As we walk our path each day
How much we need direction
From God Who guides us carefully
And sometimes brings correction.

For He is faithful always
As we listen for His voice.
Our footsteps will have worth in Him.
His wisdom leads us to wise choice.

"He leads me in the paths of righteousness (uprightness and right standing with Him - not for my earning it, but for His name's sake."
Psalm 23:3  Amplified Bible

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

By God's Word we are made wise
And can aspire in life to rise
Above "the usual" and mundane
And to reach a higher plane.

By His Word we're "upward"-bound
And have perspective which is sound.
All our days will be more blessed.
Our lives will have God-given zest!

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."  Ps. 119:105 KJV

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Lord, You are light when all seems dark.,
You are strength when we need "spark",
You bring joy when we are sad,
You lift us up and make us glad!

For all the wisdom which You bring,
We rejoice and our hearts sing!
In You we are truly blessed.
Let jubilation be expressed!


"Rejoice in the Lord always (delight, gladden yourselves in Him); again I say, Rejoice!               Philippians 4:4  Amplified Bible

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

It's time to "dig in" deeper
And be strengthened in the Lord
To rise up in new might and power.
This will be His sure reward.

Times are such that we must draw
Our strength from prayer and His Word.
He'll make us able to stand strong,
And all our works He'll undergird.

"Be strong in the Lord (be empowered through your union with Him); draw your strength from Him (that strength which His boundless might provides)."
Ephesians 6:10  Amplified Bible

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Lord, let Your healing waters flow.
Wash over me and make me whole.
Wash my weariness away
And bring refreshing for my soul.

In Your strength I can go on
And will carry Your baton.
Thank You, Lord, for healing me.
By Your hand I am set free!

"The Lord is my Shepherd (to feed, guide, and shield me).   I shall not lack.  He makes me lie down in (fresh, tender) green pastures: He leads me beside the still and restful waters.  He refreshes and restores my life (my self)."
Psalm 23:1-3  Amplified Bible

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

When we're acquainted with God's ways
His lovingkindness will amaze.
He changes every thought we have.
His love is our most healing salve.

Then we're able to respond
In love and caring far beyond
The levels which we thought we knew.
His love has changed us through and through.

"Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God."         I John 4:7   KJV

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Take courage in the Lord today.
Do not let your heart be faint.
Recognize the Lord's great strength.
A tiny image do not paint.

He is great and He is mighty,
Able to make all things right.
Rest within His mighty hand.
Trust in Him with all your might!

"Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding."
Proverbs 3:5   Amplified Bible

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Time with God brings sweet reflection
And delightful, clear perception.
Time with Him perfects my day
And brings new insights I can weigh.

His goodness washes over me,
And from tensions I am free.
In Him each day new Light I see.
He makes me more than I can be.

"You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore."      Psalm 16:11  Amplified Bible

2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

When your mind with thoughts is full
And you need tranquillity,
Seek My presence, seek My face,
And wait before Me quietly.

In your spirit, just be still.
Linger in the Holy Place.
Be refreshed and be set free.
Rest completely in My grace.

"Peace I leave with you; My (own) peace I now give and bequeath to you.  Not as the world gives do I give to you.  Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."           John 14:27  Amplified Bible

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf

God may give us circumstance
To shape us in a special mold,
That we might find His special plan
And see His best for us unfold.

But if we look to left or right
And make comparison to others,
Of God's "gift" we may lose sight
Because we simply want our "druthers".

"The sheep follow him, for they know his voice."          John 10:4  KJV

© 2016  Arlene Schwartzkopf