Hey ! You’re Still Alive TODAY.

Today is a NEW day.

Something different is on the way. 

What you choose to do and say,

     “Could be important to me.” 

Could improve what you see; 

could improve what will be. 

There’s something you can learn
as you choose which way to turn — 

     something interesting you’lI discern. 

Your Father in Heaven sees it all. 

Pray to Him so you don’t fall.
He hears your every call. 

It’s time now to think and do ! 

Be thankful for today’s view ! 

     See what really matters to you ! 

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by Elaine Hardt @ 2019 

I CAN and I WILL !

This challenge is hard, but I’m going to do it;

This trouble is tough, but I’m going through it.

Trouble can’t last forever — not much longer;

I will not be discouraged, I’ll get stronger.

Though the light gets dim, and I don’t know what to do;

Jesus holds me close, and He will see me through. 

My mind settles down, my lips form a prayer;

I don’t know how exactly, but God gets me there. 

Jesus is empowering me to do it;

Jesus is with me as I go through it.

One step at a time I can climb this next hill;

I believe that I can, and I know that I will.  

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  By Elaine Hardt ©2010 

Do YOU Know This?

Why has God put you here on earth? First, to bring you to an awareness of Him, so you will want to turn your back on sin and choose to believe on Him so you can spend Eternity in Heaven. 
   God, the Creator of All, loves YOU. He gives you opportunity to choose to believe.  

   How can you make that choice, and know that it is true? 

   You invite Jesus into your heart.  Doesn’t have to be at church on Sunday . . . you can do this any place, any day, any time.  But you must be sincere.  

  When you own up to your own weakness and sins then you talk to God in prayer.  Receive Jesus.  It’s amazing.  According to the Bible, you are forgiven.  You can be baptized. 

 Then, He will allow you to be part of His reaching out to others who need to hear the way of salvation so they can have a loving relationship with Him, too.  

Sharing our life lessons with others is one way we can tell others about God’s grace.  

“Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; 

make the most of every opportunity.” 

(Colossians 4:5 NIV).

We are not expected to do this by our own abilities, clever arguments, or even heartfelt sincerity.  God will enable and empower us by His Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:8). Be thankful for this! 

Life is not meant to be a string of confusing and frustrating episodes without purpose or meaning.   Find out what God has been doing in your life, then ask Him to show you how to make the most out of what you’ve got.  Picture yourself hearing the awesome words, “Well done, good and faithful friend.  Enter into the joy of My eternal presence.”  (taken from Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:21, John 3:15 and John 15:14). 

 So, what do you know?  Do you know this? 

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by Elaine Hardt ©2018

I'm Glad You Came to Visit . . .

I rearranged some dust molecules in honor of your visit,

Then I emptied out waste baskets, lest you’d ask, “What izzit?”

I saw a tiny swirl of lint as I wiped a venetian blind,

So I contemplated, and God’s creation was on my mind.

      No wonder cleaning house is an on-going chore,

The universe is full of dust molecules, a whole lot more;

So, hoping to keep everything in balance 

I removed a spider’s web atop the window’s valance.  

      It’s been awhile since I heard the vacuum cleaner’s roar,

I do admire silence, but music accompanies this chore. 

I stashed the dirty dishes, so they are out of sight,

My eyesight is suddenly sharper, and I ask, is that right?

      I spied some breakfast crumbs there under the table;

I know I should keep cleaning house as long as I am able,

But for myself I mostly avoid this chore

Until someone says they’re coming to my door.  

      In His wisdom God made ingredients large and small,

And it was perfect until Adam and Eve took that sinful fall.

Oh, well. I needed some exercise, and this will do,

      So sit a spell, and visit me;  I ‘m happy to see you.

      Later on, after you leave and I am by myself,

I’ll sit and watch dust accumulate on each and every shelf. 

I’m thankful for your friendship, there’s always lots to say;

 Do phone before you come again, on some other day.

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by Elaine Hardt ©2009

You're Been Growing Older? NINE Reasons to Celebrate !

• Growing older means you’ve learned a lot, so keep on doing good. You can!
• Growing older means you’ve had time to view other people, other situations.   Did you carefully judge what was right and what was wrong? Did you learn from what you observed? That’s learning. 
• Growing older means you’ve succeeded in a variety of things you attempted. You’re better off now because of some smart choices and some hard work. Does anyone else deserve some of that credit? That’s learning.
• Growing older means you’ve made a few mistakes by now.  Analyze a few.  Now consider one. What started it? What happened?  How did you end it?  Did you apologize for your mistake?  That’s learning. 
• Growing older means you’ve committed a few sins by now.  Did you remember that the Bible says Jesus died for your sins so you could be forgiven? Did you confess your sins to God?  Did you find the relief that He gives when we own up to it? That’s learning.
• Growing older means you’ve had a lot of opportunities to learn what other people taught. Read any good books lately?  Read any news analysts lately?  Critiqued some speaker with your amassed information? Accumulated more knowledge? That’s learning.
• Growing older means you’ve had lots of experience in talking with others. You notice others who need to hear what you can say? You can gain attention by your reputation, by your approach? You can share information in an appropriate way? That’s learning. 
• Growing older means young people need to know you’re interested in them.  Old people need to know that you still care about them, too.  How do you communicate with them? 
• Growing older means you’re still alive. What about life after death?  Have you read what Jesus said about everlasting life? (see John 3:16)  www.biblegateway.com  You could read more about it in the Bible.  Growing older means get going now so you can keep on going even after you die!                        + + + 

by Elaine Hardt ©2017