From the Heart
Louise Gibson
We can’t control all the circumstances in life,
But we can control how we react.
An attitude of optimism lightens the load.
That truly is a fact.
Negativity is heavy,
like a backpack we should remove.
When we work on our attitude,
our whole demeanor will improve.
There is something more to life
than what we can see.
Who we really are
Is our true identity
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
Trials come to everyone.
That is God’s teaching tool.
And He has His own time table,
so relax and accept His rule.
When we are young and full of hope
our enthusiasm has no limit.
We set our sight on things up high
(but be sure your vision has Christ in it).
While writing this post on “Trials”.
God has put me to the test!
For some reason unknown to me,
He has put my television to rest!
No picture, no sound.
“Lord, you have my full attention.
What are You trying to teach me here?
I know it is worthy of mention.”
Speak to my heart, Lord
(and Please make it quick).
“A cheerful heart doeth good like medicine,
but a broken spirit makes one sick”.
Proverbs 17:22
From My Heart
Louise Gibson
Mindfulness is being aware of the moment.
Listen to your heart.
Your life matters-
Live it fully from the start.
Water the seed of optimism.
Have a love affair with life.
Think positive thoughts
and you will drive away the strife.
Cultivate awareness.
You’ll find you learn a lot.
If you are in the kitchen stirring the pot-
Be aware of stirring the pot!
How will being mindful
help you deal with your pain?
Being aware of God’s presence
will bring peace to your heart again.
by DiVoran Lites
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
I discovered something this week in dealing with my grief over losing my sweet little animal friends to such a painful death. I had accepted it with my head, but little things kept popping up all week that tore at my heartstrings.
Pepper, a sweet little black and while, always met me in the driveway when I came home from shopping. She knew that I had cat treats in my shopping bags that I would reward her with. There was such a void in my life this week it was painful. The irony of it is evidenced in my poem this week.
God loves you because of who God is,
Not because of anything you did, or didn’t do.
He has given me such a peace this week
that surpasses all I ever knew.
Life does present its challenges,
Of this we are all aware.
But the Lord is there throughout it all
to comfort through our despair.
Seeing past the pain of the present
is a recommended state of mind..
God lifts us up above our circumstances,
and gives us vision of a special kind.
Are you going through a rough place?
Don’t give up in despair.
Look to Him who created you.
His presence is always there.
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,
with thanksgiving, let your request be known unto God,
and the peace that passes all understanding will keep your heart
and mind in Christ Jesus, our Lord.” Philippians 4:6
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
Charlene had a sweet disposition.
She was the first to greet me when I opened the door.
One of five of my outdoor cats,
I have to confess, I adore.
They were born during ” Hurricane Charley”
“Charley’s Angels” to me.
Bonded in love from the start,
They were a very close family.
When I looked out of my kitchen window last Friday,
my heart was disturbed to no end.
Charlene was crying out in pain,
seeking help from a friend.
I went out to comfort her,
unaware of the nature of it all.
My son helped take her to the Animal Clinic
where I leraned, to my appall,
She had been poisoned,
By who, or what is a mystery-
but my heart has been saddened
by such a catastrophe..
She is buried in my back yard,
under the shade of a tree-
always to be remembered
for the joy she gave to me.
P.S. It would be hard to forget that she died on Good Friday.
,
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
I look through my kitchen window each day,
seeking as I always do-
All the signs of God’s presence
in the soul-stirring scene that I view.
It never ceases to amaze me
that His presence is everywhere.
The Easter Llilies are radiant-
postural, as though in prayer.
They are programmed to bloom at Easter,
then close for another year.
Their role is to glorify the Savior-
then silently disappear.
Springtime is a season
of new life with a goal.
New leaves are forming,flowers are budding-
there is a stirring in my soul.
I read an interesting quote this week by Max Lucado
that I would like to share with you.
‘”The next time a sunrise steals your breath, or a meadow of
flowers leaves you speechless, remain that way
and say nothing, and listen as Heaven whispers, “Do you
like. it? I did it just for You.”
From my Heart
Louise Gibson
Stop comparing yourself with others.
God created only one of you.
He fashioned you in your mother’s womb
so you would have your own point of view.
When you compare yourself with others
it shrinks your very soul.
You don’t need status symbols.
In Christ you are made whole.
Suffering comes to everyone.
God wants to conform us to the image of His own dear Son.
Nothing worthwhile is easy, my friend,
But the battle has already been won.
Footnote
“Let us keep fresh in our minds
all the tender mercies God has shown us,
Think of the tears He has wiped away
and the pain He has helped us bear.”
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
I woke up in the morning,
mind refreshed and full of hope.
There is so much I want to do-
all within my scope.
My spirit is willing, my mind alert-
I’ll spring right out of bed.
My mind is saying, “Go Girl”-
but my back says “Whoa”, instead.
Ego! Yes, ego is the culprit
in this aging game we play.
I don’t mind saying “I”m 86”,
But “getting old?” No way! “,
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
When we wake up in the morning
there is promise in the air.
We don’t know what the day will bring,
but the expectancy is there.
The time to be happy is now.
We have this day to explore.
Every day is a special occasion-
What are you waiting for?
“This is the day that the Lord has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
Life does present its problems,
Skies are not always blue-
But when you turn your eyes to the Savior,
He will always see you through.
In times of suffering we must make sanctified
choices to walk in the light;
We have to mind our attitude by minding our thoughts
and trust God to make it right.
Keep the sunshine in your mind.
Our thoughts control our emotions.
Problems seem to solve themselves
when you take time for morning devotions.
Footnote:
Sunshine on your face.
The psalmist said, “They looked to Him
and were radiant.” Psalm 34:5
Old Things R New 