Showing posts with label kindness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kindness. Show all posts

June 11, 2009

Deliver Joy

I stand in awe
of the those
Who consistently go the extra mile
to extend their kindness
...just a little further

You are the ones
Who bring hope to the hopeless
And raise the spirits
of the down trodden

You are the difference
Between good intentions
And true kindness

You are joy
...Personified



Today I Pray...

...for a selfless heart
...for the right words
...and the right actions

to deliver joy...

...to my neighbor
...to my family
...and to the Lord.

June 4, 2009

No One Knows

Even though they called for rain
She left her umbrella behind
Though the needle pointed to "E"
She drove that extra mile

Why it came as a surprise to her
When she found herself walking in the rain

No one knows

No one knows what's in her heart
Or what it's like to be
A believer in a greater plan
That's beyond you and me

She doesn't test the odds by choice
She tries to do her best
But when she comes up short and fails
She doesn't fail the test

She kept walking down the road
Towards the glowing neon sign
With ten dollars in her pocket
She knew she'd be just fine

When the car pulled up beside her
And offered her a lift
Why she didn't hesitate

No one knows

The driver looked so weary
And the baby longed for food
Ten dollars in her pocket
She knew what she could do

She bought herself one gallon of gas
Enough to get her home
Then gave the driver all the rest...

...angels never work alone



Today I Pray...

...for a generous heart that gives more than it takes

...for open ears that don't just hear, but listen

...for never ending faith, to keep believing
even when the chips are down

May 13, 2009

A Moment

Today I Pray...
...that I never the forget the impact of a moment.

In a single moment...

You can you frown,
or smile and make some one's day a little brighter.

You can look down at the ground,
or raise your head and take in the beauty that surrounds you.

You can raise your hand in anger,
or reach out and give someone a hug.

You can break some one's spirit by putting them down,
or encourage them to move in the direction of their dreams.

You can thank God for your blessings,
or you can say nothing at all.

Today I Pray...
...that I never the forget the impact of a single moment.

March 28, 2009

at peace

Today I pray...for peace.

Peace within me.
...around me.
...in the home where I hear them yelling.
...and in the home that is totally silent.

Peace for my family.
Peace for the soldiers.
Peace for the people who don't know how to stop fighting.

Use Your Spirit to blow a breeze of peace wherever it's needed.
So that just for a moment the world can be still...

...and at peace.

March 27, 2009

Encouragement

Today I pray...

...that I see all the good in people.

...that I remember to give praise and recognition generously.

...that encouraging words flow freely from my lips.

...that my thoughts and attitude stay positive and focused on doing His work.

...that someone reads this and shouts "Amen!"

A little bit of encouragement can make even the most down-trodden heart soar. ~me

March 18, 2009

Speak to Me. Speak to You

Today I pray...

...that I know when to speak and when to close my mouth and listen.

...that when I listen, my ears are open to truly hear.

...that I keep my eyes open so that I might see and hear what words cannot say.

...and that when I speak, I choose my words wisely, so that they are kind, true and reflect Your love.

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