Fullness of Joy

Here's a poem I wrote back in 2004. I thought it was time to dust it off and bring it out again. I still feel the way I did the day I wrote it. God is good and life as His child is the best. Thank you, Father, for your tender care.

FULLNESS OF JOY

Thank You For The Blue Sky Above
And All Your Works, In Every Place
Thank You For Your Banner Of Love
That Covers Me Every Day

Thank You For Fullness Of Joy
You Give Us When We’re Born Again
The Light That Shines On The Path Of Life
Shows Us How To Walk So We Win

Thank You For Your Son Jesus Christ
My Big Brother, My Savior And Lord
Seated At Your Own Right Hand
Our Example Of Living Your Word

Fullness Of Joy, Fullness Of Joy
My Heart Rejoices At Your Word
Sweeter Than Anything Else On Earth
The Joy Of Every Believer

Thank You For The Strength To Endure
Every Day, As We Run The Race
Looking To Our Lord Jesus Christ
Author And Finisher Of Our Faith

Thank You For Never Turning Away
When I Come To You Asking For Help
Faithful To Keep All Your Promises
Your Love Delivers Me And Lifts Me Up

Fullness Of Joy, Fullness Of Joy
My Heart Rejoices At Your Word
Sweeter Than Anything Else On Earth
The Joy Of Every Believer

Unshakeable, Unmoveable Joy
Confounding The Enemy All Around
Renewing My Mind And Standing Strong
Your Love Causes Me To Abound

Walking In Fellowship With You
Makes My Joy Overflow
Helping Others To See The Light
There’s No Greater Joy I Know

Fullness Of Joy, Fullness Of Joy
My Heart Rejoices At Your Word
Sweeter Than Anything Else On Earth
It’s The Joy Of Every Believer

Copyright ©2004 All rights reserved

Open Doors

by

Chere Poole

Father

as I walk along my path

unsure of what to do

I promise that

if You open a door

I will walk on through

Observing your wonders around me

moments of beauty

before me unfold

As your woman

I want to honor You

to walk with love

to be bold

I want to

hit the sweet spot

in the center of

Your will

to bring Your peace

to others

and help their hearts

be still

I want to love

with fierceness

and see Your story unfold

as I walk

where You would

have me walk

and tell the story

You want told

My heart burns

with a deep desire

to fulfill Your master plan

to hold forth the Truth

of Your matchless Word

and on that rock

to stand

You promise me

abundance

a life of peace

and joy

As I cast my cares

upon You

Your serenity

I employ

I know that You will

work it out

as I take one step

at a time

And when I'm

holding hands with You 

there's no mountain

I can't climb

You see into my heart

Dear God

and smile at what you find

A woman with a will

to love,

Your spirit

and Christ's mind

I put my trust in You

O Lord

I know you'll see me through

and as I love

You'll open doors

and I will walk on through



My Dreams WILL come true!

My Dream

I'm a single mom of two and until recently, I had big dreams but no solid plan for making them come true. My financial future? No solid plan for it, either. Most folks I know live from paycheck to paycheck, just like I did. That means if we continue to live this way, we will need to work at our jobs for the rest of our lives, and never have the time or money to do the things we love with the ones we love. Not exactly the American Dream, is it?

I have dreams to follow and goals to achieve! I want to have the time and resources I need to pursue my passion. I want the freedom to help, inspire and bless people without being chained to a day (or night) job, and without wondering how I'm going to get the bills paid every month. Whether it's by way of what I do or what I say, my passion is to help others full time...and I have some pretty big ideas on how to make that dream come true.

I want time with my family and friends, and I want to make a difference for as many people as possible in the time God gives me. I don't need recognition, fame, power, etc. I don't even need tons of money. I need the same amount everyone else does~enough for it not to be a problem. All I want is to be able to take care of necessary expenses and have some extra to do the things that make life worthwhile. Thank God I now have a plan to make that happen.

Making it Happen

So, how do I plan to get to the point of having the time and the resources to pursue my passion full time? I am an independent business owner working with the world’s largest telecommunications and home services provider. This very reputable and successful company has a very doable 3 to 5 year plan where I can retire from the rat race with lifetime residual income. Residuals are like royalties..."movie star money" as my friend calls it. If you make a movie, record a song or get a book published (one of those dreams I have to pursue!), every time someone pays to see your movie, buys your CD or your book, you receive some money – residual money. You do the work once and you continue to get paid over and over again.


Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against traditional jobs. Lord knows I've had plenty of them. But working a job means you trade your time for money, whether you work hourly, salary, or commission. Time away from your family, time you could spend following your passion. And the truth is, if you don’t work, then you don’t get paid. Not true with residual income...and therein lies the secret to leveraging your time.

Positivity

I am working with some very positive and inspiring people. I like the fact that in order to be successful, you have to help others to be successful. It’s not complicated; I really only do two things. I share what I have found with people looking for other means of income. If they are interested, I personally help them get started in their own business. I teach them what I've learned and I help them do the same. I help them build their business and work their way closer to making their dreams come true. The second thing I do is redirect telecom and home services (cell phones, internet, home phones, satellite TV, gas and electricity) that people already pay for, often saving my customers money. I either help people save money, or make money.

Prime Time, Baby!

What I am really excited about, and what distinguishes this company from any other company that I’ve worked with, is that on March 27, Donald Trump is featuring us on The Celebrity Apprentice. Check it out at 9:00 pm EST/8:00 pm Central! I like the idea of a billionaire businessman giving MY business good press on national television in prime time :) Pretty cool, yeah? That sort of thing doesn't happen to me every day, and I'm pretty jazzed about it.

Credit Where Credit is Due

I give God the credit for bringing me this opportunity to make my dreams come true. There's no doubt in my mind this is what I call "A God deal". There have been many times in my life I've prayed for answers, for guidance, for direction. I don't plan to stop any time soon. I don't always get it right, but I've learned how to recognize the signs of "A God deal" when it comes my way. This is one of those times. See, I don't believe in coincidence, or luck, or fate. I believe everything is either a blessing from God, or it isn't. Keeps things pretty simple, and I like simple. I can handle simple.

The truth is, God wants me to prosper. He says it clearly, all over His Word. I have confidence that God meant what He said, and that He will back up His promises. I trust Him to keep His Word. He's never let me down, and I don't expect Him to start today. Continue to build your trust and confidence in God; He will never let you down. For help along those lines, be sure to check out my friend Mike's blog on Confidence and Joy.

God bless you~never give up on your dreams! And if you want to know more about how I'm making mine come true, check out my website here.
God bless

Giving and receiving inspiration, and other good things

I recently read some suggestions on different ways to be inspired, and wanted to share some of them with you.  Smile, as often as possible, even when you don't feel like it. Just the act of smiling will change your day. Tell someone you love them, and mean it. Allow someone to express love to you. They may need to give as much as you need to receive.  Do something nice for someone in need and allow others to do for you.  Treat yourself to an uplifting move, a poetry reading, an event, or an experience with others that opens your heart.  Make a list of things you would love to do if you had the time, money, and energy. Allow yourself to daydream that they all come true! 

Make a wish or say a prayer, and in that moment, believe it can be so.  Watch a movie or have a fun moment with a loved one that makes you laugh, and laugh some more.  Put on your favorite music and dance, or just listen.  Watch children at play. Take a moment to appreciate the spirit and joy they express, and the way they live in the present.  Take a walk to a special place that makes you feel connected to nature. Acknowledge at least five experiences or people in your life that you are grateful for. Express gratitude to anyone on your list.  Read a book or inspirational quotes that help you to believe in the magic of life.  Watch the sunrise and sunset. 

That's 14 ways to be inspired...two weeks worth, if you choose to do one a day.  I think I'm going to make this a project.  At the end of the two weeks, I'm willing to bet I'll have discovered even more ways to be inspired...something every writer, artist, and singer/songwriter seeks on a regular basis.  Truth be told, most everyone needs a shot of inspiration now and then, not just the "artistic types". 

The Bible promises that as we give we will receive, according to the measure we give, pressed down, shaken together and running over.  God keeps His promises.  The more we give, the more room we make for God to fill us up with His blessings.  I love to give!  I'm looking forward to reaping the harvest. 

God bless you