Moving On To Better Times

Hard times are part of life
knocks come, put us in a spin
but turn around walk right on
give the knock a real huge grin

Look up and move on again
remember there's more ground to cover
ground that's been planned for you
take hold with zeal so you'll discover

Don't let the bad times control you
instead, you control them as the boss
show yourself as one who's in charge
taking up with and following your cross

Remember God knows what's best
He's in control leading you along
it may not look like that's true
but in reality, you sing your own song

So better to believe in His grace
fully trust walk in step so close
in the end, you'll be in God's will
receive His fullest blessing as He says

( I have written this for a dear friend who after a lot of years of marriage has been cheated by her husband and needs encouragement and advice to move on in her life hoping for better times.)
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Makama Avatar
April 27, 2021 at 7:35 PM
Beautifully written with so much grace. Your lines are thick with craft and fascination. Great work.
Mcconnell Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 7:54 AM
Thanks Funom for your kind words and pleasing thoughts of my work. Blessings,Gordon
Callus Avatar
April 24, 2021 at 6:14 AM
Your words of encouragement will serve their purpose, not only to your friend, but to others as well, Gordon. Regards // paul
Mcconnell Avatar
April 24, 2021 at 6:30 AM
Thanks Paul, Glad you liked it and agree that others will benefit from my words. Blessings,Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 9:41 AM
Gordon you are the good guy and we all respect you, you if anyone can put her back on the right path - you care and it shows. Thank-you for all your comments and support my friend, we are all well and I hope you and your family are well also. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Mcconnell Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 1:49 PM
Thanks Jenny, You are too kind, really great support on PS since I came on those many years ago now. So pleased you're well, we are well too as restrictions are improving here with more normality having more travel and shops and cafes opening soon. God bless, Gordon
Laurie Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 6:50 PM
Hello Gordon ... this situation can be very distressing but given time your friend will find her way. By you writing this poem will give her a huge lift by showing somebody really does care for her - well done Gordon - Lindsay
Mcconnell Avatar
April 20, 2021 at 5:37 AM
Hi Lindsay, Glad you liked it and I'm sure you're right . Thanks for you're considerate words, blessings always,Gordon
Dietrich Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 3:46 PM
You wrote a very nice encouraging poem for her. WEll done.
Mcconnell Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 5:45 AM
Thanks Andrea, Glad you liked this one and hope this finds you well today. Blessings,Gordon
Y. Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 1:22 PM
Hi Gordon, I am sorry about your friend. Unfortunately this happens a lot. These days marriage and comment doesn't hold much value. You gave her such great advice. She fortunate to have you as a friend. Have great day and weekend-Alexis
Mcconnell Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 1:27 PM
Thanks Alexis, Glad you liked it and agreed with my advice. Hope you're having great weekend, Blessings always, Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 9:17 AM
Sorry to hear about your friend Gordon, I hope she eventually finds happiness again. Tom
Mcconnell Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 1:25 PM
Thanks Tom, Glad you liked it and yes sure hope she does. Hope you're having a nice weekend, been a lovely sunny day here, Blessings, Gordon
Daniel Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 7:18 AM
Wise words of deep advice for your friend, Gordon, hope she finds joy again:)
Mcconnell Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 9:02 AM
Thanks Jo, Glad you liked it and found it good advice. Take care and hope all is well, blessings,Gordon
Sands Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 5:57 AM
This is such a nice poem for your dear friend with inspiring, positive advice. A consider a FAV. Well done Gordon :)
Mcconnell Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 6:35 AM
Thanks Heidi, Glad you enjoyed this one and appreciated the positive advice. Take care and have a blessed weekend,Gordon
Jayasankar Avatar
April 16, 2021 at 7:27 AM
What a beautiful piece of advice to your friend Gordon. God bless... ~ Ani
Mcconnell Avatar
April 16, 2021 at 7:59 AM
Thanks Anitha, Glad you were impressed and enjoyed it so. Take care and God bless, Gordon
Ball Avatar
April 15, 2021 at 1:24 PM
A wonderful write filled with the wisdom of The Word. In fact The Bible tells us the only way God recognizes divorce is in the instance of adultery. Take on the full armor of God and move forward. God Bless my friend. JB PS Soup MAIL.
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April 15, 2021 at 1:50 PM
Thanks Judy, Glad you loved it and indeed all you say is so true so we all need to keep on the armour of God! God bless you and keep safe and blessed, Gordon PS: Apologies for the delay in reply to your last SM, will try to answer tomorrow.
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