The goodness of our living God
All life's questions will transcend.
He leads us with a loving hand.
To all our needs He will attend.

For every life He offers much...
To all who answer and respond.
We'll rise up high in all we do
As with Him we choose to bond.

"Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!"          Psalm 31:19   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

The size and power and might of God
Are far beyond our comprehension.
As we seek to know His will
He gives our lives profound dimension.

We rise above and see beyond
That which is our daily norm.
The thoughts we have and way we live
He will totally transform!

"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name;
worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness."
Psalm 29:2  KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Veterans are a special class
Who give of self and far surpass
Ordinary daily call.
To guard our land they give their all.

Today we pay them high esteem
May the Lord their lives redeem
From weariness and battle scars.
In our sight they’re truly stars!

They have given us their best.
Heroes all, they’ve stood the test.
Precious are the ones who serve.
Highest honors they deserve.

© 2010  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Choose to sing and share some joy.
Laughter, cheer and smiles employ.
For joy can turn a life around
And sometimes miracles perform.

Joy can change a person's heart
And bright new outlook will impart..
By causing other folks to laugh
You will share joy's autograph.

"A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance."          Proverbs 15:13   KJV
"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine."        Proverbs 17:22   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

We find perspective which is bright
When we study wisdom's light,
For wisdom leads us on a course
To always trust God as our source.

In Him we will clearly see
And find rich possibility
For how we live our life each day.
Wisdom's light will show the way!

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."       James 1:5   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Worldly treasure cannot sustain us
Should times of testing bring fear and doubt.
Then it is trust and hope in our God
Who will sustain us through trial and drought.

He is our wisdom and strength for each day.
The world cannot offer us this kind of peace.
His shelter and covering are more than enough
From fear and anxiety to bring release.

"I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my
Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely,
and in  Him I (confidently) trust!"
Psalm 91:2  Amplified Bible

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

In our hearts God wants to stir
And offset any daily "blur",
That we might rise above our norm
And mighty works for Him perform.

When our hearts are free we'll soar,
Reaching new heights to explore.
In Him our goals will be bright
With unseen vistas which excite!

"Call unto me, and I will answer thee. and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."          Jeremiah 33:3   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

When our lives rest in the Lord
We have quiet peace within.
We're not ruffled or upset
By challenges or daily din.

We will go through life unscathed,
Knowing He is in control.
His faithfulness and constant care
Minister unto the soul.

"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me: for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."          Matthew 11:29-30   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Any time you pause to pray
You'll find oasis in your day.
It will be like morning dew...
God's sweet refreshing just for you.

Prayer is a healing balm,
Establishing an inner calm
With confidence and deep release
From things which try to rob your
peace.

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."         Philippians 4:6-7   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Never give up, but always have hope,
For God gives us wisdom with increasing scope.
In looking to Him we continue to grow.
His benefits to us will have overflow.

There will be seasons when we rest in place...
When we don't know timing but trust in God's grace.
We gain perspective when we do not quit.
Strong faith in God will give us new grit.

"I have set the Lord always before me: because he is
at my right hand, I shall not be moved.  Therefore
my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my
flesh also shalt rest in hope."
Psalm 16:8-9   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf