Crushing deep waters
Pressing in on life again—
Requires deeper faith
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Compassionate God
Brings comfort to our troubles—
Praise-filling blessings
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Confusion employs
Filling our lives with darkness—
Jesus’ light blesses
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Sitting alone at my trusty writing table once again
Wondering where the creative images have been
Touching the early morning peace and stillness
Writing with inspiring words, filled with richness
Crafting poetry, a pleasing journey to thrill
Seeking new ideas for a blank sheet to fill
Smiling as my loyal pen walks with haste
Hoping these words provide a rich taste
Dreaming of writing a poem that’s a big hit
Understanding that many will be left adrift
Pausing to think of outstanding poetry awards
Knowing that finishing may be my only reward
Finding more ambition from the morning light
Feeling my mind beginning to take long flight
Adding to a poem line by thoughtful line
Relishing the energy my words will find
Nearing the end of my writing journey, years from now
Looking back at my poetry, and taking a last, final bow
Realizing that long after I have left and been gone
Appreciating others reading my words, like a song
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Seeking hope through faith
But, love must come first
“Love one another”
Now, empty hearts burst
God represents love
A most precious gift
Follow His commands
Love provides a lift
Distribute our love
Family, friends, strangers
Follow Christ’s accord
Makes a life changer
Sowing seeds of love
Jesus brings blessings
Daily nurturing
Keeps love from guessing
Treasure love from Christ
Love blossoms into more
Faithfulness growing
Raising lives to soar
Loving our Savior
His blood stains a Cross
Bringing Salvation
To earth, dark and lost
This most cherished gift
By God’s Grace given
Sisters and brothers
Being forgiven
Holy Commandments
Obeying with love
Loving our neighbors
Pleasing Christ, high above
From Matthew 22:36-40: “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest? He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord our God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbors as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
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Waking up early on a darkened, rainy day
Unable to walk, disrupting my morn with gray
Turning off the news, craving a necessary break
Immersing in other blogs, with their unique take
Sharing thoughtful comments, here and there
Always reminded, so many people truly care
This stubborn mind stores much, obsolete clutter
Causing my mature engine to cough and sputter
Life’s music sometimes offers a stimulating tune
Witnessing other perspectives, into an afternoon
Discovering positive discussions, comforting my mind
Challenging me to see, steps lead to future grace to find
Life’s lens sometimes fails, entirely clouded over
Like searching for a four-leaf, in a field of clover
As a culture, broadcasting anew from many landscapes
Exchanging ideas, opening our lens to exciting escapes
Our Lord, fashioning in us a curious intellect to wear
Stepping out, witnessing life as others wish to share
Reading God’s Word, helping to clear the murky view
Seeing life through His lens, aligning honest and true
Moving clocks ahead
Life springs forward without stress—
The next day . . . Monday!
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Anticipation!
Anxious to see grandchildren—
Hitting the highway
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Glorious weekend
Spring shares herself, at long last—
Monday, snow . . . again?
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From John 4:23-24: [Jesus is speaking] “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship Him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
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Praising with faith the Sabbath, the Lord’s Day
But, our lives needing to connect in other ways
Worshipping each day, receiving God’s serenity
Setting aside daily moments, faithful identity
Reading Scripture from the Lord’s Holy Word
Praying, praising, giving thanks—voices heard
Coming to the Lord with sincere-filled thoughts
Spending time with Him, connecting life’s dots
Sowing seeds of worship and praise with our God
Transforming by His love, perfect and unflawed
Reaping abounding harvest, singing with gladness
Witnessing God’s sacred harmony, never sadness
Filling our hungry hearts, opening up our minds
Listening to our Lord, He comes and truly finds
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From American pastor and Christian author, A. W. Tozer: “If you will not worship God seven days a week, you do not really worship Him on one day a week.”
