Peace Child

I want to share something my Mom composed just this morning. Happy New Years!!

Peace Child

by Mom

December 31, 2010

Peace, Child, peace!

Be at peace in this valley of tears,

in this world of sorrow and confusion and fears.

Hold on to the things you know matter,

even if they seem upside down to you right now....

the love of your father

the love of your mother

the love of your brothers

the love of your God.

These things are still real and they are still yours. Hold on to them.

Courage, Child, courage!

Have courage in this scary place,

in this world that’s changed at such a scary pace.

Believe in the good things you know to be true,

even if the sad things seem bigger right now....

your incredible courage

your precious loving heart

your amazing wisdom

your gifts that you have to share with a hurting world.

The world needs these good things from you. Believe in them.

When God closes his eyes,

He sees you shining, shimmering.

He sees you crying, struggling.

He sees you growing, working.

He sees your nightmares and tears.

He sees you loving, laughing.

He sees your anger, your pain and your sadness....

...and your strength, your sweetness and your open heart.

And He says:

Peace, Child, peace! Courage, Child, courage! I am with you. I have dreams for you.

Resolutions

I know it's been almost a decade (NOT, but feels like it) since I wrote last.

For a few months now, my life has had some bumpy roads. I've had off days, and good days. The last few months of 2010 has been a time I don't want to remember. My Nana died of bowel cancer, and my family has had a real shock to us all.

Ever since I received the devastating news that my Nana only had a few more months to live (I received the news in August) I turned my heart to Gods. That is what inspired this blog. I began praying, and writing about my struggles. At first I tried writing songs, but found that poems came easier to me. Then I began praying. That's when my pain was ever so lightly lifted, but not all.

Anyways, the message I'd like you to get out of this is that my resolutions for year 2011 is to be able to learn from this hard time I'm going through and someday be able to encourage and inspire others that, though life can be hard, things will get better eventually.

Thanks,
Grace Miller

Happy Holidays

I would like to do a shout out for those I am especially making this for. All my teachers. So I am wishing you a wonderful winter break and a Happy New Year. 

Feel free to look around my blog too, and comment. 

Winter Photoshoot

Gods Beauty Shop

A few years ago, there was a big snow storm. This is taken on Christmas Day

I love how I was able to capture the flowers in the foreground, and the background was blurred w/out

me doing anything.

I love nature. It's art without us trying anything. It's a given.

Gods way of bonding a tree and a squirrel. The tree a great friend to the squirrel. Lending it's long branches and sheltering those little critters. 

This is right outside my kitchen window. Love finches. 

Every blade of grass is an individual. So amazing. 

It's a slide!! Yay!!! Love the rain. 

Mystical

Beautiful magical birds. 

I love the light in this one.

Love the pollen that finally came after the big storm. 

A pinecone

Raindrops are a work of art

Love how the sun hit right behind the Space Needle

That's my dog. Love the sunlight here. 

Love the light

Love the sky

Two 'lovebirds'

Friends come in big or small packages. Love them all

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Made It

School has been a struggle. Though today I made it back. I am writing this mostly for the loved ones who know my situation. My prayers have been answered by Him who I love thee dearest. He is my eternal Father. Thanks for all of your support. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

One Voice Through Many

Lately, I have been purchasing a lot of songs off of iTunes that are Christian/Gospel genred. I find if very cool that God can use so many children to convey just one message. His love for all of us.

Some of the singers/songwriters that I have on my iPod are: Britt Nicole, Jessie Daniels, Brandon Heath, MercyMe, The Museum, Revive, Sanctus Real, Chris Tolmin, Group 1 Crew, Bethany Dillon, Rush of Fools, Craig Duncan, Kutless, and many more.

I am a true Christian, and am blessed to have God in my heart.

May He lead you with strong hands,
Bless you all,
Grace Miller

Call to the Father

Father,

I am calling upon you today, for I have sinned heavily. Lately a lot has been going on. A big thing that has taken place, is the loss in my family. On October 31, 2010 you took my Nana up to heaven with you. Anyways, I am praying, asking you to give me new eyes. To see the world differently. You are the only one, who knows my destination in life. Please, please wash away my sins and let me be clean. Give me a new beginning now. I am giving my heart to you. Before my Nana had died, I had said some very hurtful things that I can never take back. Please forgive me. In your sons name I pray,
Amen

Prayer

Heavenly Father
Veteren's Day is coming close. I know you remember this day. When you spoke to your children for the first time. You brought your soldiers home from battle to their families. You took those in pain, and brought them nearer to you. Allow me to say how blessed I am to know you are watching over your children. I don't think anyone would go to War unless they knew they were serving for their country, especially for you. You are our answers, let us call upon you on this day of grief and joy as we remember those whose lives were taken, making our world a better and safer place. In your sons name I pray,
Amen

Veteren's Day

Veteren's Day. A time to remember those who risked their lives to make America a better place. And our world. Ever since I can remember, and I am only a high schooler, but my school has always had the day off for Veteren's Day.

