Passing

PASSING

When the sun sets

it paints its picture best

in the western sky

announcing night is nigh.

Shadows lengthen

as night beckons

stretching eastward

on the grass floor.

Golden yellows and rosy pinks

changing quickly then gone in a blink

as the sun sinks beyond the hill

where the last glimpse of sunlight spills.

The sun has gone down.

Twilight has come.

Everything is golden

as the temps are cooling.

Twilight disappears

for dusk is near.

Time to call it a day

as light passes away.

Colors clear

now drear

are fading fast

for day is past.

Shades of dark are cast

as shadows creep past

blurring the lines

through passing of time.

The last tweets and coos fade away

at the passing of another day.

Nature's lullaby

as twilight sighs.

Quiet settles in

for night brings

the passing of the day

with its joys and disarrays.

Goodnights said by the birds,

now crickets are heard.

Can you hear their strumming?

It's time for slumbering.

* * * * *

Twilight gives way to dusk

as the sun rotates west.

Though not is a rush,

it seems to be pushed

as if on a quest

for creation to hush.

Our days are busy from sunup to dusk

with important appointments and such,

with hurrying about, always in a rush.

Maybe today there was corn to husk

or you spent the day chasing down the dust.

Tomorrow's to-do-list will bring more fuss.

The day has passed and it's dusk.

A minute to rest from the rush.

But in today's quest

did you shove and push

or did you simply trust

that God has a plan that's best.

Don't let another day pass

without knowing it's a must

to lean and trust

on the Lord much.

Remember, God knows what is best

and has a plan that doesn't rush.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge him

and he will bring it to pass.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Serve him with wholehearted devotion

and with a willing mind,

for the Lord searches every heart

and understands every motive behind the thoughts.

I Chronicles 28:9

I trust in you, O Lord;

I say, "You are my God."

My times are in your hands.

Psalm 31:14

Trust in the Lord and do good...

Delight yourself in the Lord

and he will give you the desires of your heart.

commit your way to the Lord.

Psalm 37:3-5a

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Morning

MORNING

Yesterday a rain shower watered the earth,

early this morning you can see new birth

for pretty flowers and green grass appear

after yesterday's shower disappeared.

Yesterday's falling rain worked its magic.

Listen, there's water babbling in the creek.

This morning the bright warm rays of the sun

chased away the gloom from the wet rain.

Together they work in harmony

to grow pretty flowers and greenery.

If you take a deep breath,

you'll smell earthworms in the earth.

Ones spirits lift

as the fog lifts

for creation in all its glory

seems to be somewhat in a hurry

to get another day underway

as the darkness quickly slips away.

The sun removes the remaining shadows

as morning peeks over the willow.

Yesterday rain everything fed.

Today a cloudless sky overhead.

It's the dawning of a new day today

seen in the morning's waking sun rays.

Morning brings

many blessings.

Is that why birds sing

early in the morning?

Perhaps they don't want to forget a one

for their song is one of thankfulness all day long.

 

Do they have a lesson

to teach us humans?

To look for blessings

instead of stressing

over what we have no charge of

but to trust in the Lord above.

* * * * *

Whatever a given day may bring

God is there with you in everything.

You are not meant to carry your burden alone

for God will be there with you, by your side all along

to comfort, strengthen, guide

when you in Him abide.

My devotions this morning were from I Corinthians 13

where Paul talks about “faith to move mountains.”

That means believing faith to trust God to meet whatever our needs.

God is waiting to lift whatever burden when you in prayer plead.

If your mountain is physical, financial, or relational,

let God move your mountain for "with God all things are possible."

He is like the light of morning at sunrise

on a cloudless morning,

like the brightness after rain

that brings the grass from the earth.

II Samuel 23:4

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

...faith that can move mountains...

I Corinthians 13:2

 

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What Happened?

WHAT HAPPENED?

Yesterday spring began.

The sun shone bright once again.

Robin red-breast sang.

Daffodils finally sprang.

Today winter returned

early in the morn.

Winter coats again worn

by youngsters and those grown.

Though the sun is shining bright

today temperatures feel like night.

It doesn't seem quite right.

We long for spring's delights.

We count the days to spring

then winter comes again

when the cold north wind

and icy snowflakes ping.

Spring waits while winter holds on.

Even the birds are gone.

Ice is seen on the pond.

There are no ducks upon.

Spring has taken a back seat.

Today no robins are heard tweet.

Perhaps because they have cold feet

or maybe the earthworms went deep.

Spring will awaken

but first it must open

both its eyes again

to see the robins...

who open their wings and fly across the land

with the "good news" that spring is here again

delighting men, women and children.

When you see the robins, spring is here once again.

* * * * *

Each day in January is one day closer to spring!

We can't wait for the delights spring promises to bring.

The sun shines bright

melting the white

snow that fell

in the dell.

(Just a couple of months ago we were excited to see

last season's first snowflakes fall on the evergreen tree.)

Temperatures will warm

and songbirds will return.

Bulbs sprout

wanting out

of the brown earth

to give birth

to a rainbow of flowers

fed by a warm spring shower.

The air smells fresh and clean.

Daffodils and tulips preen.

Gardeners can't wait to dig in

the soil in their garden.

Five months ago they put their gardens to bed.

Now it's time to begin removing what's dead.

