Refreshed
Tender morning rain
Nourishing landscape’s spirit—
Heavenly bounty
Embodied
View of morning sky
Peeking above lofty trees—
Life rises to light
Anticipated
Chill of morning air
Catching each northerly breeze—
Summer winks at fall
A positive outlook helps to reframe one’s life with fresh opportunity.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 8)
I’ve learned . . . that being kind is more important than being right.
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eyes.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (1940-2021) was an American author who has been best known for his inspirational thoughts, as written in his LIFE’S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK.
Driving fast down time’s hectic road
Passing new sign’s life-changing mode
Hey busy people, “What’s your rush?”
Best to paint life with brand new brush
Slow self down, before passing by
More to life than hello and bye
Coffee’s better with second cup
Take time to really size life up
Spend precious moments, call your friend
Each minute pays big dividends
Look around, lend others your hand
Playing music on life’s bandstand
Time spent with young children at play
Ageless, feeling younger each day
Neighborhood walk with man’s best friend
Rounding out life’s perfect weekend
Share love with your special someone
Lighting rainbows with rising sun
Cruisin’ along life’s peaceful street
No rush now, enjoying each treat
Originally published March, 2021.
When we take the path less traveled, our perspective discovers a new paradigm.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 7)
It is your character, and your character alone, that will make your life happy or unhappy.
We cannot hide the truth about ourselves from ourselves.
John McCain (1936-2018) was an American politician and naval officer.
From 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, He who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Eternity’s light
Calling mankind home
With every sunrise
Peace forever roams
Leaving sin’s darkness
Renewing faith’s lease
Forgiveness heals hearts
God’s love shall release
Truth speaks through Jesus
Transcending from light
Spiritual food
Strengthened to unite
Hope shall be fulfilled
Ascending faith’s rock
Savior’s blood cleanses
Each sheep of His flock
Grace in forgiveness
Breaking every chain
Each shadow of sin
Fades in Heaven’s rain
From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Jim Cymbala: “God’s heart of mercy provides for us not only pardon from sin but also daily provision of spiritual food to strengthen us.”
Through His forgiveness, we feel God’s spirit at eye level with our journey forward.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 6)
Bring love into your home for this is where our love for each other must start.
From Ephesians 5:19-21: “As you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to one another, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, being subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.“
Journey always homeward
Strengthened with each sunrise
Leaving embers of darkness
Visions of tomorrow’s prize
Faithful compass leads on
Surrounded without light
Rising to face each challenge
Perseverance maintains flight
Soul’s courage reaches out
Destined to discover
Marching to harmony’s joy
Another hour uncovers
Tranquility’s campsite
Filled with memories past
Inviting blessed night’s rest
Single dream forever lasts
