TV land update
“Big Brother” resumes taping—
Renamed “Quarantined”
Monday morning class
Readin’, Ritin’, Rithmetic—
At home, nothing new!
Traveling back home
Nothing beats Mom’s home cooking—
Filled with warmest love
As believers, we seldom call ourselves “servants of Christ,” but that is exactly what the Lord tells us to be.
From Matthew 20:26-28: “It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
This faith-based poem was written in October, 2019, and it was inspired from reading James 1:22-24: “But be doers of the Word, and not merely hearers who deceive of themselves. For if any are hearers of the Word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like.”
Actions speak loudest for ourselves
Walking in a Christ-like manner
Be a doer of God’s Word
God builds with a benevolent hammer
God calls upon each of us
Acting in faithfulness each day
Be a doer of God’s way
He always knows what to say
Being responsible with life’s rewards
Witnessing God’s work on this earth
Be a doer of God’s Word
Docking our ship at God’s berth
Our blessed Lord sends His harvest
Leaving us with a bountiful taste
Be a doer of God’s Word
Listening with intent, never in haste
Reading the Holy Ten Commandments
God declares all that is good
Be a doer of God’s Word
Now following all that we should
All growth that is not toward God is growing toward decay.
From 2 Timothy 2:22: “Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”
From Luke 2:10-11: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”
Holy anticipation fills nightfall’s air
Preparing hearts, prophets’ promises fulfilled
Experiencing moments of boundless joy
Heavenly Father’s love, sharing grace to build
With life’s struggles, faith deepens in reflection
Celebrating the Messiah’s coming birth
Singing with host of angels, hearts fill with joy
Hope and peace, descending from heaven to earth
From above comes Immanuel, God with us
Lighting His way, never ceasing to cherish
Witnessing life’s true meaning, rejoice in joy
Love rekindles earth’s lamp, never to perish
Brightest stars illuminate earth’s darkest times
Fulfilling salvation’s journey, God’s love brings
Lighting Shepherd’s candle, delivering joy
Angelic hosannas, forever shall sing
From Philippians 4:4-5: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.”
When we take a tumble and cry out to God in our shame and distress, the psalmist says He “inclines his ear” to us. He bends over to listen.
From Psalm 31:1-2: “In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.”
From Proverbs 23:23: “Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.”
Philosophy breathes steady, faith’s living truths
Waiting with wisdom, long missing from our youth
Life’s daily chase may not be worth small treasure
Reading God’s Word, bringing life’s honest measure
Plan on giving more to others than ourselves
Blessing us with far more than dusty bookshelves
Jesus teaches us to treat others with love
Harnessing our Lord’s grace and peace from above
Trust lives as hope’s virtue, never to be lost
Securing it tightly, at ultimate cost
Our daily comfort zone brings false sense of peace
Rising up with Christ, offering life’s new lease
Failure teaches toughest lessons of living
Earning later success, praise with thanksgiving
Mankind’s world spins daily, filled with too much change
Praying to God, calms life with daily exchange
From James 1:17-18: “Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfillment of His own purpose He gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of His creatures.”
In life, every ending is just the start of another story.
You put together two things that have not been put together before. And the world is changed.
Timeout
Really listen
Taking the time
Appreciating each spoken word
Sincerity
Daily
Living as
Best person possible
Pay it forward with
Kindness
Compassion
Speaking softly
Helping others more
Expecting nothing in return
Understanding
Jesus wept, but He never complained.
From Philippians 2:14-15: “Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars in the world.”
