To speak and to listen
With heart and mind
Daily companionship
With a close friend
Oh, faithful hearer
When I doubt
My strong supporter
Strength and guide
Through every moment
God’s presence here
Prayer
From “My Words to Live By”
Charlotte-Anne Allen
“What’s this?” we say
“And that, and that?!
“You’ve won!” says the message
(… a chance to buy this).
New gutters anyone?
Perhaps pay off your loan.
Check out this health package
Now buy these cool clothes!
Come one, come all
Let’s fill up your email
The more the merrier!
5 – 10 – 30 at one wack
No, it’s not spiced ham
But a flood at the gate
Watch for misspellings
And wish them good-bye
No party at this address
Like uninvited mosquitoes
We’ll filter and block
And wish them away
Email, text, phone, or posts
Ahh, that’s done! Good to go.
No more, no more
… Wait. What’s that?
Restful quiet
When exhaustion looms
Comfort and calm
And blessed to relax
Help and strength
So much appreciated
Release of stress
Let go anxiety
Welcome peace
Amidst changes and challenges
Calm assurance
And seeking patience
Grant contentment
When all is done
That light may enter
And joy possess
Walk this way. I’ll lead you.
Another journey has begun.
We will be companions
As we tread a common path
Walk this way. I’ll lead you.
Staying by your side
And when the way grows rough and steep
My helping hand is there
Walk this way. I’ll lead you.
Together whatever befalls
Sharing hope or wiping tears
Laughing living praying going
Walk this way. I’ll lead you.
The Lord your banner
Brown soil
Deep roots
Drifting clouds
Growing fields
Warm breezes
Flowing waters
Food and drink
Nourish all
Times rhythms
Rising waning
Warmth and sun
Cool night sky
Heaven’s lights
Called by name
Gathered closely
God sustains us
Soft rain
Water quench
Cool breeze
Air alert
Welcome meal
Taste nourish
Warm bath
Cleanse wash
Cool splash
Face sooth
Quiet rest
Sleep relax
Ended work
Satisfaction complete
Favorite music
Thoughts encourage
Heart stilled
Prayer listen
Refreshed
The water’s hot
The cup is ready
What shall it be today?
Some chamomile
Or peppermint
To calm
Or energize
For grumbly stomach
Or to ward off ills
Some ginger
Or echinacea
But green tea’s good
And traditional black
For strengthened heath
And comforting warmth
What’s that you say?
It tastes like grass?!
Don’t spew it out!
Now give it just a chance.
A bit of tea at end of day
Or when you’re feeling drained
It’s just the thing
I tell the truth
You’ll stick with coffee?
To each his own they say
Ahhh, this is fine
Time to relax and enjoy
… While I sip my cup of tea
Regarding this
Concerning that
What is it about?
We need to know
Please check it out
Searching the “abouts”
About page
About me
About this and that!
Information please
Now tell me clearly…
That’s rather ‘round about
It took two minutes
How horrendous!
Tell me all about it
Working hard
To get it done
…It’s about time
In time of need
Pain sorrow loss
Console Encourage
Lighten the load
Love’s touch
Steady and true
Faithful presence
Comfort
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
Support, uphold
You are of value
Above scoff and scorn
Cheer on
Stand beside
Declare as true
For all to know
Affirm
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
The Still Small Voice 