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Showing posts with label KINDNESS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label KINDNESS. Show all posts

Monday, March 12, 2018

FOR TODAY


Magnificent creation, made for joy, let not the trivial your heart annoy! Be glad, be grateful – Patient, pilgim, too, and offer thanks fer how God's Blessin' You! This moment, here and now, 's a precious gift, so Let its beauty now your Spirits lift! It's faithful Loving you are Meant ta do; that opportunity is Given you! You Are a Blessed Person, yes, indeed, so, please, today, let Kindness be your creed! Okay?”



Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Friday, March 9, 2018

PRAYER FOR IN THE MORNING


I must be kind enough ta think ta pray, “what kindness can I do right now for me?” I must wake up and love myself today, I've gotta very kind and careful Be!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Thursday, February 22, 2018

TO DO HEAVEN'S WILL


True Love consists in doing what's Your Will; Today, Lord, Help me practice bein' Kind. A while today, I'll practice bein' Still; that oughta help ta bring me Peace o' mind. I thank You, Lord, for All you're giving me; Your grace provides me everything I need. You are the flower's nectar, I, the bee, You are the Source of every loving deed. Please, Bless me, Savior Jesus, all day long, and, Holy Spirit, guide my moves today. Please, help me Keep from doing Any wrong, and help me faithful, joyful, peaceful Stay!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Sunday, February 18, 2018

TWO SHORT POEMS


For Every Chance to Love

“Now, self-indulgence always causes pain… might Not be right away, but it'll hurt. But being Kind is always very sane – for every chance to love, please, stay alert!”

Very Short Prayer

My best I give; it's love I live. I trust in Thee – oh, please, bless Me!


Thursday, February 15, 2018

TO THE MAN, AND TO THE LADY


Sir, Why be belligerent toward those you love? Why be belligerent toward Anyone? Why not that nasty habit rise Above? Now, ain't it time to be a Gentleman?” “Ma'am? Nice lady, please, believe in bein' Kind – to all with whom you interact today! Please, seek the best in All – and That you'll Find! You're gonna find that bein' kind will pay!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Sunday, February 11, 2018

WHY NOT II?


Why not appreciate the gift of life, why not respect your husband, friend – er love your Wife? Why not be kind to all your Children, too? And, please, my friend, be kind, as well – ta You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

THE SMART ONE


The brave and kindly one's the one who's smart, who's sure to have an understandin' heart! What good is any person's high I.Q. if loving's something They refuse ta Do?
Dear Lord, I need your gracious help today, so, Help me, please? In Jesus' name, I pray!"


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

SO I'LL FIND MORE BLESSINGS


(to the Lord)

Whatever is the kindest, wisest thing, please, steer me into doing now and here! Whatever 's gonna health and wellness bring, whatever 's gonna bring us all good cheer. For that, accept my thanks, dear Holy One! I much appreciate your saving grace! Lord, Thanks for happy times, for all the fun, as well as all the challenges I face! It's You, dear Lord, who knows what's Best fer me; your Wisdom's what I need ta bless my mind. Please, Help me very Careful – Cautious – Be, so I can more and more sweet blessings Find!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford 

PRAY TO AVOID ERROR


 “Please, don't ya say unnecessary things, please, don't be cruel, careless, dumb, and mean. From taking things for granted, trouble springs; get smart – and on the Lord fer Wisdom Lean! Please, don't ya Magnify your troubles, man; please, put attention into what is good. The Lord kin Help ya Prosper, yes, He can – please, won't ya smile, if You have understood?“


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

ENLIGHTENED SELF-INTEREST


 “Lord, Will this option only cause more pain? Should I instead do what I've done before? Please, help me wisely choose ta do what's Sane... and act in my best int'rests, more and more! So, Should I choose this option, Lord – or not? Please, Help me be most Merciful, ta Me! Please, bless this cherished child of Yours, a Lot! And Help me be as Kind as I can Be!” Please, and Thank You! Amen!


