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When Faith Shines Through the Darkness

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When Faith Shines Through the Darkness – all that is hidden is revealed…

”The reason birds can fly and we can’t is simply because they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.” —J.M. Barrie

When Faith Shines Through the Darkness

When faith shines through the darkness,

All that is hidden is revealed.

We don’t know what’s beneath the shadows…

Pain and grief can be buried deep and tightly sealed.

When faith shines through the darkness,

Not everything is clear.

Sometimes steps can lead down a spiral…

A glimmer of hope flickers, surrounded by fear.

When faith shines through the darkness,

A choice has to be made.

Light and darkness cannot coexist…

There is only one voice that must be obeyed.

When faith shines through the darkness,

There is no reason to despair.

For Jesus, has all the help you need…

His eternal light will guide you…your faith in Him will get you there.

Felecia R. Weber 2019, www.onthewingofadove.com

Entrusting anything, your well-being, your loved ones, your material possessions, to the care of someone else can be scary.

No matter how well you think you know someone, when it comes to something that is important to you, you may feel that you are better off taking care of it yourself. But what about when circumstances are such that you have no choice but to let others get involved? Those times can feel like a dark veil has covered your eyes and all you can do is watch behind the scenes. Faith can be described like that…when we believe in and trust in someone to such a degree that we are willing to give up control over our circumstances to them. The important thing about faith is who we put our trust in.

”Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” —John 8:12 NIV

When faith shines through the darkness – there is only one person that comes to mind when reciting these words – Jesus!

As He tells us in the above verse from the Bible, Jesus is the light of the world. Given that light and darkness cannot coexist, when we put our faith in Jesus, darkness is obliterated. But, moreover, when we place our trust in Him, His light also gives us life…eternally.

Do you have doubts about who to trust; who to put your faith in?

When the darkness of life’s overwhelming circumstances over shadow you, consider the one who not only gives light, but is the light. Then your faith truly will shine through any darkness.

Peace and love,

Felecia

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Memorial Day – What’s in a word?

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Memorial Day – What’s in a word?

”And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can.” —Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Memorial Day – What’s in a word?

Remembering what others have done.

The sacrifices they’ve made, all of the battles won.

For the sake of our freedoms, you and me,

They did what they could, even though the results they did not see.

Let us pay homage to those who bravely won the victory;

May they live on and be respected, throughout history!

Felecia R. Weber 2019, www.onthewingofadove.com

To honor someone means to respect and recognize them for some exceptional task they have performed. I doubt that anyone would argue that the most noble act that anyone can do for another is to lay down his life for them. So many of our brave members of our Armed Forces committed themselves to doing just that every time they took up their weapons and entered into battle. As we set aside time for honoring others on this Memorial Day, there is no escaping the solemnity of the ultimate sacrifice that so many willingly gave. Freedom comes with a price, and the price that so many of our military men and women paid can never be fully recognized.

Won’t you join me in honoring others on this Memorial Day by pausing and giving thanks for what they gave up for you and me?

(Taken from “On Honoring Others” www.onthewingofadove.com)

Remember the brave, remember you are free…remember what they all did for you and me…

Memorial Day – What’s in this word for you? If you can tell me please do!

Peace and love,

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What Does That Mean For Me?

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What Does That Mean For Me? – There are many types of friendships spanning from platonic to romantic, but there is one thing that they all have in common.

”A friend loveth at all times.” —Proverbs 17:17

What Does That Mean For Me?

What does it mean to love you? What does that mean for me?

You know I’d do anything for you…but what does that mean for me?

Even when you make me angry; even when you make me cry;

I know you never really mean to hurt me…but what does that mean for me?

Thoughts of you consume me, even when you are not there.

No matter the distance between us; you know I’ll always care.

Nothing can separate us because our lives have already crossed…

You are a part of me forever…but what does that mean for me?

Felecia R. Weber 2019, www.OntheWingofaDove.com

What does that mean for me? – It’s a strange question that can be asked of many things. In this context, I’d like to speak about relationships, specifically friendships.

