Infinite possibilities are born of faith.

Do you think that's air you breathe; that's earth you walk on? All matter is God's creation. And the source is faith. When you have so much faith that you become one of faith, infinite possibilities open to you.

God is there for you to hold on.

Hold on to what is good, even if it's a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe, even if it's a tree that stands by itself. Hold on to what you must do, even if it's a long way from here. Hold on to your faith, even if it's easier to let go. Hold on to God's hand.

It's important you maintain your natural rhythm of life.

Everyone has their own rhythm of living, - for some it's faster, for other it's slower. When you are forced to live outside your own rhythm, it is exhausting. Remember to keep coming back to your own rhythm.

Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.

Even as the shell of the seed must break, that its heart may grow into a tree, so must you know pain.

"Sensitive people suffer more"

Sensitive people feel life! No point to live in this life if you don’t feel life. I’m sensitive! & I’ve decided I’m not changing! I changed for other people before & now….. YES! I am “overly sensitive”! Be kind to me or lose me makes no difference to me! You will not hurt me / my soul any more! YES, I am overly sensitive BUT the difference now, I can & will walk away from you if you cause me to cry & have pain! • I am not weak because I’m sensitive • I am not a “fool” because I forgive your meanness time & time again because YOU never know when your meanness towards me will be your last time towards me! It just will be that “one time too many”! • I try not to be cruel because people have been deliberately cruel to me, it doesn’t feel good! I don’t “set out” with cruel intentions!not saying I’m not inadvertently cruel but I’ll try to humble myself to say I am sorry! Go ahead call me names…. That’s fine! I guess you can afford to lose a “till death do us part” friend! Yes I’m overly sensitive & that’s ok that’s the way God & my mother made me! I’m not a tree….. I can move! I don’t have to live in pain all the time like I thought I had to in order to “be normal” this is MY “normal”!

Nature is the best cure.

Whenever you are stressed or worried or uneasy, take a nice long walk in the nature, touch the ground with your feet, touch the trees with your hands, and the Divine nature of life will flow into you to ease your pain.

"Move Toward Your Purpose"

We serve an unlimited God - Who moves in unlimited ways. You are here on purpose and with a purpose. Don't let anyone make you believe you're not. If you are still breathing, your purpose still remains. If you are not doing what you are gifted and talented to do, then you are probably very frustrated. You will never feel complete until you begin your purpose. As soon as you begin to move toward your purpose that God has given you, the feeling is like a child finding a favorite toy she thought she had lost. If God can divide rivers, make water come out of dry rock, and cause the sun to stand still, He can take care of problems that’s been holding us back. Don’t you think for a moment that it’s your fault that you have been held back from what you want to do for God. Too many times we have been distracted by things and people with concerns that have absolutely no value. But for some reason, we allowed ourselves to be pulled off focus. When God is about to reposition your life, know that the devil will begin again to attack! Satan has sent fourth an army of fault-finding demons to hinder and even destroy your intentions and visions God has given you. Don't fear the enemy that attacks you, be wise to the fake friend that hugs you. Don't be fooled by the enemy. Same devil. Same tricks. The tricks are just dressed differently than before. Even on a good day, don’t think the enemy has forgotten about you. We must stay close to God in prayer and meditation. Satan trembles when he sees the weakest Christian on his knees. Don’t doubt yourself or your gift. The same hand that pushed the rock from the tomb, can shove away the doubt from your heart. If it seems impossible? Trust God to make it possible.

You are not alone.

Our own fears and insecurities can make us feel that we are beyond help, beyond hope. Know that there is no place that far and that God is always with you.

"BLESSINGS Outshine BAD NEWS!"

