Thursday 3 January 2013

Whispers of God's Love

Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
 
 
 
Listen!
Amidst all the busyness of life....
 
In all the racket, all the clamor
of conflicting priorities and demands....
 
Above all the hubbub of distractions,
worries, concerns....
 
 
 
 
Listen!
Do you hear God's whisper?
It will calm your soul, bring peace to your heart,
quiet your mind.
 
 
 
 
 
Listen! Be Still!
Know that He is God-
your refuge, your strength,
your ever-present help.
 
Know that He is Savior, your Savior!
Prince of Peace...
 
                                         Jesus.
 


Wednesday 2 January 2013

This Day Is Thine

This Day Is Thine
 
This day is thine, a shining gift from heaven,
Gleaned for thy use from treasuries of time,
Given in trust to hold until the even,
This day is thine, a sacred charge sublime.
 
 
This day is thine, to be what thou shalt make it,
Hidden in self or used in service fine;
When thou shalt bring it back again to Him who gave it,
What will it be, this golden day of thine?
 
 
This day is thine, thy yesterdays are finished,
Soon will the present join the changeless past;
Will its bright hours be greater for thy keeping
Or by the dreaded rust of waste o'er cast?
 
 
This day is thine, there may be no tomorrows,
This day is thine from dawn till setting sun;
May thou at even, like a worthy steward,
Hear in thy heart the Master's words, "Well done."
 
-Verna Whinery
 
 
photo credit: Rachel McFarland