Inspirational verse submitted by readers.
Poems
Do we "handle evil" by putting a handle on it and carrying it around like an important briefcase? by calling it names 300 times, and then wondering why it still exists? No! Defy! Deny! Renounce! Denounce! Remove! Reprove devil's hollow claims. Don't fear its names! For knowing/seeing/being that which God has caused to be, you'll see evil flee.
All-embracing and endearing prayer "It shall be the duty of every member of this Church to pray each day: 'Thy kingdom come;' let the reign of divine Truth, Life, and Love be established in me, and rule out of me all sin; and may Thy Word enrich the affections of all mankind, and govern them!" —Mary Baker Eddy, Manual of The Mother Church, Article VIII, Section 4. not waiting for the pealing of a bell early or late this is the hour— we need prayer with daily power to quell dark hate.
Singing through this day of God's creating is joy of being. Beam of Love's pure light uplifting me, through seeing, to moments of rebirth of soaring free of earth.
When a flame grows, up it goes, rising higher, giving light. So do we, hearts aflame (our gratitude made plain) rise to share.
"Thy will be done. " How comforting that prayer Now that I know the nature of my God, Know to trust the Father's loving care, The gentle Shepherd's leading to all good.
Hurrah! Hallelujah! I am going to live .
O you! You try to harass me hurt me hate me! Yet the worst you might do is separate me from God from good from grace. But that you cannot do.
Quite unlike the looms of lies, weaving gossamer webs in vain —a worthless fabrication (a sheer delusion)— Truth's seamless robe unfurls the pattern for us: justice/integrity weaving a holy, seamless existence (continuous, luminous) on looms of Love. CAROLYN E.
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; .
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee . Isaiah 60:1 There is a light A shining star Which rises in your heart each day.