Down With Disappointment

Examine that disappointment

To see what you can discover;

Look for clues that brought it on

And help yourself recover.

Focus on the words and deeds 

You’ll do next time differently;

Problem solving is a skill,

A challenge to more clearly see.

Discouragement and depression

Will try to barge in to your mind;

Grab hold of determination,

Work so success you could find.  

Are you open to suggestions?

Will you commit this struggle to prayer?

It’s easier to smile when you

Believe that the LORD is there.

You might not get what you think you want,

Things might not instantly turn out swell;

But there are lessons to be learned

And you can choose to live life well.

 By Elaine Hardt    2014

It's Veterans' Day

It’s Veterans’ Day, 
and we are thankful for those who serve!

Yes, there’s evil in the world and vets take their stand.

There are complicated situations all around, 

But these men and women protect us in our land.  

Thank a veteran, put your thoughts into words.

Don’t skip by in a careless, uncaring way.

Pray for all those in law enforcement who

Help each of us survive another day. 

By Elaine Hardt ©2014 

Waiting in Line?

There’s no waiting in line, like at the bank or café;

Your Father in Heaven hears you instantly when you pray.

Of course, He already knows what’s going on with you;

You’re to trust and obey Him — be alert, brave, and calm, too.

And, is there something you are thankful for today?

Put your gratitude and love for Him into words you say. 

Let this be a reminder when you’re standing in line,

Prayer is not a list of words or reciting a rhyme!

by Elaine Hardt ©2014 

Take Another Look . . .

That problem may be . . . a Possibility!

That trouble may bring . . . Opportunity!

Take another look, consider what you say;

There could be a lesson to discover today.

Look back at that aggravation and that pain,

Look around at other situations again, 

Look ahead at what you might anticipate,

There may be factors you should investigate.

Take on the challenge, consider this a test,

Pray for wisdom and good judgment, and do your best; 

No need to feel defeated anymore,

You’ve got creative solutions to explore!

What do you think? 

By Elaine Hardt ©2014 

When We Have a Problem What Are We Supposed to Do?

Problems Challenge Us to Learn and Do

Disasters Point Us to Planning and Preparing

        So many weather disasters!  Lots of health disasters!  Around the world there’s political disasters.  Problems seem bigger and more frequent.  
        But what if the disaster is man-caused? That is, a bomb, armed thugs, other devastation caused by humans.  How we respond to this deadly challenge is something we should contemplate now and figure it out. 
        There really is evil in the world, and many are falling captive to the thrill, the excitement, the challenge of trying to do something that gets attention.  
        And, if worse gets worse are we emotionally and spiritually prepared?  Will we deny the LORD and die angry?  Will we hold on to our faith and die in peace, knowing where we’re going and why?
        Life is more than the latest fad, the newest fashion, the fascinating entertainment.  We cannot just imagine we can talk everyone into forming a circle and singing sweet songs of inclusion and peace.  

        God has put you here, where you are, at this time. You are important to Him and -- good news! . . .