Inspirations and Praise

God is like an Ocean of Love,
and we are drops from His ocean...
little love drops.

I dedicate this book to God, the source of
all things and Love, Himself. Although we are
tiny little love drops ~ He loves us with all of His
great big heart. Hallelujah! I am blessed, indeed.
I am thankful God sent me Connie Fagle and
Therese Kuhlman to help take this book from an
idea into a reality, and for the team at Strategic
Imaging for bringing this book into physical
form. To my family and friends, who supported,
encouraged, and loved me through this process ~
thank you! To the reader, my prayer is that this
book blesses, encourages, and inspires you!
May God bless us all ~ for we are One!

INSPIRATIONS
&
PRAISE
Patti Rey

This is the day that the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24

Thank You for this day You’ve made;
I’ll pray to You every day!
Lord, I give my life to You!
All I do, I do for You!
All my labor and my love
I send to You, my God, above!
And when my days are over and done,
May my life reflect Your son!
Beauty, peace, love, and truth:
The reflection of the light of You!

I’m ready for the dance!
Lord, thank You for the chance...
To be “All I Can Be”,
When I simply walk with Thee!
Lord, now take my hand!
Guide me to Your plan!
Reveal the truth to me,
So I can truly see:
The magic that’s in store,
The wonders to explore,
The beauty that will be,
And it all resides in me!

Spirit, come and take the lead!
To Your thoughts, I will heed!
Give me thoughts, kind and true,
Thoughts that only come from You!

I trust in Your timing!
I hold fast to Your hand!
I trust in Your perfect, divine plan!
You are my confidence!
In You, I have faith!
For Your perfect timing...
Lord, I will wait!
“Wait upon the Lord
For He is good!”
Is a message...
That’s now understood!

I Am Your God! I Am Your King!
Creator of Each and Everything!
Search for Me near, search for Me far.
No need to worry... I’m where you are!
I Am the clouds! I Am the sky!
You are the apple of My eye!
For I’m in you and you’re in Me,
And we’ll live as One for eternity!

It is written from the start:
You are held in God’s heart!
You are beautiful, it’s true!
He has nothing but love for you!
His love for you is strong!
In His eyes, you can do no wrong.
He’s unconditional love,
Coming from within and above!
He’s waiting there for you
To notice that He’s true!
Our rock, our strength, our song:
Let Him hold you, He is strong!
Now to Him, please do go,
So your soul may truly know,
A love not found on land...
The love of The Great I Am!

Love... lives in me, works through me,
and shines from me!

You are the light of the world...
Matthew 5:14

Maker of heaven, earth, and stars,
Teach me to be all that You are:
Lover of all, fisher of men,
Light of the world... with no end!

You make me stronger, this is true!
My fear’s released when I’m with You!
No storm too big, no wave too high
Because I know You’re at my side!
I surrender all to You!
Your love is what will pull me through!
Thank You, Lord, my God and King,
For helping me through EVERYTHING!

Fear is false... this is true!
Fear tries to keep me away from You!
But I won’t be deceived by what it’s telling me!
I’ll say, “I trust in You!”, knowing YOU’RE the TRUTH!
You’re the strength in me... to conquer ANYTHING!
So step aside fear... I know MY LORD is here!

Don’t give up, don’t give in!
The power you need resides within!

You’ve made it very clear
That we should persevere!
Always give our all
Regardless if we fall.
Pick ourselves back up
And wipe off the dust.
You’ll always light our way
If on Your path we stay!
Remember... never fear and always persevere!

Just as a body, though one, has many parts,
but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12

Separation is an illusion;
Oh, this much is true!
God has connected me to you!
Just like the Father is One with the Son,
We are connected to everyone!
So live your life in harmony,
Being mindful of what you think.
Make
love
your first intent
And let the love of Christ flood in!

Lord,
Help me treat all things like a welcomed guest,
Even the things that put me to the test!
For I know
all things
come from You;
And whatever You bring me to
I know You’ll bring me through!
All things come from the Father of Lights
Which includes all my days... and also
my nights!

I live in the contradiction... it is true.
I live in the contradiction... of That Which is You!
You are the light... You are the dark.
You are the night... You are the spark.
You are You... You are me.
You are All There Is and Ever Will Be!
You shut things out... then let me see.
I will die... and live eternally.
We live in time... yet there’s only now.
I am the answer... though You show me how!

