Turning life upside down
Darkness fuels discontent
Grief fills daily breakdowns
Hopelessness speeds descent
Reaching out to others
Care arrives through their grace
Like words from grandmother
Life moves to better place
Breathing, moving forward
Journey begins to smile
Ship now sails straightforward
Life transitions, each mile
Healing day by day
Sunshine now reappears
Precious words stop to say
Tender thoughts, always near
A man sins who wishes to receive more from his neighbor than he is himself willing to give to the Lord God.
From Matthew 7:12: “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”
Newlywed’s “house rules”
Ignore all of the above—
Wife is always right!
Golf course investment
Cash needed for 18th green—
Paying up lost bets
Tranquil camping night
Youngsters scramble out of tent—
Skunk proudly walks out
Don’t judge your feelings; notice them. Use them as your map. Don’t be afraid of the truth.
Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
Lori Gottlieb (born 1966) is an American bestselling author, therapist, and speaker.
This poem was previously published in March, 2019. During this time, more of my writing was inspired by Christian themes.
Some equate dealing with this life to running a race
Of course, sometimes we pause and turnabout face
Wise people say, “Persistent and steady wins the race”
Better than hurrying to eat dinner without saying grace
Others encourage with, “Hurry up and build it now”
Oh my! Can’t one stop to relax and take a bow?
Another calls out, “Experience it today works best”
What about using tomorrow—no worries one jests!
All of the above wisdom may be honest and true
But God will wait patiently until we are all through
We are all imperfections in God’s all-seeing eyes
Life will bring new challenges as each year flies
There is always another hill to climb so we can see
The greener grass sometimes turns brown for thee
Life throws “stuff” along our way, not always good
Sometimes we lack courage to go when we should
It is time to finish the big race and succeed
Anything less sells us short of our final deed
All should count their blessings—so many
God fills us up with much joy for all and any
Life’s journey seems like a marathon run
Take it one day at a time, enjoy the fun!
God has a plan for us, mysterious though it may seem, and we want to be in the center of it. All the risks notwithstanding, the center of God’s will is still the safest place on earth to be.
From Psalm 130:6: “My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning.”
From Matthew 11:28: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Weary, come to Me
Taking time to rest
Hearts filled with darkness
Hearing voice of Christ
Forgiveness granted
Pardoning with peace
Today fills with joy
Tasting Savior’s love
Drifters, come to Me
Seeking light of faith
Nighttime becomes day
Hearing voice of Christ
Hearts filled with sadness
Looking for His Word
Morning shares its grace
Flowing from our Lord
Sinners, come to Me
Welcoming each one
Doubt now shrinks away
Hearing voice of Christ
True freedom now rings
Calling us back home
Unworthy, no more
Trusting Christ, the King
This free-verse poem is inspired from the hymn, “Come unto Me, Ye Weary.” Written and published by William Chatterton Dix in 1867, this hymn speaks from the Word of Jesus Christ, found in Matthew 11:28.
The commandment of absolute truthfulness is really only another name for the fullness of discipleship.
From Proverbs 10:9: “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.”
Drought hardens fertile land
Faithfully sowing seeds
Reaching out to God’s hand
Praying for farmers’ needs
Weather forecasts no rain
Boldness in faith remains
Praying for crops of grain
Holding tight to God’s reins
Clouds covering high plains
Showers dancing away
Leaving tears, without rain
Filling hours with prayer
Faith shall never waver
Perseverance, God’s domain
Seeking His good favor
Waiting out this campaign
Steadfast prayers prevail
Bountiful, earthly grace
Sharing rain without fail
Bringing smiles to each face
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. We can all appreciate some of the lesser known facts from around the world.
The bottle in which Jeannie lived on “I Dream of Jeannie” was fashioned from a 1964 Christmas-edition Jim Beam decanter.
Costumed characters commonly found at amusement parks are known in the industry as “fuzzies.” On the average, a fuzzie’s outfit weighs forty pounds, and during the hot summer months, under the blazing sun and surrounded by crowds, interior temperatures can heat up to 150 degrees.
These facts have been discovered in I NEVER KNEW THAT by David Hoffman (2009).
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