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November 3, 2020
THE PAINTERS HOPE – POETRY
December 15, 2018
We paint upon the canvas
Of our childrens very souls
What picture we do paint
Will forevermore be told
Not one of perfection
Does our dear Lord require
But an honest projection
Our need for Him is dire
We paint on them forgiveness
Our lives can be a mess
We show them how great His love
Our sins we must confess
We paint an honest picture
Denial to avoid
As we come before the Lord
His mercy we implore
We paint upon them hope
Of an ever loving God
One we need not hide from
Who is alway on our side
We paint upon them grace
That can never be earned
Freely given to us
His character we learn
We paint upon them attitude
Of a humble heart we choose
Always bowing down our heads
Or else there’s much we’ll lose
We paint upon them seeking
The One who should come first
There is no higher person or thing
For which our hearts should thirst
We paint upon them dignity
Our actions shine out loud
What we do in secret too
That’s hidden from the crowd
We paint the crown of righteousness
A life well lived receives
Giving glory to the Lord
For the good things we’ve achieved
We paint on them the honor
Of service to the Lord
Obedience unto our call
Commitment to His Word
We paint upon them sacrifice
His example we must see
Taking up our cross each day
Continuing to believe
We paint His face of Justice
He sees both good and bad
One He will reward so good
The other makes Him sad
We paint the hope of heaven
With friends we’ll reunite
A happy place that’s paradise
All things will be made right
We paint on them endurance
One day at a time
Clinging to the promises
His faithfulness we’ll find
We paint on them their value
A gift we have to give
Showing them how much they’re worth
Our words can help them live
We paint on them the love we have
Received from God above
Passing it on to them
With prayers He’ll fill their cup
We cannot reach perfection
This side of the dirt
We point in His direction
And hope that they will learn
Amen.
copyright 2018 Jean Chamblee
Deep Waters – Poetry and Thoughts
August 6, 2018
A THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Sometimes those who have suffered the most, have the most to give.
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 “ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.
DEEP WATERS
Don’t be afraid of deep waters, my love
This journey’s been sent from heaven above
It is at Gethsemane you are purified
In ways you can’t see, so don’t try to hide
Lay it all bare, at the foot of the cross
Let His word cleanse you as you follow it’s path
Clinging to truth, let all else pass away
Let it burn up, it’s not meant to stay
Deep into the waters you go
Let Him enter in to the depths of your soul
Stirring up places where pain still remains
Let Him expose them and pour healing rain
copyright 2017 Jean Chamblee
Unique
March 4, 2018
As we walk down this road called life, it’s important to remember that we are unique. God created us each with something in mind unlike any other. Sure we are alike in our humanity, but not in destiny. We may even be similar, but not exact. Our experiences, values and mindsets are different. Even where we grew up, our home and childhood surroundings set us apart and add to who we are. Remind yourself. “I am unique” and never let culture of societal expectations define you. You are a child made by God, to be you. His plans for you will not be exactly like another and that is a beautiful thing. We are each threads in a tapestry, God’s tapestry, and while we are part of a bigger picture, we remain individually unique.
MORNING WORD
November 10, 2017
“Don’t be afraid to allow God to turn up the heat in your life to bring about the change He needs to move you forward into His plan for you. Stay at His feet, embrace the heat, and let Him have His way. His ways are always for our benefit and He loves for us to grow and not stagnate. You have a destiny.”
~jean chamblee thomas
A THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
July 24, 2017
Just the other day I met a little girl in our neighborhood. She is in the first grade. We began to talk and my heart broke when I mentioned heaven. She had never heard of heaven and knew almost nothing about God. I think we forget…..if people have not heard …..they don’t know!!
I was thinking of another girl I met on a plane. She was a chiropractic school graduate and as we talked, she began to reveal that she had gotten her belief system from a fiction book she had read. She knew almost nothing about Jesus and what she did “think” she knew was skewed.
They are all around us, and we cannot stay silent! Here is why…..Romans 10:14
How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?
Now you may not think of yourself as a preacher…..but if you are a Christian…..you have at least a testimony and some truth. A testimony of how Jesus changed your life is powerful and personal. We must not stay silent.
I prayed about the little girl and got a book on heaven called “Heaven is Real for children” We sat on the swing and she read that book at least a half dozen times. I have peace that now she knows. She stated that she believes in Jesus now and I hope it will carry over throughout her life and pray that it does.
I think my first touch of God’s love and presence, that had an impact, came from a woman that cleaned our house once a week. She hid tootsie rolls in her pockets and would slip them to me. I don’t remember how she said it….but I knew that she knew Jesus. I felt so much love from her. The rest of the world was busy…..but I knew this lady named Willie, “saw” me. I felt important to her. What powerful characteristics of God she showed me with her quiet gentle ways and tangible love. She prayed for me too. I got a card from her when I graduated High School, long after she had retired from her work. Maybe no one but me and God saw it. But that lady was a powerful witness.
May God open our eyes to see the opportunities and give us the boldness to speak and testify. Look….you don’t even have to be a churchgoer to tell folks what you have experienced with Jesus. You don’t need a degree or special language. Just ask the Holy Spirit to open the conversation up and help you. His answer is “Yes”! And your efforts will have eternal value for you and whoever you speak to. God help us not be silent. Only through You can we obey your command to preach the gospel to everyone. These days are moving by so quickly…..
Well that’s my two cents and the burden on my own heart. I have such a powerful testimony and I have let discouragement and resistance cause me to hold back many times. May God forgive me and open doors and empower me to keep going. Thanks for your prayers as well! 🙂 Love you all and have a great day. Look for that Divine Appointment…..they are all around.
Destiny – Poetry
July 20, 2017
I know You can see
The things that no one else can see
Things You’ve placed inside of me
Seems impossibility
But not in Your hands, But not in Your hands
Can you hear your Maker
Calling out your name
Can you feel the hand of the Potter
Carving out your life
Calling out your name, Calling out your name
Don’t you know you have a destiny
You were born for such a time as this
Don’t run away in fear now
This is your finest hour
Destiny, destiny
What you’re meant to be
Heed the call
Destiny, destiny
Oh rise up dear one and give it your all
copyright 2006 Jean Chamblee
LEAN INTO THE STING – Poetry
July 11, 2017
Lean into the sting of things
The cutting and the knife
Let the Maker of our souls
Shape and mold our life
It’s not the pleasant things that bring
True and lasting change
But painful blows that pound our souls
With power to rearrange
Rearrange our carnal self
And bring us into light
The pounding of the anvil
Unveils and makes things right
This life it is no picnic
Our time here short and sweet
But honey comes from creatures here
That also contain a sting
If we choose not to run away
From the anvil and the sting
Let it shape our destiny
And the goodness that it brings
The beauty of the mystery
Will far outweigh the pain
As God reveals His plans for us
Our pain will bring such gain
So learn to lift your head up high
Lean into the sting
Let it shape you deep inside
God’s treasures it will bring
copyright 2017 Jean Chamblee
Isaiah 64:8 “But now, O Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand.”
(Youtube channel – Jean Chamblee – Passing The Torch)
A THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
July 11, 2017
Every human being that God creates, He creates with a destiny. He has good plans in mind that are better than anything else conceived…..but each man has to seek it out for himself. There is no other person with the same exact plan. Sadly, most go throughout life seeking their own plans and never knowing what God had in mind for them.
Proverbs 25:2
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”
“Joy, Destiny, Purpose”
March 17, 2017