As the day draws near, and as I mature, my thoughts on Veteren's Day has become a happy one. Though, people do die fighting in wars, and it's very sad to watch families loose loved ones. There's something I want to tell you, loss is a hard thing to swallow. And if you weren't affected by it, something is wrong with you. But, always remember that God has a plan for you. And had a plan for them. They wouldn't give their lives, to make yours better, to be mean. They did it because of their love for you. Also, God speaks to us through that, whenever he claims a life from this world. He is taking someone from their pain, and washing them clean of their sins, and granting them a second chance. Would you want a loved one to suffer after a gun wound, always be in pain, and live throughout their days in a hospital, never able to see the outside? No. So know God is speaking to you when he takes a brave man who risked his/her life.

A few years ago, my Grandpa passed from a lung problem. He wasn't out on the battlefield with gun in hand and clothed in uniform for World War II, he still had done something significant though. He did however help those who did clothe themselves in uniform, and held a gun in their hands, fight in the war, back here in the States. I am blessed, knowing that my Grandpa had helped change America.

I know so many people, who have lost loved ones in war. Though Veteren's Day was originally a celebration for those returning home after World War I, I believe that over the decades since, that the meaning has changed drastically. Through my eyes, I see Veteren's Day as a day to remember those who have died serving our Country. And those who still are right now. Rest In Peace.

An Empty Void

Verse 1:
Such an empty void
A gap that can never be filled
Ones vision
So blank
I can no longer read the words
They float off the page
Voices echo throughout the days
Nothing seems to be perfect

Chorus:
When lost
You will find me
Through my darkest hours
You are the only light
Within the depths of the tunnels
Guiding me
Simple enough
A torch
Glimmering the way

Verse 2:
Am no longer afraid
I will grasp Your hand
Just don't lead me away
Everyday I yearn to know the truth
Answers aren't my friend
I'm one needing to know everything
Through Your daughters eyes
I can now see

Chorus:
When lost
You will find me
Through my darkest hours
You are the only light
Within the depths of the tunnels
Guiding me
Simple enough
A torch
Glimmering the way

Prayer

Lately, I've really been touched by Gods grace for us all. He is beyond all others. So just now I composed this saying. Please enjoy.

He is above all others

He is the shepherd

Jesus is the lamb

Sacrifice

Flesh and soul

He gave us His only Son

Whom died before us

Rising in three days

Nails drilled through his hands

Jesus killed our sins

So we could be cleaned

We lift our hands in prayer and song

The Father 

Holy Spirit

And Son

Worshiping our Father

Our Holy Father

His love for us 

Is the only love

Indescribable 

Unseen 

Let us live for Him

Let us not love another

It is never too late

To ask Him

Brothers and sisters

Lift your hands

Baptize

So you to can see His eternal glory

And never ending love

Amen

Nana's Song

Nana's Song

By: Grace Miller

October 31, 2010

Verse 1:

Don't cry child

Now is my time

I've waited, waited, waited

Take my heart and

Hold on to it tight

Don't let go

We will meet sometime

I am only leaving for a short while

Chorus:

When I close my eyes

I can see Gods

Smiling, shimmering 

His hands are open

My time on Earth 

Was only a quick visit

Don't forget

I will always be there

Verse 2:

John don't worry

With my heart 

I give to you

Cherish it

Hold it

Don't let go

We will meet again

I am only leaving for a short while

Chorus:

When I close my eyes

I can see Gods

Smiling, shimmering 

His hands are open

My time on Earth 

Was only a quick visit

Don't forget

I will always be there

Verse 3:

Marybeth your tears are like a waterfall

Though why so sad

Your tears should be of joy

I am moving on

But not away from you

I am moving closer

One thing

Don't forget

I will always be there for you

My star will be the brightest one in the sky

At night

I will be watching over you and your brother closely

Live the fullest life

And well see each other someday

My heart

Is yours

Chorus:

When I close my eyes

I can see Gods

Smiling, shimmering 

His hands are open

My time on Earth 

Was only a quick visit

Don't forget

I will always be there

Behind the Words: Nana's Song

Before I share with you my poem, I have to give you the background on why I wrote it.


Since the end of August, my Nana has been terribly sick with bowel cancer. So everyday she lived was a gift from God. Though it she was in so much pain. It was a relief when she finally passed. We all grieved over the loss from this world. Mary Dillon, my Mom's Mother passed peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning at 11:01 am (EST). Through love, God took his child. Revived her of all her pain. Washed her clean of her sins. And has given her a new beginning. May she rest in peace. Nana you are terribly missed, but we all know it was your time.

