Words of Thoughts

Quotes by Edna Pressley


1. "It will work."
—Edna Pressley

2. "Some people have it and know what to do with it
some people have it and don't know what to do with it,
Common sense."

—Edna Pressley
3. "Is your light bulb on—does it shine or is it off."
—Edna Presslely


An Expression of Love to You Mom

—Callie (Trawick) Gamble Woods—
June 13, 1915—June 13, 1990

June 13, 1990

Mom, you meant so much to us in ways we just couldn't always express.
But somehow you could see between the who, what's and when's
You have given us more than money could buy—you gave us
your all—love unconditionally. You showered upon us all.

You gave us strength and hope, comfort and joy, love abundantly.
You gave us determination to succeed, dedication to serve
others, and you gave us the plan to accept Christ as our Saviour.
For this and more we're so grateful for the life you lived.

We know there was no job too small, no person to sinful, no
church ministry that did not get your all, your time, talent
and giving. No one in your presence went hungry or without
clothes or shelter. For you were a friend to the travelers and
the homeless and outcast. No one did you turn away.

You have been an inspiration to many, and
it shows. You have more adopted
children than I have ever seemed. You have touched
the young and the old with your smile and with your
loving touch to those who needed just such.

Your grandchildren all honor you, for your witty words. Such as
don't worry, don't hurry or don't let your dresstail/shirttail stop
popping, and/or the story about how you struggled to go to college
with a tied-up trunk and most of all for your love of the Lord.

We have a lot to do and to continue in the faith for we have not lost
you, because we know where you are and whom you belong—so
for this and more we are thankful to God because He shared your
presence, wisdom and knowledge with us and so many others. Thanks
for your unselfish love and concern about others and for the home
remedies, words of wisdom and your gift of herbal information.

Thank you for being a mother of many nations and a
shepherd's mother to others. And even to the end you were
still looking out for us. You are one of a kind MOM.


The Best A B C's

I WAS TRYING TO FULFILL MY DREAMS
I DIDN'T TAKE THE TIME TO TALK TO HIM
The riches of this world can not get me in
I was separated from the kingdom and
didn't know when Jesus would come for me
I had no hope within

So I wrestle with God's angel
that was sent from heaven above
I would not let him go
till he blessed me so

Once more I wrestle with God's angel
till he blessed me instead
I must receive my Jesus, I said
He's the conqueroring king
I surrender and gave Jesus my heart
I lift my hand to Jesus
and now I live for Him.

It's life everlasting my Saviour gives
to me accept—believe-confess
is the best gifts for me—A.B.,C.


The Cross of Calvary

The cross of Calvary
Is where my Saviour died.
It was my sins that Jesus bored.
His blood can running down
Where the soldiers pierced
him in his side.
He washed my sins away
when he hung there that day.
It was my Savior's love
The enemy thought Jesus was through,
but there was still more, he had to do.
Not until my Saviour said, "it is finished",
that the end of the beginning began.
Salvation began at the cross,
eternal life with Jesus Christ rose from the grave.
Jesus said, "all power is in my hands",
It was my Saviour's love.
Jesus loves you just come as you are.
He will save you, cleanse you and
give you a new start.
Yes Jesus loves you and me,
It is my Saviour's love.
He lives for evermore.


The Elevator!

Push the button
doors open wide
Step right in
what floor?

Here we go
up, up, up
The sound of the bell ringing
The signal this is it
time to step out
This is your floor.

Standing in line
waiting your time
Oh, I forgot—you must sign in
No one is there
to answer the phone or give you
information today

so many employees left early
and they have gone home.
What do you do?
the doors are locked
no use trying—don't start crying
no one to answer your questions or concerns
They don't care
they are not there.
Just remember it's just old Satan
on the clock
trying to block your progress and make you stop
He wants to try to trip you up
don't forget what the Bible taught
In other words tell that Devil to shut-up and get behind me
no get under my foot

Oh but the same doors that were locked
God can unlock
You've been down and up
and now it's time for you to shine
God is the source of all our needs
Your hungry soul he will feed
Go ahead push that button
Don't worry if you missed your stop
Try again this time you will win
Go ahead, go ahead I know now and you will
know then that "But with God nothing shall be impossible
if you only believe".
Going up—what floor?
You got it
The ELEVATOR?

JESUS IS


"For You"

When life does not seem fair
and you feel no one cares. Just remember
God is there Just for you.

Go ahead and cry—be sad
things will get a little better
day by day
and remember
God is there just for you

I have been there where you are today
Just a little child like you
but I had to find strength as I journey on
in this little catchy phrase
God is there Just for you.

When it has been some days, some weeks,
some months, or years
continue each day to thank God
for what your parent meant to you and
know you can count on God because
He will be there
Just for you.

Hold your head up and continue to grow
and mature to be the best (boy/girl), man/woman)
that your (dad/mom) would be proud of.
Remember always
God is there just for you.

Just for you I wrote this poem to let you...