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God in Our Suffering, Poetry

There’s Hope in the Darkness, When We Cling to the Light (A Poem)

November 28, 2019by Michelle HydeNo Comments
There’s Hope in the Darkness, When We Cling to the Light
It’s so easy
To see this world
As dark & dreary…
A lost & broken world
So much hurt
and so much heartache
A mere shadow…
Of all that was meant to be
But there’s hope
In the darkness
When we cling
To the Light
Walking hand in hand (with Christ)
In peace & love
Trusting Him as God
And us as His beloved
He longs… for our hearts
He wants us to know His love
He longs to offer us
A life that was always meant for us
Not in getting our own way
But in yielding to His
Not in owning the whole world
But enjoying His creation
Because there’s hope
In the darkness
When we cling
To the Light
Hand in hand
As we let Him lead us
Bowing down our hearts
To His great, enduring love
There is freedom in surrender
Letting Him wash us clean
Restoring in forgiveness
To a Hope found just in Him
So, don’t spend your life wasted
Pushing back against His love
But surrender in safety
To His sorrow-quenching love
Because there’s hope
In the darkness
As we cling
To the Light
Hand in hand
We love & trust Him
Letting Him to be the King
Over our created life
So, obey in trust
And let Him lead
As His love washes
Over everything
And the mystery of surrender
Is that when we finally yield
We find that we find salvation
And that then we’re finally free
Because there’s hope
In the darkness
When we cling
To the Light
So, cling to the Light of Christ
Surrender it all to His love
And find your restoration
To peace & hope in Him for all eternity long.

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I hope you enjoyed this month’s Special Feature post, featured every last Thursday of the month!

Join me every Monday morning, EST, for more encouragement.

As God grows me, may it encourage you to seek Him & know Him & love Him more every day.

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A Note from Michelle:

If you would like to hear more of my story, check out the “About Me” page. And if you would like to hear how I found my lasting source of HOPE, read the “Hope Is Found” page, on this site. I hope they are an encouragement to you! <3

Also, make sure to “Join My Tribe” by adding your email to the top bar & clicking “Join My Tribe”. This gains you access to an extra weekly dose of encouragement from me in your inbox, along with the link to each week’s new post! I can’t wait to do this journey together!!

Weekly Special Spotlight:

Each week, I feature an item that is changing lives for women around the world. These hand-crafted pieces are offering job creation opportunities for women artisans in impoverished nations all around the world! Check out this week’s featured beauty!!

Worthy Necklace

worthy necklace
Empowering Women Out of Poverty in India & Around the World!

Beautifully delicate in design, this rose gold plated chain displays a light pink rose quartz stone. Crafted in India.

Artisan Information:

The women we partner with in India do so much more than just create beautiful products. With every purchase, another woman is empowered out of poverty to be self-reliant! Women have the opportunity to earn an income, attend financial management classes, and receive education and healthcare. These women are now able to give their family a promising future because of your purchase!

Purchase this piece and empower a woman in India!

SHOP Here, OR, Email me at michelle@michellehydeonline.com with any questions, & I will message you personally with more information!! Thank you for inspiring HOPE around the world, Lovely!

God in Our Suffering, Poetry

A Song, A Tribute (August 2019 Special Feature)

August 29, 2019by Michelle HydeNo Comments
A Tribute, A Song

A Song:

Oh, Lord You know that we feel pain

And Lord You know that our hearts break

But You are God & we lean into You

You’re our God & You will see us through….

It’s hard to see past our own pain

It’s hard to see that the sun’ll shine again

But Lord we know that You are King

And as we lean into You, You’ll see us through….

We don’t have to fear tomorrow

We don’t have to fear our own sorrows

Because as we grieve, Lord, You are King

And as we lean into You, You will see us through….

As we lean into You, You will see us through

So, we lean into You, Lord please see us through.

A Hope for Tomorrow

We had a family member pass away this last week. We are still learning a new normal, but we know that as we lean into God, He will give us strength, peace, comfort, & hope for a new tomorrow. That is our prayer & our assurance.

Losing someone we love is never easy, but God is faithful as we lean into Him as our HOPE.

A Tribute:

A warrior through her life

Loving everyone through her storms

Doing her best to stand strong….

Kicked down by sickness,

But she kicked right back

Determined to carry on….

Her heart shone through

To all whom she knew

A vision of patience & love….

An advocate for her family

Letting them know they are loved

Always wrapping their hearts in a hug….

Now our dearly departed

But never forgotten

Dancing & whole & free….

Never again a tear

Her pain washed away

Praising her Father in Heaven….

Imagining her face

When she is finally faced

With her loving Heavenly Father….

She can run, she can dance

She feels no sickness or pain

She is whole & wholly loved by God….

We will miss her for sure,

Every memory of ours

Laced with sorrow & joy….

Sorrow at missing her presence

But joy in knowing she is Whole & Free

Dancing in the presence of Jesus….

But hope we have in this

We will see her again

In the presence of our Lord….

Praising Him with our every breath

Thanking Him for His grace

As He makes us whole in Him….

Whole & Happy & Free is she

And we will see her once again

When we someday join her in Heaven….

What a happy reunion it will be

No more tears, just loving joy

As we all hug together in love….

Surrounded by love

Wrapped up in grace

Singing to our precious Lord….

For God’s grace is a gift

He makes us whole,

He makes us free….

And for His grace

We will eternally praise

His wonderful, precious name.