So anyways a few days before my Nana died, I had started composing yet another poem. Since I was going through a sad time in life, I decided to make this poem through my Nana's perspective. Yesterday, (Wednesday November 3, 2010) my Mom's friend and I went up to share my poem with everyone at the funeral service.

Let's pray,

Heavenly Father
Mary has lived a long wonderful life
On Sunday October 31, 201
She passed from this life to an eternal life with You
She had been in so much pain before
Now she is pain free and in Your hands
Wash away her sins
Help her find her parents, grand parents, her sister, and most importantly Grandpa
Thank you for sharing Your daughter with all of us
Rest in peace Nana
In Your Sons Name
Amen

More Poems

Rejoice

Verse 1:

Before You come I'll wait

In between days I'll sleep

In between nights I'll wake

When He shall come

All shall bow on bended knee

Rejoice

Rejoice

Rejoice

Chorus:

Raise your hands

The Father has come

Lift up your sins

And rejoice

Verse 2: 

The months seem to trudge on

Everyday always the same

I wake

Slump through the days

Then I fall into bed

But when you are around

Chorus:

I raise my hands

The Father has come

I'll lift my sins

And rejoice

Verse 3:

You bring nothing but life

Every step I take

Brings me closer to your love

Oh, Lord I have sinned heavily

When I come to you

Please let me

Chorus:

Raise my hands

The Father has come

I'll lift my sins

And rejoice 

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Starry Nights

Starry Nights
Verse 1:
My nights are filled with distress
I am always unease
But when I open my bible
Everything is turned around

Chorus:
Your stars fill my sleep
Taking over the vast space
Let me lift my hands
Oh, Lord
These are the Starry Nights

Verse 2:
Been waiting forever
Now I can rest
With you on my mind
The nights used to seem long
Morning comes with a blink of an eye
Oh, Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
Hear my shout of glee

Chorus:
Your stars fill my sleep
Taking over the vast space
Let me lift my hands
Oh, Lord
These are the Starry Nights

Poems

Lately a lot has been going on in my life. Change is part of it. During all of this though, I've been able to write some poems for you all to get a glance at what has been happening. Through my writing. Enjoy! More to come each time I get a chance.


Revive Your Children
Chorus:
I am Your child
Welcome me with an open hand
Show me around
With an open mind
This is my forever home
Father
With You
I am Your child

Verse 1:
I have been waiting for this day
I have sinned
I have lied
I have stretched the truth
But, never will I deny Your love
So revive me
Clean me

Chorus:
I am Your child
Welcome me with an open hand
Show me around
With an open mind
This is my forever home
Father
With You
I am Your child

Verse 2:
Never before have I lived
Though here with You I am
No one but myself
I will spill my heart out
Listen now

Chorus:
We are Your child
Welcome us with an open hand
Show us around
With an open mind
This is our forever home
Father
With You
I am Your child
Can't Say Enough
Verse 1:
I wake up
Get dressed
Then walk to the window
Rehearsing
Practicing
Rewriting

Chorus:
When I see You
Standing there
The words won't come
I just cant say enough about You

Verse 2:
Pour the tea
I sit down
Imagining
Planning
Planning my words for You
But

Chorus:
When I see You
Standing there in perfection
The words won't come to my mouth
I just can't say enough about You

Verse 3:
I try to speak
But You just take my breath away each time
My words are useless when I am with You
Let me take Your love
Share it with my brothers and sisters

Chorus:
When I see You
Standing there
The words won't come
I just can't say enough about You
Can't say enough, say enough

Verse 4:
Please take my hand
Fold yours over mine
Let me pray
Pray for eternity
God
You take my breath away each time
I try to speak
I just can say enough about You

Story Behind the Quotes

"The army you face with each day, is the army that you will win against with a heart full of hope and confidence within yourself and others" ~ Grace Miller
I was inspired to write this quote for many reason. The main one being that seventh grade was a nightmare in black and white. Through the tough times, teachers and counselors kept pushing me. One counselor really inspired me to write this, for the words he wrote in emails and said in person, made school easier.



“Losing hope in one is an unrevised and untouched paragraph, when encouraging and retaining hope and confidence in one is a famous published novel within” ~ Grace Miller
I guess it's in my blood, though I've always had a talent with words and description in writing. So this quote I'm sharing with you all, letting you know that God is with you, and your life is a novel being written out for you as you make decisions in life. My lesson I'm trying to teach is don't let your life be turned into an untouched paragraph. Always be editing, revising, and adding to your paragraph.




"Bravery is the soul key to unlocking the door to a world filled with unexpected adventures" ~ Grace Miller
Back to the subject of seventh grade, I really had to be brave. I was the spooky one. There were times where I didn't want to walk over the tarp, or down to the crevasse, or throw my water bucket down the well to fetch for this quote.