A Winter Day

 I don't write a lot of poetry but once in awhile things just come together. At our December ACW meeting, we share stories about Christmas or winter and I was having a hard time finding anything to write. But, I have learned from our group that we can come up with something a lot faster than we think. All it takes is a word or a phrase to get us started. So I started by listing words that pertained to Christmas or winter. To my delight within an hour I had written 3 pieces and working on another. At least one I will share with the group next month.This is one that I wrote about winter. I'm not a fan of winter or hot summer time. This is alternatives to being out side in the winter cold. I'd rather celebrate winter in other ways. I'm thankful for the Ozark Chapter of American Christian Writers, for all I have learned and what I learn each month. When sharing and critiquing one another's work I find it to be very constructive encouragement. Find a group in your area even if all you do is journal.  You may find a writer hidden inside. Hope your day is beautiful and warm.
   


                                                              A Winter Day

                                           The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                           Wrapped in a warm fleece blanket.
                                           Sipping a cup of hot coco and marshmallow cream.
                                           Watching the wildlife play in the new fallen snow.
                                           That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                           The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                           Dressed in warmth from head to toe.
                                           A cup of hot tea and homemade cookies.
                                           Our favorite games waiting for us to play.
                                           That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                            The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                            The table covered with a 500 to 1,000 piece puzzle.
                                            Family gathered all around, sorting the puzzle piece
                                            by piece, with lots of laughter and love.
                                            That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                            The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                            A good time to bake. Pecan pie, chocolate chip cookies,
                                            or a loaf of fresh banana bread. The fragrance in the house
                                            is a reminder of a childhood of long, long ago.
                                            That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                            The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                            The fireplace releasing its fire light and heat. Snuggled
                                            back in a recliner, with tissues ready when needed.
                                            Your favorite old movies ready to play.
                                            A beautiful end to this cold winter day.
                                            That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.
                                       

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I Stumbled Agin

     It seems all I ever do is stumble. Mistakes made everyday. I realize most of us feel we fail in some way each day. So here is a poem I wrote, I Stumbled Again. It is probably the shorted thing I have posted but, that doesn't matter. I share what God lays on my heart, not what I think will get the attention. He has his reason for each post and I just need to trust Him.



                                                          I Stumbled Again


     "Lord, I stumbled again today." I struggle, and try, and fail all along the way. My day began with prayer, for His guidance and grace, as I went on my way "Lord, I thought I was doing my best. Yet, I failed again today. Seems I never will learn to do life your way. Why, do I stumble Lord, so often along the way?"
     Suddenly, I hear the Lord speak, "I don't remember your stumbling today. You sought me, for your guidance and needs, in our quiet time together, as you started your day. I've been beside you all along the way. You may seem to have stumbled, but, you turned and sought for me all along the way. Don't you know, I have forgiven and don't remember the struggles along the way."



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Me, Myself and I

          The new year is almost here. Out with the old and in with the new, but, it is the old we must worry about. The debt that this country has hanging over it, is to large to even comprehend. It is a debt that our children and grand children will be paying on all their life. It is a problem that is effecting ever country in
the world. People don't want the debt they have, yet, no one is willing to give up what they believe they are
entitled to. One day, those entitlements, will over take the tax money coming in and all entitlements will be lost. Even taxing the wealthy 100% will not be enough to cover the debt. WHAT THEN?
     Will we have riots, like we see in other countries! When and where will it all stop? As I have thought about what we as a nation are facing, I realize how selfish we have become. We think about self, our needs and wants and those of our families. No one else even matters. We are called to be servants in the scriptures. To server others and not think about self. What are we willing to give up for the good of others and for our nation? I wrote a poem several years ago about selfishness, that I'd like to share. Look and see if you can see yourself in this poem! We must each ask, do I serve myself or am I a servant of God?
John 12:23,24



                                                    ME, MYSELF AND I

   Me is always asking, what about me? When is it my turn? Nobody loves me! Nobody wants to help me, nobody even cares. Everybody is out to get me. Me is so frightened, insecure and very dependent on others to meet their needs. Yet, me, does not trust anyone. Believes, God has abandoned me.
   Myself, feels they need no one. I can do it all myself, with no help. Myself is very protective, sometimes yelling to make sure they are heard. With everything they acquire they say, "this is for myself". Selfish, stingy and never shares with others. Myself, doesn't believe they need God.
    I, is very arrogant. I don't need anyone! I can do it alone. Very proud, pout'y and demanding. I, cares for no one else. Lonely, but will not let go of first place. There is no room for loving others. I, doesn't believe they need God.
     Me, Myself and I, Often throw a wild pity party. It leaves them very discouraged, moody and down for days. Me, Myself and I, are so lonely, even when all together. Never allowing anyone else in their lives. They won't let go of first place, no matter how painful or lonely they become.
     Then the Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, won the heart of me, myself and I. Now they step aside, proclaiming, with our Savior we now abide. The Savior came just for me and gave me life. He told myself, you cannot do it alone, lean on Me. I AM, will carry the load. He came that I could have peace. A place where grace abides. The Savior came and gave up all for me, myself and I, that we could be free. Life is not about me, myself and I, but The One who came and died.
 
     Titus 2:13-14 Learn to be a servant.

     May God's blessing be poured out on each of us and our nation. I pray God's people will humble themselves and call out to God, to heal our land.  2 Chronicles 7:14
     To all my family and friends, I pray for you, our nation and Israel,  for God's grace and peace throughout the new year.
 

To all Happy New Year, Brenda



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