EncouragingU * * * * * * * * * * * * We ALL need a word of encouragement once in awhile.
Oh, yes, I want to do it right
at the right time,
in the right way,
saying the right words
to the right person.
Oh, yes, I know I need help
because, lookin’ back later,
sometimes
what seems to be right at the time
is not always perfectly right.
Oh, dear Father in Heaven
forgive my mistakes,
fix my thinkin’ and sayin’ and doin’
so it pleases You
and can bless others, too.
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by Elaine Hardt ©2020
In bed it’s time for what I do,
but of course, I DO pray for you.
Now I forgot to say your name !
So my prayer was not the same.
I didn’t know what you could need,
(or that this poem you would read.)
But then the Lord reminded me,
and my brain helped me to see —
Apologies won’t do,
But God never forgets YOU.
So, then I wrote down a list;
there your name will not be missed.
Good health, enough money, too . . .
Challenges God will bring you through.
Good weather as you jog that mile . . .
People you’ll see give you a smile.
You will have how many more years ?
If I go first, you can shed some tears . . .
Talk to Him each day in prayer
Reminds us ALL to show our care.
Life can be very short — or long !
Thank the Lord with prayer and song !
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by Elaine Hardt ©2020
NO serious neighbor disagreements
NO fires, burning the houses in neighborhood
NO plumbing problems inside houses.
NO electric power lines going down
NO water main shut off
NO houses broken into by some robbers
NO car crashes on these streets
NO coyotes coming down the hills
NO lightning strikes on any house
NO dog running away, getting lost
NO backup from the sewer
NO teenagers racing down the street
NO elderly neighbor home alone, choking
NO tornadoes in this area
NO big, bad windstorm in our town
NO heavy snow storm in our town
NO family fights
NO trouble in the alley
NO earthquake nearby.
THANK THE LORD FOR HIS PROTECTION & HELP
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by Elaine Hardt ©2021
IF is a word that gives us opportunity.
It should really grab our attention
and slow us down from a careless decision.
When we ignore it in conversation
we need to consider how useful it can be.
BUT is a word, can be a smart thing to say;
It can change our conversation’s direction.
We can speak carefully, giving information;
see if uncertainties or problems remain.
You could analyze your talking today.
Thinking and talking, both of these we need to do.
IF and BUT are such short little words to say.
When we use both correctly: good for me and you !
Good communication is essential !
Improvement is a lesson — that’s certainly true !
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by Elaine Hardt ©2021
A challenge a day
keeps laziness away.
It’s a job for the brain;
Life isn’t always the same.
Trouble is a pest !
We need to do our best !
Keep on praying !
You’re thinking and saying.
What’s the best you can do ?
That’s Improving, it’s true.
No more worry, no more fear !
Remember ! The LORD is here.
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by Elaine Hardt 2021
Touches of humor --
Ideas I’ve heard about before --
Some ideas I haven’t heard about before --
This book is "Your Discovery, Your Decision" --
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Each day brings opportunity
along with some trouble you'll see.
So, tell confusion, irritation, depression:
"Get out of my mind right NOW !"
I can do GOOD, God shows me how."
I will trust Him and pray right NOW.
The LORD gives me strength & wisdom
I'll open my Bible to read --
These words of Jesus I do need.
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by Elaine Hardt ©2021