HEALING HANDS and others

NATIVE AMERICAN COMMANDMENTS

1. Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect.
2. Remain close to the GREAT SPIRIT.
3. Show great respect for your fellow beings.
4. Work together for the Benefit of all Mankind.
5. Give Assistance and Kindness wherever needed.
6. Do what you know to be right.
7. Look after the well being of mind and body.
8. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.
9. Be Truthful and Honest at all times.
10. Take full Responsibility for your actions.

HEALED AND WHOLE
by Carol Parrott

One day I dug a little hole
And put my hurt inside
I thought that I could just forget
I'd put it there to hide.

     But that little hurt began to grow
     I covered it every day
     I couldn't leave it and go on
     It seemed the price I had to pay.

My joy was gone, my heart was sad
Pain was all I knew.
My wounded soul enveloped me
Loving seemed too hard to do.

     One day, while standing by my hole
      I cried to God above
     And said, "If You are really there --
     They say, You're a God of Love!"

And just like that -- He was right there
And just put His arms around me
He wiped my tears, His hurting child
There was no safer place to be.

      I told Him all about my hurt
      I opened up my heart
      He listened to each and every word
      To every sordid part.

I dug down deep and got my hurt
I brushed the dirt away
And placed it in the Master's hand
And healing came that day.

      He took the blackness of my soul
      And set my spirit FREE!
      Something beautiful began to grow
      Where the hurt used to be.

And when I look at what has grown
Out of my tears and pain
I remember every day to give my hurts to Him
And never bury them again.

" I Care"  
         
         When you think you're alone  
         In the middle of the night,  
         When you've just had an awful dream  
         And you're shivering with fright,
You lie there alone and scared  
         And wonder if anyone cares . 
         If you look into your heart  
         You'll always find Me there.  
         Sometimes life is just too hard  
         And you need to get away.  
You need someone to talk to  
         Who will listen to what you say , 
         Someone who will let you know  
         That they'll always be there.  
         When you can't find anyone  
         Just remember that I care.  
         When there is nowhere else to go  
         You can always come to Me  
         I promise that I'll be there  
         In your greatest hour of need.  
         I'm sure you can find Me  
         If you take the time for prayer.  
         When the whole world seems to hate you  
         Just remember that I care.