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
God’s mill grinds slow, but sure.
From Psalm 39:7: “And now, O Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.
George Herbert (1593-1633) was an English poet and priest.
Early morning’s grace
Picturing new day ahead—
Confidence rising
Positive thinking
Today’s refreshing goodness—
Go now, pass it on
Darkness all around
Dancing with each twinkling star—
Tomorrow brightens
Watching every child
Life’s mirror shares reflections—
Seeing bit of self
Viewing from window
Life’s gentle pace steps outside—
Adventure’s road trip
Scanning fresh headlines
Life discovers some goodness—
Flowing with kindness
The good is always beautiful, the beautiful good.
One brave deed makes no hero.
John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) was an American poet. His Quaker background entrusted him to advocate for the abolition of slavery in the United States.
From Psalm 146:1-2: “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long.”
Bless the Lord’s name forever
Sing praises for Holy deeds
His greatness stands infinite
Loving us like tender reeds
Witness our Lord’s mighty acts
Share with each generation
His greatness lauds His goodness
Building our firm foundation
Recall love works from His hands
Fueled by Grace’s steadfast love
His greatness flows with mercy
Protecting us from above
Call on the Father this day
Pray to Him on humble knees
His greatness lighting the way
Watching over all He sees
From Psalm 145:17-18: “The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
Originally published August, 2020.
Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible.
Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer whose novels are generally considered some of the greatest published during the Victorian era.
God’s goodness is the root of all goodness; and our goodness, if we have any, springs out of His goodness.
From Psalm 23:6: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
William Tyndale (c. 1494 – c.1536) was an English Biblical scholar and linguist. He became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation, and his writings were influenced by the thoughts shared from fellow reformer Martin Luther.
Extending kindness
Receiving back so much more—
Makes this world go round
Another mountain
Accepting heartfelt wisdom—
Challenge overcome
Sharing life’s story
Seeing goodness in others—
Through each written page
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