From Psalm 111:1: “Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.”
Pessimistic and gloomy attitude
One negative brick follows another
Suffocating and negative self-talk
Sounding more like Eeyore’s little brother
Time for transforming callous attitude
With praise and thanksgiving, eyes upon God
His Grace offering truest Bread of Life
Believe, follow, accept His blessed rod
Breathing in our Lord’s trusted, living Word
Dropping negativity’s jagged sword
Accepting our Father’s mercy and love
Trading bitterness for His sweet accord
Learning from God’s Holy teachings and creeds
Feeling His just and faithful, love-filled works
Listening to each breath, His spoken Word
Maturing in faith’s righteous masterworks
Embracing God’s eternal covenant
Studying His Word, bearing full delight
Celebrating Him with salutations
Singing with attitude of praise, now right
From Psalm 111:10: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.”
Originally published February, 2021.
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This is beautiful!
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Kymber, I appreciate your readership and kind words of affirmation.
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Beautiful poem, I must admit when I get scared or overwhelmed with way daughter is suffering I try to remember a song or scripture that God is with us.
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May God bless your daughter, ease her pain, and touch her with His healing hand.
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God’s Word or a blessed hymn will always open an avenue of comfort. Eileen, thank you for sharing.
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The third verse of your awesome poem is a wonderfully powerful message about displacing negativity with God’s love. 🙂
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Nancy, thank you for highlighting the third verse and its powerful and encouraging message.
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Hallelujah! I dearly needed to read this encouragement today, Richard. Thank you.
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Dora, you are welcome. May God’s encouragement continue to lead you in His trusted light.
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We’re both in the same mindset today, Dick. Gotta knock that negativity in the gazoo and put on the armor of positivity!!
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Jan, I find strength and encouragement in your words of “put on the armor of positivity.”
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That pile of bricks is such a perfect visual description to go with your poetic words!
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John, I appreciate your words of encouragement. It’s refreshing to hear from you. I hope all is well with your own writing journey.
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All is good here although we are just beginning to recover from a 🥶Cold Arctic Winter Weather Advisory. 🥶
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