Just One Day More, Keep on Goin'

Just a day 

away from perfection !

Give this some contemplation . . . 

“Just one day more, keep on goin’

Stop your cryin’ — keep on tryin’

Looks like rain, but it’s a sunny day !

Show your smile, yes, you may !”

So the family creed was what we did need,

All my siblings — each kid —  knew what we did.

Of course, I wanted to do good —

even at school they knew I should.

Us kids were goin’ to Sunday School,

We learned many a good rule.

Teacher told us about God’s love,

We anticipated going to Heaven above.

Bedtime was the definite time

to look back, at least it was mine.

What did I do ?  Who was it to ?

Of course, I prayed for you !

My own perfection wasn’t here yet,

but thinkin’ at bedtime means I was set:

For a better tomorrow I would try — 

Growing older comes bye and bye.

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by Elaine Hardt ©2020

Today Is Not My Very Best Day

Of course, I’m not having a perfect day

and I’m not perfect, either;

what more can I say.

Every day brings challenges, new — and old,

and the choice is up to me:

Worry — or be bold.

I need to ask the LORD for wisdom, too,

calmly assess the issues

and see what to do.

“Improving”  is my decision now;

Tomorrow I’ll do better!

He will show me how.

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by Elaine Hardt ©2017

Achieving Only 90% Perfection Today ???

          “Another day is ending, so how did you do?
          Did you achieve perfect perfection all day through?
          What!  Another day of missing that desired goal?
          Did half-hearted effort grind you down, take a toll?

          “This is your conscience nagging you — yes, YOU.
          So, ‘Nearly Perfect Person” what will you do? 
          Is there a lesson that you’ll seek to learn?
          Which direction will you decide to turn?”

          Aaaack!  I’ve just had another crazy dream!
          My achievements are less than they seem!
          Dear LORD I need Your wisdom on how to proceed;
          I see it’s Your input and blessing that I need.  

By Elaine Hardt ©2015