TO MY SELF, WHEN DRAGGING

“Is energy the thing ya most desire? 'Cause That's the same as Holy Spirit, man. So, what's the source that's gonna best inspire? Why don't ya make a little prayer plan? Right after you awake might be the best, if you could dig ta offer thanks and ask. Now, what is gonna make you truly blessed? Ta rest, or do some beneficial task? I'm very sure the Holy Spirit knows, so why not ask, get blessed from top ta toes? And say, 'Thank You!'”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

BE CAREFUL, PACE YOURSELF

 “To have a disposition mild and sweet, I must take care of me, my self, and Well. Lord, help your servant All his work complete; remind me, Lord, ta sometimes Rest a spell! I know you're always merciful and kind; Lord, help me be the Very same ta me! If I get stressed, please, Help me then unwind, so I can be the Best that I kin Be!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PRAYER FOR YOUR SOUL

 “May everybody get abundant Rest, sufficient sleep, so they can Thrive. May you tonight be peaceful-slumber-Blessed, tomorrow morning, Thankful you're Alive! And me, I'm Glad that you are living, Too; I'm glad that you're on Earth with me Today! May Heaven keep on blessin' me and you, and that's what Heaven Gave ta me ta Pray!” Alleluia, A-men!

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

FOR SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

 “When sleep evades your weary mortal frame, and night is hard, uncomfortable, and long, might be ya ought ta call on Jesus’ name, and ask that you might have a little song: a song of comfort, restfulness, and peace, a song ta help ya make it through the night – a lullaby ta help discomfort cease, and even bring a little sweet delight. Yes, hope in Jesus Christ’s amazing grace, and know that, later, you Are gonna sleep. Now, may ya feel an Angel’s warm embrace, and Heaven bring ya slumber sweet and deep….”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

A BEGINNER AND THE LORD, IMAGINED

“Just what can I do now ta Honor You?” “I’d like for you ta do your very best, so why not choose ta join my faithful crew, ta pray, ta love, ta work and play, and rest? Ya also need ta exercise and eat, so, please, do not neglect your own self-care. ‘Cause as ya love yourself, life Gets more sweet! Love God and Everyone; your Plenty share! Okay?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

KNOW WHEN TO QUIT

If you Ain’t got the Juice ta do it Right, could Be ya Ought not ta Do it, guy, at All! If bein’ Just too Juiceless now’s your Plight, please, Rest till you can put more on the Ball! ‘Cause doing somethin’ Half-ass ain’t no good, and you might even hurt yourself a bit! And, Now, I Hope my point you’ve underStood: conserve your juice, ta know when you should quit!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

SELF-GUIDED PHYSICAL THERAPY

Self-Guided Physical Therapy

“except ye become as a little child”

A Baby Starts with Little Baby Steps, with Not-too-Stressful, Not-too-Many Reps. But If ya be ambitious, folks, you'll Lose; ta Pray and Wait, at First, is What ta Choose. And Then you'll Need ta Pray aLong the Way, ta Rest, an' Pray, and Exercise each Day! 'Nuff said.

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

WORK, REST, AND PLAY

Work, Rest, and Play

Now, Do you Really Care aBout the Lord, 'bout What the Holy Spirit Says ta Do? Just What's the Future You be Headed t'Ward? Man, There's a Place fer You on Buddha's Crew! You're Able Now ta Do some Good taDay; withOut your Help, it Just might Not get Done! There's Options Here fer Work, And Rest, And Play, and NOW'S YOUR CHANCE, go On, and PICK you One! All RIGHT!

Copyright 2013 by Marie Louise Nickerson

MESSAGE TO A DESPERADO

Message to a Desperado

If Heaven’s Gone, real-Love can Bring it Back; there Ain’t no Need to AngriLy de-Spair. And If it’s Patient Tolerance you Lack, why Not then Treat yourself with Loving Care? ‘Cause You, a Child of God, deServe your Best; there Ain’t no Need ta Do too Much and Bum; no Matter What, ya Need ta Get your Rest; why Not be Kind ta You and Get you Some?

Copyright 2013 by Marie Louise Nickerson

START TODAY!

Start Today!

We’ve GOTTA Spend some Time with Christ taDay! There Ain’t no Life withOUT the Holy One! If You would Really Live, you’ll Work an’ Pray, you Won’t cop Out and Leave these Two unDone! And Take a Little Time to Play and Rest, ‘cause These reStore the Body, Mind, and Heart. And Brother, Sister, IF you’d Be your Best, toDay would Be the Best o’ Days ta Start!

Copyright 2013 by Marie Louise Nickerson