Posts by Russ Hammock (Page 2)

Inspired by lyrics to “God Is” by Richard Mekdeci, based on the “Prayer for Protection” by James Dillet Freeman: “In the morning when I rise and before I close my eyes, Anytime I’m in despair, I just speak this little prayer — When the cold winds start to blow and they beat upon your door, Every night will have its dawn, hold this thought as you hold on — We all hear the…

Inspired by lyrics from “Footprints” by Sue Riley: The Mother side of God’s Love is selfless and unconditional, as if to say, “Stay right behind me and I will lead the way.” The Mother side of God’s love knows how to let go, as if to say, “I know you are frightened, but I will keep you safe.” The Mother side of God’s Love gives life as a labor of love, as if to say, “You…

Inspired by lyrics to “Closer than You Think” – Sue Riley, Glen Roethel & Melinda Wood Allen: “When all your dreams are hooked on a shooting star And the star falls down, remember how great you are. You are the guiding star you need…. Your day in the sun, the moment seems lost in time, When the sun sinks low, remember how bright you shine. You are the only light you…

Inspired by lyrics to “Joy in the Journey” by Megon McDonough: God guides and provides, shelters and sustains us. The joy is in the journey. The Spirit of the LORD goes with us and before us, by day and by night, to show the way. Our journey has been long and not always easy. In the fullness of time, we have never wanted for any good thing. Even when we could not see the…

Inspired by lyrics to “Pay Attention” Joyce Johnson Rouse (Earth Mama), based on wisdom attributed to Chief Seattle):     Pay attention to the trees, pay attention to the river. Pay attention to the bees.  Pay attention to the weather.   Pay attention to the waters, to the dreams, to the forests, to the streams. Pay attention to the glaciers,…

Inspired by lyrics to “Love Is Everything” by Denise Rosier:   Love is the power that moves like the mighty sea, the peace that brings wars to cease. Love is everything.   Love is the voice that calls us into being. It’s the joy that makes a songbird sing, the word that every language speaks, the Name that is above all things.   Love is…

Inspired by lyrics to “Spirit Move!” by Denise Rosier: There is no holding back the power in this room right now, Rising up as a force of love so high it can’t come down. Every soul is a soul on fire Burning bright with the Light of Life Here we are open wide; there’s no place we can hide Like a river deep and, rolling out like a mighty flood, Love’s filling every heart…

Inspired by lyrics to “Rise” by Faith Rivera – We rise as one! I close my eyes, I open my heart. I take a deep breath, let the healing start. I lift my hands. I plant my feet. I let love in, I feel the beat that’s calling us to rise! I ready my soul. I clear my mind. I’m here and now in present time. I feel the power of a thousand suns lighting up the dark. No turning…

Inspired by an Irish blessing: May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields. And, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Inspired by lyrics to “Butterfly” by Jana Stanfield & Joyce Johnson Rouse Please tell me again, I’m gonna be alright. I can feel a change is comin’, I can feel it in my skin. I can feel myself outgrowing this life I’ve been living in. All of the things that we long for are born on the wings of change. Losses can lead us to blessings that we can’t explain. Butterflies…