Patience achieves more than our force.
From James 1:12: “Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”
Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was an Anglo-Irish statesman, economist, and philosopher. He served in the British House of Commons from 1766-1794.
Encroaching darkness
Day slipping away
Mystery returns
Sunset turning gray
Ocean’s darkened shore
Tide rolling away
Ship pilots alone
Jagged rocky bay
Forest’s darkened sounds
Nature dreams away
Each scary echo
Owl’s nightly buffet
Time waits in darkness
Future turns away
Hourglass still broken
Quiet on Broadway
Street corner’s darkness
Music plays away
Opera’s phantom
Night’s eerie screenplay
Ship sails darkened seas
Wind turns peace away
Distress now gathers
Storm’s narrow causeway
Darkened stories speak
Silence rides away
Headless horseman roams
Midnight’s getaway
Shadows of darkness
Now turning away
Destiny unknown
Sunrise marks new day
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The best strategy when approaching inevitable darkness is to keep eyes focused on what’s ahead.
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(Updated October 26)
We should do more and talk less.
It is better to wear out than to rust out.
Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823-1893) was an American-Canadian anti-slavery activist, journalist, publisher, teacher, and lawyer. Her life journey included many accomplishments: the first African-American female publisher in North America, and the first female publisher in Canada. Her first quote was published by abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ newspaper in 1848 when he solicited suggestions on how to improve life for all African-Americans.
From Romans 5:5: “Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
Trust’s missing pieces
Empty vision’s space
Puzzle incomplete
Father’s grace, replace
Fear’s lack of patience
Filled with anxious space
Puzzle defective
Father’s grace, backspace
Shame’s torn-up pages
Tattered, sinful space
Puzzle uncertain
Father’s grace, erase
Hope’s shattered darkness
Doubts drain daily space
Puzzle fragmented
Father’s grace, embrace
Faith’s empty focus
Lost in prideful space
Puzzle imperfect
Father’s grace, retrace
From Romans 8:27: “And God, who searches hearts, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.”
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When we encounter life’s puzzle with all of its mismatched pieces, only the Word of the Lord can help us to faithfully sort them all out . . . one hopeful piece at a time.
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 October 25)
The Bible is not man’s word about God, but God’s Word about man.
From Genesis 1:1-4: “When God began to create the heavens and the earth, the earth was complete chaos, and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. And God saw that the light was good, and God separated the light from the darkness.”
John Barth (born 1930) is an American writer who is best known for his works of fiction.
Night’s cloud covering
Gentle rain tapping window—
Tranquility sings
Early morning hour
Glimmer of pre-dawn’s sunrise—
Blissful moments breathe
Clouds bursting open
Umbrella catches each drop—
Splashing through puddles
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When we step back and enjoy some of life’s playful moments, our creativity will find a new path to explore.
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 October 24)
Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be.
If you look for perfection, you’ll never be content.
Leo (Count Lev Nikolayevich) Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian writer. Many consider him to be one the world’s greatest authors of all-time.
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