Monday Memories: Through Another Lens

Special Note:  Sometimes my early morning time brings God’s Word into greater focus.  This poem walks through a day filled with His vision.

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Waking up early on a darkened, rainy day

Unable to walk, disrupting my morn with gray

 

Turning off the news, craving a necessary break

Immersing in other blogs, with their unique take

 

Sharing thoughtful comments, here and there

Always reminded, so many people truly care

 

This stubborn mind stores much, obsolete clutter

Causing my mature engine to cough and sputter

 

Life’s music sometimes offers a stimulating tune

Witnessing other perspectives, into an afternoon

 

Discovering positive discussions, comforting my mind

Challenging me to see, steps lead to future grace to find

 

Life’s lens sometimes fails, entirely clouded over

Like searching for a four-leaf, in a field of clover

 

As a culture, broadcasting anew from many landscapes

Exchanging ideas, opening our lens to exciting escapes

 

Our Lord, fashioning in us a curious intellect to wear

Stepping out, witnessing life as others wish to share

 

Reading God’s Word, helping to clear the murky view

Seeing life through His lens, aligning honest and true

 

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Originally published March, 2020.

From My Journal (6/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s promises fulfill His desire in helping mankind to change their compass setting.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated June 3)

Reba McEntire Quote

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I can’t imagine living a life without God in my life.  He’s my confidant, He’s my advisor, He’s my director.

From Psalm 25:4-5:  “Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths.  Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all day long.”

Reba McEntire (born 1955) is an American country music singer and actress.  She has earned the nickname of “Queen of Country.”

From My Journal (6/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Through God’s welcoming grace, faith fills hope’s light found in our Savior.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated June 2)

From My Journal (6/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Each sunset invites us back for tomorrow’s visit.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated June 1)

Franklin P. Jones Quotes

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It’s a strange world of language in which skating on thin ice can get you into hot water.

A characteristic of the normal child is that he doesn’t act that way very often.

Franklin P. Jones (1908-1980) was an American writer and humorist.  He became well-known for his witty and insightful reflections about life.

From My Journal (5/31)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our Savior’s love fulfills our faith journey with hope, peace, and joy.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated May 31)

Savoring Every Spoonful

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Morning now surrounding

Feeling never alone

Confidence shining through

Harboring writer’s backbone

 

Questions’ answers stirring

Knowing mind remains full

Sometimes sweetness arrives

Savoring every spoonful

 

Reality writing

Filling story’s plotline

Harmony’s cautious breath

Sailing to distance shoreline

 

Silent voices hiding

Reaching out to each one

Script drawing from choices

Hanging out with wordsmith’s fun

 

Interactions blooming

Finding forgotten time

Pages empty of gaps

Coaxing distant thoughts to climb

 

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From My Journal (5/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Curiosity ignites the spark that shares a writer’s thoughts with every written page.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated May 30)

Elizabeth Barrett Browning Quotes

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Folded eyes see brighter colors than the open ever do.

Light tomorrow with today.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was an English poet of the Victorian era.  Her published works earned popularity in both Great Britain and the United States.