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When I Look Outside My Window

When I Look Outside My Window

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“When I look outside my window – oh the beauty I see…the entire world opens up to me!

”Just because the past didn’t turn out like you wanted it to doesn’t mean your future can’t be better than you imagined.”  —Anonymous

When I Look Outside My Window

When I look outside my window,

Oh the beauty I see,

Colors so deep, so bright…

The entire world opens up to me.

When I look outside my window,

All is fresh and green and bright!

No darkness, no sadness, no fear at all.

All I ever wanted is within reach; it’s within sight!

When I look outside my window,

Oh, I can never look back…

What’s in the past is gone.

My future is full, there is nothing I lack.

When I look outside my window,

The Lord’s abundance awaits me there.

His love, His caring, His provision you see…

It’s all I need…and nothing else can compare.

Felecia R. Weber 2018, www.OntheWingofaDove.com

When I look outside my window – some days that scenery can be very drab and grey.  Sometimes it makes me just want to roll over and fall back asleep.  Other mornings can appear so bright, I feel as though the sun’s rays will burn a hole through the blinds! That’s how I feel when I think of what the Lord has planned for each and every one of us who put our trust in him.

”No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” —1 Corinthians 2:9

My heart always seems to stand still whenever I read the above verse from the Bible.  I can’t help but feel a wave of exuberance that flows through my body, just like when I look outside my window and everything is vibrant and inviting.  I can almost feel the warmth of God’s love shining down on me just thinking about the future that he has planned for me!

Can you fathom all that God has planned for you?  Can you imagine his goodness and glory all rolled into one?  No one can conceive such an awesome delight…but when you trust in him, you’ll experience the peace, the provision, and love that is ours through the gift of his Son.

Peace and love,

Felecia

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Do Not See Me

Do Not See Me

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Do not see me amongst the crowd…let me fade into the scenery…

”Sometimes being invisible is the best way to prepare to be seen.”  —FRW

Do Not See Me

Do not see me amongst the crowd…

let me fade into the scenery.

I am not looking; I don’t want to be found.

For now I’m not the flower…I’m simply the greenery.

Do not see me when you pass me by;

I’ll just keep going, turning neither left, nor right.

Let me fade into the horizon that stretches out ahead.

The day is almost over; soon to come is the night.

Do not see me, please, it’s far too soon.

There is so much to do and to prepare.

Everything has a season, a time, and a place.

Trust me, when I’m ready…with you, I’ll be there.

Felecia R. Weber, 2018 www.OntheWingofaDove

”Do not see me” – now that’s kind of a strange thing to say.  One certainly cannot make himself invisible.  Nonetheless, we all have times in our lives when we simply do not want to be seen or heard for that matter.  We just want to slip away and be by ourselves to think, to rest…to “be.”

In today’s world, life can seem like just a long string of interruptions.  Between our cell phones ringing and dinging every five seconds, to those unexpected “events” rearing their not so appealing heads just at the wrong time, being “unseen” seems impossible…but it isn’t really.

”Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’  So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.”  Mark 6:31-32

Taking time to get away from the clamor of life is important.  We all need time to just be by ourselves, no matter who we are or what occupation we partake in.  In the scripture verse quoted above,  Jesus not only instructed his disciples, but he also set an wise example for us today, to do that very thing.  When life’s activities become overwhelming…when we are “seen” too much…that’s the time we need to step away and say, “do not see me.”

We all need time to rest, relax and renew.  No matter what it takes, be sure to do just that for “you.”

Peace and love,

Felecia

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When Something’s Missing

When something’s missing

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When Something’s Missing and you just gotta have it…ain’t nothin’ gonna stand in your way.

”Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals.”  —LL Cool J

When Something’s Missing

When something’s missing and you just gotta have it…

Ain’t nothin’ gonna stand in your way.

You just keep searchin’, you have to find it;

No, not tomorrow…but today!

When something’s missing and you just gotta have it…

The sky turns all shades of grey.

You seek high, you seek low…there’s no place you won’t go…

’Cause the emptiness just won’t go away!

When something’s missing and you just gotta have it…

You keep on going…never slowing your pace.

Determination takes hold of your entire being.

You’re gonna get it…soon you’ll be staring it in the face.

