Time is lost in needless worry.
Then we sometimes have to scurry
To complete the task at hand,
With added pressure to withstand.
Worry is like sinking sand.
It bogs you down by it's demand.
Rise up from this sinking place
And don't give worry any space.
Before the Lord release your woes.
Let Him battle all your "foes".
To pray takes less time than to fret.
With prayer, good answers you will get.
God redeems our time for us
And teaches us how not to fuss.
Worry just is not much fun.
In prayer are our battles won.
"And who of you by worrying and being anxious can add one unit of measure (cubit) to his stature or to the span of his life?"
Matthew 6:27 Amplified Bible
© 2010 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Listening
How much do we long to hear the Lord's voice...
Are we too rushed in Him to rejoice?
Often He waits until we are still
To share of His goodness and speak of His will.
When we are still and ready to hear
Then He will whisper His love and good cheer.
Hearing His voice we find we are changed,
The thoughts of our hearts in Him re-arranged.
In His sweet presence we find His rich treasure
And taste of His goodness in beautiful measure.
Taking the time to listen and "wait"
A blessed dimension for us will create.
"O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee... My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips."
Psalm 63:1, 5 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Are we too rushed in Him to rejoice?
Often He waits until we are still
To share of His goodness and speak of His will.
When we are still and ready to hear
Then He will whisper His love and good cheer.
Hearing His voice we find we are changed,
The thoughts of our hearts in Him re-arranged.
In His sweet presence we find His rich treasure
And taste of His goodness in beautiful measure.
Taking the time to listen and "wait"
A blessed dimension for us will create.
"O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee... My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips."
Psalm 63:1, 5 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Emmanuel - God With Us
With us in the light of day,
With us through the night,
With us through our fearful times
Or struggles... even slight.
Nothing is too hard for Him
And nothing is too small.
As we walk with faithful step
He will cover all...
With comfort and encouragement.
We never are alone.
All the factors of our day
Before Him are well-known.
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."
Matthew 1:23 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
With us through the night,
With us through our fearful times
Or struggles... even slight.
Nothing is too hard for Him
And nothing is too small.
As we walk with faithful step
He will cover all...
With comfort and encouragement.
We never are alone.
All the factors of our day
Before Him are well-known.
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."
Matthew 1:23 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Friday, February 25, 2011
Redeemed Time
I wanted just to sit and write,
But business was distracting me.
An issue which I could not solve
Was pressing in relentlessly.
I could have spent my writing time
Pursuing answers on the phone,
But chose to do my writing first.
Through God the answers would be shown.
Halfway through my writing time
The answer which I needed came.
God had broken through the maze
Which threatened all my time to claim.
While I took the time to write
He went to work in my behalf.
He redeemed my time that day.
My "business" got His autograph!
"The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me..."
Psalm 138:8 KJV
© 2010 Arlene Schwartzkopf
But business was distracting me.
An issue which I could not solve
Was pressing in relentlessly.
I could have spent my writing time
Pursuing answers on the phone,
But chose to do my writing first.
Through God the answers would be shown.
Halfway through my writing time
The answer which I needed came.
God had broken through the maze
Which threatened all my time to claim.
While I took the time to write
He went to work in my behalf.
He redeemed my time that day.
My "business" got His autograph!
"The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me..."
Psalm 138:8 KJV
© 2010 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sowing And Reaping
Never give up... continue to sow.
Sooner or later your efforts will show.
Sometimes we think our prayers are not heard,
But when prayed in faith, God hears ev'ry word.
Our labors to sow good seed for the Lord
Will come to fruition and bring rich reward.
Weeping and toiling sometimes may be long,
But when answers come we'll sing victory's song.
Never give up, continue to sow
Good seeds into lives wherever you go.
When you trust the Lord, not one seed is lost.
Rejoicing will come and o'ertake the "cost".
"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."
Psalm 126:5-6 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Sooner or later your efforts will show.
Sometimes we think our prayers are not heard,
But when prayed in faith, God hears ev'ry word.
Our labors to sow good seed for the Lord
Will come to fruition and bring rich reward.