BLESSINGS have the ability to overtake and outshine BAD NEWS! Bad news come to all of us occasionally. Bad news has its affects mostly on those of us who do not have an active and intimate prayer life with God. A prayerless Christian, is a powerless Christian. The more time we spend praying to Holy Father, the more our faith is strengthen in He – Who is the “Author and Finisher “of our faith. Prayer doesn't change God. But it does changes the one who prays. In a strong prayer life, we will learn that faith will get in the ditch with you. Faith will go in the prison with you. Faith will go into any situation you may find yourself. Sometimes we turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking, only to learn that it is God who is shaking them. We are truly blessed, because we have a God whom we can turn to when we need Him in the midnight hour. I’ve learned that midnight can occur at 9 o’clock in the morning or 3 o’clock in the afternoon. I am talking about a time when I may fear an unknown or an uncertain future. Then His Spirit reminds me to never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. Do not seek God because you need an answer. Seek Him because you know that He is the answer that you need! Many people want to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while climbing it. Regardless of the outcome, bad news has less effect on us when we are blessed with His grace all around us. Life is too short to be offended by little jabs, when we should be focusing on giving the devil a knockout punch. One of the greatest gifts God has given us (besides His Son) is inspiration of the Holy Spirit. With God’s inspiration, bad news just doesn't have a chance.

You can take a break from working so hard.

Pause, rest, reconnect with your loved ones, share a slow meal, or just go out into the nature and breathe fresh air.

Close the doors that caused you pain & suffering.

Close the door of your past forever and never look back! Sometimes we must also learn to break off the relationships that have a wrong influence on us, and begin to cultivate friends who will encourage us and set us a good example. When they just come around, when they want some thing close the doors, you will then enjoy your life more because if you don’t they will keep taking you for granted whenever they need you, if you want inner peace let go of those people.

A successful relationship requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.

Always with the same person, but deeper and deeper every time. Each time on a whole new level you together open in love and discover the truth of your beloved anew. There is no limit to the beauty of your beloved. If you think you've reached the end, stop generalizing.

You should tell people how important they are to you

Tell people how important they are to you Always tell because no one knows what tomorrow brings! Sometimes we just take them for granted. It costs nothing, but the happiness that is felt is like waves of calming waters just soothing ones spirit and the heart fills with the warmth, all sun shiny days, no matter the darkened skies above!

Your deepest connection to God is through your beloved.

You are most open to God when your heart is wide open, and your mind is settled and worry-free. For most of us, this happens in the presence of our beloved.

This very message is a little hug.

Hugs tell us many things; that we are loved, that we are important, that we are valued. This message is a little hug from God telling you all those things. Enjoy it, be blessed by it and try to figure out a way to hug God back.

Your task is not to seek for love, but to seek and melt all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.

God loves you with the very air you breathe, the very light that touches your skin, the very ground that supports you. Love is everywhere, - melt your barriers, and you will have love in abundance.

You need to stay connected with your inner child.

Capture the sense of purity and wonder by doing something wholesome and spontaneous today. Only those who are like children can enter the kingdom of God.

Not Just Words

When the Lord said: "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." Those are not just words. God has given all of us certain abilities, skills, talents and more (also known as gifts) that need to be developed and exercised for His kingdom and for His purpose. God has already positioned some of us to begin a "good work that is well pleasing in His sight" to perform in His Harvest. In almost every profession you can think of, the need for it exists in the Lord's harvest. Think of it! What would happen if professional ministries, businesses, services and etc., within the Lord's harvest were established and God's people supported one another, we would have established a new world economy – built on God’s principles. If “Impostors” tried to sneak in the Lord's Kingdom (here on Earth) and set up shop, God has already equipped us with a spirit to discern other false and deceiving spirits. Instead of taking and giving our resources to people who do not believe in our God, we should learn to be of a mindset, to channel our resources and support those within God's kingdom. Customers and clients would be considered as brothers and sisters and treated as such. God has already given us guiding principles on how we are to conduct ourselves with each other within His family. You don't have to look too far to see the chaos and trappings of the world’s way of doing business. And those of us who see and desire the extravagances of the world, we should remember the Scriptures says: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Mt 6:33) Don't give up! Pursue your dreams. Just focus your attention on God’s Kingdom right here on earth and fulfill your destiny.

"A soft answer turns away wrath."

When everyone around you seems to be in bad spirits, bickering and complaining, take a step back. It's so easy to answer in kind, but instead feel into your heart and answer gently. Let peace radiate from you.

