God looks for real humble people
ones who have deep, reverential hearts
willing to always be obedient
so God would bless them in no small part
The commandments of God are holy and true
keeping them is for our benefit and good
so all our generations would be blessed
all their days when rightly understood
God's discipline is to teach His truth
so you obey all His sayings as you walk
in God's ways, fearfully in reverence
forever learning to walk in godly talk
The requirements of God are fourfold
to love and serve Him in holy fear
walking close by the Lord every day
with a full heart and soul all your years
God is a God rightly to be praised
bowing before Him in reverential fear
bringing our love imperfect as it is
to the lover of our soul who is ever near
By way of explanation, I recently met Sherry Meinbert, the author of the children's book called "The Cockroach Invasion". I read that book, which I found to be entertaining and educational. Being inspired, what did I do? As you might imagine, I wrote some childish rhymes. I'm not sure the last couplet lands quite right, so I tried some alternatives.
The roach has always left me in disgust,
At the very least, I was nonplussed.
Enter, our own Doctor Sherry,
and a story so extraordinary,
ever since I heard her name,
I'll never look at a roach the same.
the cockroach I would once revile,
I now greet with a friendly smile.
the cockroach I stamped with my feet,
I would now kindly offer a fluffy seat.
now, the worst creature to ever crawl
is not such a bad guy after all.
Now, when I think of that ghastly bug,
I want to give it a great big hug.
I think, for each purpose and intent,
a roach should probably be president.
Actions and hope that may keep us going
And give us some satisfaction knowing
That our care for others is still growing,
And our zest for life continues flowing;
Are people and activities glowing
With their love and inspiration showing
That what we are reaping, we are sowing;
Ensuring we don’t chase what is blowing.
So when our challenges cup is bowing,
And through life’s rough rapids we are rowing,
In our hold is love we could be throwing
And patience and kindness we are towing.
she hangs in an oak tree near my dreaming window
soundless, silent, showing Native American prowess
allowing inspiration and hope into my slumber
catching nightmares before they can reach me
Kindness breeds Kindness
Gratitude is the attitude
Go out and spread love today
In doing this, world’s a happy place
Hug yourself is the answer
Someone annoys you, don’t get mad
Say “go hug yourself today”
Then your angers turned to joy
Look, our world is hurting
All we need is a little more love
Stop! What you're doing
Yeah, take time for yourself
In nature you’ll be blessed
Look at trees, even hug a tree
I do that, tranquillity fills my soul
Soar like an eagle, be free.
Showing off your city
Guarantees a sense of pride
Will come bubbling to the surface
From where it is tucked inside.
For by sharing all the reasons
You have picked this place to stay,
You will reinforce, to you and others,
Why you feel that way.
We all have different needs
We hope our homes will help fulfill
And by showing off the highlights,
We know it’s all working, still.
What is it that you are showing me?
I saw a scene on the news:
Someone “powerful”
has been disrespectful
to someone in need.
Many emotions came to the surface
for the first time
I didn’t get caught up.
I just watched.
What is it that you are showing me?
I want to go deeper
See behind the story
Can I see myself reflected?
All stories
are fractals
of my own stories
in the end.
I could be
I have been
each of the characters
the victim, the witch, the princess…
Could I also be
the creator or the director?
Not just a lost actor
who doesn’t know he’s acting.
Learning to see from the outside
Reading between the lines
Looking for the lesson
Participating creatively.
Because I'd been good for a very long while,
my parents decided to buy me a crocodile.
Then all the kids on the block
thought I really did rock.
Till two weeks later,
another kid’s parents decided to buy him an alligator!
Shoot! And now some kid’s braggin’
his parents are gonna buy him a Komodo dragon.
Oh, my God! This is way over the top!
Will this neighborhood competition never stop?
You can start doing
What you want
At any time.
Don't bind yourself
With age and other things
Age is never the limit
Unless you make it
Difficult for yourself
Add smile to initiate
Others to say hi and hello
To people you meet each day
Life is showing who you are
In and out, showcasing to the world.
October 20 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Mark 15-16
Key Verse – Mark 15:39 And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR SHOWING US
TRULY HIS OMNIPOTENCE
Praise be to God for showing us
truly His omnipotence as our:
Proven power-Performer
Pleasant pasture-Provider
Peaceful protector-Pacifier
Prodding progress-Pursuer
Productive prosperity-Propeller
Mark 16:20 Praise be to the Lord for
His resurrection that manifests His:
Victorious greatness against death
Virtuous goodness against destruction
Valuable graciousness for our deliverance
Vibrant grandeur along His glowing dominion
Visible governance over despair and discouragement
Mark 16:20 Praise be to the Saviour for
working with us:
Counselling us with His wisdom
Confirming His Word along our walk
Counting on our commitment in His will
Charging us to watch against worldliness
Commending our worship by His worthiness. Amen!
October 20, 2024
sleepy English Cream retriever puppy
asleep in my double recliner, next to me
inverted over the side, head lollygagging toward floor
legs in air, touching me, belly exposed
showing me his trust
Arm-in-arm unspoken is the message received; neither of us is looking to disperse;
Standing parallel, hands held laced, with a kiss to yours averse
I'll look for days at a loss for simple ways to remember each smile you intersperse;
Though our dinner is done, can we still be spoons who can also converse?
I hold your head, and we watch the sky fade to honey-red; day, please reverse!
Be damned the stars playing out the scene of all nights past rehearse
As city lights come on all around us, I'm lifted from a lifetime's blinding curse
On this terrace, while they sparkle in your eyes, you're showing me the universe
Dawn’s dewdrops form a breathtaking lake
for the sunrise fairy who joys in a swim.
Far from shore, where problems well,
tears rise as fog, ferries in daffodil sun.
For the sunrise fairy who joys in a swim,
spied by the charming boy-next-foxglove,
tears rise as fog, ferries in daffodil sun.
She blushes pink petals as wings draw closer.
Spied by the charming boy-next-foxglove,
showing off on the Spring’s zephyr-crest.
She blushes pink petals as wings draw closer,
flashes a timid smile, beckons come hither.
Showing off on the Spring’s zephyr-crest,
crush swimming in air, backstroking, diving.
Flashes a timid smile, beckons come hither -
she’s snared this bird of jove.
Crush swimming in air, backstroking, diving.
Sunrise has seen him before and his antics.
She’s snared this bird of jove.
He believes his dreams are coming true.
Sunrise has seen him before and his antics,
Far from shore, where problems well.
He believes his dreams are coming true.
Dawn’s dewdrops form a breathtaking lake.
Showing off her flag
Was the lady in white
She felt pride of course
In the soldiers that fight
Her own sacrifice was her brother Jim
She was not sure what battle he was fighting in
But WWI was in full swing, on this day
When she raised the flag yelling “hip hip hooray!”
she showed appreciation and gratitude daily
readily giving her time and talents to many
she easily helped people along her way
showing God her gratitude for many talents and blessings
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