Equalizer
Seeking more balance
Drawing upon each other—
Tomorrow brightens
Unifier
Vision looks backwards
Past lessons travel forward—
Persistence grinds on
Leader
Interactions’ breath
Changes fulfill transition—
Minutes recovered
More shadows of silence
Light hidden at high tide
Overlapped with mystery
Waiting, tomorrow’s blindside
Each unique human trait
Some filled with brilliant light
Others covered in darkness
One choice strengthens in flight
Embers from steadfast light
Arriving at low tide
Covered with hope’s lasting peace
No longer with saddened eyes
Today’s filtering voice
Gentleness coming forth
Praises all filled with goodness
Compass treasures light’s true north
Tomorrow’s joy arrives
Without any delay
Time’s faithful persistence
Welcomed light of grace now stays
A good education and a kind heart will serve you well throughout your entire life.
Keep your head up. Move forward. Keep going.
Alex Trebek (1940-2020) was a Canadian-born television personality and game show host. He hosted the game show “Jeopardy!” from from 1984-2020.
Conflict’s consuming breath
Tomorrow’s sunrise waits
Evening’s beating rhythm
Will darkness be mankind’s fate?
Each hour fails to open
Anger’s agitation
Whispers breeding chaos
Peace scouting for its station
Searching for safe harbor
Bumpy shall be ship’s ride
Echoes’ explosive drift
Stormy waters’ rising tide
Calmness now surfaces
Persistence pays each debt
Voices now standing down
Courageous steps quell each threat
Tomorrow comes about
Darkness has run aground
Morning works together
Blessed spirit at last found
From Hebrews 6:19-20: “We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
God’s assurance
Backed up with love
Unchangeable
Reigns from above
God’s steadfastness
Shared through His Word
Unwavering
Light now unblurred
God’s character
Offered His peace
Unshakeable
Salvation’s lease
God’s persistence
Filled with His grace
Unrelenting
Truth to embrace
God’s perfection
Trusted faith’s scope
Unparalleled
Christ’s risen hope
From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “Ask God. Trust God. We are completely dependent on Him for eternal life, for forgiveness, for character, for security.”
Encourage others
Offering heartfelt kindness—
Relationships blessed
Sharing morning’s sun
Harnessing gratitude’s peace—
Light fills one more heart
Try another way
Every step marked with patience—
Staying flexible
Time is no fast-hurrying stream, but a sportful sunlit ocean.
Experience is the grand spiritual Doctor.
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher. He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.
The greater the handicap, the greater the triumph.
To succeed, one must be creative and persistent.
John H. Johnson (1918-2005) was an American businessman and publisher.
Heart’s deepest desire
Overcoming once again—
Triumph shall arrive
Facing challenges
Courage filled with inner fire—
Crossing finish line
Tested by darkness
Searching for light’s renewing strength—
Positive embraced
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
Thomas Edison (1847-1931) was an American inventor and businessman. His birthplace was Milan, Ohio.