Weeping and toiling sometimes may be long,
But when answers come we'll sing victory's song.
Never give up, continue to sow
Good seeds into lives wherever you go.
When you trust the Lord, not one seed is lost.
Rejoicing will come and o'ertake the "cost".
"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."
Psalm 126:5-6 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Covered In Him
Thank You, Lord, for watchcare
In these times of war and terror.
How we need Your wisdom,
Lest we falter or make error.
Guard and guide us by Your hand,
And keep us 'neath Your wing.
Help us walk in holiness
And to Your tenets cling.
Many dangers, threats and snares
Confront us every day.
For Your constant covering
We intercede and pray.
You are able to defend
And stave off all our foes.
On Your power we depend...
To save us from these woes.
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
II Chronicles 7:14 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
In these times of war and terror.
How we need Your wisdom,
Lest we falter or make error.
Guard and guide us by Your hand,
And keep us 'neath Your wing.
Help us walk in holiness
And to Your tenets cling.
Many dangers, threats and snares
Confront us every day.
For Your constant covering
We intercede and pray.
You are able to defend
And stave off all our foes.
On Your power we depend...
To save us from these woes.
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
II Chronicles 7:14 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Patience Knocks
If you find it hard to wait
And work yourself into a state,
Such as this you can't ignore,
For patience knocks upon your door.
Patience is a hard-won prize
And can't be learned through compromise.
You must choose to let her in
And let her healing work begin.
Patience is a precious gift.
Your thinking patterns she will sift
Until you learn to be at rest
And lean on God through every test.
He will cause stress to recede
And oversee your every need,
Giving you an inner calm
As a well-earned healing balm.
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."
Isaiah 26:3 KJV
© 2010 Arlene Schwartzkopf
And work yourself into a state,
Such as this you can't ignore,
For patience knocks upon your door.
Patience is a hard-won prize
And can't be learned through compromise.
You must choose to let her in
And let her healing work begin.
Patience is a precious gift.
Your thinking patterns she will sift
Until you learn to be at rest
And lean on God through every test.
He will cause stress to recede
And oversee your every need,
Giving you an inner calm
As a well-earned healing balm.
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."
Isaiah 26:3 KJV
© 2010 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Monday, February 21, 2011
Black And White
"Black and white" is crisp and clean,
Clearly, it's position seen.
But "grey" we need to contemplate.
Usually it speaks "hesitate".
Issues which are not quite clear
Can easily bring problems near.
Wisdom's voice says "study more
All grey's angles to explore".
Pray for wisdom when not sure
To discern what isn't pure.
As you put "grey" to the test,
Remember, black and white is best.
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."
I Thessalonians 5:21 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Clearly, it's position seen.
But "grey" we need to contemplate.
Usually it speaks "hesitate".
Issues which are not quite clear
Can easily bring problems near.
Wisdom's voice says "study more
All grey's angles to explore".
Pray for wisdom when not sure
To discern what isn't pure.
As you put "grey" to the test,
Remember, black and white is best.
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."
I Thessalonians 5:21 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Prayer Finds A Way
As water always makes a way
To reach it's destination,
Prayer, too, o'ercomes and flows
In quiet celebration.
Prayers ascend the highest wall
And reach through time and space,
Pushing forward fervently
Sweet answers to embrace.
Prayers left in God's great hands
Are clothed and laden with His power,
Able to surmount our cares
And stand with strength through "trouble's" hour.
Prayer always finds a way
And flows with expectation,
Even as a waterbrook
To reach it's destination.
"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
I Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
To reach it's destination,
Prayer, too, o'ercomes and flows
In quiet celebration.
Prayers ascend the highest wall
And reach through time and space,
Pushing forward fervently
Sweet answers to embrace.
Prayers left in God's great hands
Are clothed and laden with His power,
Able to surmount our cares
And stand with strength through "trouble's" hour.
Prayer always finds a way
And flows with expectation,
Even as a waterbrook
To reach it's destination.
"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
I Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Above The Ordinary
Help me, Lord, to rise above
The issues of the day,
To find the "more important"
And to hear what You would say.
