Seemingly alone
Forgotten for sure
Sunset comes again
Faith tries to endure
Few dreams remembered
Tomorrow’s blank stare
Thirsty without hope
Missing puzzle squares
Nothing for granted
Memories’ shelves bare
Sunrise always gray
Life’s empty armchair
One more knock at door
Eagerness alive
Thirst’s long-waited gift
Father’s grace arrives
Thee forever loved
Come now, take Thy hand
Hope at last restored
Rock replaces sand
From Galatians 5:22-25: “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.”
Seeing mankind standing along the road
Bearing heavy burdens, life’s overload
Stopping to say, travel the other way
Sharing some kindness, from our Lord today
Shining Jesus’ light, for all to follow
Hearing His Word, rich wisdom to swallow
Overlooking life’s narrow-minded walk
Sharing some kindness, truth becomes our rock
Lending helping hands, sisters and brothers
Showering daily grace, like none other
Forsaking life’s blindness, opening eyes
Sharing some kindness, never in disguise
Helping others who travel beside us
Inviting them, catching rides on God’s bus
Loving with patience, goodwill overflows
Sharing some kindness, warming hearts aglow
Recalling Christ’s call, handing out His love
Sharing His mercy, planted from above
Paying it forward, kindness shared each day
Harvesting endless treasures from God’s way
This poem is inspired by singer Glen Campbell’s classic tune, “Try a Little Kindness.” Here is one of his renditions of this remarkable song. Pay it forward, show the world some kindness.
Originally published December, 2020.
From Jeremiah 29:13: “When you search for Me, you will find Me; if you seek Me with all your heart.”
Journey of darkness
Chasing empty voice
Life without answers
Nothing to rejoice
Hearing God’s whisper
Revered voice speaks out
Lighting righteous path
Faith hungers to sprout
Now, wander no more
Embracing God’s voice
Past left in ashes
Trusting mercy’s choice
Walking in God’s light
Goodness from above
Accepting His grace
Faith’s heart beats with love
Life’s upright answers
Sharing each rejoice
Hope at last finds God
Following truth’s voice
From Psalm 18:28: “It is You who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.”
Praising
Faithful steps
Every day, believing
Mercy revealed through Jesus
Enriched
Accepting
Heavenly grace
From Father’s hands
Rising with faith’s Savior
Transformed
Releasing
Life’s burdens
Carried by Christ
Faith seeing His light
Freed
From Matthew 14:22-24: “Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them.”
Life’s storms intensify
Overcoming with fear
Facing each hostile sea
Darkness, nothing seems clear
Spiritual squalls come
Turning world upside down
Battered by strongest gales
Fearing each wave’s knockdown
Christ’s love intercedes
Praying hands, clay’s potter
Mountains to heavens
Walking on calm water
Jesus never leaves us
Storms quietly subside
His blessed protection
Lasting, sovereign guide
Fear not, faith’s spark ablaze
Christ’s true light boldly seeds
Following Son of God
Hope ripens from His deeds
From Matthew 14:25-27: “And early in the morning He came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'”
Originally published December, 2020.
From Deuteronomy 30:19-20: “Choose life so that you and your descendants may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying Him, and holding fast to Him, for that means life to you and length of days, so that you may live in the land that the Lord swore to give to your ancestors, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.”
Choosing to follow
Father’s divine Word
Walking in His ways
Heaven’s light unblurred
Cherishing each day
Father softens heart
Guiding Spirit’s breath
Truth offers fresh start
Taking trusted path
Father’s saving grace
Perishing no more
Hope’s refreshing pace
Strengthening faith’s roots
Father’s tender hand
Living waters shine
Darkness cannot stand
Observing sin’s filth
Father sends His Son
Washing away debts
Mercy breathes through One
From Psalm 1:1-2: “Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path that sinners tread or sit in the seat of scoffers, but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law they meditate day and night.”
Confident
Embracing peace
Transcended through Christ
Gathered in His love
Courageous
Compassion
Accepting grace
Nourished through Christ
Assured of His spirit
Undeniable
Trust
Fulfilling light
Saved through Christ
Transformed by His hope
Everlasting
From 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12: “To this end we always pray for you, asking that our God will make you worthy of His call and will fulfill by His power every good resolve and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Holy shall be Father’s name
His grace praises morning sky
Walking life’s highway with Him
Prayer becomes faith’s reply
Righteousness fills Father’s Word
Fortified with fruitful grace
Embracing mercy’s outreach
Faith follows heavenly pace
Grace bears truth from Father’s light
Savior rises just as planned
Washing away sin’s darkness
Faith’s cornerstone henceforth stands
Love expressed in Father’s faith
Grace bequeathed in His Son’s name
Kneeling at Calvary’s cross
Forgiveness erases shame
Faith cherishes Father’s grace
Love fills hearts of every saint
Bringing glory in His name
Forever bright, never faint
From 2 Timothy 2:19: “But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: ‘The Lord knows those who are His,’ and, ‘Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.'”
Nature’s rendezvous
Tasting every breath of grace—
Tomorrow can wait
Morning peace gathers
Hiking on destiny’s trails—
Close to Creator
Joining for breakfast
Coffee plus conversation—
Life “over easy”
From Hebrews 10:23: “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who has promised is faithful.”
Worldly treasures
Sparkle every hour
Each temptation
Promises to empower
Never enough
Looking beyond God
Contentment sought
Destiny’s promises flawed
Hearing God’s Word
Faith’s truth becomes known
Sin’s journey fades
Dark promises stand alone
Honesty breathes
Eternity stands
Spirit leads on
Promised grace, as Father planned
Walking with Christ
Following hope’s light
Leaving darkness
Promising love, always bright
From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
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