It's my Birthday

so here is an excerpt from my book

Teapot Blessings

Born on Feb. 8, 1954

Yeah, I'm Cooky La Baby Boomer



MY NAME IS SOCORRO





I was not a welcomed expectation but Jesus had predestined a plan for my life. My Mom who herself was a mere child when she became pregnant, was beaten, punished, shunned and given potions to drink to try to induce a miscarriage. God had different plans and He held me. My Mom went into labor too early and I was born premature. Now this was over 50 years ago so chances of surviving were extremely slim. My Mom was told, "Take her home and enjoy her short time of life". So she did take me home and she did all she could do to help me survive. She sends up a prayer to heaven and asked for my life and vowed to name me after the Patron Saint of Children, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, so my actual name is Socorro. That is the Spanish translation for heavenly help. That is what God has given me my entire life (Lord I praise you) when all seemed hopeless at different times of my life, God was ever present. Always being my perpetual help with His never ending love. Even when I did not deserve it, He still loved me and preserved me. From my mother's womb unwelcome, to this present day redeemed, how could I not meditate on His Goodness and say Thank You Lord. Tu eres mi Socorro.

You are my heavenly help.



I try to walk like my heavenly Father and always give a helping hand to others; I've been told that I live up to my name. Our names are written in the book of life, I pray you are living up to yours.



Let us all Glorify His Name, the name above all names

Jesus

My Waltz with Abba

How sweet is the waltz, the dance with you when I find myself in tune with your heavenly melody. Your foot prints are clear and easy to follow. As a partner you never let go and leaving me to wander. If I slip you catch me and wait for me. Like a little girl standing on her Daddy's feet, we waltz to the tune of Mercy and Grace. As a proud Father admires his daughter on prom day, you dressed me in a robe of righteousness and pinned me with the Lily of the Valley. You bless my feet with the sandals of peace, I must share the good news. I sing my song, Lord be Glorified.
I dance my dance like David danced, my waltz with My Father. my Abba.

BEST GIFT EVER

If you have read my last post you would know how special the Holidays/Holy-days
are to me. One thing I find is that ever since my decision to follow and serve
the Lord every Christmas time which I consider to be my spiritual Birthday I
receive a gift from Jesus. As if Jesus had to do anything else for me then
the gift of salvation which he paid for with his life. Every holiday time
something special happens. This year my Christmas gift from Jesus is.....
well let me start from the beginning.

My Mother and Father divorced when I was about 11, blah, blah, blah,and
He remarried. When I was 18 I was about to walk down the aisle myself,
young and in love. I desired to have my Father walk me down the aisle,
my first obstacle, Where is he? It seemed that when he divorced my Mom he
also divorced me and my brother along with it. Long story short, I found him
and when I did I met his present wife and their brand new baby girl. The conversation went something like this; I'm glad I found you (but why did you
abandon me)I would be honored if you walk me down the aisle (why did I have to
search for you). So our conversation was a jumble of emotional rantings with the
end result being, we were glad to see each other and yes He will walk me down the aisle. Through all that my Baby sister was smiling at me and reaching her little hands towards me and trying to connect with me in her beautiful little innocent
way.

My Father did walk me down the aisle, the wedding was nice and he disappeared again. I can deal with him not wanting to be a part of my life,I got use to it; but I
never forgot my little Sister and for years wondered. How is she, is she OK,
does she need a big Sister. Lord I pray that you watch over her, may abandonment
and disappointment not touch her life.

And here it goes.....my Christmas gift this year from Jesus is that I found my
Sister on all places MySpace. She of course grew up not really knowing about
me, so I had to ask her questions and feed her information about me so she can
verify it. All our communication has thus far been through myspace. She was able
to confirm the info I gave her and she wrote back to me SISTERS.....you found me. Those were the happiest words I've ever read. It took over thirty years but we
found each other. We went to the next step, phone call and now we are looking forward to an actual meeting. Thank you Jesus.