If you are reading this,

God wants you to know that it is time to come out of hiding. If you are not walking closely with the Lord, today is the day. Return to Him. Allow Him to embrace you, restore you, and redirect you. You are needed in the battle...it is time you allow Him to turn your tragedy into a triumphant testimony of God's hand upon your life. It's not too late...all you have to say is "Yes".

Everything has seasons.

What you are struggling with the most right now is in its winter season. Spring will come soon enough. What brings you most happiness is in its summer season. Fall will come soon enough. Live wise in this understanding.

"Truth always wins."

Doing right is never wrong. Being honest and trustworthy is the way to live. Perhaps a slight twist of the facts might bring a short term gain. A little misrepresentation might bring some short term satisfaction. But in the end truth always wins, so live like a winner.

There Is Fear And Then There Is Courage.

When you feel fear, have the courage to acknowledge it and it will begin to lose its power. It is only when you pretend it isn't there, that it grows.

Sometimes there are storms, and sometimes there is sunshine.

But through all of the seasons of life, God is with you. Whether you are rejoicing or fighting back tears, God wants to share the moment with you. Allow that to happen, give thanks in the good times, ask for help in the difficult times. Take a minute right now and tell God what's on your mind.

Merle Ronald Haggard

Quick Facts Name Merle Haggard Occupation Guitarist, Songwriter, Singer Birth Date April 6, 1937 Death Date April 6, 2016 Place of Birth Oildale, California Place of Death Redding, California AKA Merle Haggard Nickname "The Hag" Full Name Merle Ronald Haggard Synopsis The Lonesome Fugitive Branded Swinging Doors A Working Man Hopes Are High quotes “I was raised in a freight car.” Country music star Merle Haggard was born near Bakersfield, California, in 1937. Originally a troubled youngster who served time in San Quentin prison, Haggard grew to become a country music legend. With 38 No. 1 hits and 250 original songs, Haggard remains one of the best-known and most covered artists in country music. The Lonesome Fugitive Merle Haggard was born on April 6, 1937, near Bakersfield, California. The son of a railroad worker, Haggard grew up in Depression-era California and lived with his family in a box car that they had converted into their home. As a child, he was plagued by a respiratory condition, which frequently kept him out of school and confined to bed rest. In 1945 life grew even more difficult when his father died of a stroke, forcing his mother to find work and leave her young son in the care of family members. Left to his own devices, Haggard developed into a rebellious teen, compiling a criminal record that included such offenses as truancy, passing phony checks and grand theft auto. At the same time, he nurtured a musical talent that he had inherited from his father—who had been a fiddle player and guitarist before starting a family—teaching himself to play the guitar. As he got older his escalating juvenile delinquency frequently landed him in reform facilities and county jails, but when he wasn't serving time he worked in the oil fields during the day and indulged his love of music at night, playing guitar in local bars and clubs. Branded In 1958, at the age of 20, Merle Haggard was sent to San Quentin prison after being convicted for burglary and attempted escape from county jail. While serving a 2 1/2-year term, he played in the prison's country band and took high school equivalency courses. He also was a member of the audience when Johnny Cash made his legendary 1959 performance at the prison. (Haggard would later be officially pardoned in 1972 by then governor of California Ronald Reagan.) Upon his parole in 1960, Haggard returned to Bakersfield, where he sang and played guitar in the honky-tonks of "Beer Can Hill," the hub of the city's burgeoning country music scene, whose grittier sound stood in contrast to the softer and safer country music coming out of Nashville. Swinging Doors After gaining a loyal local following in his hometown, Haggard traveled to Las Vegas, where he began playing bass guitar for Wynn Stewart. In 1962, he signed with a small label called Tally Records, for whom he recorded five songs, including his debut single "Sing a Sad Song," which rose to No. 19 on the country charts. In 1965 Haggard formed his own backing band, the Strangers, before signing with Capitol Records, and later that year, the band released their debut self-titled album. Their follow-up album, Swinging Doors, reached No. 1 on the country charts the following year, and in 1967 their single "I'm a Lonesome Fugitive" did the same. Later that year, Haggard doubled down on their runaway success with "Branded Man," his first self-penned No. 1 song. During the remainder of the 1960s, Haggard churned out a string of No. 1 singles, culminating with what would become his signature song and his most controversial recording, "Okie from Muskogee." Released in 1969, the song became an anthem for middle Americans whose patriotism and traditional values were under attack from Vietnam War protesters and hippies. "Okie from Muskogee" crossed over to the pop charts and in 1970 earned Haggard the Country Music Association's Awards for Single, Entertainer and Top Male Vocalist of Year. The album of the same name also won Album of the Year. A Working Man Since then, Haggard has released close to 70 albums and 600 songs, 250 of which he has written himself. Among his most memorable albums were The Fightin' Side of Me (1970), Someday We'll Look Back (1971), If We Make It Through December (1974) and A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today (1977). In 1982, Haggard recorded a duet album with George Jones called A Taste of Yesterday's Wine, which yielded the chart toppers "Yesterday's Wine" and "C.C. Waterback." The following year, he collaborated with Willie Nelson to record the widely praised compilation Pancho & Lefty. In addition to an impressive title track, Pancho & Lefty featured the touching ballads "It's My Lazy Day," "Half a Man," "Reasons to Quit" and "All the Soft Places to Fall." Haggard was elected to the Songwriters' Hall of Fame in 1977. In 1994, his wealth of artistic achievements, including 38 No. 1 hits, earned him an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Though his musical output has waned over the years, he has continued to find success with albums such as If I Could Fly (2000), Haggard Like Never Before (2003) and his 2015 reunion album with Willie Nelson, Djano & Jimmie, which landed Haggard atop the country music charts one more time. Hopes Are High In 2008, Haggard was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery to remove the tumor. Reflecting on the situation, he referred to it as "the greatest test of my fortitude." Following a speedy recovery, Haggard returned to touring and writing songs, one of which was inspired by President Barack Obama, called "Hopes Are High." Although Haggard did not vote for Obama, the song captures the feelings of optimism he inspired during his campaign. Haggard was married to Leona Hobbs from 1956 to 1964 and to Buck Owens's ex-wife and fellow country singer Bonnie Owens from 1965 to 1978. Two more failed marriages followed—to backup singer Leona Williams and to Debbie Parrett. At the time of his death, Haggard was married to Theresa Lane, whom he wed in 1993. He has three children from his first marriage to Hobbs and two children with Lane. Sing Me Back Home Haggard died at home on his Northern California Ranch on April 6, 2016, his 79th birthday. The 11 days he spent trying to recover from his illness had become so difficult that he reportedly told his friends and family that he would die on his birthday. He had been suffering from double pneumonia and had to cancel a string of scheduled concerts with Willie Nelson.

