A gray Winter’s day, clouds scudder, ones most nigh.
Longings for warm sun, rain hitteth my cold thigh!
Whence comes the wind, scuttering leaves we rake?
Spring seemeth far; this day I canst no longer take!
A voice speaketh not afar; t’is of me yet not from me.
Quietly t’is the peace of God, that sets my heart free.
Today sun so bright, skies are blue; I shade my eyes.
And yes, I stop, and whence cometh ‘The Why’s”?
Oh what changes hath an attitude clearly wrought?
One whose heart and mind are willing to be taught?
For truly, out of man’s heart and mind one reads
The child of God who willingly, Christ intercedes.
Psalm 90:14: NIV “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love that we may sing for joy.”
Philippians 4:12 NIV : “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is t have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”
Monday, January 30, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Morning Choices
Morning comes, sunshine comes too.
I quickly rise up; so much I have to do!
Too soon I forget my promise to God.
Without taking time, my feet not shod.
My day starts so wrong, I wonder why.
At noon, pulled up short, I stop and sigh!
The discipline is hard and I wonder why?
Christ speaks softly, and He says to me.
“This morning I looked and I did not see
Your head bent in prayer and ready to be
Filled with my Spirit, replenished to go
Out in the world, your faith will show.
People see Me in your face you know.
Satan fights against mornings with Me.
With My word in your heart, others will see.
Recall your feet are shod with the gospel.
When you feel my Spirit urging you to tell
That man at work when he asks you why
Your language is clean, and you do not sigh
At the angry customer who shouts at you.
You have My Spirit and My word too.
So My Spirit’s power is living in you!”
I quickly rise up; so much I have to do!
Too soon I forget my promise to God.
Without taking time, my feet not shod.
My day starts so wrong, I wonder why.
At noon, pulled up short, I stop and sigh!
The discipline is hard and I wonder why?
Christ speaks softly, and He says to me.
“This morning I looked and I did not see
Your head bent in prayer and ready to be
Filled with my Spirit, replenished to go
Out in the world, your faith will show.
People see Me in your face you know.
Satan fights against mornings with Me.
With My word in your heart, others will see.
Recall your feet are shod with the gospel.
When you feel my Spirit urging you to tell
That man at work when he asks you why
Your language is clean, and you do not sigh
At the angry customer who shouts at you.
You have My Spirit and My word too.
So My Spirit’s power is living in you!”
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
New Year
The New Year can be a time for our reflection.
Determine to set our path in a new direction.
Apply the scripture gleaned from God’s word.
Messages we were taught, those we have heard
It is a clean white sheet, unmarked by time.
With God’s guidance we write each daily line.
We can confidently walk ahead, head held high.
To daily walk with God, His word we must apply.
Knowledge is superb, but only if it is applied
To our daily walk with Him, in every situation.
And New Year is a chance for our evaluation.
Did we follow through when this year was new?
Resolutions fail, it is what God in you can do.
Rededicate a New Year to God before it starts
It gives us a chance to re-examine our hearts.
Recognize where we failed; confession is good.
God understands, and we’re always understood.
And with a sigh, we can happily say “good-bye”
To 2011, another year that has quickly gone by.
And look forward to what God has in store for us
In 2012, every new day can be for us a ‘plus’.
Storms of life, adversity, no matter the weather.
We put our hand in God’s, face the year together.
Determine to set our path in a new direction.
Apply the scripture gleaned from God’s word.
Messages we were taught, those we have heard
It is a clean white sheet, unmarked by time.
With God’s guidance we write each daily line.
We can confidently walk ahead, head held high.
To daily walk with God, His word we must apply.
Knowledge is superb, but only if it is applied
To our daily walk with Him, in every situation.
And New Year is a chance for our evaluation.
Did we follow through when this year was new?
Resolutions fail, it is what God in you can do.
Rededicate a New Year to God before it starts
It gives us a chance to re-examine our hearts.
Recognize where we failed; confession is good.
God understands, and we’re always understood.
And with a sigh, we can happily say “good-bye”
To 2011, another year that has quickly gone by.
And look forward to what God has in store for us
In 2012, every new day can be for us a ‘plus’.
Storms of life, adversity, no matter the weather.
We put our hand in God’s, face the year together.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Growing Old
God keep my heart attuned to laughter
When youth is done.
When all the days are suddenly gray days
Coming after sun.
Coming after sun.
God keep me from bitterness and grieving
And self pity.
When life seems over, full of pain and cold,
A duty bound city.
Let my love and joy always be found in You
Searching not for youth.
But always reading from Your holy word
Daily gleanings of truth.
God remind me I am still within Your fold
My soul will not be sold.
God keep me always loving and believing
As I grow old.
Amen
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Redeeming Christmas
Snarling traffic, faces are too.
Speeding cars, have lots to do.
Hand gesticulations, not so nice.
Parking spots, some not precise.
Busy clerks, with nary a smile.
Hurry on, don’t wait a while!
This is Christmas, push on through.
It is so busy, so much to do.
“Love one another, as I have loved you.”
Christmas lists, charge cards will do.
Otherwise returns are all up to you!
Buying extravagant, have the gold card?
Watching bank balance, so very hard!
Rich food we will bake, including a cake.
Forget the diets, we will all partake.
Think of weight later, get on the scale.
The shock is fattening, when we exhale!
“If your enemy is hungry give him food to eat.”
Flyers come in, more from the stores.
Thrilling pictures with all the “mores”
Sales galore, encouraging us to buy.
