Encouragement

This poem was written in 2019 and is now being dedicated to my sweet niece, Joleen Cogburn for lifting spiritual belief from her heart by encouragement as she truly reflects the light of the Lord with her daily devotionals. ENCOURAGEMENT Every moment of time we have A new form of change takes track Time passes so quickly we notice not Until we actually turn to look back Everyone was placed on this earth Each with a specific path to journey For individual growth of knowledge Gaining our lessons to lock in memory It is at birth the feelings touch our hearts As all are born with a breath of God’s light Although it must be shared to rejuvenate To shine that glorious joy within so bright We must accept each step of change Otherwise the inner light will seem dim The best way for you to be recharged Is from light rejuvenation of a friend Keep each other’s light shining Even to a stranger who is down As the more we shine on others Our inner light will shine all around Live in the light of the Lord’s return The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:8 We should reflect the inner joy of life By faith, love and hope to demonstrate Lift the spirits of everyone you can By encouragement and edification As 1 Thessalonians 5:11 points out To shine on others with reflection The light will pull us out of darkness In the times of need on our journey A word of kindness or a lending ear Just as I need you and you need me Life is the ticking of time we are given With seasons of changes that pass by Open your spiritual mind of thought Your inner child of light will multiply Keep moving forward with peacefulness Idleness will only bring forth destruction Keep living and giving your love to others To complete all of the life lesson education Encouragement gives us a burst of energy Focus on the goodness in life around you Even when you face those difficult times Then your goodness will shine through You need to awaken those senses To learn what you already know Look for the good in everything Keep shining the light as you go Florence McMillian (Flo)