For time can be so wasted
If I don't know Your desire.
If I don't see Your "windows",
Golden timing could expire.
Excitement wells within me
As I glimpse Your will and way.
Your Spirit buoys me up with joy,
Erasing the "blase".
My daily "load" can't hold me down
When I have heard Your voice.
My spirit soars, my steps are light.
In You I will rejoice!
"My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up."
Psalm 5:3 KJV
© 2010 Arlene Schwartzkopf
The issues of the day,
To find the "more important"
And to hear what You would say.
For time can be so wasted
If I don't know Your desire.
If I don't see Your "windows",
Golden timing could expire.
Excitement wells within me
As I glimpse Your will and way.
Your Spirit buoys me up with joy,
Erasing the "blase".
My daily "load" can't hold me down
When I have heard Your voice.
My spirit soars, my steps are light.
In You I will rejoice!
"My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up."
Psalm 5:3 KJV
© 2010 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Friday, February 18, 2011
Trends Of The Times
The trends of the times have made people numb,
And oft they forget God's wisdom to plumb.
Truth gives foundation on which we should stand
As flurries of untruth descend on our land.
We cannot let these trends become "norm",
Nor should we ever to "blurred" trends conform.
Discernment will come if we stay in the Word
To always stand strong against untruths we've heard.
Trends starting small may not seem to matter,
But when not discerned God's "order" will scatter.
His Word will help us to see through this "stuff"
And always with wisdom these trends to rebuff.
"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is."
Ephesians 5:15-17 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
And oft they forget God's wisdom to plumb.
Truth gives foundation on which we should stand
As flurries of untruth descend on our land.
We cannot let these trends become "norm",
Nor should we ever to "blurred" trends conform.
Discernment will come if we stay in the Word
To always stand strong against untruths we've heard.
Trends starting small may not seem to matter,
But when not discerned God's "order" will scatter.
His Word will help us to see through this "stuff"
And always with wisdom these trends to rebuff.
"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is."
Ephesians 5:15-17 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The Gift Of Silence
Gossip is a "careless" tool.
We should never let it rule.
Info which we should not share
Discreetly should be wrapped in prayer.
When in speech our words meander,
Sometimes they become as slander.
Gossip sadly lacks respect
And lovingkindness won't reflect.
Any "news" which we might hear
To another may be dear.
We can give that one a lift...
To them our "silence" is a gift.
"He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends."
Proverbs 17:9 KJV
"Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
Proverbs 26:20, 22 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
We should never let it rule.
Info which we should not share
Discreetly should be wrapped in prayer.
When in speech our words meander,
Sometimes they become as slander.
Gossip sadly lacks respect
And lovingkindness won't reflect.
Any "news" which we might hear
To another may be dear.
We can give that one a lift...
To them our "silence" is a gift.
"He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends."
Proverbs 17:9 KJV
"Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
Proverbs 26:20, 22 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Remember His Benefits
If you're facing a high mountain
And you can't see o'er the top...
If you're needing "sunny weather"
And you want the "rain" to stop...
Remember, God has power.
He is a mighty tower.
If you're all stressed out
And new tensions start to rise...
When unexpeted troubles hit
And come as a surprise...
Remember, God brings peace.
In Him, you'll find release.
He'll lift you up and give you grit
Beyond your own ability.
Remember all His benefits.
In Him, you'll have a guarantee.
Remember, God is able
To guard and keep you stable.
"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation."
Psalm 68:19 KJV
© 2009 Arlene Schwartzkopf
And you can't see o'er the top...
If you're needing "sunny weather"
And you want the "rain" to stop...
Remember, God has power.
He is a mighty tower.
If you're all stressed out
And new tensions start to rise...
When unexpeted troubles hit
And come as a surprise...
Remember, God brings peace.
In Him, you'll find release.
He'll lift you up and give you grit
Beyond your own ability.
Remember all His benefits.
In Him, you'll have a guarantee.
Remember, God is able
To guard and keep you stable.
"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation."
