised what you read. Love them for who they are, lift them up , there may come a time in our own lives that we need them.
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

Looking out my window

As I look out my window and see such a beautiful day, the sun is shinning brightly, the wind is blowing through the willow. I know it is hard to imagine how it feels not to be able to go outside and feel the sun rays on your face to feel the cool breeze on the back of your neck. But when you are ill and can’t enjoy those things you look out your window and wish you were well again. But you see I have a gift that you may not have. I have a warmth within my soul and know that it will be alright once again. I don’t go out much anymore, but one day I will walk and bask in the warmth of the sun, and sit under the willow tree. It will be alright once again.
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

Faith is a Wonderful Thing!

Do you see the wind blowing outside. No but I can see the evidence of it. Do you hear the heart that is beating inside? No but I can place my hand there and feel it. Do you see the grass growing in the morning light? No but I can wait and see the changes. Faith is like that. We may not see it, but if we use our senses we will know it. Faith is a strange and wonderful thing. We must keep the faith I hear you say, but sometimes it is harder to do than to say. One day becomes two and two becomes weeks, then months and our faith will seem to fade. But if we remember one rule, faith is easy, as is the warmth of the sun that shines on our face, faith is like a child that knows it’s parents will protect them, faith is like a puppy that knows you will not abuse them, faith is knowing that he will never leave you. He is Jesus and he will carry you when you can’t walk. He will love you when you think you are alone. He will listen when no one else can understand. So what would you do? I will reach for him for he will never leave me. Faith is a wonderful thing!
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

Rain Drops

As I sit in our family room listening as the rain drops hit the window outside I think about how the rain from Heaven as it showers down inside. It is there to clean the particles in the air that we breathe and to nourish the flowers and the trees. The showers from Jesus are pouring on you and me to clean the imperfections and to feed the soul indeed. It is our choice to stand out in the rain to allow the Lord to clean and feed our lives we lead. Take by hand and walk with me to feel joy of His rain once again.
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

A Visit

I had a visit today. As I sat and talked about my life as it is now and remember my life as it was. A small hand slipped into mine. My thoughts went back to yesteryears when my sons were very small. They place their hands into mine and I guided them through their youth. My sons are grown now with lives of their own with task similar to mine. But as I looked upon this tiny hand I felt life so tender and true. The joy of knowing that this hand I held has brighten up my day and gave me hope that it’s going to be okay. We dream that somehow our lives will go own after we are gone. I do not have to dream any longer cause you see my life will continue through this tiny hand that I hold. Thank you for the love that I feel each and everyday, that love and compassion you give keeps me strong and knowing that it will be better one day.
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

I am Weary

Dear Lord walk with me today, I can not walk on my own. Help me through this valley I am in and bring me to the mountains once again. I cry most days now, I need your love and light to show me the way. I live from day to day never knowing what is coming my way. Let me wake with a morning light with no pain or sickness in sight. I am weary and someday I just want to come home. But I know you are not finished with me just yet, Lord hear my humble prayer wrap your healing arms around me with gentle care.
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

The Son is Shining!

Sometimes we look at life as if a cloud is walking over us. But I am here to tell you the Son is shining. As I go day to day I could look at life with hurt and disappointment, but I choose to look at what will be. I know the Son will shine on me. Glory to his name the name of Jesus.
Written by: Melanie H Taylor

Give me a minute and let me catch my breath.

You never know what each day holds when you are ill. Yesterday was a most remarkable day, but this morning not as well. I have been told to not hide my illness. I have for so long tried to smile and say I am fine, but it has not been so. This morning I woke think that this day would be as good as yesterday, but not so much. With my migraine, joint pains and more aches & pains you can not imagine what my life is really like. I can only live day to day. I trust in God and walk in his precious light, praying that one day this will be over. So when I say give me a minute and let me catch my breath, I mean let me find away to make it through this day. Don’t assume that a person without a smile is a person without happiness, they maybe like me. I am very happy, my husband and family loves me very much and tries to do what they can. But right now give me a minute and let me catch my breath.
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

How do you fix what is broken?

