A Blade of Grass

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1. Our lives are like a blade of grass.  

The Bible tells us so.

We all are here today 
and gone tomorrow, we should know.

As we build ourselves and families up, 
with such prestige,

secretly, we beg God for His COURAGE, 
on our knees.

2. We all can be so insecure at times, 
when troubles come,

but then become puffed up with pride, 
as soon as they are gone.

How can we be so arrogant, 
when Jesus came to earth,

displaying, by His death humility's 
unfathomed WORTH.

3. He tells us, pride precedes a fall, 
but HONOR a reward

for those who seek to humbly bow, 
before their Sovereign Lord.

3. What will it take for us to see 
our insignificance,

in contrast to our Heavenly Father's 
great MAGNIFICENCE!
We've but to look at Mary, 

our Sweet Mother and our Queen,

who's virtues were enormous, 
though kept hidden and unseen.

Let Mary be a lesson for us all 
upon this earth,

4. So in humility, we will 
acknowledge its great worth.

We must remember always 
that HUMILITY is the key,

for it's the virtue that will help us 
win eternity!

"All people are like grass, 
and all their glory is like

the flowers of the field; 
the grass withers 
and the flowers fade.”

1 Peter 1:24

I Saw an Angel’s Feathery Wing

1. I saw an angel’s feathery wing once, 

flutter near my face.

I quickly felt his presence

in that peaceful holy place.

Certain he was telling me 

that he was very NEAR,

at once my heart was floating, 

and my inner vision clear.

2. I realized the room was filled 

with HEALING and with grace.

I beheld such sanctity

and glory on each face.

I wished that everyone could see 

this angel hovering near,

with wings as soft as velvet, 

face as gentle as a deer.

Two loving eyes that both were filled 

with happiness and joy,

and lips lovingly smiling, 

offering virtue to employ.

3. I knew this special vision 

of an angel close at hand

was proof that they are near, 

waiting to HELP at our command.

They flutter and they linger.  

You can see them if you try.

Image them upon the earth, 

at sea, or in the sky.

4. Open your awareness 

to their presence day and night

to ensure they’ll manifest themselves 

before your sight.

The more you give them notice, 

the more time they’ll spend with you.

Their kindness and PROTECTION 

will guide everything you do.

Do not let these heavenly seraphs 

lose their chance to serve.

Their mission is to guard you 

and bring messages to earth.

5. God commissioned them 

to be the stewards of His LOVE,

as they distribute graces 

and His help from up above.

So open up your spiritual eyes,

bring heaven into view,

And you will see God’s angels, 

gently flutter close to you!

A Garden of Love

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1. Nothing brings more happiness

in the world than planting LOVE.

God then waters it with hope 
and grace from up above.

The flowers that will blossom forth

will be so beautiful. 
Each one will be a virtue colored

in a lovely hue.

2. The next time it is raining,

do not sulk or lie around.

Smile and plant a GARDEN

where much gladness will abound.

On rainy days bring sunshine

into other people's lives.

Visit friends who grieve the loss

of husbands or of wives.

3. There is sadness in the world,

but do not be dismayed.

You can be a ray of SUNSHINE

making darkness fade.

A little smile, a word of cheer,

can bring such longed for hope.

Every thoughtful gesture

helps your friends to better cope.

4. It's not very difficult

to bring a bit of cheer.

It only takes a moment

but could last throughout the year.

There are many kindly things

that you can say or do.

The HAPPINESS you give away

will soon return to you.

5. If the day seems dreary

and some raindrops start to fall,

LISTEN closely to each one

and try to hear God's call.

Dry a teardrop from each face you meet

along your way.

You'll find that in your heart,

it truly is a wondrous day!

A Beautiful Winter Thaw

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1. After a portion of wintry weather,

when everything begins to thaw,

and the SUN peeks out from retreating 
clouds, I feel a rejuvenating awe.

2. Driving down streets that were once 
white with snow, now melting in the light day,

I see several FOOTPRINTS  beginning to fade,

where someone had walked on their way.

3. DROPLETS, from where once hung icicles, gleam
and glisten with every drop,

falling from bushes, from fences and trees,

while others from house and rooftop.

4. Watching the clouds float away in the SKY

gives a liberating feeling to me.

Enthused by each new transformation in life,

I feel so uplifted and free.

5. Resting, relaxing, later at home

I gaze through my window in peace.

My heart feels warmed by the sun shining bright

and the light filtering through the trees.

As every branch, seems to magically glisten,  

I ponder the beauty with awe.

I vow to remember the feeling SUBLIME 
of this bright shimmering. winter thaw!

Floating Down a River

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1. Floating down a river 

on a lovely summer day,

all your cares and worries 

drift so peacefully away.

Fears about the future dim 

and quickly disappear,

now that quiet CONFIDENCE

and happiness are near.

2. Sunshine and SERENITY 

begin to soothe your soul,

filling you with healing, 

and the grace to make you whole.

3. As you drift and float 

in gentle stillness you behold

the beauty of creation, 

watching all its power unfold.

You dismiss the past 

to hopes of future joys and DREAMS.

All that’s bright and beautiful 

surrounds you now it seems.

4. Lifted by their promise 

you feel buoyed by HOPE and love;

strengthened by a warm embrace 

and safety from above.

5. Future days seem bright now 

with a light that shines within.

HAPPINESS awaits you 

as a new life you begin.

This peaceful lovely image 

deep within your heart will stay;

of floating down a river 

on a lovely summer day!

“In quietness and confidence 

will be your strength.”

Isaiah 30:15