God is God. He knows what He is doing. When you can’t trace His hand, trust His heart.
From Psalm 118:8-9: “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in mortals. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.”
Facing life’s problems
Alone in harsh wilderness—
Hearing Father’s voice
Lord’s steady hand cares
Removes life’s withered, dark past—
Prunes with love and grace
Every morning
Faithfulness and righteousness—
God’s channel broadcasts
Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.
It is not failure itself that holds you back; it is the fear of failure that paralyzes you.
Love springs eternal in many, beautiful forms
Helping to ease some of life’s angry storms
A mother focuses on her handsome new boy
Rocking him fast to sleep, she’s filled with joy
A teacher reaches out to his unsettled class today
Filling the room with learning, discovering a way
A nervous man asks a pretty woman for a date
Dreaming, could marriage be their future fate?
A son calls upon his ailing mother quite often
Bringing love that helps her illness to soften
A mature couple capturing romance from afar
Tying ribbons of love, reaching heaven’s stars
A young girl eagerly waits by the window all day
Jumping into her father’s lap with much to say
A caring wife prepares a meal by candlelight
Inspiring a time of love with her man tonight
A family cherishes togetherness for all
Adding gentle love that will never fall
A romantic husband brings flowers to his bride
Adding fragrance and beauty, their love amplified
A young couple ties marriage’s knot with “We do”
Cherishing their love, feeling deeply rich and true
God sends His Son, offering His greatest gift
Washing away our sins, lives no longer adrift
This poem was written and published back in February, 2019. In looking at its original form, I found an opportunity to improve a few flaws in its presentation.
God is busy making you someone no one else has ever been.
From Isaiah 119:73-74: “Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.”
From Psalm 16:11: “You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Witnessing daily life
Scanning God’s fingerprints
Saluting His presence
Growing from His blueprint
Recalling past events
Entering safety’s zone
Protecting us from harm
Kneeling at Heaven’s throne
Viewing God’s handiwork
Beholding how lives change
Embracing His Spirit
Moving from evil’s range
Learning from life’s lessons
Reading God’s Holy Word
Discovering His truth
Nourishing grace conferred
Casting out unholy thoughts
Boosting faith with each step
Living life of “I Can”
Knocking at God’s doorstep
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “The evidence of God’s great power is all over your life. Live confidently knowing out living, omnipotent God dwells with in.”
The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong.
All that mankind has done, thought or been: it is lying as in magic preservation in the pages of books.
Sputtering at sunrise
Human engine starts up
Needing its caffeine boost
Always more than one cup
Yes, speaking of coffee
Savor its mountain blend
Aroma-filled goodness
Taste morning’s boldest friend
Body grows accustomed
Medium grade of fuel
Drinking anything less
Makes for a sluggish fool
Life’s experience counts
Paying close attention
Day’s “Five Cup” minimum
Brew’s perfect dimension
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.
Everyone knows that a standardized set of letters is called an alphabet. They might now know, however, that the word comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, “alpha” and ‘beta.”
The first ballet originated during the Italian Renaissance of the late fifteenth century, surfacing as a dance interpretation of fencing.
These facts have been discovered in I NEVER KNEW THAT by David Hoffman (2009).
This quotations series will focus on four significant U.S. Army generals from World War II. Each man contributed mightily to the overall success of the Allies war effort. This outstanding quartet will feature: George C. Marshall, George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and Omar Bradley. Postings will include two of these gentlemen at a time.
Morale is the state of mind. It is steadfastness and courage and hope.
Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.
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