Psalm 68:19 KJV
© 2009 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Knowing His Voice
The shepherd watches o'er his sheep
By day and night his flock to keep.
When He speaks, His voice they know.
Where He leads, his flock will go.
Should a sheep then go astray
The Shepherd goes without delay
To find his sheep and bring his back...
To keep him safe from wolves' attack.
It's good to stay within the flock,
For evil lurks and runs amok.
The sheep who hears the Shepherd's voice
Is sheltered and has made wise choice.
"And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice."
John 10:4 KJV
"If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?"
Matthew 18:12 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
By day and night his flock to keep.
When He speaks, His voice they know.
Where He leads, his flock will go.
Should a sheep then go astray
The Shepherd goes without delay
To find his sheep and bring his back...
To keep him safe from wolves' attack.
It's good to stay within the flock,
For evil lurks and runs amok.
The sheep who hears the Shepherd's voice
Is sheltered and has made wise choice.
"And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice."
John 10:4 KJV
"If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?"
Matthew 18:12 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Monday, February 14, 2011
Love Is Able
Love is able to transcend and heal that which is broken.
By our actions and our words it's language will be spoken.
Love is humble, faithful, quiet, honest and true-blue.
It will cast out fear and doubt and bright hope will pursue.
Love takes time and deep commitment... sometimes through a storm,
But has a way of breaking through, it's wonders to perform.
In sharing and in caring of another's life to lift,
Love and tender friendship shown become a wondrous gift.
"Love never fails (never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end)."
I Corinthians 13:8 Amplified Bible
"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear..."
I John 4:18 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
By our actions and our words it's language will be spoken.
Love is humble, faithful, quiet, honest and true-blue.
It will cast out fear and doubt and bright hope will pursue.
Love takes time and deep commitment... sometimes through a storm,
But has a way of breaking through, it's wonders to perform.
In sharing and in caring of another's life to lift,
Love and tender friendship shown become a wondrous gift.
"Love never fails (never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end)."
I Corinthians 13:8 Amplified Bible
"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear..."
I John 4:18 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Gentle Folk
Some folks have "a quiet touch"
And by their love will bless you much.
They don't look for laud or favor.
But their lives have special "savor".
Being near them fosters light.
Their smiles will make your day seem bright.
For they have learned to sense a need.
Their hearts respond in love and deed.
They aren't found on "center stage"
But will write a "gentle page"
In lives that need a little hope
And tender warmth to help them cope.
These are folk of small renown
Who in heav'n will wear a crown.
Each will wear a "royal" cloak.
Precious ones... these gentle folk.
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
Matthew 5:5 KJV
© 2008 Arlene Schwartzkopf
And by their love will bless you much.
They don't look for laud or favor.
But their lives have special "savor".
Being near them fosters light.
Their smiles will make your day seem bright.
For they have learned to sense a need.
Their hearts respond in love and deed.
They aren't found on "center stage"
But will write a "gentle page"
In lives that need a little hope
And tender warmth to help them cope.
These are folk of small renown
Who in heav'n will wear a crown.
Each will wear a "royal" cloak.
Precious ones... these gentle folk.
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
Matthew 5:5 KJV
© 2008 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Our Daily Bread
"Give us this day our daily bread..." Surely this was the prayer of many back during the depression years, for not many were working.
During that time our family lived next door to a man who owned a greenhouse, but who didn't have enough money for food. Mom learned of his situation and invited him to come have dinner with our family so that he would have at least one meal a day. He hesitated, saying, "I work in a greenhouse where my clothes get dirty, and also, I wouldn't want to interrupt your family time. But if you will set the meal on the fence, then I will come out and get it."
Now this couldn't have been easy for Mom, because at that time she had three small children and a baby to take care of. But each day she would fix a plate of food for him and take it out to the fence, and he would come out to get it. She did this every day for two years, until one day, when she placed the plate of food there on the fence, he didn't come out... he had passed away.
Mom had seen a need and she met it faithfully every day...
"She stretcheth out her land to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy."
