What precious ointment for the soul,
God's joy which fills and makes us whole.
His joy o'ercomes all daily din
And brings a wondrous peace within.

All life's issues fade in size
As joy's sweet wonder multiplies.
We're lifted up in our perspective
As in God's joy we are reflective.

"In thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."
Psalm 16:11   KJV

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Lord, in the early morn I wait
And long to hear Your precious voice.
In Your presence I am changed.
You lift me up... I will rejoice!

Though life can sometimes be ho-hum,
You cause me to anticipate
A greater work which You would do.
You give me cause to celebrate!

"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

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Humility soothes away rough edges
And sees through eyes of love and peace.
It will not strive or tend to judge
But has a gentle expertise.

Let its healing waters flow
To wash away all stress or fear.
It will bring a blessed well-being
And precious peace as you draw near.

"For thus says the high and lofty One -  He Who inhabits eternity, Whose
name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, but with him also who is of a thoroughly penitent and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the thoroughly penitent (bruised with sorrow for sin).”
Isaiah 57:15   KJV

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

In God we are stable and have sound foundation.
He is our light and bright inspiration.
We will not falter, though challenges come
Or we become weary when life is ho-hum.

God leads us on in the way we should go.
We don't have to worry or rush to and fro.
In Him we can prosper in all of our ways.
His blessings will follow us all of our days.

"The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me."
Psalm 138:8   KJV

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

The Lord brings many blessings
In the rhythm of my day.
He brings a lilting ease
So my energies don't go astray.

What delight to have His peace
And confidence in all I do!
His perspective leads me on
With joy in each new day's debut!

"Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy;  at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."
Psalm 16:11   KJV

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

God works through individuals
Who share His healing and His power,
These are messengers of hope
In this very needy hour.

Blessed are they who serve Him well,
Who follow Him and do His will,
Who reach the hurting and the lost,
God's special calling to fulfill.

"How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"
Romans 10:15   KJV

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

The Lord may plant a "flower"
In the pathway of your day.
But will you even see it
As you hurry on your way?

If you tend the flower
It will come into full bloom.
And you will know its fragrance
If for it you make some room.

Let it fully blossom,
All its purpose to complete.
For it will leave an imprint
Which is very, very sweet.

"The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:  The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:  The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Living waters for the soul
Which heal thirst and make us whole,
Refreshing from long weariness
And newness filled with cheeriness...

Healing wounds, cleansing sin,
Washing gently deep within...
Living streams will quench your thirst.
Come and drink and be immersed.

'In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.  He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.'
John 7:37-38   KJV

© 2015  Arlene Schwartzkopf

When you're moving toward a goal
Let God's timing set your pace,
Lest some aspect you may miss
Because you hurry or you race.

Let God's fullness be complete
And every facet fall in place.
In Him no stone will be unturned
As His blessed timing you embrace.

"He hath made every thing beautiful in his time."
Ecclesiastes 3:11   KJV

© 2016  Arlene  Schwartzkopf

In You, O Lord, we rise and soar,
Much higher wisdom to explore,
Finding wealth of inspiration,
Having joyous expectation.

How we need You, Lord, each day
And long to hear what You will say.
When You speak our hearts are stirred
By every insight we have heard.

"Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.  Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day."
Psalm 25:4-5   KJV

© 2015  Arlene Schwartzkopf