Sermons We See by Edgar Guest

Sermons We See by Edgar Guest

"I'd rather see a sermon
     than hear one any day;
I'd rather one should walk with me
     than merely tell the way.

The eye's a better pupil
     and more willing than the ear,
Fine counsel is confusing,
     but example's always clear;

And the best of all preachers
     are the men who live their creeds,
For to see good put in action
     is what everybody needs.
I soon can learn to do it
     if you'll let me see it done;
I can watch your hands in action,
     but your tongue too fast may run.

And the lecture you deliver
     may be very wise and true,
But I'd rather get my lessons
     by observing what you do;

For I might misunderstand you
     and the high advice you give,
But there's no misunderstanding
     how you act and how you live."

Everything I Needed by Julie Hebert

 Everything I Needed, by Julie Hebert

Everything I needed,
I asked for in my prayers.
My prayers were always answered,
In many different pairs.
 
I asked God for some courage,
And he answered with a hum.
He gave me some dangers,
That I would overcome.
 
I asked God for some strength,
And he answered with a wrong.
He gave me some difficulties,
That would make me strong.
 
I asked God for some patience,
And he answered with a date.
He gave me some situations,
That I was forced to wait.
 
I asked God for love,
And he answered with throw.
He gave me lots of people,
That I could get to know.
 
I received nothing that I wanted,
Only that of which I need.
My prayers have all been answered,
With only a single plead.

A Poem of Hope, Catherine Pulsifer

 A Poem of Hope, Catherine Pulsifer

When life is getting you down,
And you need a little hope.
Look deep down inside yourself,
And you'll find the way to cope.
 
When life is getting you down,
And you need a little love.
Go to the person whom you are the closest,
As the rest they are above.
 
When life is getting you down,
And all you need is a laugh.
Find the friend that makes you smile,
They may even be your staff.
 
When life is getting you down,
Don't allow it so.
Change the way you think of life,
And life will be better, you know.
 
When life is getting you down,
Take time to pray
Don't allow yourself to frown
God will help you see the good in the day.

Don’t Give Up

Don’t Give Up, Unknown Author

Don’t let today’s troubles
Bring you down,
Or allow you to question
Your ability
 
Don’t let life’s little obstacles
Keep you from trying,
Or become the reason
For defeat
 
Don’t let your fears
Keep you from dreaming,
Or from chasing
your dream
 
Don’t give up for any reason
Believe in yourself,
And in yourself
You’ll find strength

Be True To You, Author Unknown

Be True To You, Author Unknown

As you set out on life’s road
unsure of the path you’ll go,
the most important thing you can do
is to always be true to “you”
 
Always remember who you are
in moments of struggle or fear.
Never forget or give up on
the hopes and dreams you hold dear
 
There will be setbacks and rejection
and moments of failure too,
but you must overcome any frustration
to achieve the potential of you.
 
Don’t forget to smile, or laugh,
or to live in the present;
no matter where life takes you
make every memory pleasant.
 
As you travel along your journey,
know that you’re never alone
and I’ll always be here for you
should you need the comfort of home