Tag Archives: Christian Poet

Metamorphosis

22 Apr

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

 The struggles in life are many-
In those times we begin to grow.
As the caterpillar becomes a butterfly,
Our metamorphosis is tedious and slow.
When God strips us of all vanity,
and we truly search our soul-
We ultimately find it is He that we need-
The One who can make us whole.
Others may fail us, oft no fault of their own-
But if we trust in our Savior,
We’ll not walk alone.
Red butterfly

Source: Reflections of the Heart: Metamorphosis

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I have to be Me

4 Mar

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

I am fighting the battle of resistance-
I have to be Me, in spite of insistence.
The world is doing its best night and day-
to alter my thinking- to follow its way.
Commercials tell me what I should buy-
Etiquette dictates the “how” and the “why”.
Experience has proven to be my friend-
My values I no longer have to defend.
Don’t try to make me an image of you-
It is so refreshing to have one’s own view.
No longer young, my spirit tells me-
In spite of man’s thinking, I have to be Me!
Woman w: dogs on mountian

Source: Reflections of the Heart: I have to be Me

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Solitude

26 Feb

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

I have heard it said that solitude is the soul’s best friend.
It allows a quiet time within one’s self to dream, to comprehend.

That’s when we dream our dreams,
and pen our thoughts,
to bring them to fruition-
before they are ever verbalized
or expressed in composition.

It is only in the stillness of solitude, I find
the truth and purpose that brings peace of mind.

Secluded cabin

Source: Reflections of the Heart: March 2007

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Reflections of the Heart: Somewhere

29 Jan

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

Somewhere there is a place for me

A place I have a need to be.

A new plateau, a goal to meet-

Purpose, direction, without defeat.

Oh, God, give me strength to greet each day

With a cheerful countenance, don’t let me sway.

Please let me focus on the issues of life

That bring joy to others-

to relieve their strife.

To have victory over the enemy called Fear-

the energy and stamina to persevere.

Blue with Sea Shell copy

Painting by DiVoran Lites

Source: Reflections of the Heart: February 2007

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A Servant’s Heart

25 Dec

Louise Gibson posted this last year at Christmas. This year, she is having some health issues, so I am reposting this lovely poem for Christmas~Onisha

All of us here on Old Things R New wish you a very happy Christmas, spent with people you love, as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

From my Heart

Louise GIbson

Louise Gibson

 

The true spirit of Christmas is one of giving.

To give of yourself is the greatest gift of all.

To follow in the footsteps of Jesus.

we learn to develop a servant’s heart

in answer to our Savior’s call.

 

Jesus welcomes, “Come, follow Me.

I will make you a fisher of men,”

“Oh, yes, dear Lord, I want to follow you.

Life on earth is not he end!

 

 

The three Marys who served

 

The three most prominent women in the gospels

were all named Mary. The first was Mary of Nazareth.

God chose her to raise Jesus because of her servant’s

heart.

“For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant;

for behold, “henceforth, all generations will call me blessed,”

 

 

The second was Mary of Bethany. She was His student.

Whenever she appeared in the gospels, she was at

the feet of Jesus.

 

The third was Mary of Magdala. Though successful in

business, she had deep spiritual needs in her life.

Jesus freed her from demons, saved her, and she

became His zealous supporter. She supported His

ministry from her own resources, according to Luke 8:1-3.

 

Mary and Joseph xmas 1001 (2)

Painting by DiVoran Lites

 

 

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So, Why Should I be Thankful

27 Nov

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

 

A thankful heart causes us to look upward.
It causes us to look around,
and causes us to look within
where the peace of God is found.

 

The number one secret to happiness
is a grateful heart.
Beginning our day with a prayer of gratitude
brings tranquility from the start.

 

Fear is the father of failure-
a negative emotion, to be sure.
Replace it with a positive thought.
Failure you will no longer endure.

 

“When we choose not to focus on
what is missing from our life,
but are grateful for the abundance that
is present, we experience Heaven on earth.”
Author unknown.

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Say That AGAIN!??

30 Oct

From the Heart
Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

Y Y U R
YYUB
ICUR
YY4ME

 

Interpretation:

Too wise you are,
Too wise you be.
I see you are
too wise for me.

 

The young woman hiding
in this old body
came out to have some fun.

 

Please join in the levity-
the battle is already won!

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Measure Your Words

23 Oct

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

Years ago an anonymous writer penned
a short poem about the merit of measuring
our words.

 

“A wise old owl sat in an oak.
The more he saw the less he spoke.
The less he spoke the more he heard.
Why can’t we all be like that wise old bird.”

 

There is a connection between wisdom
and limiting what we say.
It is wise to be a good listener,
while holding our tongue at bay,

 

Be sensitive to the needs of the one
you are speaking to.
Listen to what their heart is saying
before expressing your point of view.

 

Footnote:
Although there is a time to be quiet
and a time to speak (Eccl.3:7),
choosing to speak less allows us to
hear more.

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Positive Mind, Healthy Heart

16 Oct

From the Heart
Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

 

A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a downcast spirit dries up
the bones.”
Proverbs 17:22

 

Old age is not all downhill.
She was 80 years old still
walking on a treadmill.

 

As Robert Strauss, diplomat and
advisor to U. S. presidents, once
remarked,
“It’s a little like wrestling a gorilla.
You don’t quit when you are tired,
Your quit when the gorilla is tired.”

 

What we do to and for our body
is a personal responsibility.
No one can change your life style but you.
There is no quick fix.

 

You simply need to keep plugging on,
no matter what happens in the course
of any particular day. It is said that when
his crew grew discouraged after three weeks
at sea, Columbus urged them on by shouting,
“Adelante”, “Adelante” “Sail on!, “Sail on”!

Persevering means stopping not when you
lose heart, but when the task is done.

 

“Challenges are what makes life interesting;
Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”

 

Joshua J. Marine,
Writer
Quote from Yoga Barra:
“I cut my pizza into 6 pieces.
I don’t think I could eat 8!”

 

You can’t get much done if you can only work
when you feel good.

Have a GREAT day!

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Don’t Forget to Say “I Love You”

9 Oct

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

The days pass so quickly and
Interests are so diversified-
But today my heart is heavy.
A dear friend of mine has died.

Take the time to tell them.
Let them know how much you care.
Don’t take it for granted,
for they may not be aware.

When you phrase the words, “I love you”
It brings comfort and joy to another’s soul.
Let communicating with others
be your foremost heartwarming goal.

People need people.
Listen with your heart to their plea.
“I don’t want to walk alone”-
There is such comfort in company.

Every day is precious-
A gift from our Lord above.
Walk with a grateful spirit.
Do all things in the spirit of love.

Love-beach

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