There are many types of friendships spanning from platonic to romantic, but there is one thing that they all have in common. All relationships require each party to give of themselves to the other. I love how this concept is so beautifully illustrated in the interaction between the fox and the little prince in Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince:

(The fox speaking to the little prince):

”’Please-tame me!’ he said.

‘What must I do to tame you?’ asked the little prince.

’You must be very patient,’ replied the fox. ‘First you will sit down at a little distance from me-like that- in the grass. I shall look at you out of the corner of my eye, and you will say nothing. Words are the source of misunderstandings. But you will sit a little closer to me, every day…’”

What does that mean for me? I believe to be a friend to someone, one must become familiar with that person…their strengths, their vulnerabilities, their habits…everything about them. This is done mostly by quiet observation, remember, actions speak louder than words. Throughout this process, one must also give of themselves, by sharing the same with the other person. It sounds like an arduous task, that is hardly worth the effort…but there is more…

(Again, the fox speaking to the little prince):

”You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.”

Once a friendship is cultivated, it can never be undone really; if it is a true friendship.

Merriam-Webster defines a friend as “one attached to another by affection or esteem.” Being attached or associated with someone for any length of time does create a history between the two. And that time cannot be erased, neither the good nor the bad. The bond of a true friendship is a powerful thing which can and will withstand anything…

(More wise words from the fox to the little prince):

”One runs the risk of weeping a little, if one lets oneself be tamed…”

Just as challenges arise in our individual lives, obstacles threaten to undo friendships. Emotions tend to play a huge part in this aspect of a relationship…because true friends affect our hearts. And it is within our hearts that our true selves reside…

(Again, the fox speaking to the little prince):

“But if you come at just any time, I shall never know at what hour my heart is to be ready to greet you.”

Being attached to another, a true friend becomes a part of ourselves. Our door is always open to them, and we greet them with open arms. There is no distance, (spatially or emotionally), that is out of reach for the bond that seals the hearts of true friends.

Friendship…what does it mean for you?

Peace and love,

Felecia

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Hold On to the Music

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Hold On to the Music – No matter what tempo the music of life is playing at any given moment…we can stay in harmony when we tune our ears, and our hearts, to the song God has composed for each of us.

”It’s easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.” —Johann Sebastian Bach

Hold On to the Music

Hold on to the music,

Just let the lyrics sing.

For we never know what tempo

Each season of life will bring.

Hold on to the music,

Just let the instruments play.

When God is your conductor,

He’ll surely guide your way.

Hold on to the music,

Just let the melody hum.

Living surrendered to Him,

No matter what…blessings will come.

Felecia R. Weber 2019, www.OntheWingofaDove.com

Hold on to the music – Sometimes life can seem like a symphony being performed by an orchestra. I often imagine myself as a musician playing a different instrument during each season of my life. I visualize God as the conductor, with his baton leading me through the continuous rythym of each day. I savor the tranquility of the calm melody that soothes my ears when things are going smoothly. But before long, the steady beat of my drum gradually explodes into a crescendo of uncontrollable circumstances that throw me off-key.

“No matter what tempo the music of life is playing at any given moment…we can stay in harmony when we tune our ears, and our hearts, to the song God has composed for each of us.”

Holding on to the music of life requires listening with our hearts, because when we live under God’s direction, it really is like hearing a love song. Musically, nothing tugs at my emotions more than the long, rich strands of a bough gliding along the strings of a violin. God’s love for us is like that, so deep and full, there is nothing that can separate us from him. Whether life sings a joyous hallelujah or the most solemn of requiems, we need only hold on to the music of our composer’s voice. For his love transcends anything we can possibly face.

”I am living my life to the beat of a different drum, and making my own beautiful music along the way.” —FRW

Peace and love,

Felecia

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It’s All About

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It’s all about bending, stretching as far as you must…

”These are the times that try men’s souls.” —Thomas Piane

It’s All About

It’s all about bending, stretching as far as you must,

But never forsaking the moral wisdom you trust.

It’s all about hanging on even when there’s nothing but air,

When there’s no one to help…when there’s no one to care.

It’s all about digging deeper, when the wind blows to and fro…

When it’s cold, and you’re hungry, but there’s no place you can go.

It’s all about life…nothing is promised, is anything for sure?