How do you fix what is broken? You could use super glue, but sometimes that does not mend the broken person. Through prayer and Love there is nothing that God can’t fix. To have faith as a mustard seed seem so easy, but can be very hard. When I child jumps into a loving parents arms that child has faith that they will not fall. We must have that kind of faith. Each day we wake to a brand new day. Not knowing what will come our way. Love those around you, speak softly, words can be forgiven but it is so hard to forget. When we speak ill of someone, it reflects on others. Sometimes we just have to bite our toughs and have faith and understanding that things will work out. So how do you fix a person that is broken, through the love of God and faith. All things are possible, just believe on him and walk slowly.
Written by: Melanie Howard Taylor

Step Out

Step out into the new world, yes I said the NEW WORLD! Each day is a new day a new world, not knowing what is to come you can be negative or take a positive look on life. If you know me you ask how are you doing I will say one day at a time, this is true. Walk one day at a time and lean upon the Lord. I could say my glass is half empty, but I choose to say it is half full. Some days are better than others, but I know that one day is will get better, you see Jesus promised me. So I live for my Lord, my Family and my friends. But I also live for me. Take along look at yourselves and live day to day. He will be with you, just lean on him.
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

It will be better one day!

If you have problems and you just can’t understand that question is in your head “why me”. Sometimes I wonder where I would be if God had not chosen me. I go through life one day at a time. I feel pain but I can truly say It will be better one day. I laid in bed and slept for over a day and angels appeared with their beauty of light that danced above my bed. What could this have meant I didn’t quite understand, but I realized that God sent them to just hold my hand. When things get hard and you feel you are alone remember his words “I AM WITH YOU”. I could give up and just lay here and die, but what I would miss is the laughter in your smiles. God blessed me with a family that loves me so dear . He’s never too far that he doesn’t hear. All I do is call upon His name and he is there. So as I leave you today I leave telling you It will be better one day.
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

As I Walk

Hold my hand as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. You are with me. Even though my hands make ache, my back and legs will hurt. I will walk with you. I can not do the things I once could do, but as long as I have you I can do anything. It maybe only in my heart and in my mind.
I sat in the brightness of the day looked toward the clouds and prayed. Lord I love you this I am sure. I do not know why the pain is so intense, but if I can help just one soul, I would do it all over again. To my surprise the clouds begin to move, the sight was beautiful a heart had formed within the clouds and the sunshine was pouring through. I Thanked Him for the Heart as tears begin to fall, So when you think it is hard just look up and remember Him.

Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

You May Never Know

You may never know what your love means to me. You may never see my heart when it bleeds. You are special that is for sure. God reached down along time ago and said I was meant for you. People said it is an impossibility, but it happened the it was suppose to be. Times were hard this I understand, but God said here take my hand. We walk for a while I knelt at his side now go he said to me it is time for you to see. He knew in advance the future what it is to hold, He holds my hand each step of the way, He gave me one more day. So as I have told this story of mine. Remember we are not promised that extra day. He knows each hair numbered and what is deep inside, so remember to hold this thought back in your mind. God so love the world, that he gave his only begotten son! So love the ones around you and remember their heart and their pain, because you see you could be here instead of me.
Written by: Melanie Howard Taylor

Remember Me.

Remember me, I was standing there. Remember me while you were sitting in the chair. Remember me when the tears begin to fall and you didn’t know what to do at all. You called my name, I tired to let you know which way that you should go. But through the tears and through the pain you could not hear me when I called your name. Remember me I was standing by you side when you lost that special someone that hurt you deep inside, Remember me when you felt you could not go any further, but somehow you made it through. Remember me I was caring you. Remember I am always by your side. You think it is hard to take that step to move on, but it could have been harder than you will ever know. Just remember His love is strong. Remember Him each moment of the day, cause he is the one that gets us through our day.

Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

It is Raining today.

It is Raining Today.
It is raining today. The sky will be cloudy all day. When it rains the tears start to fall, but God will dry them all. Look toward the light in darkness I must say, because my Lord Jesus will always show the way. If you can’t seem to see what I can see and troubles are over clouding you, fall on your knees and pray. Sometimes when the house is quite and I can call upon his name and he will be there sometimes in the smallest of way. I have illnesses I can understand but the Lord still holds my hand. No matter how dark it seem to be I know he is here for me. Don’t despair look for him and you will find him there.
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

Hide and Seek

Where are you? I have looked as I did years ago. Should I close my eyes and count to 100 and then can I find you there. Where are you? Are you in the closet, maybe under my bed, or could you be behind the door. Where are you? I have looked up and down the house and the yard. But wait I know where you are. I look in the mirror and there you are, you are inside my soul and in my heart. You are carrying me I see now, cause without you I can not even walk until you hold my hand. Thank Lord for all you do. You have blessed through and through.
Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

It's a wonderful life

I am proud to let you know I have the most wonderful man in my life in Todd Taylor. We have a new life ahead of us. We were married March 22 2010 and I would like to share some pics. enjoy!