Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.
Be of good cheer. Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow.
Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an American author and lecturer. Her own journey through blindness and deafness encouraged her to advocate for the rights of others who live with disabilities.
Scripture’s rendezvous
Morning peace at last arrives—
Forgiving grace brewed
Remember always
Today learned from yesterday—
Tomorrow’s wings wait
Slow brewed with freshness
Confidence fills every cup—
Joy’s interactions
From Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Early morning surroundings
Freshly brewed coffee now poured
Moments of light compounding
Conversation with faith’s Lord
Bible’s pages reopened
Study begins with God’s Word
Grace knocking, heart now opened
More than coffee being stirred
Gentle spirit settles in
Wisdom seeks receptive ear
Father finds trusted plug-in
Lessons become crystal clear
Coffee cup now filled with grace
Sunrise seals Savior’s snapshot
Rising in this humble place
Redemption forever bought
From Ephesians 1:7: “In him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.”
I always prefer to believe the best of everybody, it saves so much trouble.
I keep six honest serving men (they taught me all I know); their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English writer, poet, and journalist. He was born in British India, which inspired many of his works.
Witnessing upsets
“Cinderella” storylines–
Underdogs rise up
Time for spring cleaning
Hey son, use more elbow grease—
Ouch . . . tennis elbow!
Humor striking out
“Generation Gap” witnessed—
Dad’s jokes falling flat
Winter’s fading breath
Discovering light
One final snowflake
Springtime taking flight
Winter pushed aside
Taking rest once more
Moved from nature’s shelf
Change coming ashore
Time bursting forward
Sharpening each thought
Landscape’s fresh colors
Lessons being taught
Young and old smiling
Finding spring abloom
Nature turns its page
Song fills every room
Daylight grows longer
Feeling warmth each day
April showers come
May flowers will stay
Life’s faithful rhythm
Rising overnight
Harmony fills hearts
Love found at first sight
Each year follows another
Memories flowing downhill
Some filled with only sadness
Others sketched with joyful thrills
Another sunrise knocking
“Father Time” never slows down
Blessed to be alive, Amen!
One more day, praises go round
Sometimes days feel like winter
Overwhelmed with sky of gray
Other days waken to spring
Youthfulness wanting to play
Daily lessons in patience
Treasures come from smallest gifts
Appetite filled with sweetness
Road ahead, free of snowdrifts
Sunset wraps up one more day
Nightly dreams forever seek
Thankful for every blessing
Journey’s perseverance speaks
Experiencing
Father’s teachings
Moments of worship
Maturing with faithful steps
Hope
Praising
Heavenly Father
Rock of salvation
Inscribing faith’s enduring song
Joy
Witnessing
Father’s promises
Gentleness molding faith
Wayward sheep leaving wilderness
Peace
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
Holy Commandments
Father’s blueprint guides
Filling every life
Steps called to abide
Heavenly lessons
Righteous hand sustains
Filling hungry mind
Father’s Word remains
Insight grows daily
Father’s grace-filled love
Filling wayward heart
Honor Him above
Crooked path made straight
Father’s faithful seeds
Filling with wisdom
Every tender reed
Shattered hope rebuilt
Father’s vision soars
Filling with His peace
Faith desiring more
From John 17:25-26: “Righteous Father, the world does not know You, but I know You, and these know that You have sent Me. I made Your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which You have loved Me may be in them and I in them.”
With every waking hour
Reading from faith’s Good Book
Guided by Jesus Christ
Spirit waits by quiet brook
Righteous steps lead to God
Praying for mercy’s light
Gathered by Jesus Christ
Faith growing, now taking flight
Journey of faith goes forth
Approaching grace-filled curve
Propelled by Jesus Christ
Goodness awaits those who serve
Endless lessons of faith
Teaching fills precious space
Mentored by Jesus Christ
Hope speaks, “Let’s finish this race”
Given tasks to complete
Hearing One lasting voice
Promised by Jesus Christ
Faith always trusting His choice
From 1 Corinthians 9:24: “Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.”
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