April 11, 2014

This IS The Day

“This is the day the Lord has made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
(Psalm 118:24)
We should rejoice,
but instead, we complain,
especially about the weather.
We should be glad,
but instead, we are dismayed, displeased.

Today – the sun is shining, the skies are blue.
But for many days past,
skies have been cloudy, dark,
winter has left its mark.

We can be dismal
when the weather is good
We can be cheerful
when the weather is bad

We let our circumstances
control our feelings
and we forget
this day – each day
is created by the Lord.
We have failed to give Him
His due – our thankfulness.

This IS the Day the Lord has created.
Yesterday too, tomorrow as well.
We WILL rejoice
We WILL be glad

 For without This Day, 
where would you be?
Who would you be?
Would you be at all?

(c) April 11, 2014

God's still small voice is louder than our anxiety

Anxious thoughts permeate our minds
and we go down paths that do not uplift us
But God --
do you hear Him?
His still small voice
is louder than our anxiety
IF we’re listening.
Be calm My child, He says
I will provide for you
in the midst of the circumstances
that surround you
and bring fear to your being.
Keep your focus totally on Me
and none other
Talk to Me throughout the day
If you listen, you will hear
If you hear, then let your action
be obedience to Me.
I will be with you.
Trust Me.
(c) April 11, 2014