Your Good Day — TODAY!

Encouragement is like a nice gift you can give yourself,

a present wrapped with colorful consideration;

Take a little time to look back, look around, look ahead,

jettison today’s feeling of frustration. 

Of course, there’ll be unexpected things today!

Interruptions that interfere with some plan,

Go ahead, turn on that amazing brain you’ve got;

Give yourself a smile and say, “I think I can!”

Banish that anger and discouragement!

Of all of this stuff your Heavenly Father knows;

Pray for wisdom and protection and help,

this is how a caring person like you grows.  

by Elaine Hardt ©2017

Finding Things in My Head that I Want to Remember

Sometimes all sorts of things

go and hide out of my mind!

I frown a lot and complain

when I need that stuff to find. 

WHAT CAN  I DO ? ? ?

Not Going to Give Up, Are You?

Is life worth living?  I’d say YES. 

And these ideas I’d like to share: 

Hold on, fight on, keep on;

Though troubles may seem hard to bear.  

When things look so unsettled

analyze, be practical and prepare;

Now’s the time to get tough,

Stand tall -- of course you can -- you care!  

Others are watching to see what you do,

In your life someone else does care;

Don’t quit, don’t check yourself out,

Ask for wisdom and help in prayer!  

Believe it or not, God loves you,

And He is the one to please;

There’s peace of mind awaiting you

Talking to Him down on your knees.

You have more potential than you thought,

Toss aside those perplexities;

Put on determination so you can 

Find opportunities

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By Elaine Hardt ©2011