ANGELS

I'm An Angel Now

One night I cried to Jesus,

As I sat beneath the tree.

I looked into the open sky,

And hoped He'd answer me.

I'm lost, Dear Lord, I've traveled far,

But still I seem to roam.

Please light the way and lead me, Lord,

I need to get back home.

I told Him of my burdens,

And of the sadness in my heart.

That from His gracious love,

I'd never felt so far apart.

Why did you take my child, Lord?

I cannot understand!

No longer can I touch his face,

Or hold his grown-up hand.

I'm angry Lord, I'm missing him.

I'm drowning in my sorrow.

Please help to heal my yesterday,

And face each new tomorrow.

It was then I heard his gentle voice,

And felt his presence near.

How I wanted so to hold him,

As I cried another tear.

He said, "Mom, I'm an angel now,

My spirit will be free.

I'm an angel now in Heaven,

So please don't cry for me.

I was chosen by our Lord above,

And now I'm in His care.

When you need me, look inside your heart,

I promise to be there.

No one can ever take away,

Our bond with one another.

For I'll always be your precious child,

As you will be my mother.

So, if you cannot find your way,

Or the road to home seems far,

Just look up to the Heavens,

and I'll be your guiding star.

He said, "Mom, I'm an angel now,

My spirit will be free.

I'm an angel now in Heaven,

no need to cry for me."

Author: Janice Henshaw

God's Loan

"...I'll lend for a little time

A child of mine, He said

For you to love while he yet lives

And mourn when he is dead.

It may be for only a few hours

Or for years and years, you see

But will you, 'til I call him back

Take care of him for me?

I cannot promise he will stay

Since all from earth return,

But there are lessons taught down there

That I want for him to learn

I've looked the wide world over

In search of a heart that's true,

And from all the mommies upon the Earth

I placed my faith in you.

Now will you give him all your love

And not think the labor vain

Nor hate Me when I come to call

And take him back again?

I fancied that I saw you say,

"Dear Lord, Thy will be done!

For all the joy this child shall bring

That risk of grief I'll run.

I'll shelter him with tenderness

And love him while I may

And for the happiness I will have known

Forever grateful stay..."

If I knew it would be the last time I'd see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep...

If I knew it would be the last time I'd see you walk out the door, I'd give you a hug and kiss and call you back for more..."

Native American (Hopi) Prayer

I give you this one thought to keep--

I am with you still-- I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle Autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swith, uplifting rush

of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft start that shine at night.

Do not think of me as gone--

I am with you still-- in each new dawn.

Don't Grieve For Me For Now I'm Free

I'm Following The Path God Laid For Me

I Took His Hand When I Heard Him Call

I Turned My Back and Left It All

I Could Not Stay Another Day

To Laugh, To Love, To Work Or Play

Tasks Left Undone Must Stay That Way

I Found Peace At Close Of Day

If Parting Has Left a Void

Then Fill It With Remembered Joy

A Friendship Shared, A Laugh, A Kiss

Oh Yes These Things I too Will Miss

Be Not Burdened With Times of Sorrow

I Wish You The Sunshine of Tomorrow

My Life Has Been Full, I've Savored Much

Good Friends, Good Times, A Loved Ones Touch

Perhaps My Time Seemed All To Brief

Don't Lenghten It Now With Undue Grief

Lift Up Your Head And Share With Me

God Wanted Me Now, He Set Me Free.

Author: KELLY K

Little Angel

Little Angel in Heaven

How can this be

God gave you your wings

Before you turned three

The house is so silent

Since you are not there

No laughing or playing

Total calm in the air

Little Angel in Heaven

You are loved so very much

Mommy and daddy miss you

Your precious face and gentle touch

You warmed the hearts of many

During your time on this Earth

Brought joy and laughter

Since the moment of your birth

Little Angel in Heaven

Your soul is set free

God gave you your wings

Before you turned three

Author: Renee Malone