July 2019 – Page 3 – Leonas Lines

Priorities

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Leonas Lines

Hands clasped in prayer

So much that’s new

So much to do

So much to say

So much to pray

Syllabic Verse

Take time to pray

Prayer is man’s greatest power!

W. Clement Stone

Time to Pray

I got up early one morning

and rushed right into the day;

I had so much to accomplish

that I didn’t have time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me,

and heavier came each task.

“Why doesn’t God help me?” I wondered.

He answered, “You didn’t ask.”

I wanted to see joy and beauty,

but the day toiled on, gray and bleak;

I wondered why God didn’t show me.

He said, “But you didn’t seek.”

I tried to come into God’s presence;

I used all my keys at the lock.

God gently and lovingly chided,

“My child, you didn’t knock.”

I woke up early this morning,

and paused before entering the day;

I had so much to accomplish

that I had to take time to pray.

—Author unknown

July 2019, Scripture, Shadorma

In Obedience

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Leonas Lines

Clouds

Chasing thoughts

That swirl like clouds

High, lofty

Low, gloomy

Casting them down in Christ and

Captivating them

Shadorma

casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5

July 2019, Syllabic Verse

Scent-A-Mental Memories

Posted on July 9, 2019July 10, 2019 by Leonas Lines

My childhood alarm clock was varied, often ‘twas
Waking to the sound and smell of coffee perking.
Blurp, blurp, goes the old aluminum peculator,
A signal it was five am and mom was awake,
Bustling about the kitchen, making toast with jam.
I snuggle under the fresh smelling sheets and blankets,
Knowing I have another hour before I hear
Dad’s voice calling, “Leona! Time to get up.”
Those sounds, smells and sights are now memories
Of carefree days in my Illinois country home.

Syllabic Verse

July 2019, Scripture, Shadorma

Caducity Conquered

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Leonas Lines

Tree bearing an abundance of different fruits

He speaks to me

In my infirmity

Feebleness

Shall not reign

I am fresh and flourishing

As His Strength triumphs

Shadorma

They shall still bear fruit in old age;

They shall be fresh and flourishing,

Psalm 92:14 KJV

July 2019, Triolet

Omnipresent

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Leonas Lines

Me standing by a lighthouse mural

Everywhere and everywhen

Daybreak and eventide

He’s there time and again

Everywhere and everywhen

Inside or out He’s therein

Ever always by my side

Everywhere and everywhen

Daybreak and eventide

Triolet

Haiku, July 2019

Garden Beauty

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Leonas Lines

Peace Rose in bloom, white with pink tinged edges

Pale Pink ruffles

Enhance the crown of white

Peace rose in bloom

Haiku

July 2019, Senryu

Land of the Free

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Leonas Lines

Fireworks

Loud bursts of colors

Sky filled with Fireworks

Freedom celebrates

Senryu

Do You Know The Names For The Different Types Of Fireworks?

For more information:https://www.dictionary.com/e/kamuro-peony/

July 2019, Scripture, Shadorma

Abundance

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Leonas Lines

Lavender plant abundantly blooming

Abundant

Blessings in the Lord

Plethora

Opulence

Of grace, love, mercy,

Faith and hope in Christ

Shadorma

And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:14

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1:3

July 2019, Syllabic Verse