Poems of Praise, Hope and Inspiration

These poems are meant to encourage those
Who now are in despair
Those who knowingly have made the choice
To put their souls in for repair

Giving themselves unto the Lord
And following His instruction
Studying daily in his word
Is helpful (in my deduction)

This book is full of Truth and Grace
And I intended it to be
Help for the entire human race
If they take time to read and see

When you sing praises to God above
And count your blessings – so real -
He will send to you, abundant love
Changing the way that your heart feels

In this book there is encouragement and hope
Peace, Joy, and giving of Thanks
Pure sweet love that can help you cope
And fill in most of life's blanks

There is no need for dread or for worry
If you have chosen Jesus Christ as your way
His promise is "to receive you in glory"
Because you have refused to let Satan sway

I have written this book to be uplifting
Most readers, I won't be privileged to know
I pray these verses a blessing
As through this life's journey you go.

I was born at home on 4/7/36. We lived in the country and all my life I have not lived in a city. Growing up in such an environment gave me a super sense of the importance of God in all life. When one considers the universe God placed the world in, it is beyond comprehension. Poetry has been a part of my life since I can remember. My mother taught me to recite "The Night Before Christmas" before I could read. I have written poems on special occasions for my wife, family, and for friends. In the first part of 1980 I was inspired to write a spiritual/Inspirational poem and I have continued to write them.