In this new year let hope rise up
In faith that God will fill your cup.
We need not feel we're all alone.
He is faithful to His own.

In our walk He hovers near,
He lends to us His listening ear.
With eyes on Him we will not fail.
By His strength we will prevail.

We'll meet our challenges and goals
And fulfill all our needed roles.
With hope in Him we will have joy.
Our hope will be a constant buoy.

"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 shall rest in hope."
Psalm 17:8-9   KJV

© 2014  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Choose to look up!  Let your focus be shifted.
Remember God's goodness.  Be truly uplifted!
Seek out His light and joy unexcelled.
With lingering peace and bright hope be indwelled!

Let this new year be filled with God's light.
Be filled with His love and peace and delight.
By His strong wisdom you will forge ahead.
Your steps will be sure as by Him you are led.

"Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.  Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands  in thy name.  My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips."
Psalm 63:3-5   KJV

© 2015   Arlene Schwartzkopf

In God there are always more
Riches which we can explore.
If we're open, more to learn,
Wisdom's merits we will earn.

Wisdom adds a golden glow
To all the learning we may know.
When wisdom sheds its in-depth light
It brings perspective which is right.

"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

© 2015  Arlene Schwartzkopf

No matter what my day may bring
In You, Lord, I can find sweet rest.
Your peace is all-sufficient
In times of trial and of test.

I find calm in Your deep peace,
Oasis where my soul can drink,
Refreshing in a harried day
And stillness in the way I think.

"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

© 2015  Arlene Schwartzkopf

If I were a lump of clay
And in the Lord's hand I might lay,
I shouldn't hesitate to stay
As He shapes the lump of clay.

He will form a perfect vessel
If with His plans I do not wrestle.
Yielded clay will have rare form...
Set apart from worldly norm.

"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are
thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."
Psalm 139:14   KJV

© 2015  Arlene Schwartzkopf

One cold night long years ago
God sent His Son in a manger low.
This tiny babe would give His life
To free us from all sin and strife.

Today He lives... He’s ever near
And by His Spirit brings good cheer.
Every place where we might go
He is there, His love to show.

We have Christmas every day
As in our hearts He comes to stay.
He brings gifts of greatest blessing...
The love of our great God expressing.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16   KJV

© 2009  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Let all Heaven and earth proclaim
The majesty of Jesus’ name.
Let His power be spread abroad.
Magnify and give Him laud!

Master, Savior, King of Kings...
Praise Him with the harp and strings!
Let all Heaven and earth give voice.
He is Lord... in Him rejoice!

Carols, hymns and anthems raise.
Give Him honor, sing His praise.
Share with all His wondrous story.
He is worthy of all glory!

“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever.  Amen.”
I Timothy 1:17   KJV

© 2009  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Silent Night, hallowed night,
Eastern star, shining bright,
A newborn babe, love profound,
Angels singing, Heavenly sound...

Joyful tidings, Heaven’s good news,
Peace on earth, good will to muse,
Shepherds pondering distant star,
Worshipping in fields afar...

Quietly a great event,
Love came down... Heaven-sent,
The greatest gift we’ll ever know,
Cradled in a manger low.

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall
be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6   KJV

© 2009  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Baby Jesus, do not fear...
I will make for You some space.
Little child without a bed,
In my heart I'll make a place.

I invite and welcome You
Deep within my heart to stay.
I want to live my life for You
And want to bless You every day.

As You reside within my heart,
Joy and worship I will bring.
You are worthy of all praise,
You'll daily cause my heart to sing.

Nothing I can offer You
For me could greater joy impart
Than to give You residence
In the inn of my own heart.

"If  a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him."
John 14:23   KJV

© 2004  Arlene Schwartzkopf

Jesus came... for me and you.
Quietly He made debut.
Time would prove He was God’s Son,
The King of Kings, Most Holy One.

God poured out His love that night
In a tiny babe... so slight.
No one knew how great His plan
To cover sin and redeem man.

When He sent His precious Son
He had thoughts of us... each one.
He gave us the best He had.
Rejoice and be exceeding glad!

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government
shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,
Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6   KJV

© 2008  Arlene Schwartzkopf