Patience achieves more than our force.
From James 1:12: “Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”
Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was an Anglo-Irish statesman, economist, and philosopher. He served in the British House of Commons from 1766-1794.
Looking outside from the kitchen table offers a view each morning of how our Lord presents each day as a precious gift. Here is a mini sonnet which witnesses a foretaste of the feast to come.
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Viewing the early morning
Welcoming each libation
Peering from kitchen’s window
Witnessing God’s creation
Growing greener, grass below
Blooming, flowers spelling love
Witnessing creative hands
Working each day from above
Taking in this peaceful scene
Witnessing each day’s foretaste
Blessing each feast, more to come
Tasting moments, without haste
Witnessing God’s daily Grace
Making life a happy place
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From Lutheran Communion liturgy, Christ’s people sing: “Grace our table with Your presence, and give us a foretaste of the Feast to come.”
Originally published May, 2020.
From Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Rejoice with praises
Feeling Father’s love
Trusting in His name
Hope stirs from above
Rejoice before God
Writing hope’s new song
Praising His mercy
Days never be long
Rejoice in answers
Rising hope greets thee
Blessing one more home
Darkness always flees
Rejoice with new day
Walking in God’s grace
Surrounding mercy
Hope’s faithful birthplace
Rejoice with praises
Hope’s lifelong quest seeks
Rising from heaven
Flowing waters speak
From Psalm 33:22: “Let Your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in You.”
Predawn countdown
Night shift ending
Morning wakens
Sunrise pending
Tender blossoms
Open to light
Melody plays
New day takes flight
Harmony shines
Dew-covered grass
Nature reflects
Treasured stained glass
Quietness reigns
Early hour waits
Tiny breeze calls
Foreshadowed fate
Scene fills with love
Creation sings
Postcard painted
Blessed heartstrings
From Proverbs 19:21: “The human mind may devise many plans, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established.”
Gift of family unfolds
Relationships healthy and blessed
God’s love covers this home
Leading this grace-filled nest
Imperfections reverse tide
Frustrations fill with discontent
God witnesses each tear
Reshaping what is meant
Time healing deepest trauma
Days, weeks—sometimes months travel by
God breathes, never silent
Wiping every tear dry
Faith speaks, better days ahead
Hope generates from cherished love
God welcomes members home
Blessing life from above
From Joshua 24:15: “Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living, but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Never give your family the leftovers and crumbs of your time.
From Psalm 90:12: “So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.”
From Galatians 5:25: “If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.”
Life may look sweeter
Across every street
In another town
Avoiding comparisons
Success comes and goes
Stay focused ahead
Take Father’s high road
Counting life’s precious blessings
God’s only scoreboard
Looking from heaven
Called to accept Christ
Receiving His redemption
Walk with humbleness
Keep boasting at bay
Challenging oneself
Lifting others up with grace
Jesus restores faith
Spirit brings guidance
Give thanks to Father
From whom, all blessings flow
From Galatians 5:26: “Let us not become conceited, competing against one another, envying one another.”
Children are the most wonderful audience.
I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.
Emma Thompson (born 1959) is a British actress who has received countless honors for her film work. She has been honored with two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and one Primetime Emmy Award.
The most important thing in life is just living and loving.
Gratitude is riches. Complaint is poverty.
Doris Day (1922-2019) was a renowned American actress and singer. She also dedicated much of her life to being an animal rights activist.
Don’t have anything to be thankful for? Check your pulse!
From Psalm 103:1-2: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits.”
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