January Saturday

January Saturday

Haven't seen the sun in a while.

Seeing it today brings a smile

and causes yesterday's snowfall to glisten

this morning as daybreak has risen

over the hill

where sunlight spills.

The snow sparkles

with a twinkle

as the sun shines upon

this fluffy white down,

though too cold to be out and about.

The sun, though, erases any pout.

The sky is blue today,

instead of laden gray

when the sun didn't shine

upon the evergreen pines

where fluffy snow now drapes

and like sequins decorates.

Today a bird chirps a melody.

It's a cardinal in the magnolia tree.

Like the sun, he too was missed

this month after Christmas.

Just three weeks ago Christmas was

as time quickly ticks away, it does.

Soon the sun will be overhead.

It will be noontime instead

for the morning has quickly passed

for, you see, time doesn't last

and neither will the sun.

Soon it will be gone.

It will slip down over the western hill

where the sunset will beautifully spill

in pink and rose and orange hues -

a breathtaking view.

Be sure to enjoy this afternoon

for the sun will be gone from the sky soon.

* * * * *

Jesus said, “Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Each day also has many delights for us to own.

Take a minute right now to enjoy

whatever it is that brings you joy.

Don't concentrate on your troubles

but concentrate on and savor

something that brings delight -

like sunshine shining bright...

or the cold, sparkling snow,

or the grass beneath your toes,

the rainbow after the summer storm,

or talking to a loved one on the phone.

In truth, there are more delights to be had

than troubles that might make you feel bad.

Don't be sad.

Be glad.

There's much to be thankful for.

God has many good things in store.

Start today. Learn to look

then write them in a book.

A diary of God's many blessings

instead of daily worry and stressing

will change your countenance and outlook.

You'll be smiling. Now go look.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow

for tomorrow will worry about itself.

Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Matthew 6:34

God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart.

Ecclesiastes 5:20

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