Quiet Time Rhymes

April 30, 2023

Surround me with simple and humble,
And spare me the ones full of pride.
I pray that I’m willing and able
To value what’s really inside.

It’s not fortune or fame that should measure,
Determine what someone is worth.
God gives all His children a treasure,
He puts it inside us at birth.

Lord help me serve those who need comfort.
I can’t reach the ones boastful and proud,
Who refuse to acknowledge their hurt,
Stay draped in an arrogant shroud.

There’s a void that’s inside every soul,
That cannot be covered with pride,
That only the Lord can make whole.
It’s futile to struggle and hide.

April 28, 2023

I don’t discourage making plans and work to follow through,
But don’t forget to cherish what the Lord provides today.
It’s great to have a dream to chase, I pray each dream comes true.
I pray that God is leading you and showing you the way.

Our life is often difficult, it’s not a waltz or dance.
Our paths are filled with challenges that come into our lives.
I pray you learn contentment with your every circumstance.
No matter what life brings I pray your soul can learn to thrive.

Complacency is different and it’s not at all the same.
We all press on in spite of what this life may put us through.
I pray you know the Lord your God and call upon His name.
I pray His Spirit lives inside providing strength to you.

Lord help us find contentment as we’re following a dream.
Lord help us learn to follow You, that You Lord reign supreme.

April 27, 2023

Words can encourage when given the chance,
And words offered graciously help bring a smile.
Some words spoken gracefully flow like a dance,
Helping others find comfort and rest for a while.

Words can be comforting, loving and kind
Providing a much-needed shelter from rain,
A way to relax when life clutters the mind,
Infuse focus and clarity into the brain.

Words can be soothing and helpful and good,
Spoken sincerely and offered in love,
Giving hope to the weary when they’re understood,
Especially words that God sent from above.

I pray you feast daily on God’s holy word,
No greater words written have I ever heard.

April 26, 2023

Our time is a precious and valuable gift,
Especially to someone who’s down, needs a lift.
God blessed us with talents the day we were born.
A talent is best when it’s used and well worn.

A talent that sits on the shelf will grow dust,
When ignored and forgotten will tarnish and rust.
A talent developed matures when it’s aged,
Grows sweeter and mellows as it is engaged.

Let our talents be offered as blessings to give,
A generous gift every day that we live.
We each have a talent, a gift we can share.
A gift shared in love will show others we care.

A talent’s not something to keep or to hide.
I pray that we each share the talent inside.

April 25, 2023

God works the night shift, no slumber or sleep.
He’s mapped out the future, His promise He’ll keep.
He holds my destiny firmly in hand.
I merely execute, God made the plan.

Why should I question what God has designed?
God’s plan is made perfect, no need to refine.
My mission’s to follow and not go astray,
To follow His leading, not go my own way.

When the pathway seems strange as I’m looking around,
Your word is the place where the answers are found.
Your word is my refuge whenever in doubt.
If ever I’m lost, You will show the way out.

You’ll give me the strength that I need for the task.
I just need to pause and to take time to ask.

April 21, 2023

I’m ever so grateful for places to read.
I pray that my rhymes can touch someone in need.
I’ve now captured hundreds of rhymes from my heart.
I’m now sharing in person with love to impart.

I pray it continues, that this is a trend.
I pray that Your love may on others descend.
Lord guide me to places and venues to speak,
As I share what I’ve found, it’s Your love that they seek.

Lord thank you for guiding me, leading each day.
I’m ready to follow, Lord show me the way.
Lord help me select what you want me to share,
Then give me direction and help me prepare.

I don’t know the future or what it will bring,
But I pray I help other hearts learn how to sing.

April 20, 2023

I pause just now dear Lord to pray
For those in need of You this day,
For those whose heart is broken, torn,
Who’ve suffered loss, who cry and mourn.

I lift up those who suffer pain.
Lord help them mend, their strength regain.
I pray for those so fragile, frail,
I pray their faith will never fail.

For those depressed with spirits weak,
I pray they find the joy they seek.
For those now lonely help them see
There’s more to life than “Woe is me.”

So many Lord in need of prayer,
Lord touch each life with love and care.

April 18, 2023

Sometimes I wonder if I should take time
To capture my thoughts and then put them in rhyme.
It helps me to verbalize what’s in my heart.
I guess painting with words perhaps some would call art.

I’m not fluent in verse or in music or song.
Perhaps that’s the reason it took me so long
To learn I love writing with cadence and form.
For me it seems comfortable, cozy and warm.

Sometimes I’m conflicted, not sure I should share.
If I put my words out there will anyone care?
In the end I decided it’s not up to me.
Words should be shared so I set them all free.

I’ll share from my heart and perhaps touch a few,
Allow others a glimpse into my point of view.

April 17, 2023

(Inspired by Philippians 1)

I pray for those reading who already know
The Lord and the good work He’s doing you.
I pray that your knowledge continues to grow,
Discernment continues to sharpen your view.

Partake of His grace that is sent from above.
A love that is greater will never be found.
I pray you discover the depths of God’s love.
May His love overflow that your love may abound.

May God’s love that’s within you keep growing inside.
May you seek what is excellent, blameless, sincere.
May the fruit of His Spirit take root and abide.
May you walk in His power without any fear.

Be assured that the good work that God has begun,
He’ll continue perfecting through Jesus His Son.

April 16, 2023

As I look back at life and the friends I have known,
Some only casually, others quite well,
I value them all, and the kindness they’ve shown.
We all have a journey and stories to tell.

I find it uplifting time spent with a friend,
Allowing our minds and our souls to compare
Two different journeys, perhaps comprehend
A different perspective, become more aware

Of how others view life and the way they perceive.
Some backgrounds so different, it’s hard to relate
To the pathway they’ve walked, it is hard to conceive,
See how they can cope with the things on their plate.

Even though it takes time we can find common ground.
We are, after all, from the same human race.
I pray there’s some good in us all to be found.
I know that we all are in need of God’s grace.

Lord help me find wisdom, and vision to see,
No matter how different two journeys may be.