Posts Tagged ‘Michelle Tumes’

Medicine and Healing

Posted: August 5, 2012 in life, love, music, religion
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Life sucks sometimes, doesn’t it!

I’m sure you’d heard plenty of folk say that, “Laughter is the best medicine“, but sometimes when life sucks, laughing is the last thing you want to do and can feel like something you’ll never feel like doing again. That’s why sometimes the complete opposite can actually be the best medicine for us…i.e. crying

Laughter is the best medicine, but never forget tears are healing. ~ Marie Wikle

Talking from my own experiences, there have been times when laughing has been the furthest thing from my mind, however after having a good old cry (sometimes for hours at a time) things haven’t seemed so bad. I’m not saying that crying solves all your problems, far from it, but what I am saying is that sometimes we just need to let go of all emotions that have built up in us and have a good old cry.

Peace In Every Way

Posted: July 20, 2012 in friendship, life, love, music, religion, terrorism, UK
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We long for peace in our lives, our community, our country and our world, but do we truly believe peace is possible?

Peace is possible if we can spread God‘s message of love, unity and peace in our communities, our nations and the whole world. Yes, that sounds like a huge ask for you and for me, but if we each do our bit and spread God’s message to the people we meet/contact, we CAN make a difference in this world by bring God’s peace into people’s lives.

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you. ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Making God Cringe

Posted: July 5, 2012 in friendship, life, love, music, religion
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Are you aware that other people are always judging you based on what you say and do, and how you act in every situation?

If you are a Christian, does what you say and do reflect Christ in a positive and loving way?

Be honest with yourself (and with God) when you answer that last question. I’m sure there are times when we all say or do things which make God cringe, but at least if we are able to identify these times when we let God down, it’s a good step in the right direction!

The next step of course is to ask God to help us speak, and act as He would want us to. Let’s make sure we reflect Christ in all we say and do.

Stop Feeding Them

Posted: June 18, 2012 in depression, Food, friendship, life, love, music, religion
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Do you let your feelings and emotions rule your life sometimes? I know I sometimes do, and then I feel annoyed and disappointed at myself for letting them!

If you will stop feeding your feelings, then they will stop controlling you. ~ Joyce Meyer

Yes, it’s true, we are all guilty at times of “feeding” our feelings and therefore letting them rule how we live our lives. But we don’t have to, if we give God all our upsets, annoyances and despairs, He will help us live with them, without letting them rule us anymore.

So go on, give all those things that are ruling your live and controlling your emotions , to God today.

Healing Me

Posted: February 12, 2012 in family, friendship, Health, life, love, music, religion
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Ever felt like you’ve no strength left to carry on? I’ve felt a bit like that recently. All those close to me need me more than ever at present, and I feel like I’ve nothing left to give them. Unfortunately they are also the ones who usually support me, so life’s tough at present.

However it’s made more bearable in the knowledge that God is there for me, and I just need to let His healing waters wash over me.

I pray that when you find life tough, you too will be comforted by the knowledge that God will be there for you.

Healing Waters by Michelle Tumes
 
I’ve built a bridge
All of my strength cannot cross over
I stand at the edge
The end of a road that I have followed
Sinking from the weight of my own world
Wanting the waves of Your ways to wash my feet
 
[Chorus]
Healing waters
Healing waters
Solace flows through the river of forgiveness to my soul
Oh, I need
You Healing waters
 
Pour over me water to clean all my intentions
Baptizing streams
I swim in the freedom of redemption
Floating on the sea of purity
Knowing I can dive in the love that rescues me
 
[Chorus]
 
Memories are raging high
Floods so deep they touch the sky
All the things I’ve done to You
All the parts of a life untrue
Healing comes from outstretched hands
Saving me from what I am
Carry me
Carry me

Rest In Love

Posted: October 14, 2011 in family, life, love, music, religion
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We find rest in those we love,  and we provide a resting place in ourselves for those who love us

When we’re in the presence of those we love something happens to us, we relax, we be ourselves, we show our love openly in our words and our actions.

It’s good to be in the presence of loved ones isn’t it. It can be particularly restful when we’ve had a tough day, and go home to spend time with our loved ones.

It’s good to share time with loved ones, so I’m thankful I am able to say I have that place where I can relax, my home with my husband.

I pray you too may be able to spend some time of peace and relaxation with your loved ones on a regular basis.

God is good. He provides us with all we need to get through our hectic lives.

Rest My Soul by Michelle Tumes

On golden sands, in winer’s fire
On silver stars,in tempest skies
In any age or place
Confess the need to say

(chorus)

Rest my soul, rest my eyes
In the peace I long to hold
Be still my dreams, lay beside me and
Oh, rest my soul
Oh, rest my soul
Oh, rest my soul

In kingdom’s past and future’s page
In love’s embrace and hatred’s rage
In any age or place Confess the need to say

(chorus)

Chasing folly catches pain
Like being
Caught in the wind of a  hurricane
There we fly to reckless depths of shame
Rest.

(chorus)

Image (Part 1 of 4)

Posted: October 2, 2011 in Easter, friendship, life, love, music, religion
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Whenever I hear the phrase “The image of Christ“, here what I think of…

What do you think of when you someone says “The image of Christ”? Does it look anything like the above picture?

Yes there are plenty of nice images of Jesus that I could bring to mind when I hear that phrase. Images such as Jesus praying in the temple, Jesus healing the sick or feeding the five thousand, or maybe even Jesus at the Last Supper. However the image I see is not a very pleasant image of Jesus is it?

So why is it that I think of this particular image of Jesus? Well, I personally never want to forget this image because it means I will never forget just how much God sacrificed just for you and me, the life of His only son Jesus!

Don’t ever forget what God has done for you, and continues to do for you – Please keep the image of Christ on the cross in your thoughts always.

I hope you enjoy the song Image Of by Michelle Tumes, and find it helpful:


Rest in God

Posted: July 19, 2009 in life, religion
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The stresses and pressures of life can often keep us awake at night and make us unable to sleep, they sometimes even make us unable to function during the day too.

So how do we rest when our lives are full of storms?

I’m sure you’ve probably heard the story of Jesus calming the storm while out at sea, in a boat with the disciples (Mark 4:35-41). But do you remember how despite the raging storm around them, Jesus slept at the back of the boat? How did he manage to do that? Well it’s simple, he knew he was safe in his Father’s arms, God’s arms.

In that situation, God didn’t remove Jesus’ storm, he just gave him the ability to be content with the pressure, as he had faith that his Father would keep him safe and get him through the storm.

This is no different from the “storms” we face in our life, as God will get us through those storms and give us rest.

So rest peacefully during your “storms” – our joy is to rest, God’s joy is to empower us to live our lives for Him and serve Him without fear, no matter how fierce the storms we face.

Rest My Soul by Michelle Tumes

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