Monday, September 19, 2022

Monday Meditation: Lives Distressed Cannot Be Blessed

 


"The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord
 is the beginning of Wisdom, and the knowledge
  of the Holy One is insight and understanding."

(Proverbs 9:10)


Magic Carousel Roses
Picture courtesy/Ludwig's Roses



Refuse to be discouraged,

refuse to be distressed,

For when we are despondent,

our lives cannot be blessed.

For doubt and fear and worry

close the door to faith and prayer,

And there's no room for blessings

when we're lost in deep despair.

So remember when you're troubled

with uncertainty and doubt,

It is best to tell our Father

what our fear is all about,

For unless we seek His guidance

when troubled times arise,

We are bound to make decisions

that are twisted and unwise.

But when we view our problems

through the eyes of God above,

Misfortunes turn to blessings

and hatred turns to love.


"Lives Destressed Cannot Be Blessed"
Helen Steiner Rice
(1900-1981)
American Christian writer and poetess




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