Lady Cady

Faith * Family * Life

Faith

What a Miracle is This Tree

Do you ever look at ordinary things around you, (like trees), and ponder on how amazing they are? Pretty crazy all that they can do, huh! Once you go there, it’s hard to NOT be amazed at God’s ordinary creations all around us. Yes, even trees. They’re easily taken for granted, but what miracles they really are.

Oh, what a miracle is this tree –
With a humble blossom and a honeybee –
It works so hard and fills a need
Then helps even more with its tiny seeds.
It provides a shady place of rest.
A safe place for birds to build a nest.
It bears the heat. Soaks in the rain.
And never once does it complain
But humbly serves some more,
While those around it soar.
It never wavers, never doubts.
Never complains and never shouts.
But always knows the Lord above
Will bless it with what it needs of.
If only I could be so strong
And serve as much my whole life long.
Be a source of as much delight.
Not give in to fear or fright.
But bless the lives of those with me
As much or more, as this tree.

Life, I Accept

Recently I’ve been thinking about some of the challenges I get to face in this crazy life. It would be easy to give in and let them get the best of me. (I think most people would.) But instead, I decided I wasn’t going to be that girl. I’m going to be the girl who meets my trials head on and enjoys the journey while trying to do the best I can. Maybe you are in a similar spot in life. If so, we can do this. 🙂

I’m going to take your challenge
And rise up to the top –
Not let it pull me down
Or let it make me stop.
Other than a rest or two
As I catch my breath again.
Then pick myself up off the ground
And rise up further that I’ve been.
Your challenge isn’t going to beat me
But make me stronger still
As I take each bit of weakness
And let your challenge do the kill.
The best of those who’ve ever lived
Have beat your challenge too.
And so I’ll follow each footstep
And do the things that they each do.
For I can’t think of anyone
Better to take a stand
Then the righteous men and women
Who follow God to lead their band.
And so I’ll take your challenge –
And I won’t let it make me stop
But I’ll let it make me stronger
And help me rise up to the top.

It’s Never Too Late

Sometimes there are things in life that we only get one shot at. But so, so many things we get to try again if we mess up. Isn’t that the best news ever?? If there are things in your life you would like to change, take the chance and do it now! Your future self says, “thank you!” 🙂

It’s never too late to choose to be kind.
It’s never too late to have others in mind.
It’s never too late to give someone a hug.
It’s never too late to drop being smug.
It’s never too late to pray for you day.
It’s never too late to stop and to play.
It’s never too late to serve with a smile.
It’s never too late to chat for a while.
It’s never too late to see good in the grey.
It’s never too late to give up the dismay.
It’s never too late to listen with love.
It’s never too late for the Lord up above.
It’s never too late to do the right thing.
It’s never too late to change everything.

A Breakup

Do you ever let your old friend Fear hold you back? It’s all good. We all do it at times, (myself included – far more than I wish was the case…) But little by little, I’m learning to work through my fears and be brave. Truth: it’s not as easy as I wish it was, but it is something I am able to do when I put my mind to it. And I know you can too. 🙂

