Remembering ? Changing?

The past didn’t last !  

It’s Now — and, how ? 

Days sped by; that’s no lie.

Remember ?  Yes, I try. 

Spring, summer, fall,

and winter came to all.

Weather got colder; everyone got older.

Some days of rain; someone will complain.

Coming, going, sometimes knowing.

Remember:  keep on growing.

Need for learning keeps returning.

Got a brain in my head, that’s what Mama said.

Don’t forget to pray, I did hear Dad say.

God in Heaven sees everything, that’s true.

He loves us, too —  that’s me and you.

Faith means we believe — forgiveness receive !  

Sing “Jesus loves me this I know,

for the Bible tells me so.”

Now, is it time for changing ?

Want to do rearranging ?

Forgetting can bring stress;  

I gotta do my best.

Stuff happens all the time,

That kind of mountain I CAN climb.

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by Elaine Hardt ©2019

Got Any Problems? Congratulations !

Got any problems, any troubles today ?

Congratulations !  You are human.  

You care about what’s going on. 

All of these changes and adjustments

are life-producing,

keeping you on the growing edge

of interesting adventures,

challenging you. 

Stress can energize you,

turn on creativity,

make you more fully alive.

Failure is part of this journey;

get past that and go on.

 Your search and struggle is His design

to bring you Truth.

Your experiences make you rich;

make the most of this time.

Fear can hold only those who are not full of love. 

Confusion can paralyze only those who do not plan.

Anger can imprison only those who will not forgive.

One precious lifetime is all there is

before we must account for it before God. 

One little step energizes faith.

One little prayer connects you with your Maker.

Jesus Christ died for you.  There is no greater love.

Wisdom, direction, power to do and become:

these are God’s gifts.  Ask and receive.

Thank the Lord for your blessings; 

He is with you.

With Him, you can pass today’s test. 

Activate your sense of wonder 

and a sense of humor.

Celebrate and smile !

—Elaine Hardt ©1995  

GEORGE SPEAKS UP

         The monthly lunch of the Hungry Heroes was last Tuesday at the Best Breakfast and Brunch cafe.  Everyone was all smiles, except for George.  

        After the waitress took their orders Sam smiled and said, “George, you must have had something to irritate you.  What’s up?”

“Well, ordinarily my feelings don’t take over my face.  But, yesterday! I jotted down some words on my computer sorta quickly.  Now, I wasn’t going to make a big deal of it.  But I did write about it.  So, here goes . . . “

Face Your Aggravations 

Worry is the opposite of Trusting God,

Fear means we lack Faith in God,

Ask Him for directions and energy, too.

Obey what He tells you to do;

He will truly help you.

Sometimes stuff is easy for you to do,

Sometimes you feel overwhelmed with circumstances.

How long do you want to feel so blue?

What have you already tried to do?

Is the whole world looking at you?

Situations in the world are getting worse

Do you remember that God loves you? 

Confess your shortcomings to Him now,

Ask Him to teach you and show you how;

Life is a daily test — now you can do your best.  

It was completely quiet now, some of the guys looking down to avoid making eye contact.  Then Sam said, “My compliments to you, George.  You give all of us something good to think about.” 

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by Elaine Hardt ©2019