God will give you everything you need once you are ready to receive.

God is abundant and is only waiting for you to make yourself ready to receive what you truly need. Think now what can you do to make yourself ready?

Everything passes.

Nothing is eternal, even the sun will one day disappear. Remember this simple truth whenever you are suffering, - that the suffering too shall pass, - and it will become easier to bear.

Some struggle is inevitable.

No one is promised a life which is free from pain, sorrow or grief. It does not mean that anyone walks through these things alone. Have faith and know that all suffering is temporary.

"Within each heart is a spark of the Divine."

These sparks of Divinity and love can reach into the darkness and transform it. However, there may be times when you need to shine your heart extra brightly because others may be struggling to keep their spark alive. Let your light bring hope to a situation that feels dark and hopeless.

"You Are Strongest When You Are Humble."

Only the weak act with arrogance. They put their pride on display so that others may think they are powerful. But those with great strength are humble because they have no need to prove it.

"Every moment is an opportunity for you to be happy."

You know how sometimes it seems that life is just throwing you one curved ball after another? Well, guess what, - you have a great way to respond! - you can use every opportunity, every single one, to be happy. Don't just take a shower - feel into and receive pleasure from the water on your skin. Don't just walk on the street - enjoy the fragrances of the trees and the flowers on your way. Don't just drive your car - sing karaoke to your favorite radio station.