Thy will be done in me, O Lord!
Thy will be done in me!
I surrender to Your will, O Lord!
I surrender to Your dreams!
I know that You dream big for me
And in Your way, I won’t stand!
Remove from me the blocks and fears;
I place me in Your hands!
Your plans and ways I trust, O Lord!
My life I give to You!
Thy will be done in me, O Lord!
It’s life with You, I choose!

Everything is a choice;
A decision I need to make.
Will it take me higher
Or will I remain the same?
Lord, I choose to go vertical!
I’ve set my mind on You!
Send Your guidance to help me
With everything I choose!
My thoughts are on evolution
And choosing the higher way!
Sharing Your love and kindness
With what I think and say!
Help my actions stem from love;
Your compassion shining through!
And may everything I do...
Reflect the light and love of You!

Anything is possible! Nothing is hard!
Whether walking on water or sprinting through a yard,
Everything is easy for our Lord,
And faith is the key that unlocks the door!
So, whatever you ask... ask with confidence,
Knowing our God is a God of YES!
Whatever you wish... He desires for you!
Now have the faith to believe it’s true!

I walk by faith... which gives me sight!
My walk of faith ... gives me might!
Forever I will be reaching for You!
Forever You will be pulling me through!
My trust in You grows stronger each day!
And in Your loving arms... is where I’ll stay!

Lord,
Give me a new name!
For Your love has changed
What once would bother or annoy,
I now count it as joy!
What once would hurt or sting,
I reach for Your joy and sing!
Your love that’s deep in me
Burns out the misery!
I know that everything...
Brings me closer to my King!
There’s nothing that can destroy
My new...
everything!
Acceptance with Joy!

Make me aware with every breath I take;
Help me be present, fully awake!
My eyes set on You and All That You Are!
My consciousness stretching, ever so far.
A distant observer of the roles that I play,
As I follow Christ from day to day.
Help me be, Gentle Lamb,
All I Can Be, Who I Really Am!

Thank You, Lord, for writing me in... writing me in Your story!
For You are The Creator, making All That I See!
And Your nature is but LOVE... LOVE is All That Will Be!
I’m humbled that the “Hands of Love” took the time for ME!
Creating me and placing me in Your Love Story!

Let me speak of Your love;
Let me shout it out loud!
I will yell from the rooftops
‘Til it reaches the clouds!
You are my Savior!
You are my Lord!
You are my God!
It’s You I adore!
No one could be finer!
There’s no one like You!
For You my soul searches;
For You my soul thirsts!
I know of Your love...
‘Cause You loved me first!

Your kingdom is in my heart;
From Your love I’ll never part!

Your beauty runs deeper than you know;
Your God is near to tell you so!
Pay no attention to what others think;
It may make you SOAR or make you sink.
Turn your attention to God above;
He’s here to fill you with His love!

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Death and life are in the power of the tongue...
-Proverbs 18:21

words can
wound...
Words can cut through, it is true,
Hurting me and hurting you.
You are made from God’s true love,
So, with your words, do not judge.
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We are all the same you see,
Wounding others need not be.
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Bite your lip, hold your tongue;
The higher road for you, my son.
Pass not judgment on your friend;
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Stick with each other to the end.
Love each other with all your heart!
Love’s been the answer from the start!

I dare you, God,
To make me laugh;
Just let it rip,
No holding back!
Help me find joy
In this broken world;
Besides I’ve been told
That “humor can heal”!
Just a little giggle
Or a belly roar,
Humor can help...
Open Heaven’s door!
No need to experience misery.
Finding joy on Earth...
Brings Heaven to me!

God LOVES life!
It’s what He IS!
If not for God,
Life wouldn’t exist!
So... I will love life
To give Him glory and praise!
I will love this life
That for me... He has made!

I plant a seed...
You make it grow!
I make a wish...
You make it so!!!

How lucky is it, that I can be?
The King of King’s alive in me!
No matter where I go,
No matter what I do,
I know that I always walk with You!
My soul is lifted, oh, so high!
It feels like it could touch the sky!
How blessed I feel to know it’s true:
There is no life apart from You!
I choose joy! I choose life!
Truth and love, no more strife.
In eternal bliss, I will be,
Because You live inside of me!