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

MAY PRAYERS FAN YOUR SPARK OF FAITH


 “May Jesus help ya deal with all your woes, with courage, kindness, patience, faith, and love. O, may you know his Goodness Through ya flows, to help ya every trouble Rise above! Let's thank Him Now, in deed as well as word, let's show our gratitude in loving ways! 'Cause prayers should be Felt, as well as heard, to bring each spark of faith in us... ta Blaze! Hallelujah, Amen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Monday, August 14, 2017

LET'S SERVE THE LORD WITH KINDNESS


 “Be careful what ya pay attention to, 'cause certain things are never Good for You! Things highest, finest, best, most beautiful – who focuses on these is Dutiful. But please don't be a silly Flower child; why be by dreamy fantasies beguiled? There's sufferers who need relief today; it's time that we the Golden Rule Obey!” So let's do it!


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Sunday, August 13, 2017

WHEN SHE COMPLAINS AND CRITICIZES YOU


 “Please, don't complain, but offer thanks instead, request that Heaven keep ya calm and cool. To quell your anger, keep your monkey fed, avoiding nasty people, as a rule! Bad vibes can be contagious, as ya know; so, pray ta be prepared when folks be mean. Ya Will Regret it, if your cool ya blow, so if she's bad, still treat her like a queen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TURN AROUND!


 “If you're obsessed with evils, you can change. There's beauty, love, and truth that you kin Find! A jaded mind likes stuff that's dark and strange, but there's more energy in bein' kind! Why not be kind ta you yourself today, and feed your mind upon what's right and good? Yes, loving-kindness, That's the Noble Way, that blesses best our Global Neighborhood! So let's be kind!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PRAYER FOR SPIRITUALITY


 “Please, Help me practice peace, Lord, all day long, ta be with loving-kindness Sane and Strong. Please, Help me choose ta Love at every Turn; remind me I have got a lot ta learn! Please and thank you!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

BE KIND TO SENIORS


 “A senior easily can get confused, if someone messes up their set routine. And If that's how your senior's been abused, the culprit needs ta quit that bein' mean!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TO BE CONTENT

Oh, why not be content right here and now? Yes, why complain, and past-and-future-trip? Why ever let a worry crease your brow? Friend, when ya think too much, it's YOU ya gyp! Now, breathing in and out 's a holy gift, so, let us both be satisfied with that! Ta practice peace gives Any heart a Lift; the kindliness resulting 's where it's At!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Friday, August 11, 2017

HAPPINESS COMPLETE


 “Dear Lord, transform my consciousness today, please, purge my heart of violence and hate. Please, Help me not ta throw your gifts away, dear Lord, but gratefully ta pray and wait. A brave and patient pilgrim I must be, not prone ta brooding, bitterness, and spite. Please, help me get my mind unbound and free, that I may radiate your Holy Light! I gotta be a kind and gentle soul, be peaceful, loving, faithful, tough, and sweet. So, Lord of All, please let your blessings roll; it's You who makes my happiness complete!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford


BE WARY OF THE IMPULSE TO HELP SOMEONE

I guess you wanta help a neighbor out, but, man, ta drop a good routine is dumb! Ta harm your health is nuts, beyond all doubt, be Kind ta YOU, er else you're gonna bum!” Yoga faithfully!


Note: the essence of yoga is action-and-relaxation.


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

YOU CAN MAKE IT THROUGH YOUR TROUBLES


 “Please, If your job seems thankless, don't despair; could Be ya Should go Easier on You. Especially when nobody seems ta care, ya gotta Love yourself, ya really do! If you ain't gettin' stoned, ya need a change; your attitude 's the perfect place ta start. Some things you're gonna need ta rearrange, my friend, ya gotta take a path with Heart! Why Don't ya ask the Lord... ta Help ya Out? When Life is hard, that's very wise ta do. Please, don't indulge in anger, never pout, but trust in love, and it'll rescue you! Gal, May ya find complete relief, right now; may Heaven be most merciful ta You! The Lord can point the way... and teach ya How ta keep your head up high… and Make It Through!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford
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