Our Love

"Love Hearts" by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Our Love
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

We have a love that’s never ending

We have a joy that’s pure of heart

Two souls entwined in perfect union

Joined by God’s grace for all of time

Bluebird

"Tree Swallow"
Collage by Atlanta & Jenny Carrera

Bluebird
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Hear the bluebird singing

A joyous trumpeting sound

Heed the message he’s bringing

Finding answers in your prayers

 

Follow the bluebird flying

Through the baby blue sky

Upwards towards the heavens

Connecting us all as one

 

Delight in the beautiful freedom

Smile with a happy heart

Release the spirit within us

And rejoice in the boundless love!

Thank you God

"Sun Swirl"
by
Atlanta Marie Carrera
 

Thank you God for the joy You give.
Thank you God for the love we live.
Thank you God for your blessings strong.
Thank you God as we sing Your song.

In Your name we have found our way.
In Your name we gather to pray.
In Your name doors open wide.
In Your name we are by Your side.

Thank you God for Heaven to come.
Thank you God for knowing Your Son.
Hold us now and guide us through.
Give us strength as we come to You.

God Gives Me Strength

"Bonsai Tree"
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

God gives me strength.
Angels help me.
I pray for peace.
You make me smile.




(for Maggie's 4 part breathing exercise
turned into a prayer & song
4 syllables=4 count
think words instead of counting
1st line breath in/notes go up the scale
2nd line hold breath/notes stay same
3rd line breathe out/notes go down the scale
4th line 2 breaths up then 2 breaths down/notes up then down)

Love's Lullaby




"Flying Hearts" by Atlanta Marie Carrera

"Love's Lullaby"  by Atlanta Marie Carrera 

Come rest your head
and lean on me,
let angels sleep,
and love will dream.

A lullaby
of soft refrain,
a breath of hope,
a gentle wind.

I sing to you,
sweet child of mine,
a peace comes soon,
a quiet cry.

I hold you close
and whisper love,
a lullaby
upon your heart.

 

In the Garden

"Garden of the Butterfly" by Atlanta Marie Carrera

In the Garden

In the garden,
once the rain is gone,
I feel the gentle breeze,
drying up my tears,
Innocence retained.

In the garden,
as dawn breaks into day,
I watch the flowers bloom,
the fresh scents overtake,
Radiance remains.

In the garden,
when I close my eyes,
I hear the children laugh,
playing at their games,
Joy regains.

In the garden,
a taste of bittersweet
still lingers in my mind.
The butterflies take flight,
and Love sustains.

Christmas Wishes

"Tree of Gold"
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Christmas Wishes

May your joy shine bright

like a child's delight

on a Christmas morning.

May your family pray

in a simple way

for the memories they make.

May you use your gift

to give others a lift

Along the way.

A Child of the Light

"Tree of Life" by Atlanta Marie Carrera

A child of the light,
slipping into the setting sun.

A brilliance of white,
transforming darkness into life.

A spirit of love,
joining us all in prayer as one.

A freedom above,
Celebrating in unending joy.



(For my sister, Teresa)

God's Grace

"Shield of Faith"
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

God's grace shines down upon this child,

an innocent whose slate is clean,

surrounded now by love supreme,

protected through this very sin.

What does this world now hold for him?

A life of struggle, trapped within,

a lowly state in human terms,

but souls are meant for bigger things.

Our judgement skewed by limited view.

Open wide our hearts to you,

and feel God's Grace upon this earth,

and fear no more from all this hurt.

(for Jackson)

For what was Lost

"Fleur-de-lis"
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

For what was lost that used to be,

I pray for love in tragedy.

Surround our souls with healing force,
and give us strength to find ourselves.

With hugs and tears, there are no words.

Spread now the light and sound the gong!

so blind will see and deaf will hear.

Our actions speak, so all is clear.

Let faith bring peace upon this earth,
and comfort hearts that bleed so deep

New futures rise and hope endures,

from what was lost that used to be.

(for Abby & Jeremy)

Windsong

"Fly Away" Stained Glass by Pat Miller
Windsong Glass Studio on Etsy

Windsong

Can you hear the Windsong's words?
It speaks to me with doves of peace.
Can you feel the joy it brings?
It's made with love upon its wings.

Sun shines through the colored glass
and brings to life a vivid path.
Following dreams from vibrant birth,
creations from inspired earth.

Call to the Angels

"Sky Hearts"
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Call to the Angels
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Angels of Mercy,

Compassion and Love,

tend to our needs,

and open our hearts.

Angels of Healing,

easing the pain.

Angels of Prayer,

surround us as one.

Angels of Song,

speak to my soul.

Angels of Hope,

reach deep within.

Guardian Angel,

lift me up high,

joining with others,
in glory and light.

Rest Now and Find Peace

Rest now and find peace.

Come to the gardens with me.
Rest now and find peace.

Angels attend to your needs.
Rest now and find peace.

Leave your troubles behind.
Rest now and find peace.

New life begins in my arms.
Rest now and find peace.

Open Your Heart

"Heart Clouds"
By Atlanta Marie Carrera

Open your heart,
and set yourself free.
Release your love,
move closer to me.

Beyond our words,
your spirit’s found.
Through silent hugs,
our souls are bound.

Follow your heart,
wherever it leads,
sharing your love,
with those in need.

God knows your heart,
your essence within,
so open your heart,
by trusting in Him.


Chorus:

Open your heart,
let love flow in.
Open your heart,
let love flow out.

Kissed by an Angel

"Angel's Heart"
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Spirit of love
heart filled with peace

Kissed by an angel
kissed by an angel

Showered in light
touching your soul

Kissed by an angel
kissed by an angel

Weightless and free
Joyful in song

Kissed by an angel
kissed by an angel

Timeless compassion
never ending grace

River of Hope

"Golden Heart"
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Hope flows like a river

inside your heart,

a fire in the water,

desire burning bright.

Draw strength from its current.

Find love in its depths.

Life’s joys in the ripples,

bobbing up and down.

Reflections of sunshine,

bathing you with light.

A babbling of meaning,

your spirit hears.

Float with the river,

through every bend,

as it carries your soul

beyond river’s end.

I prayed

"Communion Prayers"
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

I prayed for strength.

Heavy burdens came my way.

Now I am strong.

I prayed for courage.

Then I faced my greatest fears.

I'm no longer scared.

I prayed forgiveness.

Not til I forgave

did I feel forgiven.

I prayed when lonely,

and in my despair,

I felt God there.

I prayed for love,

and when I let go,

God's love came to me.

Angels in the night sky

"Cosmic Wonder"
By Atlanta Marie Carrera

Angels in the night sky

Breaking free

Joining others in light

Guiding me

Cosmic wonder abounds

Praising You

Stars in Heaven receive

Open wide

Dreams from earth will take flight

Soaring high

Safely now in His care

Resting there

Oh, resting there

Yellow Flower

"Yellow Flower" By Atlanta Marie Carrera

Petals from a yellow flower

Shining like the rays of sun

Energize and give us power

Spirits rise and we are one

Just Pray

"Sunburst" by Atlanta Marie Carrera

In silence we hear
the whispers of God.
In stillness we feel
His angels hold us.

Be silent, be still,
and pray, just pray

What shall I do?
What shall I say?
When troubles surround,
just pray, just pray

We empty ourselves,
so God feeds our souls.
We thirst for His grace,
and living waters flow.

Come empty, come open,
and pray, just pray.

God knows our hearts.
God knows the way.
Trust in his answers,
and pray, just pray.