Tag Archives: Poem

Even Nature Worships

3 Apr

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

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.”

Sunlight lillies

Be the Message

27 Mar

From my Heart

Louise Gibson

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.”

Writings of E.G White

 

God Created only one of you

 

The Promise

12 Mar

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

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

JOY

Broken, But Beautiful

6 Feb

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

 

Have you ever seen a collection of sea glass,

also known as beach glass? The varied bits of

colored glass are sometimes pieces of pottery,

but often are pieces of shattered glass bottles.

Originally the glass had a purpose, but then,it

was casually thrown away and became broken.

 

Our lives are like that. Unexpected events

present challenges, often taxing our emotions

or causing physical pain or injury.

 

The Great Creator is always busy molding

our character.  He truly wants the best for you and me.

He introduces challenges to prepare us for eternity.

 

 

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.

Only through experiences of trial and suffering

can the soul be strengthened., vision cleared,

ambition inspired and success achieved.”

Helen Keller

(1880-1968)

 

Sea glass

Stressed Out? Try Humor

30 Jan

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

 

Humor is good medicine;

It has the power to heal.

You can’t laugh and remain sad;

Good endorphins you will reveal.

 

The Lord is our Heavenly Physician-

He advised “Be of good cheer”

“Lord, I can endure all things

As long as You are near.”

 

I have learned to accept myself

with all of my limitations and flaws-

“When I raise my sights to you, Lord,

My inner self is filled with “awes”.

 

(   A  laugh-at-myself analysis )

 

I was born a duck,

so I quack like a duck.

Yes, that “quack” came  out of me..

No matter how I envision myself a swan-

A duck I will always be!

 

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Ducks hanging out in the herbs

 

 

 

When I Wake in the Morning

23 Jan

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

The natural flight of the human mind is not from

pleasure to pleasure,

but from hope to hope.

Samuel Johnson

 

Lord, when I wake up in the morning

my first thought is of you.

This  day is truly a blessing-

What would you have me to do?

 

The day may be disguised as ordinary,

but extraordinary things happen with you.

You are our reason for living, Lord

We find our purpose and strength in You.

THE DAY MAY BE DISGUISED AS ORDINARY

 

God Never Says “O-O-O-PS”

16 Jan

From my Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

That’s a theological truth in disguise.

God is a Master of Perfection.

His truths stand to confuse the thinking of the wise.

 

Every moment we feel overwhelmed by problems,

God is busy dealing with them, dear friend.

Every time we despair over the lack of God’s presence,

Remember, He promised to abide to the end.

 

The Bible has been written for people

who are living in the land of the living-

It is so much more than “pie in the sky

in the sweet by and by”.

 

The Bible is written for the tough realities of life,

the nitty grittry of the here and now.

Its pages are filled with real life solutions

to relieve our strife and our sigh!

 

 

“There has to be a song-

to make our burdens bearable,

to make our hopes believable,

to transform our successes into praise.

to release the chains of past defeats.

Somewhere- down deep in a forgotten corner

of each man’s heart-

There has to be a song,”

Robert Benson

 

“At times when we feel forsaken,may we know

the presence of the Holy Spirit who brings comfort

to all human hearts when we re willing to surrender

ourselves.  May we be convinced that soon before

we reach up to Thee, Thou art reaching down to us.”

Peter Marshall

 

Corrie In Darkness God's Love shines

A Day Without Laughter Is A Day Wasted

9 Jan

From my Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

Stressed?  Try Humor!

Laughter is good medicine.

You can’t laugh and feel bad at the same time.

 

Remember, a good sense of humor

prevents hardening of the attitudes.

And attitude is the result of reasoning and rhyme

 

Bad things happen to everyone.

That is a fact of life.

But experience has taught me-

A positive attitude chases away strife!

 

I have lived to a ripe old age,

and this one thing I know-

Love and reliance on God, our Savior,

will set your heart aglow..

 

 

 

Use humor to cope with illness.

” Live each day as if it was the last day of your life:

one day you will be right.;”  (anonymous)

 

” Life does not cease to be funny when people die

any more  than it ceases to be serious when people laugh,”

George Bernard Shaw

 

DiVoran Painting Faith Love

Painting by DiVoran Lites

 

 

Keep Your Eyes On The One Who Is Invisible

28 Nov

From My Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

As a child, who did you go to for answers?

As a teenager, who was your “go to” friend?

As an adult, do you have a mentor who helps you

find answers you seek?

You can engage the wisest person in the universe

as your councilor to the end.

 

(Without council, plans go awry,

but in the multitude of councilors.

they are established. Proverbs 15:22)

 

Move in the direction of life, not fear.

Stand on the promises of God, our Savior.

He promised to always be near.

 

If you are feeling “in the dark”,

look up to “The Light.”

Keep your eyes on the one who is invisible.

He will guide you safely through the night.

 

Move in the Direction of Life

 

 

A Self Pep Talk

21 Nov

From my Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

Here I am at a ripe old age-

and I can’t argue with a calendar page.

My body is bemoaning.”Woe is me,

Arthritis can be a catastrophe!”

But my mind is saying,

“Go, girl!, you have a life to live.

Good deeds to be done each day,

and much love to give.

 

Keep in mind, your biggest cheer leader

in life is YOU.

Choose a positive attitude in reaching your goals,

and watch your dreams come true”..

 

You go girl