mine

But now, this is what the Lord says…”Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine.”
Isaiah 43:1 (NIV)

Photo by Marge McCoy

Work, For the Night is Coming

Work, For the Night is Coming

Work, for the night is coming,
Work through the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling,
Work ’mid springing flowers;
Work when the day grows brighter,
Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man’s work is done.

Work, for the night is coming,
Work through the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor,
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every flying minute,
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.

Work, for the night is coming,
Under the sunset skies;
While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies.
Work till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth to shine no more;
Work, while the night is darkening,
When man’s work is o’er.

Lyrics:Anna Louisa Walker Coghill (1836-1907)
Music:Lowell Mason (1792-1872)
Photo: Bob McCoy

always

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Psalm 16:8 (NIV)
Photo by Jean Pike

created

Thou hast created us for Thyself, and our heart is not quiet until it rests in Thee.
Saint Augustine
Photo by Marge McCoy

doubled

“You say, ‘If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.’ You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled.”
—Charles Spurgeon
Photo by Cheryl Cook

prepared

…it is written: What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived- the things God has prepared for those who love Him.
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)
Photo by Jean Pike

quiet here

“The world is quiet here.”
― Lemony Snicket
Photo by Cheryl Cook

summer is

“Summer is a state of mind.”
Unknown

Photo by John Brasley

Brighten the Corner Where You Are

This little flower started as a seed from Alcatraz Prison. Believe it or not there were beautiful flowers outside that most dark and dismal place. It is a good reminder that there is light and beauty every where. We can all do our part to make our corner brighter. If our “neighbor” is in darkness we can share light and hope with them. Happy Sunday.

Brighten the Corner Where You Are

Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do,
Do not wait to shed your light afar,
To the many duties ever near you now be true,
Brighten the corner where you are.

Chorus
Brighten the corner where you are!
Brighten the corner where you are!
Someone far from harbor you may guide across the bar;
Brighten the corner where you are!

Lyrics:Ina Mae Duley Ogdon (1872-1964)
Music:Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (1856-1932)
Photo: Marge McCoy

be like a duck

“Be like a duck, paddling and working very hard inside the water, but what everyone sees is a smiling and calm face.”
― Manoj Arora
Photo by Marge McCoy