Inspirational Poetry
Peace, I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
One Night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand;
one belonged to him and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you
you'd walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my
life,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave
me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,
I love you and would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one
set of
footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Ingredients
Gather in equal parts
Love, play and Laughter
Appreciation of beauty, within you and around you
Self Discipline while striving to meet your goals
Intelligent, caring friends to share life with
Respect for yourself and others
Ability to give of yourself unconditionally
Compassion and tolerance
Honesty, loyalty and integrity
Directions
In large container, combine first six ingredients. Blend until
the ability
to organize, analyze, compile, coordinate, and prioritize a
variety of
life's task is very smooth. Add compassion and tolerance.
Pour into a nonstick pan. Sprinkle honesty, loyalty and integrity
over top.
Bake at a low temperature constantly testing for success. Serve
warm. Have
daily.
Well as with any recipe there is always room for improvement and
I think
this recipe would be even better if we added the following;
God
Prayer
Faith
I am not sure but I think these ingredients will make this
recipe just bubble...oh correction I know it will!!!!
Moses
knew palaces, inside,
[no wistful gazes from without]
Walked with kings
and gave commands,
tasted power
and cracked whips,
protected by his position.
It took a desert, stripped and barren,
instructions from One invisible,
loudly calling,
flames, searing but not consuming,
before he truly heard.
But I envy the clearness
of communication.
For I see no burning bush
blazing in my backyard.
No clear commands
invade my thoughts
cutting through common sense and
staidness.
Lord, led me out of Egypt,
from the protection of palace walls.
Lead me away
alone to unpeopled places.
Alone, I'll take off my shoes.
Alone, I'll listen.
I'll find You on Your holy ground.
- Joan Rae Mills
