Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.
From Matthew 13:8-9: “Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone with ears listen!”
Respite from winter
Digging into Mother Earth—
Spring planting on deck
Dancing with nature
Waiting to plant spring’s garden—
Following her lead
Eager to plant now
Oops, garden struck by frostbite—
Better to sit tight
One of the biggest dangers for believers is a failure to mature. To grow, we must have nourishment from God’s Word, and to become strong, we need the exercise of obedience.
From Hebrews 5:12-14: “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.”
This free-verse poem was originally published in June, 2019. While the theme is filled with humor, between the lines one can read about the endless duties of a mother. In this case, she is busy during a summer’s break from the school year routines. This repost is dedicated to all mothers for a job well done!
Summer finally arrives
Breaking from school routines
Children eager, excited, hyper-filled, energized
When does Mom get to take a break?
Chauffeuring children everywhere
Swimming lessons, sports camps
Gas tank never seems full
When does Mom ever get to run to a special place?
Thunderstorms pop up
Bringing their usual culprits
Rain, wind, hail, lightning, thunder
How did Mom’s new umbrella end up in the yard?
Enjoyable family gatherings
Long picnics, games aplenty
Lots of tasty food prepared
But Mom—why are we picking up a bucket at KFC?
Travel plans made
Laundry, packing, laundry, repacking
Mom still must be “Mom”
When does Mom get to enjoy “her” vacation?
School arrives again
Summer finally over—finally!
Bus leaves with the kiddos
Why does Mom hit the snooze again?
Good words are worth much, and cost little.
God sees hearts as we see faces.
From Proverbs 21:2: “All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart.”
World around us
Views outer selves
Not always true
God sees ourselves
Examines hearts
What’s false, what’s true
Peeling away
Each beating clue
Colleagues at work
Neighbors and friends
Hold opinions
Not through God’s lens
God’s view prevails
Noting actions
Mindful of thoughts
Weighs each fraction
Most important
True motives say
Pure intentions
Every day
From the words of American Christian author, John Eldredge: “If the narrative of the Scriptures teaches us anything, from the serpent in the Garden to the carpenter in Nazareth, it teaches us that things are rarely what they seem, that we shouldn’t be fooled by appearances.”
Our Lord’s Resurrection destiny is to bring “many sons unto glory.” The fulfilling of His destiny gives Him the right to make us sons and daughters of God.
From Luke 24:25-26: “Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into His glory?”
Morning arrives before sunrise
Blessed calmness comforts life’s soul
Taking time to honor Father
His Word filling today’s payroll
Morning stillness quiets life’s heart
Time for prayer-filled reflection
Hot coffee and conversation
Blessing now Father’s connection
Morning always starting like this
Creature of life’s daily routine
Sharing special moments with Him
Just with Father, our special scene
Morning time ending much too fast
Father’s presence felt all day long
Confident and ready for more
Holding tight to His faithful song
Morning will return, always does
Looking forward to precious times
Father’s Spirit, life’s alarm clock
Moments filled with heavenly rhymes
This poem is inspired by my daily morning time in prayer and study with God’s Word. This special time with my Heavenly Father has become more and more intertwined into my daily fabric.
In the center of a hurricane there is absolute quiet and peace. There is no safer place than in the center of the will of God.
From Psalm 86:11: “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.”
Observing
God’s blessings
Universe He crafts
Order, balance, lasting beauty
Creation
Witnessing
God’s expectations
Upgrading our actions
Life’s inner alarm system
Conscience
Reading
God’s Word
True, grace-filled knowledge
Linking faith with hope
Scripture
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