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250527 A Compliment

  A Compliment  I sure could use a compliment  For all my energy is spent On doing things nobody sees Out of duty or just to please  If I could hear a word of thanks Would do a lot to fill my tanks For, to be honest, I won't lie There are days my reserves run dry Someone to notice what I do Would surely help me muddle through Another day of endless tasks Is that really too much to ask Even a single word of praise Could lighten up the heavy days To know that what I do is seen By even just one human being Taken for granted, sometimes feel When all I do seems no big deal To people that I do it for  Yet, never want to just keep score For what I do I do for love And God observes from up above Thus, what I do for least of these I know that my good Father sees Even without encouragement  My heart says it is time well spent For I am working for the Lord And that alone is just reward To serve God of eternity  Such privileged opportunity  So, no compliment ...
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250526 Memorial Day

Memorial Day In memory of all those who served And died within their service  They served our country, that is true  It's also true they served us Their sacrifice was ultimate  Their families bore the pain They gave their all with selflessness  Did not come home again We honor them Memorial Day  For serving willingly For causes bigger than themselves  To keep our country free We wave flags, wear its colors, too Perhaps have a parade But none of that's sufficient thanks For debt that they have paid No "thank you," can be properly said To those no longer here But, can remember what they've done Reflect on it each year As comfort to all those that grieve I hope you know And so believe That Jesus understands your price For, he too knows of sacrifice  So enjoy the freedom of this life But remember too the sacrifice  Of those who fought with bravery And each military family
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250524 Work in Progress

  Work in Progress  Perhaps you think I've something wrong But, I so love to mow the lawn To see the yard all trim and neat When mowing, edging are complete And you'd be right if you assume I also like to paint a room Be cooler hue or one that's warm I thrill to see a wall transform  And though both chores require work  Neither are jobs I choose to shirk There's satisfaction given me To see results immediately  Don't tackle all projects with zeal For some tasks hold little appeal Work can feel anything but light When the results are not forthright  There's some work I don't like at all When it requires the long haul Thus, tend to do little tasks first While longer ones feel more coerced Desire to be gratified Immediately, can't be denied For most of us, there's no debate We simply do not like to wait Though waiting can be difficult  It's part of being an adult Think otherwise is juvenile  Takes time for things that are worthwhile  Hard to wai...
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250523 Thoughts and Prayers

  Thoughts and Prayers To a fallen world, when a tragedy strikes Saying "thoughts and prayers" is a trigger No matter how big the crisis may be Don't they know that our God is much bigger Understandably with each new tragedy  Everyone wants some action be done But, those not aware of the power of prayer Don't perceive it as the perfect one For, the first place to start with all matters of heart Is where thoughts are, and right away, pray Perhaps absence of prayer is the way we got here And without it, that's just where we'll stay Yes, of course action, too, is required that's true Father says faith without works is dead So, it isn't too late to spread love, not just hate For we know all too well where hate's lead Lord, may our thoughts align May yours also be mine As I humbly seek you in my prayer And whatever life brings Keep me safe 'neath your wings Knowing with certainty that you care  So, when hurt and grief come Comfort me till it's d...
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250522 Just Take a Step

  Just Take a Step Not sure which way that you should go  Just take a step - first heel, then toe For there's nowhere you'll ever get If you've not even begun yet If there's a goal you'd like to meet It can't happen while on your seat The way for progression to show Is if you just get up and go It doesn't matter how much prep If afterward, don't take a step Need not know the entire way Just start - then take it day by day Frightened of making a mistake  Certain that a misstep you'll make Though that's a possibility  You won't know till you try and see Path feels like mountain you must climb Just take it one step at a time If road you're on leaves you perplexed Still put one foot in front of next Yet, even if you must back track Nothing happens if you don't act If find you need to make U-turn Just use it as a way to learn God's with you each step of the way Redirecting if yoy stray So, place your confidence in him Trust in his word...
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250521 Forgiven

  Forgiven Thought I forgave them; know I tried But that old wound's been opened wide Something has triggered my past pain So now I'm hurting once again " I do forgive," is what I said Yet, old offense still fills my head Dark thoughts that I claimed I put down Today, I find still lingering 'round "Despair," I said, "I'm through with you." Yet, you returned out of the blue And all the hurt I thought I'd beat Is back again, pooled 'round my feet Tripping me up, making me fall It seems I've hit the same brick wall Must I break through it once again  Dear Lord, will this fight ever end? Forgiveness battle, thought I'd won And bitterness, believed was done But devil knows where to attack Thus, hurt and anger have come back I know the devil plays a part  In rewounding my broken heart For, if it's in dark thoughts I dwell He's trapped me in a kind of hell So, tell me, God, when will this end No longer past hurts reoffend W...
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250520 Don't! Stop! Don't Stop!

  Don't! Stop! Don't Stop! When devil whispers in your ear And tells you, live your life in fear Don't! Stop! Your Savior says, "Fear not." (Isaiah 41:10) When sadness you are going through  And crying seems all you can do Don't! Stop! Joy comes in the morning ( Psalm 30:5) When every day is met with dread And worries always fill your head Don't! Stop! "Don't let your hearts be troubled..." (John 14:1) When frustration is at a peak And angry words you want to speak Don't! Stop! "Kind words are like honey..." (Proverbs 16:24) When someone takes advantage of you Get even's what you want to do Don't! Stop! Vengeance is mine, says the Lord (Romans 12:19) When feeling weak; all strength is gone Want to give up; just can't go on Don't Stop! "Be strong and courageous"  (Joshua 1:9) When Father seems so far away Although you seek him every day  Don't Stop! "Seek and ye shall find" (Matthew 7:7-8) ...
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