Today I'll listen more and demand far less
I'll concentrate on the earth's loveliness.
I'll be kind and careful with each spoken word
Repeating only good things I have heard.

I'll write "thank you" cards that I wanted to send.
I'll forgive my sweet Lord for what I don't comprehend.
I'll listen to the rain with it's quiet grace,
And feel alive as the droplets hit my face.

I'll forget my pain and dismiss my fear,
And reassure myself that my Lord is near.
I'll infectiously laugh until my belly shakes,
Making others laugh too until their faces ache!

I'll be kinder to the cashier in the retail store,
Realizing her stress & the things she endures.
I'll take time for my "closet" as I pray all alone,
And ask my Sweet Jesus for my sins to atone.

I'll know God's working to help me to mend,
When HE shows me His mercy thru each caring friend.
Sometimes I'll feel weak, but I WON'T be defeated!
God's planted a seed and it MUST be completed!!

Today I'll worry less and pray so much more,
I'll try to be better than I was before.
With God's love I will learn to be strong,
With God by my side, How could I go wrong??

Tomorrow's uncertain; I know that somehow,
Today I must do things; Tomorrow is NOW~

Dogs keep barking and the car won't start,
Things around me all falling apart.
There's too many dishes and no time for wishes.
Dusty books and "what to cook?"

Toilet seat's left up and clothes on the floor,
But none of this is bothersome to me anymore.
The blue jay near by never looked so blue,
The colors of trees are intensified too.

The dew drops on a flower; Noisy children at play,
Now----a moving reminder of a brand new day!
Things have a clearer perspective right now,
With one day at a time, I'll make it somehow.

The world can get fast-paced with so much discord,
Time to Slow Down and Honor Our Lord!
         

Been appointed to be strong, like it or not.
Got to be tough; What choice have I got?
My mother's last words to me ring in my ears,
"Hold things together" -- Be the glue that adheres".

I've tried so hard to live the part,
But there's a secret I hold within my heart.
Our gentle Shepherd comes to right each wrong;
He uses our weakness to make us feel strong.

I've heard the words, but never realized until now...
That "Every knee shall bend; Every head shall bow"
Jesus, My Lord, I stand humble before YOU,
I exalt You, my God, and truly adore YOU.
            


I wish I had some talents befitting to my KING,
I cannot draw a picture; I cannot even sing.
I wish that I could sew my clothes or perhaps crochet a sweater,
I'm not musically inclined, Lord knows; If I were, I'd feel much better.

I don't know how to make Him proud or what to do for Thee,
And while I search to make Him glad, I accept the powers that be.
I cannot play the piano or sing like a sweet, gentle Dove,
And while I have no talents, I want to return His Precious Love.

Perhaps someday I'll council; Perhaps someday I'll teach,
Perhaps there's someone out there He would like for me to reach?
I'm not quite sure what He'd have me do,
But I'll be available when He asks me to.

I have no talents to exalt my Lord; although someday I will,
Right now I'll do the best I can, Obey Him and learn to "Be Still"...
         
By Susan
Justicegrl@aol.com

Love, Peace and Positive Thoughts Always