Day: November 17, 2021

Silence is not all bad
Quietude is a gift
The Spirit has its way
Listen for His word

Stanski

More and more lately, as, 
I try to keep moving forward,
Never complaining about setbacks
Or trying to explain my condition
I observe the kindness of others
Which usually comes with a dose of humor

What I used to think came about because 
I never gave that much time to them
As my own concerns took many moments
I think this is universal

Sometimes I was frustrated because 
I could not find my enthusiasm in others
And thought them indifferent to 
Something of importance
I responded to them by not giving thought
To how they had their ideas and agenda 

Now I look at them differently
Sensing that they had their dreams
I concluded I may have let them down
My self-imposed discipline superseded
Any consideration for their needs
Now I feel differently

I am rewarded by their delight when
I take an interest in them
There are times we work together
Achieve undreamed-of results
It is then I feel a little mortification
Knowing earlier distress was self-inflicted 

Now plans are easier to put into action
More is accomplished in less time
We understand our limitations
Try not to exceed them
Are aware of the consequences
Yes, wisdom is a good thing

Stanski

A dull gray morning, but beauty exists
I wait longingly for signs.  I am not sure
Which way to go and have not started.
The Holy Spirit will watch out for me
During this dismaying time.  I am working
On taking useless stress out of my life.
I pray for improvements in the 
Conditions in this world.
There are anti-Christ’s everywhere
Watching their people die of starvation 
And disease.  It is heartbreaking and
Will not do.  The direction I am being
Led to is prayer to the Savior for
Intervention.  May His will be done.
Secondly I am being nudged to donate
Money to the humanitarian causes that
Will help the suppressed people to
Some degree.  I pray that we all will
Do a little of both.  Ament

Stanski
November 17, 2021 ^