A Garden

Did you know April is National Poetry Month? In celebration of that and the joy and beauty of spring I wanted to share this poem with you. Happy Spring!



A garden filled with fragrant flowers,
Surrounded by tall, strong trees,
With leaves fluttering in a soft breeze
Can provide many pleasant hours;
The peaceful sense of beauty it brings
And joy flooding into each part
Satisfies a yearning in my heart,
As my spirit soars and sings.

Enjoying nature’s beauty and rest
With the light of God’s love on my face,
An awareness swells of a special grace,
Recalling the things in life that are best;
As a certainty fills me that all will be right
Since the One who caused all things to be
Created this beauty for you and for me,
And my soul overflows with pure delight!

© Connie Arnold

Spring's Resurrection

 

In spring the resurrection from winter’s cold tomb

Brings new life once again as flowers start to bloom.

All creation sings a joyous song of spring

As renewal of life brings fresh life to everything.

The earth’s crust is cracked by a hidden power,

And what emerges is a stem, leaf and flower.

The icy grave of winter where no life can be seen

Transforms into a vibrant, living carpet of green.

Fresh hope arrives with the springtime air

So our lives that once had seemed lifeless and bare,

Like the earth to which fresh life returns,

Can find the renewal for which the soul yearns.

Spring’s resurrection coincides with Easter too –

All life that has ended God is able to renew.

Christ conquered death, there’s no longer separation,

And we can join in singing the song of creation.

Excerpt from A Symphony of Seasons by Connie Arnold 

Wishing you a wonderful, blessed Easter and beautiful spring!

How Great the Love

 

How Great the Love

The love of God, how great it is,
so marvelous and pure!
It never falters, never fails;
it always will endure.
It reaches higher than the heavens,
deeper than the sea.
God’s love surrounds His whole creation –-
how He cares for me!
 

This love we could never hope to earn
because of our own merit,
But as children of God, through our dear brother Christ,
we become free to inherit.
Nothing can separate us from God’s love
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
We are precious to Him, so dearly beloved,
ever cherished and adored.

© Connie Arnold
excerpt from Beautiful Moments of Joy and Peace

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In Each Whisper

God is in each whisper and sigh,

In every land and the sun in the sky.

He's in each day and every night,

Offering mercy, grace and light.

The Lord is in each segment of time,

In dreariness, sorrow and moments sublime,

Bringing to life what He only can give,

Adding great joy to the life you live.

The King of Kings and Lord of all things

Loves and protects and great blessings brings,

Is present in every minute and hour,

Filled with great beauty, glory and power.

© Connie Arnold

Blessed Gift

Beauty and joy were quietly born

Early on that first Christmas morn

While a star shone, clear and bright.

Mercy, kindness, goodness and love

Came down to earth from heaven above,

In a tiny form, filled with light.

The light of that star, touching the earth,

Was a beacon of this miraculous birth

And the beauty that shone from within.

It hovered over this humble place,

Which was transformed by holy grace

For the One born to save us from sin.

A song of joy seemed to fill the air

As a multitude of angels suddenly was there,

Singing and praising God on high,

Proclaiming a love that will never cease,

The birth of the blessed Prince of Peace,

And their praises rang through the sky.

The peace and love this small infant brought

Was what the world so long had sought,

And hearts overflowed with joy.

We too now rejoice as we celebrate

And remember on this most special date

The gift of this blessed little baby boy.

© Connie Arnold

 


 

Give Thanks Through the Day

At the start of another new day

As the darkness slips away,

This is a wonderful time to pray

And give thanks for blessings coming your way.

During the morning in whatever you do

God’s loving presence is there with you,

Helpfully guiding and seeing you through

As you give thanks for the love and direction too.

As the day continues remain aware

Of God’s mercy and grace beyond compare,

Rejoice in the love that you can share

And give thanks for assurance of God’s tender care.

At the sun’s setting and fading of light

As the day slowly changes into night,

Let the gift of God’s Son fill you with delight

As you thank Him for making all things right.

© Connie Arnold, November 2012

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The Gifts of Each Day

Each new day offers a gift, something special about the day

to give the heart and soul a lift and make life better in some way.

Be thankful for the little things found in each new day,

a clear blue sky, a butterfly, the strength to work and play.

Each day is special, one of a kind.

Rejoice and give thanks for each blessing you find.

Find the song in your day then pass it along,

spreading joy on your way through the gift of your song.

As the sun sets in the west, if you have done your best,

with satisfaction you can then enjoy your night’s rest.

These are a few samples of my short verses. If you enjoy them and want to read more, please like my Inspirational Poetry Facebook page.