When something’s missing and you just gotta have it…

Don’t stop…it’s not something to ignore.

Hold on to your dreams…don’t you ever let them go!

Be inspired…explore…reach higher…soar!

Felecia R. Weber 2018, www.OntheWingofaDove.com

I have nothing more to add to this!😊

Peace and love,

Felecia

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Every Shade is Beautiful

Every shade is beautiful

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Every shade is beautiful – unique in its own hue, but what lies below the surface…that’s what makes you, you!

”Beauty is the illumination of the soul.”  —John O’Donohue

Every Shade is Beautiful

Every shade is beautiful,

No matter the color or hue.

The outer wrapping is just a layer,

The real treasure is hidden from view.

Every shade is beautiful,

Red, yellow, white and black.

No two persons are just alike;

Each one has a uniqueness to unpack.

Every shade is beautiful,

It’s yours, one only you can define.

The world sees only one dimension…

So let your own brightness shine!

Felecia R. Weber 2018, www.OntheWingofaDove.com

Every shade is beautiful – Even though autumn signals the fading away of sunny, summer flowers and lush green vegetation, it is also a season full of colorful vibrancy!  Taking in the crisp hues of red, brown, orange and gold that paint the leaves still dangling from the trees and the hearty harvest of pumpkins and gourds, I can’t help but think of how stunning are the shades of the peoples of the world…everyone as lovely as the next!

There is no question that it’s the breathtaking variety of colors that make autumn such a delightful treat for our eyes.  I beleive, though, that there is so much more to the season that warms our hearts.  The same can be said of people…for our beauty is not simply skin deep.  Indeed, every shade is beautiful, unique in its own hue, but what lies below the surface…that’s what makes you, you!

Peace and love,

Felecia

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When I Was a Child

When i was a child

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When I was a child – May your faith be strong, like that of a child, never worrying when, what or where…just turn to the Lord for your every need, and know that he is always there.

”When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child.  When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.”  1 Corinthians 13:11

When I Was a Child

When I was a child,

I thought like a child.

Streams of colors…

Yellow, pink and blue.

Playing outdoors for hours,

All was sunny and bright and true.

When I was a child,

I dreamed like a child,

Like a bird, I was ever so carefree.

In my mind I’d travel to far away lands;

Places only known to me.

When I was a child,

I hoped like a child,

”Someday that’s gonna be me!”

Now I am grown and after all these years,

Childlike faith navigates my destiny.

Felecia R. Weber 2018, OntheWingofaDove.com

When I was a child – This time of year always causes my mind to conjure up childhood memories.  Now that I am back in my hometown, the familiar sites, sounds and smells of my youth dance around in my head almost constantly. It seems as the days get cooler, my heart just gets warmer from the glow of days long gone by.  Indeed, when I was a child, all those years ago, I thought, dreamed and hoped like a child.  When I left home to make my way in the world, I thought I had left those childhood ways behind too…but not so, really.

Like the changes in the seasons, it’s obvious to see the transformation that happens to our physical bodies as we grow from children into adults. But what happens on the inside is not so easy to recognize.  Surely, we act more mature and responsible the older we get.  Our interests change, as well as our activities, and tastes.  In fact, certain changes are critical and should take place throughout different stages of our lives.  One thing, that I believe should never change, no matter how old we are, is our childlike faith in God.

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”  Hebrews 11:1

As explained in the above verse…faith does have “childlike” qualities.  When I was a child, I never worried about what, when, or where my provisions would come from…they were just there, (and always in the right amount and at the right time).  When I became an adult, although I had to put forth the effort and work for what I wanted, having God in my life, caused my faith, (the confidence in what I hope for and assurance about what I do not see), to remain the same as when I was a child.  Even when vibrant days fade to hues of gray, like this time of year, there always remains in my heart the flickering flame of faith that God is always there, and that he’ll always provide for my every need.

May your faith be strong, like that of a child, never worrying when, what or where…just turn to the Lord for your every need, and know that he is always there.

Peace and love,
Felecia
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A Beauty That’s Impossible to Hide

A Beauty that’s impossible to hide

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“There’s a beauty that never changes, one that only evolves…it’s a beauty that’s impossible to hide.” FRW

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  – Confucius

A Beauty That’s Impossible to Hide

There’s a beauty that’s impossible to hide…

It’s one that’s growing in you down inside.

