In the still of the morning, this poem filled my heart....
The wonders of quiet Stillness profound Held by my Savior Angels all around Peace washes me Assurance takes over Worry desolves Love is my cover Joy is my portion As serenity abides Darkness is vanquished In Christ I'm alive!
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He stood before me Tall and glowing His love engulfed me Flowing, flowing Hand that touched me Tender and assuring His joy filled me Strengthening, enduring His smile washed me Peace and serenity It is well with me Now and for eternity
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In the middle of pain A daily miracle occurs From my window I see Hummingbird twirls and swirls She comes, then he They hover and dart Drinking of nectar Before they depart During their visits I can't help but smile Hummingbird happiness Lifts the pain for awhile Thank God or His Joy Built into creation Tiny birds reflect Him Gift of love and inspiration copyright 2022 Cheryl S Birch photo from Project Feeder Watch
Flower joy Red and yellow Blue and lilac Lovely and mellow
Peachy begonias Smile in the sun White roses My heart they've won
Lantana oh so purple Oleander shock of pink Petunias syrupy sweet Pansies bob and wink
Busy bees and butterflies Hop from bloom to bloom Vinca's stand up tall Marigolds a colorful plume
Such a show of color Painted by our God On a green background With His glorious rod
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Sharing a conversation of prayer I had with the Lord God a couple of weeks ago regarding the times we are experiencing. Today I felt like it was appropriate to post it as it is not only for me, it is for all who believe. May it bless you!
Give me peace, Lord
He answered: Yes
Give me hope and joy, Lord
He answered: Yes
Give me your best, Lord
He answered: Yes
Help me to please you, Lord
He answered: Yes
Help me to be holy, Lord
He answered: Yes
Give me a trusting heart, Lord
He answered: Yes
Help me to believe, Lord
He answered: Yes
Calm my fears, Lord
He answered: Yes
Never leave me, Lord
He answered: Yes
Always provide for me, Lord
He answered: Yes
Take away all troubles, Lord
He answered: NO!
In troubles you will seek Me
I will be there for you always
In troubles you will lean on Me
I will hold you up
In troubles you will open your heart
I will transform you
In troubles you will learn humility
I will strengthen you and lift you up
In troubles you will learn from Me
I will teach you
In troubles you will seek My Heart
I will make you My vessel of charity and love
You will be mine and I will be yours
Many will know Me through you
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Today is not what I chose
Yet I write joy with my pen
Despite the gloom of our woes
God’s grace sparkles like a gem
The sun comes up and sets
The sky is still blue
We have air to breathe, flowers, and pets
A roof, clothing, and food too
His aim is to take care of us
Draw us close in love
So, turn to Him in humbleness
Receive Peace from above
Let thankfulness rule your heart
Not fear or selfishness
Waste no thought on what seems lost
Rejoice in God; In Him rest
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image by Yeon Woo Lee on Pixaby
Aerial dispute
Raucous bird racket
Morning dove coo
Fly by yellow jacket
Peace returns
Grosbeak distant song
Hummingbird churns
Wind blows strong
Tiny bug crawls by
Lizard on the run
Sparrow flies the sky
Sun sure feels warm
No day is boring
In my garden retreat
My Joy is soaring
As I sit at Jesus’ feet
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He’s a lover of righteousness
Justice is His Name
He defends the poor and fatherless
Mercy is His fame
The work of His hand is verity
His judgments and precepts are sure
He rules with love and charity
His ways are holy and pure
The evil one He vanquishes
The poor and the needy relieved
Heaviness of heart vanishes
In His presence oppression flees
Come to the One who is all Truth
Adventurous journey awaits
He is of magnificent worth
As Joy in our heart He creates
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When life becomes dark
Gloom of pain overtakes
All seems sterile and stark
Surrounded with heartbreaks
There is a place called hope
Found in One who's true
He's at the end of our rope
By faith He pulls us through
After sadness rain for days
Comes His air so clean, so fresh
Warmth of Jesus sunny rays
Relieve a heart depressed
Joy displaces void and bleakness
Angelic hosts decimate what's hard
His love's strength devours weakness
Peace mounts up a holy guard
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