Let’s Pray Together

If you are facing loss & don’t know how to move forward, send me an email & I will be praying for your heart & hope.

Shine hope, Lovely, by leaning into God our Father.

Coming Next Week

Join me every Monday morning, EST, for more encouragement, & to follow along on my journey through the major pivotal moments that helped shape my faith & helped me trust God more & more.

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A Note from Michelle:

If you would like to hear more of my story, check out the “About Me” page. And if you would like to hear how I found my lasting source of HOPE, read the “Hope Is Found” page, on this site. I hope they are an encouragement to you! <3

Also, make sure to “Join My Tribe” by adding your email to the top bar & clicking “Join My Tribe”. This gains you access to an extra weekly dose of encouragement from me in your inbox, along with the link to each week’s new post! I can’t wait to do this journey together!!

Weekly Special Spotlight:

Each week, I feature an item that is changing lives for women around the world. These hand-crafted pieces are offering job creation opportunities for women artisans in impoverished nations all around the world! Check out this week’s featured beauty!!

Chelsie Necklace

chelsie necklace iris earrings
Empowering Women Out of Poverty in India, Peru, & Around the World!

This curved bar necklace features gold & rose gold tones. Hanging from a gold colored chain, this piece was named after one of our co-founders, Chelsie, because of her golden & modern style, along with her passion for using sustainable business to end poverty.

Artisan Information:

The women we partner with in India do so much more than just create beautiful products. With every purchase, another woman is empowered out of poverty to be self-reliant! Women have the opportunity to earn an income, attend financial management classes, & receive education & healthcare. These women are now able to give their family a promising future because of your purchase!

Purchase this piece & empower a woman in India!

((*Also pictured: Iris Earrings, from Peru!*))

SHOP Here, OR, Email me at michelle@michellehydeonline.com with any questions, & I will message you personally with more information!! Thank you for inspiring HOPE around the world, Lovely!

Poetry, Prayer, Salvation & Grace, Uncategorized

Your Great Love (A Poem)

April 25, 2019by Michelle HydeNo Comments
your-great-love-a-poem

April Special Feature

For this month’s Special Feature post, (offered every last Thursday of the month), I would like to share an answer to a question & a poem for reflection. I hope they point you to Jesus Christ as the source of your hope & love & peace & joy & strength & grace, offered freely through faith in Him.

Only He can fully satisfy that longing in your soul that can’t seem to be quenched. Love you, Lovely!

He Really Is

Is God’s grace really enough?
One Word: Yes.

Your Great Love (How Greatly Jesus Loves Us)

It makes no sense…
Your great love for me.

How can it be…
That a sinner like me
Can be counted worthy
Of a love like Yours?

Not of my own merit
Not of my own goodness
Not of my own efforts
Nothing can earn Your love.

You offer it freely
No strings attached
You loved me before birth
And You will love me forevermore

You found me in the darkness,
Lost, scared, & alone,
But You cleared out the fog
And Your love lit up my life.

When all hope felt lost,
When I had all but given up,
You wrapped me in Your love
And Your love filled up my soul

Each day, a new chance,
Every prayer of faith…
Every breath of praise…
To know Your great love for me.

You saw my past
You knew my sin
And yet Your grace still saved me
Through Your endless love for me

Guilt & shame I deserved
Hell called me to death
But You paid my debt
And Your love, it reconciled

And that same love,
You offer freely to all
That same great love
That You show with Your grace

A prayer away…
You wait to wash our sin away
A simple prayer of faith in You
For infinite grace wrapped up in Your great love for us

Your love for us…
It makes no sense.
But Lord, how grateful I am
For Your great love.

I will sing it from the rooftops.
I will share it with all I know.
The great love You have for me,
You have for all the world around.

Big or small, short or tall,
Every color shade imaginable…
Wealthy or poor, rebellious or kind,
You love us all just the same.

*Grace is waiting for you
Will you accept it in faith?
Jesus is waiting with grace
To show you His great love for you, too!*

-Michelle Hyde

Coming Next Week

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Love you!

A Note from Michelle:

If you would like to hear more of my story, check out the “About Me” page. And if you would like to hear how I found my lasting source of HOPE, read the “Hope Is Found” page, on this site. I hope they are an encouragement to you! <3

Also, make sure to “Join My Tribe” by adding your email to the top bar & clicking “Join My Tribe”. This gains you access to an extra weekly dose of encouragement from me in your inbox, along with the link to each week’s new post! I can’t wait to do this journey together!!

Weekly Special Spotlight:

Each week, I feature an item that is changing lives. These pieces are offering job creation opportunities for women artisans in impoverished nations all around the world! Check out this week’s featured beauty!!

Fearless Earrings

fearless-earrings-warrior-cuff
Empowering Women Out of Poverty in Nepal, India, & Around the World!

Our artisans in Nepal took brass & oxidized it to create this beautiful black hue, forming these gold and black statement earrings.

Artisan Information:

In many areas of Nepal, women are not considered equal to men & are vulnerable to sex trafficking. But the women making this product are earning an income & learning entrepreneurship, giving them confidence to break social norms! With every purchase, these women are provided with education, seminars on health, nutrition & also on women’s rights. Your purchase will create change for generations of women to come!

Purchase this piece & empower a woman in Nepal!

(*Also shown: Warrior Cuff, empowering women out of poverty in India!*)

Shop Here, OR, Email me at michelle@michellehydeonline.com with any questions, & I will message you personally with more information!! Thank you for inspiring HOPE around the world, Lovely!

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