IT'S A LONG LONG JOURNEY

 

It's a long, long journey
Till I know where I'm supposed to be
It's a long, long journey
and I don't know if I can believe
When shadows fall and block my eyes
I am lost and know that I must hide
It's a long, long journey
Till I find my way home to You
Many days I've spent
Drifting on through empty shores
Wondering what's my purpose
Wondering how to make me strong
I know I will falter
I know I will cry
I know You'll be standing by my side
It's a long, long journey
And I need to be close to You
Sometimes it seems no one understands
I don't even know why
I do the things I do
When pride builds me up till I can't see my soul
Will You break down these walls and pull me through?
'Cause it's a long, long journey
Till I feel that I am worth the price
You paid for me on calvary
Beneath those stormy skies
When Satan mocks and friends turn to foes
It feels like everything is out to make me lose control
It's a long, long journey
Till I find my way home to You

FRENCH IS NOT BELONG TO YOU, IT'S BELONG TO GOD. SAID JOAN DE ARC TO CHARLES KING OF FRANCE JOAN WAS BURNT IN 1431 CANONIZED IN 1920 BY BENEDICT XV

 

Joan of Arc (1412– 30 May 1431) also known as "the Maid of Orleans," was a 15th century Catholic saint, and national heroine of France. A peasant girl born in Eastern France, Joan led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, claiming divine guidance, and was indirectly responsible for the coronation of King Charles VII. She was captured by the English, tried by an ecclesiastical court and burned at the stake when she was nineteen years old.

ON THE WINE YARD LITTLE RIVER WINERY AT SWAN VALLEY , WA

picture by Ina Yorendra

 

"I am the true vine, and My Father is the Vine-dresser. Every branch in Me that bears no fruit He will take away; and every branch that bears fruit He will cleanse, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the Word I have spoken to you. Abide in Me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it remain on the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I AM THE VINE AND YOU ARE THE BRANCHES. He who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; FOR WITHOUT ME YOU CAN DO NOTHING." John 15:1-5

THE LIGHT FROM YOU LORD - TO TEACH ME THE WAY , THE GROTTO OF SANCTUARIES LOURDES

a self potrait , picture by myself

 

I pray we'll find your light
and hold it in our hearts
let this be our prayer
when shadow fill our day
lead us to place
guide us with your grace
give us faith
so we'll be
safewe ask that life be kind
and watch us from above
let this be our prayer ( The Prayer)

ARAULEN BOTANICAL GARDEN WA , A LITTLE ANGGEL BEHIND US

picture by Ina Yorendra

 

God was standing by our side ,
and God is with us in our storms as well.
He may not necessarily send an angel.
We may not necessarily hear an audible voice.
But if we pay attention,
we can hear the still, small voice of God.
And certainly, He will speak to us through His Word.
We can reassure others that the Lord is in control.

A PRAYER

candles at St Mary Cathedral Jakarta

 

Lord,
this candle that I have lit
may it be light from You
to lighten my way
through difficulties and decisions

May it be from You
to burn up my selfishness , my pride
and all that is impure in me

May it be Flame from You
to warm my heart
and teach me
to love