The many directions of "winds" and trends
Sometimes all of our energy spends.
The Spirit of God will give clear direction
So we're not distracted but make right selection.

The "winds" of today can be as a maze
And lead us astray in uncharted ways.
Wisdom from God will be our best source
To help us be strong and stay on course.

"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

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Seasons in life will come and go.
Release the former, welcome the new.
For each new season will cause  you to grow,
And sometimes the new is long overdue.

We're tempted to linger in seasons we like,
But in the new season the Lord may fine-tune
Our thoughts and life patterns in much greater depth,
And you will be grateful for that which He's hewn.

"And we know that all things work together for
good to them that love God, to them who are
the called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Let our lives be full of seeds
Of encouragement to share,
For many folks will "brighten up"
If they know that others care.

Seeds of love and joy will sow
Smiles and hope in one who's down,
Causing them to blossom forth
With brightness as a lovely crown.

"And whatsoever ye do in word or 
deed, do all in the name of  the Lord 
Jesus, giving  thanks  to God  and
the Father by him."      Col. 3:17   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Words, when chosen carefully,
Bring health and sweetness to the soul.
Words can form a lovely frame
Around our lives to make us whole.

Language is a special gift
And shares the intent of the heart.
Let us choose words prayerfully,
Love and caring to impart.

"Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones."        Proverbs 16:24   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

A home with wisdom at its core
Will be rich in treasure's store.
It is built on strong foundation,
Blessed with prayer and inspiration.

It's rooms are filled with love and peace,
And with joy will have increase.....
A place of healing and of rest,
An oasis truly blessed.

"Through skillful and godly Wisdom is a house (a life, a home, a family) built, and by understanding it is established (on a sound and good foundation).  And by knowledge shall its chambers (of every area) be filled with all precious and pleasant riches."          Proverbs 24:3-4  Amplified Bible

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

In today's much-hurried pace,
Give times for quietness high place...
Times to spend in God's sweet presence,
Times of prayer and of reverence.

In Him you will find deep rest,
(Especially when feeling stressed)...
Peace to heal your weariness,
Bringing inner cheeriness.

"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

We need the Lord in all that we do,
For sometimes we ail and sometimes we fail.
But if we'll trust and follow His lead,
He'll make our lives better in every detail.

When we have need He won't turn aside
But faithfully guides us and keeps us on track,
Always inspiring and spurring us on.
Of love and encouragement we'll not have lack.

"The Lord is good unto them that wait
for him, to the soul that seeketh him."
Lamentations 3:25   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Oh, how much better each new day will be
As we choose God's ways to know and to see,
Rising above the norms of the day
And soaring in realms which bring new forte.

The Lord wants to change the way that we think
So with His blessings we are in sync.
When we are open... His thoughts to explore,
We're forever changed and truly will soar.

"Many, O Lord my God, are the wonderful works which
You have done, and Your thoughts toward us; no one
can compare with You!  If I should declare and speak
of them, they are too many to be numbered."
Psalm 40:5   Amplified Bible

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Listening well is an art to be treasured.
All that we hear will be carefully measured.
As we learn to listen, we then will hear
With great depth the words which fall on our ear...

Changing our thoughts and touching the heart,
Bright new perspectives to hone and impart.
As we are quiet in times with the Lord,
The truths which He shares will bring rich reward.

"Be still, and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Pay honor and tribute where honor is due.
This is what God expects from me and you.
We must not trample or even forget
The sacrifice made by police or a vet.

Any who serve, fire fighters and all,
In the sight of our God will stand very tall.
These very brave people are more than a few.
Let us not fail to pay honor where due.

"Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13   KJV

© 2017  Arlene Schwartzkopf