 

No matter how you try to alter or display it…

There is no disguise that can betray it.

 

There’s a beauty that’s impossible to hide…

It can’t be taken; it can’t be belied.

 

For this kind of beauty; God has given to you.

Let is shine, let others see it, in all that you do.

Felecia R. Weber, Onthewingofadove.com 2018
 

A beauty that’s impossible to hide…With all of the emphasis on external beauty these days, it’s hard to know what’s in fashion. The trends constantly change; what we deem to be beautiful one moment, is far from that the next.  There is a beauty that never changes, though, one that only evolves…it’s a beauty that’s impossible to hide.

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13

We are all born with an inherent beauty, one that God has planted deep down inside each one of us.  That beauty may not be evident immediately, but unlike the ever-changing trends of the world, like God, it is constant and always there. When we take the time to dig beneath the shallow surface of our physical beauty that we see only on the outside, we’ll recognize the roots of our real beauty…and that’s a beauty that’s impossible to hide!

Peace and love,

Felecia

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No Ordinary Rose

No ordinary rose

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No Ordinary Rose 

 
 
”It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.” 

― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

No ordinary rose…we all have something uniquely our own to offer to the world…

No Ordinary Rose

 

No ordinary rose, that’s true of us all,

No matter where we come from,

With roots planted deeply, we can stand tall.

 

No ordinary rose, as we develop and grow,

What we learn from life’s lessons,

Causes our inner beauty to glow.

 

No ordinary rose, I say of you and me,

We’ve got so much to offer…

Now it’s time for the world to see.

Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove.com 2018

 

I’ve long enjoyed the timeless wisdom found in Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince.  The Little Prince’s interaction with his rose has always touched my heart.  I think it’s admirable how well the boy takes such special care of his delicate rose, protecting her from the elements, and making certain she has all she needs to grow.  In his eyes, his rose is the most beautiful rose in all the world.  She is one-of-a-kind and that’s what makes her so special.  When he later finds out that his rose appears to be the same as all the others, he is disappointed, because he comes to the conclusion that she is just an ordinary rose.

On the contrary, there really is no ordinary rose…and the same is true of you and me.  As with the Little Prince’s rose, although we may not appear to be remarkable on the outside, we all have something uniquely our own to offer to the world.  When we take the time to nurture those attributes that make us unique, there is nothing more beautiful than when we are in full bloom.

I challenge you to take the time to dig deep in your heart and find out what seeds have been planted, but need to be watered and cared for.  As time goes by, I’m sure you’ll be amazed at the beauty that begins to grow. Then, I encourage you share it and let the world enjoy it too!

Peace and love,

Felecia

I dedicate this post to my dad on his 88th birthday…Happy birthday daddy…you are in heaven now, but your are still with us in our hearts.  I’ll always love you!

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To the End of the Earth

End of the earth

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To The End of the Earth

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”  -T.S. Eliot
 

To the End of the Earth…where can I run to, and you are not there?

To the End of the Earth

Where can I run to,

And you are not there?

Even to the end of the earth,

Lord of my life, you are everywhere.

 

I am never out of your reach,

Whether I am with others or alone.

Even to the end of the earth,

Your hands reach down to me from your throne.

 

You cause my heart to rejoice when times are good;

You are by my side when I am sad.

Even to the end of the earth,

Lord, you are the best friend I’ve ever had.

 

When I’m pushed to my limits,

Running in circles night and day.

Even to the end of the earth,

Lord, I surrender all to you…lead the way.

Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove.com

To the end of the earth…sometimes life seems to push us exactly that far.  When we give our all, and there is nothing left to give.  When we’ve done our best, but it seems that’s never good enough.  Those are the times when we actually realize just how far we can go.

Life does have a way of stretching us to our limits, and our resources eventually do run out…but unless we allow ourselves to reach the “end of the earth,” we’ll never know what the maker of the earth can do.  For with God there are no limits, his resources never run out, and his best is far superior than we can even imagine.

My challenge to you is to go ahead…stretch yourself, find the extent of your limits…then let God take you to the end of the earth…and beyond.

Peace and love,

Felecia

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