Poem - This I Know

THIS I KNOW:

I have planted a garden –

   SO I KNOW WHAT FAITH IS.

I have seen the tall trees swaying in the breeze –

   SO I KNOW WHAT GRACE IS.

I have listened to the birds singing –

   SO I KNOW WHAT MUSIC IS.

I have watched little children playing –

   SO I KNOW WHAT ENTERTAINMENT IS.

I have seen the mornings without clouds, after showers -

   SO I KNOW WHAT BEAUTY IS.

I have seen the miracle of the sunset –

   SO I KNOW WHAT GRANDEUR IS.

I have lived in a happy home –

   SO I KNOW WHAT LOVE IS.

And because I have perceived all these things –

I KNOW WHAT WEALTH IS.

… Author Unknown

Poem titled “This I Know” appeared in the

Voice for Health periodical, Vol. L, No. 3, May – June 2003

Published in the Interest of Public Health

National Health Education Society, Inc.

Atlanta, GA.

Photo taken by Laura Moody, June 23, 2012.

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Love Is Simply Wonderful!

Yes, it’s true. I am an optimist! As we gear up for another holiday, I hope that you will find a few minutes to reflect on how you will spend your time. May it include rest, relaxation and visiting with others!

Businesses around the U.S. are hoping many folks buy trinkets and cards, but I would like to suggest that the gifts this Valentine’s Day that may mean the most are those that could be given daily – a smile, a hug, a listening ear, or even a second of acknowledgement. All these are signs of respect and compassion for your fellow man; acts of love that don’t cost a cent!

God created us to love others, whether they are friends, relatives or recent acquaintances. It isn’t a suggestion. It is, in fact, a command by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

John 13:34-35

New International Version (NIV) – The Holy Bible

³⁴ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. ³⁵ By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

http://www.biblegateway.com/keyword/?search=love+one+another&search_type=phrase

 

Take time to be aware of those around you. Honor God by showing someone that you care!

To learn more about God and how Awesome He is, make sure to read your Bible as well as secure a copy of one of these fine books by A.W. Tozer.

The pages are filled with inspired words of the author’s as well as those of other believers throughout history.

Jesus Loves You!

A.W. Tozer bio – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._W._Tozer

The Pursuit of God – The Human Thirst for the Divine

http://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-God-Human-Thirst-Divine/dp/B001SB925Y

The Knowledge of the Holy

http://www.christianbook.com/the-knowledge-of-the-holy/a-w-tozer/9780060698652/pd/69865

 

Wishing you a wonderful year of Love!

Laura

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