Pictures in colour, tempt the browsing eye.
How long before we stop and intercede?
We can together, put out a decree.
Christ is our Christmas, we can all agree!
“Not greedy for money but eager to serve others..”
John 13:34 & 35` :- “A New command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you,
so must love on another. By this all men will know that you are my
you disciples, if you one another.”
Proverbs 23:21 - “For drunkards and gluttons become poor.”
Proverbs 25:21 - “If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him
water to drink.”
I Peter 5: 2 - 3 - ”Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as
overseers – not because you must, but because you are willing as God
wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve, not lording
it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
Speeding cars, have lots to do.
Hand gesticulations, not so nice.
Parking spots, some not precise.
Busy clerks, with nary a smile.
Hurry on, don’t wait a while!
This is Christmas, push on through.
It is so busy, so much to do.
“Love one another, as I have loved you.”
Christmas lists, charge cards will do.
Otherwise returns are all up to you!
Buying extravagant, have the gold card?
Watching bank balance, so very hard!
Rich food we will bake, including a cake.
Forget the diets, we will all partake.
Think of weight later, get on the scale.
The shock is fattening, when we exhale!
“If your enemy is hungry give him food to eat.”
Flyers come in, more from the stores.
Thrilling pictures with all the “mores”
Sales galore, encouraging us to buy.
Pictures in colour, tempt the browsing eye.
How long before we stop and intercede?
We can together, put out a decree.
Christ is our Christmas, we can all agree!
“Not greedy for money but eager to serve others..”
John 13:34 & 35` :- “A New command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you,
so must love on another. By this all men will know that you are my
you disciples, if you one another.”
Proverbs 23:21 - “For drunkards and gluttons become poor.”
Proverbs 25:21 - “If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him
water to drink.”
I Peter 5: 2 - 3 - ”Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as
overseers – not because you must, but because you are willing as God
wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve, not lording
it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Serenity
Lord, I ask You to quieten my mind.
Removing all of the periphery noise.
Yours, O Lord, is the voice that I seek.
I close my eyes, and focus on breathing.
You, O Lord, are the air that I breathe.
I still my body, and I relax my hands.
You, O Lord are why I raise my hands.
I think on Your word, and I remember.
You, Lord bring needed words to mind.
I praise You, telling of Your goodness.
You, Lord have been gracious unto me.
May the goodness of others shine through.
That they might be an example unto me.
I thank You, Lord for all of my blessings.
You have blessed me far beyond measure.
Touch my heart with the needs of others.
That I might go from here to serve Thee.
Amen
‘SERENITY ~ NOW! Next time you feel like screaming say a little prayer. Researchers
at Ohio State University gave college students negative feedback and found those who prayed afterward let go of the grudge they had been holding. “Prayer makes us more likely to give people the benefit of the doubt.” says Professor Brad Bushman, co-author of the study.’
Removing all of the periphery noise.
Yours, O Lord, is the voice that I seek.
I close my eyes, and focus on breathing.
You, O Lord, are the air that I breathe.
I still my body, and I relax my hands.
You, O Lord are why I raise my hands.
I think on Your word, and I remember.
You, Lord bring needed words to mind.
I praise You, telling of Your goodness.
You, Lord have been gracious unto me.
May the goodness of others shine through.
That they might be an example unto me.
I thank You, Lord for all of my blessings.
You have blessed me far beyond measure.
Touch my heart with the needs of others.
That I might go from here to serve Thee.
Amen
‘SERENITY ~ NOW! Next time you feel like screaming say a little prayer. Researchers
at Ohio State University gave college students negative feedback and found those who prayed afterward let go of the grudge they had been holding. “Prayer makes us more likely to give people the benefit of the doubt.” says Professor Brad Bushman, co-author of the study.’
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wait
It is so hard for us to wait.
Even hard to pause and hesitate.
For we rush forth without a prayer
As if our Lord does not wait there.
Yet does His word not to us state
That we should pray and then wait?
For He will guide us in all things.
It is His joy and His help brings
Knowledge we are doing His will.
What peace we’ll have by being still!
If God sees our needs before we ask
His Spirit ready, eager for the task?
Is God’s “Pray without ceasing”
Instruction faith will be increasing?
Our faith will grow, He would know,
Throughout His word He tells us so.
Psalm 91:15 “When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honour them.”
Isaiah 65:24 “I will answer them before they call to me. While they are still talking about their needs I will go ahead and answer their prayers.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven.”
DO YOU WONDER IF YOUR PRAYERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
James 5:16 “The earnest prayers of a righteous person has great power and produce wonderful results.”
WAIT
“Trust and see that the Lord is good”
Even hard to pause and hesitate.
For we rush forth without a prayer
As if our Lord does not wait there.
Yet does His word not to us state
That we should pray and then wait?
For He will guide us in all things.
It is His joy and His help brings
Knowledge we are doing His will.
What peace we’ll have by being still!
If God sees our needs before we ask
His Spirit ready, eager for the task?
Is God’s “Pray without ceasing”
Instruction faith will be increasing?
Our faith will grow, He would know,
Throughout His word He tells us so.
Psalm 91:15 “When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honour them.”
Isaiah 65:24 “I will answer them before they call to me. While they are still talking about their needs I will go ahead and answer their prayers.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven.”
DO YOU WONDER IF YOUR PRAYERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
James 5:16 “The earnest prayers of a righteous person has great power and produce wonderful results.”
WAIT
“Trust and see that the Lord is good”
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