*title is Ralph Waldo Emerson quotation
Enthusiasm often is the reason
behind much-needed change and happiness.
Add zest to common sense and careful planning.
You hold the recipe to great success.
Though just the word “contagious” makes us fearful,
some things we spread are much to be desired.
Just think of how a smile and lively manner
spread through a crowd as others are inspired.
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The Bible speaks of our approach to living.
What gems of wisdom does the Word convey?
Do not be lacking in enthusiasm,
but serve the Lord with fervor* every day.
When Paul and Silas, jailed for their convictions,
sang hymns at midnight, hearers found The Way.*
Good works and labor, do with verve and spirit
to please the Lord; that’s what some Scriptures say.*
*Romans 12:11
Acts 16 Jailor became believer, then family became believers.
The Way—Jesus
Col. 3:23 and Ecc. 9:10, are examples.
June 17, 2020
entered Caren Krutsinger's contest, Write a Poem about Enthusiasm
Placed 2nd
Date: October 20, 2020
Poetry Contest Title: Completely Your Choice (30)
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Categories:
ecc, bible, desire, emotions, happy,
Form: Rhyme
Ignorance provides a rarity of hope for tomorrow.
Knowledge is best, even though it increases sorrow.
It is better to give or even to lend than to borrow
It is because debt tends to pierce like an arrow.
Even if the path of least resistance can lead to horror.
It is still a better route than one most heavily followed
So take the moral high ground, even though it is narrow.
01072017(PoSpCtest, Premiere IV, Rob Camack020220)
( Inspired by The Bible, Ecc. 1:18b)
WrittenJan1917
Categories:
ecc, bible, christian, inspiration, wisdom,
Form: Rhyme
This poem was written by my mother, Carla. She thinks it is her 4th or 5th poem ever. Please encourage her to continue writing.
Seasons
Summer
Children
Bicycles
Rod/Reel
Marshmallows
Books
Laughter
Fall
Children
Leaves
School
Coats
Puppy
Happy
Winter
Children
Sled
Fort
Hot Cocoa
Gifts
Sing
Spring
Children
Raincoats
Grass/Trees
Baseball
Delightful Squeels
Categories:
ecc, childhood, children,
Form: Free verse
this poem is dedicated to my rest in peace teacher who just left this world last day.......
She was happy and she was good, she was smiling...
And behaving pretty cool....
She use to take our viva till last Friday noon....
She was brilliant and so she want us too......
Yes she was my teacher ...
Even now she is was....
Yes she is no more... in this so called world...
But still she is being alive everywhere in this world....
Couse she is there in my notes of ECC or my memories of endo file...
She is there in the lecture room, she is there on the viva table...
Still her memories are there teaching me not to fail...
She was a teacher so she cant be die she deserves to alive in every lesion...
She taught us by putting her soul into it...
So we have her in every inch of our life ...
So She cant be die she cant be die........
Categories:
ecc, teacher,
Form: Rhyme
Because You Gave Me Life
“So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun.” Ecc 8:15 NIV
Because you gave me life
I will eternally be grateful
You gave me a chance—
To learn of your presence blissful
I know that life isn’t always
So easy to get through
But because you gave me birth
You’ll provide every breakthrough.
Because you gave me life
And formed me in the womb
Continually watch over me
Your love is my heirloom
When trials make my life difficult
I turn to you for power
To get through each trial
Hour by hour.
Because you gave me life
I will always praise you
For the opportunity to live
With service to you in view.
I’ll always depend on your power
From your Heavenly storeroom
Whilst my life on earth
Prepares me for the Bridegroom.
Copyright © 2007-2012 Maureen LeFanue
www.maureenlefanue.com
Categories:
ecc, faith, inspirational, life, me,
Form: Rhyme
My life is nothing like a song or a fairy tale that never goes wrong. I try my hardest
but my strength is growing weak. The weaker I am sometimes explains the hurt
and anger I feel. I don't want to go on, this can't be life? The anger takes over my
soul and body and as a result leaves my ora hot and bloody. Hot from all the
anger and despair. Bloody from all the cuts and wounds of many. While my heart
is cold and unwilling to let anyone enter I look for some healing from the right
direction. Healing which can cleanse my soul of all this hate, the hate which I
sometimes want forever. The uncontrollable emotions my be crazy and
surprising to many but with every breathe I hear a answer. That peaceful answer
which I need and yearn for but my mistakes I must learn from. A lesson that will
lead me to a healthy and happy place. That place doesn't allow weakness, hate,
or anger. My life's battles are not with those that try to hold me down for life's
foolish treasures. To each his own but my life is my treasure.
"Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools"
Ecc. 7:9
Categories:
ecc, forgiveness, anger, life, me,
Form: Lyric