Marilyn's Creations
Love Is Divine
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.. Love Is Found Where You least Expect it ..
The mind of man plans his way,
but the Lord directs his steps
to those who trust in Him.
Every year, thousands of people
visit the San Juan Capistrano Mission
in Southern California
and try to catch the doves
that flock to the ancient mission.
They reach out with their hand,
fingers open, and
just as they are about to grasp
the feet of the dove,
it flaps its wings and flies away.
So they try again…
cautiously, slowly, furtively…
but the bird escapes again.
The secret to catching a dove is this:
You simply have to extend your hand,
holding it out straight in front of you.
Open your palm. Wait quietly.
And the dove will come and rest
in the middle of your hand.
Do you want God to guide you?
Then surrender your soul,
your mind, your spirit
in the same way a dove
surrenders to an open hand.
If you do, God will take over
your life and guide you.
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What keeps you from surrendering your soul,
your mind, and your spirit to God?
Picture yourself resting
in the open hand of God.
Surrender to his care
and trust him to guide you.
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Marilyn © copyright 2009