Marcia A. Newton

Cookies, candy, sugar sweets,
Cupcakes, chocolate, chewy treats,
Makes you happy,
love to eat,
but don't forget to brush your teeth.

We are the hands of Christ, embracing the ones in need.
We are the hands of Christ, caring for those who plead.
We are the hands of Christ, sharing our bread to feed.
We are the hands of Christ, serving the ones who need.

We are the hands of compassion, hands that serve, hands that lift up.
We are the hands that feed the poor, hands that comfort, hands that heal.
We are the hands of Christ.

We are the hands that touch the sick, hands that bless, hands that teach.
We are the hands that welcome the lost, hands that support, reach out in peace.
We are the hands of Christ.

We are the hands that offer strength, hands that guide, hands that pray.
We are the hands that wipe the tears, love and protect, prepare the meals.
We are the hands of Christ.

We are the hands that till the Earth, knead the bread, mend the clothes.
We are the hands that plant the seeds, harvest the crops, build the homes.
We are the hands of Christ.

Strength, awareness, comfort and awe,
    a connection to something greater than all.

Pure song of the Spirit that brings hope to life,
  and brings inner peace to the soul it enlightens.

Inner strength and centering of mind and of thought,
  where the heart is readied and calmness is sought.

Renewing the soul in harmony and bliss,
  when you quiet the mind and all worries cease.

Inspired by the Spirit of life and of love,
  a journey of awareness where you see the face of God.

Tranquility, quiet, stillness and calm,
   a reflection of the sacred as a song of a psalm.

Unburden oneself to be humble in heart,
  to be one with the Spirit rather than apart.

Awareness in oneself, both body and in mind,
  and calling into existence the light of the Divine.

Living in peace with ourselves, God, and all,
  a connection with God's creatures, both great and small.

Illumination of Spirit of heart and of mind,
  seeing beyond oneself rather than blind.

Transcending oneself beyond limits of mind,
  to embrace what is good and all that is kind.

Yearning so intense for the soul to be free,
  and being the person God created us to be.

Looking in the Eyes of Christ, see His love for us inside.
See the beauty of our lives, in the Eyes of Christ.

In times of doubts and fears, when the world brings us to tears,
we look into Your eyes and we see the One who cares.
Your Eyes see us as people of blessed joy and grace.
We're beauty in the Eyes of Christ.

In times when we're alone, when the world sees us as unloved,
we look into Your Eyes and see the greatest love of all.
Your love endures forever. You're always by our side.
We're loving in the Eyes of Christ.

In times when we are meek, when the world sees us as weak,
we look into Your Eyes and we see the strength we need.
Your Eyes are always on us. There's nothing we can hide.
We're special in the Eyes of Christ.

In times when we are sad, when the world see us as bad,
we look into Your Eyes and see a saving, gentle Lamb
who gave His life for us in loving sacrifice.
We're holy in the Eyes of Christ.

In times when we're not strong, when the world sees us as flawed,
we look into Your Eyes and see the Maker of us all.
You see us as we truly are, not as the world would see.
We're perfect in the Eyes of Christ.

I promise to be true to you tomorrow and today.
I promise I will love you. My love will never fade.
I promise to be there for you in good times and in bad.
I promise I will wear your ring and always hold your hand.

I promise I will care for you in sickness and in health.
I promise to be there for you if we are poor or have wealth.
I promise to be strong for you, for better or for worse.
I promise I will comfort you when you need me the most.

I promise I will stand by you each and every day.
I promise I will cherish you in very gentle ways.
I promise to be patient, truthful, and kind.
I promise I will walk with you until the end of time.

I promise to be faithful and a loving devoted spouse.
I promise that our home will be more than just a house.
I promise that our wedding life will be united in God's love.
I promise that our children will be blessings from above.

I promise I will walk with you in laughter and in tears.
I promise I will stay with you when there are doubts and fears.
I promise to commit to you in body and in heart.
I promise my whole life to you; until death do us we part.