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Encouragement Poems

A Letter To Myself

  I feel that it’s important I write these words to me. Prompted by my conscience. I must read them carefully. Be wiser with the time that God has given you. Life is measured by the good and worthy things we do.   Be kinder and more caring as you journey...

Cancer

You have no friends among us. You’re an enemy to all. You cause suffering and pain each time you come to call.   You attack at your discretion, no matter young or old. You have respect for no one. You are cruel, mean and cold.   As you invade my body, you...

Counting Blessings

    How I longed for sleep as I lie there in my bed, but the weight of all my worries kept me wide awake instead.   I tossed and then I turned, but sleep was not to be, and when I tried counting sheep they ran away from me.   But then a sudden...

Facing Cancer

Faith in God our Father And His atoning Son Courage of a warrior     In a battle to be won Never losing hope or Giving up the fight Cancer has been beaten And disappeared from sight. Nourishment for strength Calm instead of fear Embracing God’s...

Find The Time

Find the time to find the joy in the world in which we’re living, by acts of love and caring, and by sharing, and by giving. Find the time to help another who could use a helping hand. Find the time for understanding those who you don’t understand. Find time to bring...

God’s Smile

When born, we came out crying, while others smiled wide. The atmosphere was joyous. Hearts were filled with pride. Consider now the atmosphere of feelings when we die. We’ll be the one who’s smiling, while friends and family cry. And heaven too will smile if we’ve...

Gods Arrows

  For an arrow to move forward, it must go backwards first It cannot hit it’s target ‘till direction is reversed.   We’re as arrows in God’s quiver and He is as the bow. He pulls us back to give us strength before He lets us go.

Good Intentions

He fell down on his knees. His heart filled with regret. And pleaded with the Lord, “Dear God, don’t take me yet. There are many things in life that I have left undone, and I fear I’m yet unworthy to be with You, and Your Son. I once read ‘Love thy Neighbor’ with eyes...

Gratitude

  Everyday is a gift from God and one to celebrate. It matters not the challenges we find upon our plate.   Let’s go through life with gratitude through sickness, trials and pain, and do our best to pass life’s test and return to God again.   Everyone...

Happy Tears

Let your tears be “happy tears” Tis not a time to mourn. My life was one of joy from the day that I was born. A dear and beautiful family. Friends, both old and new. Troubles few and far between. I’ve loved and been loved too. So, keep a smile upon your lips and with...