The trials, the frustrations that we all must endure.

It’s all about these things…yes, life sometimes seems that way;

But as it is in nature…night always turns into day.

It’s all about seeking and finding ways to cope.

There is one sure way leads us to hope…

Felecia R. Weber 2019, www.OntheWingofaDove.com

It’s all about – Life is about so many things…

Good times, bad times, times of plenty and times when provisions are lean. Morning, noon, night, on it goes…the cycle never ends. One year ends, another one begins. Expectations are often fulfilled…but sometimes they are just too far out of reach. With so many uncertainties, there are times when it’s all we can do to get through one day…how do I we do it? How do we find our way?

”Jesus answered, ‘I am the way, the truth and the life.’” —John 14:6

When the weight of life bends you to the breaking point, you need not despair. Life is not easy to live sometimes, but when you live a life surrendered to Jesus, it’s all about HIM. He is “the way,” the one through whom God provided the gift of salvation to the world. He is “the truth,” the true measure of God’s righteousness. He is “the life,” he gave up his own life that we might have life, (in him), both now and throughout all eternity.

Indeed, life is all about something…what (or who) is yours all about?

Peace and love,

Felecia

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It’s Like a Whisper

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It’s Like a Whisper – the wind rustling through bare branches, the hushed tones of footprints in the snow…

”O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind?” —Percy Bysshe Shelley

It’s Like a Whisper

It’s like a whisper,

The wind rustling through bare branches,

The hushed tones of footprints in the snow.

Winter’s voice…in the night is crystal clear;

Its chill stings the body from head to toe.

It’s like a whisper,

One can sense the heaviness in the air,

Green leaves turn to orange, yellow and brown,

No signs of life; all that was bright has faded away.

Winter’s howl beckons the respect of a crown.

It’s like a whisper,

Tiny, glistening snowflakes fall, hardly making a sound.

The cold has settled in, long nights linger on;

As winter’s white blanket covers the ground.

Felecia R. Weber 2018, www.OntheWingofaDove.com

It’s like a whisper – Indeed winter is here! Living in northwestern Pennsylvania will almost guarantee a long, cold season. Just thinking about the lake effect snow sends a shiver up my spine! Although I am not fond of the harsh weather that can make the next few months difficult to maneuver, winter does offer us a quiet kind of beauty…

”Even in winter an isolated patch of snow has a special quality.” —Andy Goldworthy

So far, we’ve had a least three heavy snowfalls here over the past month. On those dark mornings, I was awakened by the delicate tapping of wind-strewn snowflakes on my bedroom windows. When I peered into the night, through still sleep-filled eyes, indeed the scene was like a whisper. The wind played a low, whirl of a melody, causing the bluster of snow to dance every which way in the air. The glistening, white mounds grew silently, as the snow covered everything on the ground with it’s pristine shimmer. What a sight to behold…truly a winter wonder…until I had to get out there and shovel the drive way!

May winter whisper a tale of beauty in your ears, and fill your eyes with magical delights…enjoy!

Peace and love,

Felecia

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He Leads Me and I Will Follow

He leads me and I will follow – there is no other way to live…

”The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters…he leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23: 1-3

He Leads Me and I Will Follow

He leads me and I will follow,

There is no other way to live.

Under your care, with your provision…

I know there is nothing that is good you will not give.

He leads me and I will follow,

Lord may I never look elsewhere.

For you have everything I can ever want or need…

My Shepherd, thank you for always being there.

Felecia R. Weber 2018, www.OntheWingofaDove.com

He leads me and I will follow – There is never any doubt in my mind that God leads us in the way we should go. Sometimes he takes us along routes that are painted so beautifully, they delight our senses in ways that we’d never thought possible. He also allows us to traverse rough terrain, where we may stumble or fall flat on our faces. No matter what we encounter along the way, and whether or not we understand the reason for each leg of our journey, God leads us…but, will we follow him?

That’s a difficult question to answer truthfully. We can say to ourselves, “Of course Lord, lead me and I’ll follow you…anywhere…anywhere you want me to go! I’m there!” Until he takes us up on our offer…and he leads us somewhere that we don’t want to go. The first few verses of the 23rd Psalm…”The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want, he maketh me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters…” ahhh, what a lovely description. Who wouldn’t gladly follow? When we come to the next verse…”Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.”…really?

