I love you, Lord, not doubtingly, but with absolute certainty. Your Word beat upon my heart until I fell in love with you, and now the universe and everything in it tells me to love you.
From Ephesians 1:3-4: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him in love.”
Do no harm and leave the world a better place than you found it.
Serenity comes from knowing what you can and can’t change.
Patricia Cornwell (born 1956) is an American novelist. Many of her stories revolve around solving fictional crimes through the eyes of medical examiner Kay Scarpetta.
Remembering yesterday
Memories writing screenplays
Unlocking moments in time
Back to days of youthful prime
Recalling life’s endless scenes
Thoughts fill so many big screens
Recounting countless favors
Smorgasbord of sweet flavors
Dreaming now, time standing still
Every mile traveled downhill
Savoring secret tidbits
Without mass media blitz
Reliving forgotten past
Days can never be recast
Harkening back to past friends
Encouragement’s dividends
Noting previous mistakes
Life offers one more retake
Beholding smallest of gifts
Miracles’ blessings uplift
Some days are meant to be counted, others are meant to be weighed.
Do not apologize for crying. Without this emotion, we are only robots.
Elizabeth Gilbert (born 1969) is an American journalist and author.
Express gratitude
Sincere appreciation—
Send handwritten note
Night’s quiet moments
Preparing for tomorrow—
Embrace our blessings
Life’s endless highway
Patience and perseverance—
Journey of waiting
This poem was previously published in March, 2019. During this time, more of my writing was inspired by Christian themes.
Some equate dealing with this life to running a race
Of course, sometimes we pause and turnabout face
Wise people say, “Persistent and steady wins the race”
Better than hurrying to eat dinner without saying grace
Others encourage with, “Hurry up and build it now”
Oh my! Can’t one stop to relax and take a bow?
Another calls out, “Experience it today works best”
What about using tomorrow—no worries one jests!
All of the above wisdom may be honest and true
But God will wait patiently until we are all through
We are all imperfections in God’s all-seeing eyes
Life will bring new challenges as each year flies
There is always another hill to climb so we can see
The greener grass sometimes turns brown for thee
Life throws “stuff” along our way, not always good
Sometimes we lack courage to go when we should
It is time to finish the big race and succeed
Anything less sells us short of our final deed
All should count their blessings—so many
God fills us up with much joy for all and any
Life’s journey seems like a marathon run
Take it one day at a time, enjoy the fun!
Listen
Fear not
Never be afraid
Be strong and courageous
Follow
Follow
With faithfulness
Voice leads us
Hear name now called
Faith
Faith
Strengthened daily
Breathing with hope
Never forsaking each believer
Promise
There are 86,400 seconds in a day. It’s up to you to decide what to do with them.
Enjoy your life, the precious moments you have.
Jim Valvano (1946-1993) was an American college basketball coach. Born in Queens, New York, he brought his indefatigable spirit wherever he went.
Morning
Quiet time
Conversation with Father
Moments filled with grace
Prayer
Believing
Father above
Empty hope blossoms
With each green stem
Faith
Father’s
Precious gift
No greater love
Messiah walks with us
Generations
From Proverbs 16:31: “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.”
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Watching television, what is so wrong?
Proclaiming vitality, glowing youth
Idolizing outward beauty and more
Turning down the chatter, looking for truth
Savoring this life’s fertile, golden years
Knocking at the door, God’s Word always clear
Finding our inner beauty, filled with love
Embracing the later years, without fear
Assuring us of our Lord’s divine plan
Receiving far more than we can afford
Propelling us forward, with Jesus near
Guiding our daily walk, by His accord
Gaining beauty from our relationships
Discovering family love each day
Restoring our energy with these gifts
Growing closer to our Lord as we pray
Sharing our wisdom and experience
Bringing opportunities, we also grow
Living as role models in God’s spirit
Opening new pages, as blessings flow
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From American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “It is magnificent to grow old, if one keeps young.”
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