We cannot afford to be naive about evil–it must be faced. But we cannot be intimidated by it either. It will be used by God to bring good.
From Romans 8:31: “What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?”
Eugene Peterson (1932-2018) was an American pastor, theologian, and Christian author.
From Psalm 66:1-2: “Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of His name; give to Him glorious praise.”
Our Father’s handiwork
Bringing glory to His name
Designs of every shape
Lighting eternity’s flame
Awesome are Father’s deeds
Turning darkness into light
Wonders of creation
Shining from nightly moonlight
Goodness from Father’s hands
Detailing His divine ways
Deliverance descends
Beholding sky without gray
Bigness of Father’s heart
Promising grace from His love
Filled with benevolence
Working always from above
From Psalm 66:3-4: “Say to God, ‘How awesome are Your deeds! Because of Your great power, Your enemies cringe before You. All the earth worships You; they sing praises to You, sing praises to Your name.'”
Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds; fill it up with sunshine, kind words, and kind deeds.
From 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22: “Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator. Born in Portland, Maine, he has long been remembered for being one of New England’s fireside poets.
From 2 Peter 1:5-7: “For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love.”
Our Father’s goodness
Glory, God and King
Bless and praise His name
Mighty greatness sings
Through generations
Honor His great deeds
Infinite wisdom
God’s faithful Word leads
Glorious splendor
Kingdom never ends
Eternal, Holy
Wondrous works, God sends
From Psalm 145:8-9: The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and His compassion is over all that He has made.”
His greatness declares
Lord everlasting
Praising righteousness
Mercies broadcasting
Cries, our Father hears
From darkness, redeemed
He stands, always near
God’s goodness, esteemed
Truth, call upon God
Grace, freely given
Love, witness a Cross
Sins, now forgiven
From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “There are four words I wish we would never forget, and they are ‘God keeps His word.'”
Music is a bridge builder, connecting our stories.
In any given day, there are acts of courage and kindness that remind us of the goodness in the world.
Ellie Holcomb (born 1982) is an American singer and songwriter. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee.
Thought will not work except in silence.
The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green.
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher. He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.
Born into this world
Gifted with abilities—
Using for goodness
Watching out for self
Keeping hungry wolves away—
Nourished in spirit
Many roads ahead
Opportunity’s pathway—
Making wise choices
From Romans 12:11: “Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord.”
Passionate about living
God’s sunrise defines peace
Assuring each promise
His grace shall never cease
Embrace genuine love
God’s healing hand, His way
Holding fast, goodness comes
His wonder fills each day
Extend care to others
God’s harmony builds hope
Clutching His righteous Word
His truth extends faith’s rope
Redemption reaches out
God’s patience fills each breath
Suppressing every fear
His Son’s love defeats death
Life will become messy
Always follow Christ’s light
Restoring trust in faith
His mercy rises each night
From Romans 12:20-21: “Instead, ‘if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
If words are seeds, let flowers grow from your mouth, not weeds.
If hearts are gardens, plant those flowers in the chest of the ones who exist around you.
R. H. Swaney is an American writer, who lives in South Dakota. His poetry emphasizes a relationship with the circle of life.
In stillness of morn
Single flame burning
Offering goodness
Each hour keeps churning
In stillness of day
Single flame burning
Sharing lasting peace
Heartbeat keeps churning
In stillness of work
Single flame burning
Energizing joy
Outlook keeps churning
In stillness of night
Single flame burning
Encouraging hope
Life shall keep churning
In stillness of dreams
Single flame burning
Grasping tender hand
True love keeps churning
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