A cycle of life completed over the winter

with new life ready to being all over.

Such it is with humans too.

Everyday there's something new.

There also might be the end of something

as no one knows what a day will bring.

Some have come to the end of life

while this year new ones will begin life.

Planned in the beginning by God, who is our Creator,

who gives us seasons in life – spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;

The flowers appear on the earth;

the time of the singing of birds is come,

and the voice of the turtle dove is heard in our land.

Song of Songs 2:11-12(KJV)

I will send you rain in its season,

and the ground will yield its crops

and the tress of the field their fruit.

Leviticus 26:4

The Spirit of God has made me;

the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

Job 33:4

There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under heaven:

a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot...

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

 

Though mid-February, the snow is melting today.

Noticed bluebirds house cleaning this morning.

That is, both mama and papa working together.

We're not the only ones anxious for spring.

 

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Happy Feb. 14

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us,

that we should be called children of God!

And that is what we are!

I John 3:1

You are precious and honored in my sight,

and I love you.

Isaiah 43:4

With Appreciation

Just wanted to thank you all for taking the time to read my posts. 

You are an encouragement and a blessing.

Sharing some photos from my garden to brighten these winter days.

May each day end with much to be thankful for.
After all, Life Is a Garden Party

Dance

Dance

Spinning, swirling

twisting, twirling.

Floating, drifting

while fluttering.

Lovely, quite ethereal

sent from the celestials.

One by one more appear

dancing together near.

These gossamer tu-tus

catch ones attention, they do.

Light as a feather

they now gather.

Performing their art

in mute, soundless parts

for no music is heard,

not even a chord.

Spinning, swirling

twisting, twirling.

Floating, drifting

while fluttering.

As if chased they run

in a waltz of fun

graceful, poised,

bringing joy.

Not one misstep

for each step

is orchestrated

as if conducted.

Who is it that dances away

yesterday and again today?

Fluttering down from the heavens

are dancing snowflakes from heaven.

* * * * *

May your spirit dance

despite your circumstance.

My joy abide

whatever betides.

May there be a song on your lips

that will cause a smile to lift.

May thankfulness be a part

of every beat of your heart.

You turned my wailing into dancing;

you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.

O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.

Psalm 130:1-12

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Telling Tales

TELLING TALES

Last night a shimmering blanket of snow

silently fell in the garden and meadows.

Covering everything in its path down low

and what’s up high is veiled by new-fallen snow.

This morning white glistening snow

is heaped on the evergreen boughs.

In the leafless trees, shadows

stretch out into a tangled row.

Though silent the snow came, this morning a tale follows

for night visitors ventured out from their hollow.

Crossing the road, they know

where tasty edibles grow.

Despite my dog named Goldilocks, who’s yellow,

uninvited critters leave a trail to follow.

Not afraid, they come in the night’s shadows

telling tales because their footprints burrowed.

There are rabbit tracks to follow

hopping then stopping in the shadows.

I did not see their tails; though

footprints tell tales down low.

There are trails abounding from bucks and does.

Over the fence they jumped for a thorough

investigation in my garden - to my woe.

If only I had a bow and arrow.

It's way too cold, though,

because it's near zero

to check out any damage these foes

have contributed, to my sorrow.

 

 

Though silent they came, the fluffy snow

tells tales of where the bucks and does,

rather rabbits or deer, all foes,

have eaten their midnight chow.

What I do find to be cute are the birds nests stowed

in the leafless trees now piled high with snow.

These nests wearing a white cap seem to glow

with promise of a brighter tomorrow.

And when the sun comes out to shine the snow glows

and sparkles like glitter in my hollow

reminding me of an angel wearing a halo

spreading joy and gladness this cold day – banishing sorrows.

* * * * *

We all live with various types of foes.

Some live with constant grief and sorrow,

maybe health or financial woes,

or perhaps in depression wallow.

Sometimes it seems to our sorrow

only gloom awaits each tomorrow.

That's not God's plan for us, though.

God wants us to live life aglow.

An attitude of "woe is me" adds sorrow.

Much unhappiness will surely follow.

An attitude of gratitude, though,

will banish many daily sorrows.

Gladness will replace sadness, we know,

when we come out from the shadows

for in the shadow we go to wallow

about our personal woes and sorrows.

The abundance of our heart flows

out wherever we happen to go.

Of sorrow do not borrow.

Of gladness be sure to follow.

You'll be much better for it, you know,

when gladness replaces sorrow.

You'll look forward to tomorrow

if you search for joy and follow.

Went home joyful and glad in heart

 

for all the good things the Lord had done.

I Kings 8:66 / II Chronicles 7:10

Be glad and rejoice with all your heart...

The Lord your God is with you,

he is mighty to save.

He will take great delight in you,

he will quiet you with his love,

he will rejoice over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3:14,17

You have made known to me the path of life;

you will fill me with joy in your presence.

Psalm16:11

The Lord has done great things for us,

and we are filled with joy.

Psalm 126:3

Gladness and joy will overtake them,

and sorrow and sighing will flee away.

Isaiah 35:10

Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him,

 

and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.

Matthew 12:34-35 / Luke 7:45

The things that come out of the mouth come from the heart...

For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder,

adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.

Matthew 15:18-19

As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.

May the God hope fill you with all joy and peace

as you trust in him,

so that you may overflow with hope

by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

 

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