... for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.
- Galations 6:7

Lord, remind me... how it is to be,
That whatever I do comes back to me.
If I express anger, then anger I receive.
The world is a mirror reflecting back at me!
Lord, You have led me out of the dark,
And Your wisdom... You impart.
Therefore, I choose my reflection to be:
The Light that lives inside of me!
Help me, Lord, reflect Your love!
Teach me, Lord, to let go of the grudge.
From this day forward I choose to be:
The Love, Light, and Joy... You’ve given me!

And you shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your mind and with all your strength.
Mark 12:30
...You shall love your neighbor as yourself...
Mark 12:31

Lord, I know Your love is true!
My heart desires to be with You!
I know my life is such a gift!
Your love I will embrace and give!
Let me see in everyone
The presence of You... Holy One!
Quench the yearning in my heart;
Let me know... we’re not apart!
Your touch is felt in each embrace!
Your love does shine on every face!
Lord, I know Your love is true!
All I really need is You!

Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 107:1

Dear God,
Thank You for the life You’ve given me!
Thank You for the beauty that I do see!
Thank You for opening doors for me...
With joy abounding endlessly!
Thank You, Lord, for all You do!
I send my love and praise to You!

“And behold, I am with you always,
to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20

Help me know You in the moment
In every breath I take;
See You on the hilltop
And on the ocean’s wake;
Feel You in the sunshine
And even in the rain;
Know You in the glory
And even in the pain.

My cup overflows;
Oh, this much is true!
The love that You give,
I give back to You:
By loving Your children
And holding them near;
By comforting, kissing,
And wiping their tears!

God, will You help me accept the loss?
God, will You help me pay the cost:
Of walking on this journey of life?
Of walking through the pain and strife?
When pain and sorrow are in the air,
Let me know that You are here!
Let Your light and love shine through!
Let me know I walk with YOU!
Fill my mind and flood my heart!
Remind me... You’ve loved me from the start!

I accept the mysteries of this life.
I accept the sorrow and the strife.
It is in acceptance that I’m being set free.
Acceptance strengthens Your power in me!

The cost is high in loving You;
The cost is high, it’s true.
But that is of no concern to me,
I’ll pay the price for You!
Your love is rich to me, O Lord;
Your love is rich, it’s true!
And that is why I’ll pay the price,
For I’m in love with You!

The Lord is my shepherd... I shall not want!
The Lord is for me... I shall not fear!
The Lord is with me... my joy is here!

God is for me!
Nothing is against me!
Everything in life is exactly as it should be!

Through all of the fires,
Through all of the flames,
I’m being transformed!
I’m being changed!
You’re making me stronger!
You’re making me brave!
Releasing my fears!
Releasing my shame!
You’re bringing forth
For the world to see:
Your lion’s heart
Is alive in me!

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within
you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh
and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26

You bring me to the edge
To take the leap of faith!
I free-fall into Your arms,
Knowing I’ll be safe!
I place my trust in You;
Your promises are true!
My life I give to You;
I know You’ll see me through!

You abide in me,
And I abide in You!
We’ve never been apart.
I’m always One with You!
Oh, to know this truth,
Warms me deep inside!
Knowing that in God...
Is where I reside,
Now I’ll always feel Your presence!
I’ll know and feel the truth:
That You abide in me,
And I abide in You!

Do you not know that you are God’s temple
and that God’s spirit dwells in you?
1 Corinthians 3:16
For “In him we live and move and have our being...”
Acts 17:28

The LORD protects those of childlike faith...
Psalm 116:6

I come to You, Lord, with childlike faith;
I run into Your arms, I receive Your grace.
Father, You supply me with everything I need;
In Your loving arms is where I choose to be.
I trust You, God, with all my heart;
I pray, dear Lord, from Your love I never part!

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Everything is easy and possible
for God!

You are made perfectly!
There is no other way it can be,
Because God is perfect... you see!
Perfection is all He creates.
No reason to doubt or debate.
You are His majesty,
His life,
His grace,
and His glory!
So celebrate who you are.
To God you’re a shining star!
Let your light shine for all to see...
That you are made perfectly!

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”
Psalm 139:14

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