Faith
Grace refilling
Every precious day
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Eyewitnesses
Walking
Never alone
Holy Spirit’s voice
Yielding to His guidance
Transformation
Darkness
Hiding sin
Divine light’s guidance
Grace nurtures Christ’s forgiveness
Believe
When we make time to be alone with the Father and quiet in His presence, we experience His peace.
From Psalm 131:1-2: “O Lord, my heart is not lifted up, my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; my soul is like the weaned child that is with me.”
Whether you are retired or looking forward to its arrival, these verses are written especially for you. Enjoy life while taking in retirement’s ride.
Waking in darkness
Morning’s warm greeting
Day ahead calling
Night’s sleep retreating
Challenges waiting
Agenda sleeps for now
Coffee sends greetings
Where’s this morning’s chow?
Sunrise glows outside
Nature’s verses sing
Kitchen fills with warmth
Time’s melody swings
Decisions to make
Day moves by itself
Life in retirement
Tasks wait for oneself
Life now transitions
Driving slower lane
Each day’s gentle pace
Always entertains
If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it.
One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began.
Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was a best-selling American poet, who received many honors for her work. Her love of nature can be found in much of her writing, and it resulted in honors from the National Book Award in 1992 and Pulitzer Prize in 1984.
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Jesus teaches what to focus on in our prayers and encourages us to approach God with a humble heart.”
Praying with humble heart
Focusing on God
His name, kingdom, and will
Comforting, His rod
Lauding His Holiness
Kneeling at Lord’s feet
“Hallowed be your name” rings
Praying on His beat
Praying in reverence
Submitting to God
“Your kingdom come” proclaims
Lifting sin’s facade
Knowing God’s way is best
Trusting faithfulness
“Your will be done” shares grace
Praying, God shall bless
From Matthew 6:9-10: “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Be specific in your prayer life.
From Psalm 32:6: “Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them.”
This moment in time
Our story turns to new page—
Another year comes
Trading snow shovels
Absent Ohio winter—
Time for umbrellas
Each worthy surprise
Life’s unique blessings waiting—
Around each corner
Writing bridges the inner and outer worlds and connects the paths of action and reflection.
Story is the mother of us all, for we become who we say we are.
Christina Baldwin (born 1946) is an American writer, teacher, and lecturer.
From Luke 12:32-34: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in Heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
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Mankind endlessly searches earth’s treasures
Wandering and looking under each rock
Few ever deliver much to measure
As time flees, few seconds left on a clock
Treasures worth seeking, always to be found
Depositing the seeds of faith with God
His Word brings a richness, lovingly bound
Accept now His Grace, with a “yes” and nod
No earthly treasure can compare to this
Eternal life awaits, accept His call
Taking up our cross, we follow God’s list
His Holy treasure, never fails or falls
Following our Lord, no need to measure
Christ’s blood brings a harvest of treasures
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America’s Minister of Encouragement, Dennis Swanberg, writes: “There is absolutely no evidence that complexity and materialism lead to happiness. On the contrary, there is plenty of evidence that simplicity and spirituality lead to joy, a blessedness that is better than happiness.”
It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.
Well done is better than well said.
Much of Franklin’s wisdom was shared in his published pamphlet, “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” which appeared continually from 1732 to 1758. He adopted the pseudonym of “Poor Richard” or “Richard Saunders” as the publisher and author.
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