Worry

Worry at times comes to fill our lives
with uneasiness, doubt and fear,
feeling a sense of impending doom,
of disaster drawing near,
clouding our minds with shadows,
making everything dark and unclear.

Worry approaches like a thief,
stealing all hope from the soul,
robbing our peace and tranquility,
distracting us from our goal,
making us feel we are sinking
into a deep, dark hole.

Worry may be overcome
by conquering our doubt and fear,
with assurance that God's loving power
and protection are always near,
chasing shadows out of our minds
with a love that is bright and clear.

Worry retreats with time spent in prayer
as God returns hope to the soul,
giving us peace and tranquility

when loving him becomes our goal,
lifting us out of the darkness,
and making our spirits feel whole.

© Connie Arnold

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Abiding Hope and Love

The Thursday excerpt posted by L. Diane Wolfe is from my book, Abiding Hope and Love. Please drop by when you get a chance to read, and leave a comment if you'd like!

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Autumn Lesson

Autumn is the time of year
when summer sounds we no longer hear
and winter’s arrival is drawing near.

As leaves slowly begin to fall,
migrating birds follow nature’s call
to warmer climates for them all.

They fly to where warm breezes blow,
and somehow they just seem to know
that autumn is the time to go.

The instinct accepted by each one,
when no longer warmed by the late fall sun,
is to fly south before autumn is done.

Migrating birds in formation fly,
following their leader, not asking why,
steadily soaring across the sky.

There is surely a lesson to learn
from these birds, as we discern
there is a refuge where we can return.

When the coldness of sin is drawing near,
and we are filled with doubt and fear,
a still, small voice we need to hear.

We have a leader to be our Guide,
when from life’s problems we want to hide.

If we will follow, faithful and true,
God’s love and peace can come shining through.

© Connie Arnold, 2009

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A Good Listener

When you are really listening, you use more than just your ear,
Your whole being is involved if you truly want to hear.
In relationships with others you should always do your part
To give them close attention and listen with your heart.

Fully understanding just exactly what is meant
Requires concentration to perceive the true intent.
Listen for emotion, being careful to take heed
Of underlying meaning, an inward sense of need.

When listening with love and taking special care,
You may ease another's worries with your willingness to share.
A friend who really listens is a wonderful gift,
To offer hope and comfort, give the spirits a lift.

© Connie Arnold

When You Need Someone

When you are struggling to get through the day
And things are just not going your way,
That’s when you need someone who will care.

When everyone seems to be against you
And you don’t know what you’re going to do,
That’s when you need somebody to share.

When you feel like you are all alone
And fear you can’t make it on your own,
That’s when you need to turn to prayer.

When you trust in God for everything,
Comfort to you He will lovingly bring,
That’s when you know God is always there.

When you learn you can turn to God first
Before things have gotten the worst,
That’s when your burden God gladly will bear.

© Connie Arnold, 2009

Life's Journey

As we journey on our way
along life’s rough and rugged trail,
our footsteps often falter,
and at times they even fail.
Life has many twists and turns,
the risk of stumbling great,
at times it makes us want to stop,
at least to hesitate.

When we walk with the Lord
along life’s bumpy, winding trail,
we will be supported
and our footsteps will not fail.
Holding God’s supportive hand
the risk is not so great,
and we can walk in confidence
with no need to hesitate.

© Connie Arnold, 2009

Friends

This poem is dedicated to you, my special online friends!

Friends are for caring and also for sharing,
Helping each other in every way;
As friendship is growing, your love is showing
In things that you do each passing day.

A friend is so dear, bringing comfort and cheer,
Someone with whom you can share each emotion;
When you are in need, a good friend indeed
Will listen to you with faithful devotion.

With good friends you must know you can trust
That on them you always can depend,
And give thanks each day, whenever you pray
That God helped you find such a special friend!

Connie Arnold

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