When the difficulties come, the green pastures grow brown and sparse, and the still waters become murky, do we really have the resolve to follow him no matter what?

It takes time and commitment to develop a relationship with the Lord, our Shepherd. It also takes a high level of trust to be willing to follow him no matter where he leads us. A shepherd spends an immense amount of time with his flock. Not only does he, lead them along green pastures and still waters, as described in the 23rd Psalm, he takes care of their every need. He also protects them from all harm. In essence, one can say that the shepherd is “everything” to his flock. “…and his sheep know his voice and they follow him.” John 10:4

How about you? Do you spend enough time with the Lord, our Shepherd to really know his voice? Do you trust him enough to follow him wherever he leads? I leave these questions for you to ponder. May your answers be ones that allow you to respond truthfully…he leads me, will I follow?

Peace and love,

Felecia

I dedicate this post to my father-in-law, John E. Weber, Jr. I took the photo for this post during my recent visit with you. I thought of you while writing this post…your selfless love and kindness towards me, and so many others, is a testament to your willingness to follow the Lord, our Shepherd, no matter what. Thank you for being who you are. I love you.

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One Step at a Time

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One step at a time

”In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9

One step at a time

One step at a time,

So many directions,

Like typing out words,

Without making corrections.

We spin and we toil,

For most of our days.

When things fall apart,

It seems none of the effort pays!

One step at a time,

That’s all we can do.

For God has the answers,

I know first hand that is true.

So stop for a moment,

Although time won’t stand still.

You’ll be much better off,

When you seek and follow His will.

Felecia R. Weber, 2018, OntheWingofaDove.com

One step at a time, that seems simple doesn’t it? If you’ve ever watched a baby take his first steps, you’ll realize that it’s not such an easy thing to do. When it comes to navigating through life’s paths, it doesn’t get any easier. We’ve so many choices, so many responsibilities, so many demands, that sometimes we find ourselves simply standing still! When that happens one step at a time may well be all we can handle, but not on our own.

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As described in the well known “Footprints in the Sand” quote, when life gets to be overwhelming and we turn to God for help, he is not only there with us every step of the way, he carries us when we’ve lost our way. He leads us to where he wants us to be…one step at a time.

Shout out to my sister, Marjorie…Happy birthday sister…I love you!

Peace and love,

Felecia

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When Faith Shines Through the Darkness – all that is hidden is revealed…

When Faith Shines Through the Darkness

Entrusting anything, your well-being, your loved ones, your material possessions, to the care of someone else can be scary.

When faith shines through the darkness – there is only one person that comes to mind when reciting these words – Jesus!

Do you have doubts about who to trust; who to put your faith in?

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Memorial Day – What’s in a word?

Memorial Day – What’s in a word?

Memorial Day – What’s in this word for you? If you can tell me please do!

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What Does That Mean For Me? – There are many types of friendships spanning from platonic to romantic, but there is one thing that they all have in common.

What Does That Mean For Me?

What does that mean for me? – It’s a strange question that can be asked of many things. In this context, I’d like to speak about relationships, specifically friendships.

Once a friendship is cultivated, it can never be undone really; if it is a true friendship.

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Hold On to the Music – No matter what tempo the music of life is playing at any given moment…we can stay in harmony when we tune our ears, and our hearts, to the song God has composed for each of us.

Hold On to the Music

“No matter what tempo the music of life is playing at any given moment…we can stay in harmony when we tune our ears, and our hearts, to the song God has composed for each of us.”

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It’s all about bending, stretching as far as you must…

It’s All About

It’s all about – Life is about so many things…

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It’s Like a Whisper – the wind rustling through bare branches, the hushed tones of footprints in the snow…

It’s Like a Whisper

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He leads me and I will follow – there is no other way to live…

He Leads Me and I Will Follow

When the difficulties come, the green pastures grow brown and sparse, and the still waters become murky, do we really have the resolve to follow him no matter what?

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One step at a time

One step at a time

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