Nature, after all, is still the grand agent in making poets.
Poetry is the attempt which man makes to render his existence harmonious.
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher. He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.
Defining sunrise
Another touch of peace
Harmony’s interactions
Nature’s timely release
Embracing daylight
Morning’s joyfulness speaks
Each illustrated landscape
Nature’s waiting mystique
Inserting wind’s breath
Grove of tree branches sway
Scattered pollen taking flight
Nature’s open gateway
Mixing up colors
Hues of unique design
Tranquility delivers
Nature’s scenic pipeline
Fulfilling vision
Hope offering her hand
Empty canvas finished
Nature’s spirit commands
From Psalm 105:4-5: “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles and the judgments He has uttered.”
Contemplating change
Spirit’s guiding hand
Opportunity waits
Praising what Lord has planned
Accepting His grace
Light marches ahead
Life energized with peace
Viewing future beachhead
Welcoming hope’s breath
Harmony fills heart
Immersed in Father’s Word
Offering joy’s fresh start
Mending faith’s fabric
Trust builds every fire
Witness Savior’s mercy
Rising up to inspire
Embracing tomorrow
Lord’s confidence guides
Another promised branch
Sailing with freedom’s tides
From Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
From Hebrews 3:5-6: “Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, to testify to the things that would be spoken later. Christ, however, was faithful over God’s house as a son, and we are His house if we hold firm the boldness and the pride inspired by hope.”
Witness His steadfast love
Christ soars beyond earth’s light
Grace cascades from above
Shared blessings always bright
Refuge found full of peace
Christ endures forever
Mercy must always seek
Faith’s trusted endeavors
Surrounded by life’s thorns
Christ bears sin’s heavy weight
Perfect lamb never shorn
Heavenly path made straight
Encouragement descends
Christ wrapped in Father’s Word
Forged through fire, love defends
Truth shall always be heard
Harmony’s welcome tune
Christ walks ahead of man
Each wayward branch, He prunes
Strengthened, just as God plans
From Psalm 118:28-29: “You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.”
With persistent breath
Morning answers spirit’s call
Gentle westerly breeze
Earth wrapped up in her shawl
With comforting warmth
Dawn’s early light welcomes all
Darkened sky whisked away
Brightest rays seek landfall
With silence stirring
Landscape at last comes alive
Worldly view awakens
New day ready to thrive
With freedom’s rhythm
Harmony’s refreshing drawl
Breathless tranquility
Timely tune never stalls
With intimate touch
Creator’s dreams never small
Tomorrow cannot wait
Nature fulfills His call
Daily Offering
Heavenly sunshine
Landscape gathers gift of grace—
Rising every morn
Tender Touch
Gentle breeze above
Cascading with every breath—
Dawn’s signature peace
Invitation Received
Daybreak’s welcome light
Encouraging renewal—
Darkness overcome
Like any faithful river
Night flows into precious day
Yesterday’s peace emptied out
Tomorrow waits for its say
Fullness of life’s rhythm brings
Harmony to valley’s floor
Quiet interludes speaking
Morning’s dawn opens each door
Whisper of innocence freed
Confidence fills one more heart
Westerly breeze stirs goodness
Another day, set to start
Branches of promise gathered
Dreams sown from trustworthy seeds
Encouragement for next steps
Hope rises with every deed
Joy’s eagerness journeys on
Lessons drawn from yesterday
Tomorrow’s harvest of peace
Evening sky’s welcome gateway
Gentle morning rain
Freshening landscape’s spirit—
Reverent stillness
Gentle morning breeze
Rejuvenation’s spirit—
Everlasting peace
Gentle morning light
Infusing nature’s spirit—
Outlook’s warm design
From the words of American naturalist, writer and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau: “Nature is but another name for health, and the seasons are but different states of health.”
Nature’s own therapy
Spring’s refreshing garden
Filled with colors of peace
Bearing life’s fresh pardon
Daily snapshot of hope
Each replenishing choice
Picked from nature’s goodness
Sharing next calming voice
Prime time’s blessed season
Signs of spirit reborn
Focused on healing light
Escaping from life’s thorns
Source of brighter outlook
Images praise with joy
Sweetened inspiration
Renewing vows deploy
Love accents morning air
Slightest breeze coming forth
Destined for harmony
Creating life’s true north
From Romans 12:1-2: “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
True Christians, marked by God
Born again, in Jesus Christ
Love always be genuine
Grasping all of life’s goodwill
Forsaking evil’s shadows
God’s presence never stands still
Cherishing one another
Actions bring honor to all
Serving Heavenly Father
Holy Spirit’s blessings call
Rejoicing, tomorrow’s hope
Enduring patience, breathing
Persevering in prayer
Christ builds durable sheathing
Assisting with others’ needs
Sharing kindness with many
Walk as brothers and sisters
Heaven’s home offers plenty
Stay noble, take life’s high road
Hungry rivals, feed with love
Live as one, in harmony
Good News comes from God above
From Romans 12:19-21: “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ No, ‘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.”
Originally published February, 2021.
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