Let worship reside deep down in the heart
And come forth each day in singing and praise.
For when we are filled with worship within,
The joy which we feel will brighten our days.

Worship will change the tone of the day
And lift us above life’s trivia and “fray”.
We need not look down, but worship our God.
This will cause tensions to just fade away.

“O sing unto the Lord a new song:
sing unto the Lord, all the earth.”
Psalm 96:1 KJV

© 2019 Arlene Schwartzkopf

Let joy and laughter frame your day
And cheer you like a sweet bouquet!
No matter what you have to do,
Lightheartedness will change your view.

When smiles and merriment enter in
It helps each day to be win-win.
Choosing joy will be a plus
And help you not to fret or fuss!

“This is the day which the Lord hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it."
​Psalm 118:24   KJV

© 2019 Arlene Schwartzkopf

May peace rest across the land
In hearts and minds and situations.
Peace will soothe away all tensions…
Even those of long duration.

Always pray to know God’s will.
Live so His will is expressed.
Differences will then be less
And you will be so much more blessed.

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind
is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3 KJV

© 2019 Arlene Schwartzkopf

Spring makes everything seem new,
A wondrous season now in view.
Lord, spur us on with each day’s dawn
To carry for You a new baton…..

In all we do to serve You well
And find new ways we can excel,
Bringing glory to Your name,
Your goodness always to proclaim!

“O sing unto the Lord a new song:
sing unto the Lord, all the earth.”
Psalm 96:1 KJV

​© 2019 Arlene Schwartzkopf

Though we may seek “the mountain top”,
Desiring vision far and wide,
When we’re in the valley
Our footsteps there the Lord will guide.

We may tread on precious ground
Where unseen treasure may be found…
Experience with golden worth
Which mountain tops could never birth.

“The sheep that are My own hear and are listening
to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me.”
John 10:27 Amplified Bible

© 2019 Arlene Schwartzkopf

As Spring unfolds before our  eyes,
Winter’s grayness to disguise,
With blossoms showing everywhere
And fragrance wafting in the air…
It’s loveliness will mesmerize!

Be lifted up and give God praise.
Worship with a full voice raise,
For endless beauty all around,
For myriad colors… so profound…..
As Spring’s brightness fills our days!

“The earth if full of the goodness of the Lord.”
Psalm 33:5 KJV

© 2019 Arlene Schwartzkopf

Friendship brings a healing touch
Which lifts the soul and cheers the heart,
Adding brightness in a way
Which times of friendship will impart.

It will bring encouragement
And in memory a smile.
Friendship shows you really care…
Is quite a gift and so worthwhile.

“A friend loves at all times..”
Proverbs 17:17 NKJ

© 2019 Arlene Schwartzkopf

The Lord helps us carry a heavy load
So we are not walking in “stooped-over” mode.
In Him we can find a much-needed rest…
Freedom from “weights” of every test.

The heart is encouraged so we can stand tall.
He’s faithful to help us… whatever our call.
He spurs us on with joy and with peace.,
From stress and anxiety bringing release.

“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 KJV

© 2019 Arlene Schwartzkopf

Lord, weave a thread throughout my day,
Your thoughts and wisdom to convey,
To move me toward a worthy goal
And help me to fulfill that role.

May Your thread help me excel
In all endeavors to do well,
To have new creativity
And be who You would have me be.

“Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us:
and establish thou the work of our hands upon us;
yea the work of our hands establish thou it.”
Psalm 90:17 KJV

© 2019 Arlene Schwartzkopf

Anticipation from the Lord
Carries us through thick and thin.
We can always trust in Him,
Having confidence within.

As we stand for righteousness
And honor Him in all we do,
He often shows us paths anew
And bright new vistas to pursue.

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not
unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways
acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

© 2019 Arlene Schwartzkopf