Simcha (Joy)

A song of love to my Simcha (Joy)-which is the L-rd, the maker of heaven and earth!

What is it that truly makes me happy? Who can shine some sunlight on my face? Where can I go to get away from it all? When will I be in that special place?

Why is it so hard to read the paper? And see the headlines covering the page? How can I know true joy in the midst of it all? Will You help me out of this cage?

Simcha, Your joy fills my heart and floods my life... Oh Simcha...You're my joy, my all, you save me from this strife.
Simcha, Oh Simcha, You know I need You more and more each day.

Where can I go to catch a rainbow? And save it for another rainy day? How can I live to see tomorrow? There's so much toil, and very little play.

Who can bring a sparkle to my memory? Why can't I sit and dream of You all day? Is it just a tale, a song, a story? Or do you really love to hear me say....

Simcha, Your joy fills my heart and floods my life... Oh Simcha...You're my joy, my all, you save me from this strife.
Simcha, Oh Simcha, You know I need You more and more each day.

Simcha, Your joy fills my heart and floods my life... Oh Simcha...You're my joy, my all, you save me from this strife.
Simcha, Oh Simcha, You know I need You more and more each day.

Oh rescue me, take me to where you are, and breathe on me, wrap me up in Your heart....

Instrumental.......

Will you stay with me for now and always? Can I cry some tears before You here? Will You dry them from my face and hold me close? With You, dear L-rd, what do I have to fear?
　
Simcha, Your joy fills my heart and floods my life... Oh Simcha...You're my joy, my all, you save me from this strife.
Simcha, Oh Simcha, You know I need You more and more each day.

Simcha, Your joy fills my heart and floods my life... Oh Simcha...You're my joy, my all, you save me from this strife.
Simcha, Oh Simcha, You know I need You more and more each day.

Oh Simcha..........................
　
　

Little By Little

Little by little an hour, little by little a day, little by little you reach your goal, or let it slip away.

Long Live the People of Israel!!

Happy Purim!! Gnosh some hamantashen!! I'm going to make mine this weekend, when I'll have more time. Read the book of Esther, it's a wonderful drama about how GOD saved the Jewish people from destruction. He has promised that as long as creation remains, Israel as a people will be here. Am Yisrael Chai!!

Jeremiah 31:35-36
New International Version (NIV)

... 35 This is what the LORD says,

he who appoints the sun
to shine by day,
who decrees the moon and stars
to shine by night,
who stirs up the sea
so that its waves roar—
the LORD Almighty is his name:
36 “Only if these decrees vanish from my sight,”
declares the LORD,
“will Israel ever cease
being a nation before me.”

Sneeze a Smile on Me - No Hand Sanitizer Needed =D

I watched a video this weekend in a class I'm taking.  The video was about how the happiness of one person is contagious, much like a cold or other virus.  One person's happiness can affect countless numbers of people in the interconnected web of relationships, acquaintances, and friends.  The video was from a purely scientific point of view, but I can see how the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) uses us to bless the lives of others, and uses them to bless our lives.  His Spirit permeates and moves through our interpersonal relationships when we allow Him to be part of our lives.  He can use anyone and anything to touch us.  I am thankful for the myriad of people that have blessed me in some way.  May I be able to share the happiness I've received with someone who needs it, every day of my life.