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Look Around

June 23, 2023 What all do I miss with my eyes straight ahead?What would I see if I took time insteadTo look all around me, find someone in need,Touch others with kindness, a word, or a deed? If I take … Continue reading

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Inside of Me

June 22, 2023 Lord guide the words I pen today.I pray You’re pleased with what I say.When I’m compelled to point out sin,I need, instead, to look within, And focus more on change inside,And realize for me You died.Sometimes it’s … Continue reading

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Blessings

June 15, 2023 God’s blessings, surprises come down from above,Unexpected reminders of His perfect love.God can use messengers spreading His Word,At precisely the time that it needs to be heard. Sometimes God will bring someone special to mind,And show us … Continue reading

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Perspective

June 8, 2023 If I let the routine, the mundane cloud my view,It can change my perspective, I’ll miss something new.If I look for the beauty I see all around,The rhythm of music, the sweetness of sound, If I let … Continue reading

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Morning’s First Light

June 7, 2023 As I take in the beauty of morning’s first lightSay goodbye to the darkness that came with the night,I’m dazzled by flowers that bloom in the spring,The birds in trees building nests as they sing. The cotton … Continue reading

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Light in the Darkness

June 6, 2023 When I’m tempted to worry, enveloped in dread,Allow visions of darkness to dance in my head,I call on the Lord and I lift up my prayer.I know God will hear, I give praise that He’s there. No … Continue reading

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Mold Me Lord

June 5, 2023 If I let a frustration sink roots and take hold,It can ruin my perspective, demeanor, control.Why let irritation spend time in my mind,Waste time being angry when I could be kind? Why harbor resentment or envy inside,Instead … Continue reading

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Finding Peace

June 4, 2023 Life’s frantic pace can pull at me,It does not breed tranquility.It’s peace inside I long to find,A peace that soothes my heart and mind. I’m drawn to scriptures for my soul,Their wisdom’s deep, though ages old.“Be still … Continue reading

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Echoes of Bravery

May 29, 2023 I hear echoes of bravery, young ones and old,Lives lost in the wars, bodies buried and cold.Keep their memories with us, their great sacrifice.Lives given for freedom now roam paradise. They answered the call so that we … Continue reading

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Contentment

May 28, 2023 As years begin to take a toll,My energy begins to wane,I must admit I’m growing old,But pray my life was not in vain. I find these days as I slow downAnd have more time to pray and … Continue reading

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