Christmas, It is the Lords day, but I am the one that receives the best gifts.
hank you Jesus, Happy Birthday.

HOLIDAYS/HOLY-DAYS

From Holidays to Holy-days

The Holiday season is so special to many because it is such a beautiful time to gather with your love ones. The Holiday season of 1985-1986 was a time of struggle. I was experiencing a deep depression; my life had taken a downward spiral due to a set of events beyond my control. I remember that it got so bad for me in 1986 that I even contemplated suicide. I thank the Lord for His Grace and Mercy because He saw me through and brought me out of it. The time came when the Holiday season rolled back again in 1987, I viewed it with a fresh new perspective. It is as if my eyes and heart were brand new.
That's the year when Holidays turned into HOLY-days to me. I had a new point of view, to whom do we give thanks on Thanksgiving Day and why do we light up our homes for Christmas; because He, Jesus is the light of the world. My Joy, My Faith, My Spirit, My Soul were realigned back with God and I've never been the same. I find joy in every little thing. And my celebrations are not only these precious days that are on the calendar but everyday is a celebration for me because life is worth celebrating and the Giver of Life is my constant source of Joy and Strength.
Happy Holidays (Holy-Days) everybody.

Luke 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host praising
God and saying,

2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace, and God will toward men.

A Devotional from Teapot Blessings by Cooky Morales
now available at www.Lulu.com

copyright 2007 Socorro Morales

TEAPOT BLESSINGS,Heartfelt Devotional Stories

I can't believe I did it! I've had so many opportunities to do beautiful things in my life but always choked at the end out of fear. I have finally conquered my bad habit of starting something and then finding an excuse why I can not complete it.

I have published my first book; Teapot Blessings, Heartfelt Devotional Stories by Cooky Morales...now available at www.lulu.com

No it is not perfection nor is it grand; but it is mine and I completed it.
I joyfully celebrate and I humbly ask for you to enjoy the devotional stories within it's covers.

MY PRAYER

LORD I KEEP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU MORE AND MORE EACH PASSING DAY.
Your Grace is Amazing
Your Mercies tender
Each of which I call upon daily
Lord Let the perfection of You within
Cancel the imperfection of me

From Glory to Glory
From Day to Day
You mold me till the day of Jesus
I will strive, I will press on
Be my guide

Yesterday I praised You
Today I'll praise You more

Yesterday I worshipped You
Today I'll worship You sweeter

Yesterday I seek You
Today I want to see your face

Yesterday I needed You
Today my need for you is greater

Lord yesterday I loved You
Today I love You more

excerpt from my book: TEAPOT BLESSINGS
by: Cooky Morales

THE DREAM GIVER

I'm getting ready to go to Victory Outreach Intl World Conference, and I can't put into words the excitement I feel. Everytime I've gone to conference, I've received fresh illumination from the Lord. Everytime God has positioned me to do something wonderful in His Name. Not because God needs me to do a particular task, but that He allows me the honor of doing something that blesses the Kingdom.

I feel the rumblings of a new foundation being built within me and He has placed a new dream in my heart. He is the Dream Giver, so if I take my steps of faith He will set the path for me.

Last night I attended our weekly Leaders Meeting and our Pastor showed us a DVD by Bruce Wilinson (he is absolutely the best). The subject matter was about unlocking the dream that was divinely inspiried and uniquely placed within you. Find your Destiny with 'THE DREAM GIVER'.

He started off with, how many people are living their dream life, and are working their dream job. Not one in the audience raised their hand. Then he said, "well how many at least know someone who is living their dream life and working their dream job?" Very few responded.

I have had many dreams that have been shattered and broken. There were many reasons they were not fulfilled, but the common denominator was, I GAVE UP. I feared stepping out of my comfort zone. I was paralyzed by the unknown.

I have served the Lord for twenty years now and I know He's not finished with me yet. So by faith I will step out of my comfort zone, and trust that God will guide me through this new journey.

What dream is stirring within you? Trust the Dream Giver, Jesus is the Author and Finisher of our Faith.