Proverbs 31:20 KJV
© 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf
During that time our family lived next door to a man who owned a greenhouse, but who didn't have enough money for food. Mom learned of his situation and invited him to come have dinner with our family so that he would have at least one meal a day. He hesitated, saying, "I work in a greenhouse where my clothes get dirty, and also, I wouldn't want to interrupt your family time. But if you will set the meal on the fence, then I will come out and get it."
Now this couldn't have been easy for Mom, because at that time she had three small children and a baby to take care of. But each day she would fix a plate of food for him and take it out to the fence, and he would come out to get it. She did this every day for two years, until one day, when she placed the plate of food there on the fence, he didn't come out... he had passed away.
Mom had seen a need and she met it faithfully every day...
"She stretcheth out her land to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy."
Proverbs 31:20 KJV
© 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Friday, February 11, 2011
Eventide
In quiet hush of eventide
God hovers very near.
When the "dust" of day recedes
His gentle voice I hear.
"The day is done, it's battles won.
Peace, My Child, be still.
Let Your spirit rest in Me
And find sweet sleep until...
"I bring another fresh new morn,
Sparkling softly with the dew...
My gift to you... of Son-lit day
When all is fresh and new.
"In quiet now of eventide,
Hush, My Child, be still.
Let My angels watch o'er thee
And blessings o'er you spill."
© 2009 Arlene Schwartzkopf
God hovers very near.
When the "dust" of day recedes
His gentle voice I hear.
"The day is done, it's battles won.
Peace, My Child, be still.
Let Your spirit rest in Me
And find sweet sleep until...
"I bring another fresh new morn,
Sparkling softly with the dew...
My gift to you... of Son-lit day
When all is fresh and new.
"In quiet now of eventide,
Hush, My Child, be still.
Let My angels watch o'er thee
And blessings o'er you spill."
© 2009 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Giving Is A Blessing
Giving just a meager cent
To one in need is wealth well-spent.
Sharing some of what you have
With one who's poor is healing salve.
It matters not if you have much.
Give a cent or mite or such.
Share a meal or drink or bite
To aid or solve another's plight.
Giving seems to multiply
And many needs will nullify.
When we give, God gives e'en more...
Riches from His heav'nly store.
"Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again."
Luke 6:38 KJV
© 2009 Arlene Schwartzkopf
To one in need is wealth well-spent.
Sharing some of what you have
With one who's poor is healing salve.
It matters not if you have much.
Give a cent or mite or such.
Share a meal or drink or bite
To aid or solve another's plight.
Giving seems to multiply
And many needs will nullify.
When we give, God gives e'en more...
Riches from His heav'nly store.
"Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again."
Luke 6:38 KJV
© 2009 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
The Beauty Of The Lord
If I could paint a picture
Of the beauty of the Lord
And capture all the love and warmth
In heav'nly places stored,
My paint brush would be filled with life,
My canvas richly hued,
And colors we have never seen
Therein would be debuted.
I could paint throughout all time
On canvas without end
To try to mix the shades and hues
Which He would have me blend.
And when I thought my work was done
There always would be more.
We cannot even comprehend
The "wealth" which is in store.
If I can paint a fraction
Of His beauty with my brush,
The colors will transcend the norm
And be extremely lush.
Every day I yearn to know
And understand Him more.
His beauty spurs me on and on
His riches to explore.
"One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple."
Psalm 27:4 KJV
© 2009 Arlene Schwartzkopf
Of the beauty of the Lord
And capture all the love and warmth
In heav'nly places stored,
My paint brush would be filled with life,
My canvas richly hued,
And colors we have never seen
Therein would be debuted.
I could paint throughout all time
On canvas without end
To try to mix the shades and hues
Which He would have me blend.
And when I thought my work was done
There always would be more.
We cannot even comprehend
The "wealth" which is in store.
If I can paint a fraction
Of His beauty with my brush,
The colors will transcend the norm
And be extremely lush.
Every day I yearn to know
And understand Him more.
His beauty spurs me on and on
His riches to explore.
"One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple."
Psalm 27:4 KJV
© 2009 Arlene Schwartzkopf
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