Fear, my old friend, it’s time to say goodbye.
It’s time for me to be brave, it’s time for me to try.
It’s time for me to listen to what my heart is telling me.
It’s time for me to be the person God needs me to be.
Many times, along our way, you’ve kept me safe from harm.
But now I need to be the one to let go of your charm.
I need to do the things you tell me are too hard.
All your silly little warnings – I’m going to disregard.
Because too long you’ve kept me in a place not good for me
And now I want to live my life from a place where I feel free.
You can come and visit me every now and then
But I’ll have to kick you out if you hold be back again.
Sometimes you’re too controlling – yes, I know you think it’s good.
But there’s usually not much danger lurking in my neighborhood.
Fear old friend, I no longer care what others think.
I see Life waiting there and it’s time I took a drink.
So, I’m going to fix my hair up, and dress up nice and neat.
Then I’m going to walk around on my own two little feet.
No longer carry you around – a burden on my back.
No longer listen to the things you seem to think I lack.
No longer listen to you “think that I’m no good”.
Or “Of course you think I won’t – even if I could”.
Because old friend, the truth is simply: “Yes I can!”
I can do hard things no matter where I am.
I am kind and good, with the Savior by my side
And He always has my back, if His teaching I abide.
Old friend, the truth is, you’re being replaced by someone new.
Yes, old friend, Faith knows of all the things that I can do.
Faith is always there for me to help me on my way.
Faith is always there for me at any time of day.
Faith likes to remind me that the Hard Times help me grow.
Faith likes to cheer me on when I get up and I go.
Faith helps me see the good where you only see the bad.
Faith helps me see my blessings, helps me feel content and glad.
And Fear, there are things in life I just can’t do with you.
Things I need to do that you’ll never want me to.
So, Fear old friend, its time now we simply part our ways.
Faith will now be my tag along for the rest of my long days.
So, Fear old friend, it comes the time for us to say goodbye.
For with my new friend Faith now, it’s time for me to fly.

I’ll Be His Hands

Sometimes I think we are caught up too much in the pain of our trials and fail to see the blessings. Or once we are through them, do we move on too quickly? I can tell you firsthand – Pain and sorrow are real y’all. But so are the blessings that come when they teach us to be more compassionate and Christlike. They help us see the sorrow and suffering of others. Nothing makes me feel more disappointed than witnessing someone go through difficult times and fail to change into a nicer, kinder person. Don’t let this be you! Instead of being burdened by your trials, let them lift you as you reach out and lift others. For what a joy will be the day when you learn of all the good you did while serving others as Christ would.

With my broken heart I bleed
But now I understand your need.
And so, with words to heal your heart
I’ll stay right here and not depart.
With this loneliness I feel
I clearly now see yours concealed.
And so, I’ll sit right here with you –
Listen to what you need me to.
With my wounded heart and soul
I now can lovingly console.
And so, I’ll sit and hold your hand
Because I truly understand.
With anguish that envelops me
I hear the anguish in your plea.
And so, with humble heart and hand
I’ll guide you since I know firsthand.
Maybe these things aren’t so bad
If they help us be humble and glad.
Help us be more like God’s Son –
The one and only Perfect One.
So, I’ll do the things I do
As if the Savior were here with you.
For, oh, to fathom what he has done –
The magnitude of the battle won!
The sacrifice He gladly made.
His love will never, ever fade.
And so, a simple price to pay
To be His Hands each of my days.

Precious Savior – Here is My Heart

Easter is almost here! For many it means eggs filled with candy and fluffy bunnies and ham. All fun things. But I hope you take a moment wherever you are to remember what it’s really all about. About a man who was willing to do everything just right. Not for himself, not for the paycheck or the glory. But because of his love for each of us. And I hope even amidst the sugar craze and the family drama, you let that thought inspire you to be better too.

Precious Savior – here is my heart.
Take it kindly and do your part.
Do what you need to make it yours.
Do what you need to make it more.
More kind and loving, and trusting too.
More willing to do what you need me to do.
More able to recognize the things that mislead.
More willing to help those around me in need.
More willing to follow the Father’s Great Plan.
More willing to do all that I can.
More willing to shun the world’s wicked ways
And follow you always – till the end of my days.
More willing to Heed the Prophet’s bold call.
More willing to care for the helpless and small.
More willing to go where you need me to go.
More willing through hard times and trials to grow.
More full of hope, and loving goodwill.
More willing to climb my own Calvary’s Hill.
And when you’ve molded and mended, and made it all Yours
Protect it and make sure it always adores
The things that are good, the things that are right.
The things that are pleasing in your precious sight.
The things that will lead me straight back to you.
The things that the Father wants me to do.
So precious Savior – here is my heart.
Take it kindly and do your part.
Do what you need to make it more.
Do what you need to make it all Yours.