Falling
Lost, orphaned
Following the Fall
Unrighteous, filled with sin
Jesus
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Lost
Jesus offers
God’s living water
Water of eternal life
Found
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Jesus
Saving me
Forgiving my sins
Accept and follow Him
Eternity
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Bumping the ball, again and again without error
Dreaming of becoming a great volleyball player
A young girl aspires to play volleyball with her all
Setting eyes on her future, she answers the call
Almost daily it seems, she practices again in the yard
Bumping a volleyball back up on the roof, isn’t so hard
This determined and skilled lady moves up in her years
Realizing always, playing volleyball brings her little fear
As she enters middle school, she plays on her first team
Enjoying the competition, making her face always beam
Bumping the ball, again and again without error
Dreaming of becoming a great volleyball player
Her soft hands and calmness, make her a skilled setter
Roaming the back row, her ball-hawking is even better
With a purpose, she enters high school and plays a key role
Setting up her teammates with accurate precision—Whoa!
Her teammates rally around her confident leadership
Wearing #9, her unruffled play leads and rarely slips
Her team charts a perfect season and a trip to State
Falling just a bit short, second place will be their fate
Bumping the ball, again and again without error
Dreaming of becoming a great volleyball player
The team moves forward with her unselfish play
Becoming a volleyball dynasty, even to this day
A relaxed, confident smile masks her intense competitiveness
Elevating her game, encouraging her team to lofty greatness
Now her team looks more determined, than ever before
Bringing its school and town, a perfect season of scores
Returning to State, the setter and her mates are up to the task
Capturing the school’s very first volleyball State crown, at last
Bumping the ball, again and again without error
Dreaming of becoming a great volleyball player
The Wildcats secure two more trips to State, to complete her career
Continuing a rich and winning volleyball tradition, without any tears
As her high school career begins its closing, thrilling year
Tasting defeat so very few times, makes opponents fear
“Wow, she hasn’t graduated yet!”—An opposing coach winks
Playing in these final State matches, her skills remain in sync
An incredible volleyball player, will no longer pass and roam
Remembering those times of practicing, in the yard at home
Bumping the ball, again and again without error
Dreaming of becoming a great volleyball player
From Romans 12:11: “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.”
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Offering our bodies to our Father
As a living sacrifice to the Lord
Forever transformed, through His renewal
Bringing new life, by God’s sacred accord
Accepting God’s will with sober recourse
Remaining faithful, God living with us
His Word, always cleanses our sinful ways
With God’s plan, a Holy and perfect plus
God’s love is genuine, filled with His grace
Stepping forward, stoked with spirited zeal
Remaining steadfast, to all which is good
Serving God, escaping heavy ordeals
Steering ourselves, with total discipline
According to God’s proud expectations
Living and serving His Holy Kingdom
Avoiding the Enemy’s temptations
Remaining patient, despite life’s trials
Providing His strength, God leading us all
Walking in faith, taking the Lord’s high road
Living peacefully, following His call
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From the words of American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.”
From 2 Corinthians 9:6: “The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
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Hey you, yes you!
Sitting there alone
Life without a view
Lack of efficient action
Reaping fear and doubt
Living without traction
Being a loyal member
Procrastinators Club
Ever since November
Life’s emotional quicksand
Robbing your life rewards
Time to join a new band
Do you really desire?
To find true happiness
Without life’s misfires
Seeking God’s advice
He’ll always support you
His Grace pays the price
Spending little attention
With overwhelming fears
Can’t relax without tension
Take courage, now believe
Jesus conquers the world
Time for your life to achieve
Released from gloom
Fleeing this quagmire
Life ready to bloom
King’s Solomon’s words implant
Whoever watches the wind
Will never attempt to plant
Time to change is now
Adopt new life patterns
Sowing with a new plow
Here’s some simple advice
Now follow this amazing tip
Better than throwing dice
Do first things—first!
Better sooner, than later
Darkest clouds now burst
Each challenge, take it on
Looking fear in the face
Reaping rewards, feeling strong
Handling life, forever free
Tearing up my membership
Procrastinator, no longer me
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From American writer and lecturer, Dale Carnegie: “Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”
