Inspiration
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the brilliant German poet and playwright, stated a practical guideline worth remembering: "One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words." GOOD POEM Humbly, I submit this poem, For all who choose to read it; With a prayer Seed is sown, In a heart without Jesus in it. Sincerely, I disperse the word, For all who would come near; With a prayer Truth is heard, By ears that would not hear. Faithfully, I send a good poem That your eyes will open to Jesus, With a prayer Light is shown To all who will choose to look up. Gratefully, I surrender this gift For all who would receive it, With a prayer you will rethink The Good News and believe it. J. E. Pollock July 22 2007 _________________________________
THE TONGUE
by Charles R. Swindoll
Psalm 39
Many great men and women down through the ages have offered counsel on how to keep our tongues checked and
caged. Like Will Noris, the American journalist who specialized in rhymes that packed a wallop. He once wrote: "If your lips would keep from slips, / Five things observe with care: / To whom you speak, of whom you speak, / And how . . . and when . . . and where."
Publius, the Greek sage, put his finger on a technique we tend to forget when he admitted: "I have often regretted my speech, never my silence."
King David put it even more bluntly in Psalm 39:1: "I said, 'I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle.'"
That's what it takes, friends and neighbors. A conscious, tight muzzle on the muscle in your mouth. With emphasis on "conscious."
To accomplish that disciplined objective, I offer these three suggestions:
Think first. Before your lips start moving, pause ten seconds and mentally preview your words. Are they accurate or exaggerated? Kind or cutting? Necessary or needless? Wholesome or vile? Grateful or complaining?
Talk less. You increase your chances of blowing it if you talk too much. Furthermore, compulsive talkers find it difficult to keep friends. Conserve your verbal energy!
Start today. Fit that muzzle on your mouth now. It's a project you've put off long enough.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the brilliant German poet and playwright, stated a practical guideline worth remembering: "One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words."
Think first. Talk less. Start today.
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*GOOD GOD*
LIFE IS GOOD
GOD IS FAITHFUL
LIFE IS GOOD
GOD IS BEAUTIFUL
LIFE IS GOOD
GOD IS WONDERFUL
LIFE IS WORTH LIVING
BECAUSE GOD IS GOOD
OCT 2012
**Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.**
REJOICE! (MORE!)
Smile,
Rejoice in the Lord;
Stay true, walk humbly,
Be glad with less not more.
Laugh,
Rejoice in the truth,
Be strong and courageous,
Life isn't all about you.
Encourage,
Rejoice in the freedom;
Stay ready, available,
Sing and celebrate Jesus!
Rejoice,
Be happy in the Lord;
Stay perfect in holiness,
You will enjoy life more!
*REJOICE!*
JeffPollock
October 28
This is a "perfect" poem I scribbled on my phone -- I never liked the
verse that says, "Be perfect...", but perhaps its not that hard to do ...
IN HIS POWER
Be perfect, Be like God: Make promises, You WILL keep.
Be perfect,
Be like Jesus: Set your focus, On the CROSS.
Be perfect,
Be unafraid, Trust the LORD, ALL your HEART.
Be perfect,
Be like God: Rest assured, IN HIS POWER. J. E. Pollock
Jan. 4, 2013
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TWO POEMS (+1)
