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150:5.4 When Jesus had left off speaking, there was great rejoicing among those who had heard these gracious words, and they all went on in the days that followed proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom with new power and with renewed energy and enthusiasm. And the women rejoiced all the more to know they were included in these plans for the establishment of the kingdom on earth.

Rejoiceful
Spring, sun, and cooler temps
Light the day, there is suspense.
Choirs sing, and we drive miles.
The grass is green, it brings us smiles.

Rejoiceful vibes are in the air.
Life is full, and we’re aware.
God is in us all and we
See improving history.

Yes, there are places still at war
On this earth, that way’s well worn.
We must solve the way we live
So we don’t fight and learn to give.

So many souls of many colors.
We need to learn we all are brothers.
Every planet paints a portrait.
It reflects the peoples' torments.

We will improve if we just try.
It will take years, I don’t deny.
But in the future there will be
A love filled planet’s destiny.

We are a shrine where Christ our Lord
Gave His life upon a board.
Nails pierced through His bone and flesh.
He gave His life so we refresh.

We will refresh what we believe.
We’re going to find “God lives in me.”
He will show us what to be
And give us Divine destiny.

94:7.3 Amid the confusion and extreme cult practices of India, the saner and more moderate teachings of Gautama came as a refreshing relief. He denounced gods, priests, and their sacrifices, but he too failed to perceive the personality of the One Universal. Not believing in the existence of individual human souls, Gautama, of course, made a valiant fight against the time-honored belief in transmigration of the soul. He made a noble effort to deliver men from fear, to make them feel at ease and at home in the great universe, but he failed to show them the pathway to that real and supernal home of ascending mortals – Paradise – and to the expanding service of eternal existence.

Pathways Ahead
A shifting day with rain and sun.
Spring weather patterns have begun.
We can adopt a Farmer’s role.
The work it takes can take a toll.

A Farmer’s work is never done.
There’s always work, but it can be fun.
To feed the things that are alive—
A daily chore that helps them thrive.

Always thinking how to help
Improve the lives that plants are dealt.
Improve the lives of livestock too.
When harvest comes, there’s much to do.

We all must find our paths in life.
To stay with what one truly likes
Is wise, but other ways must be
Explored by us individually.

Everything we can imagine,
Can be explored if we have passion.
To use our minds to find direction,
Helps reflect your thinking’s fashion.

We all have different takes on things.
Our minds receive, perception brings
A unity of thought – ideas.
Decisions then can help one heal.

Thank You, Father, things occur
Along Your path when Faith endures
That helps us all achieve and love.
This worlds confusions will be solved!

81:6.37&38 13. Effective and wise leadership. In civilization much, very much, depends on an enthusiastic and effective load-pulling spirit. Ten men are of little more value than one in lifting a great load unless they lift together – all at the same moment. And such teamwork – social co-operation – is dependent on leadership. The cultural civilizations of the past and the present have been based upon the intelligent co-operation of the citizenry with wise and progressive leaders; and until man evolves to higher levels, civilization will continue to be dependent on wise and vigorousleadership.
High civilizations are born of the sagacious correlation of material wealth, intellectual greatness, moral worth, social cleverness, and cosmic insight.

Faith in Numbers
Migrants coming to our shores.
Fleeing conditions they abhor.
What to do when there’s no room?
Peace on earth can’t be too soon!

Tides of people, what to do?
We need a plan, then follow through.
All the good land has been taken.
We need more space from lands forsaken.

High-rise buildings help to use
The space we have if we so choose.
I think The Chinese built their space.
With empty structures, they are graced.

Too bad this world is not united.
Too bad we were led by selfish minded.
Sometime, someplace, someway, somehow
An altruist will lend know how.

Every day a new day dawns
We’re closer to eternity’s song.
Faith and knowing are separate things.
With faith reward’s a Spirit thing.

With living faith, you tap into
An energy source inside of you.
No matter what mistakes you’ve made.
Have the faith, you made the grade.

It’s easier when you’ve tried your best.
Without that effort, your faith is less.
Thank You, Father, I’ll employ.
All my being to find Your joy!

"Love is who you are
Your true self is pure love,infinite awareness, and unbounded joy .
As you realise this, you will feel a small light in your heart.
At first it will be the size of a spark, then a candle flame, then a raging bonfire"

Your soul never ages, it just gets wiser and wiser with every lifetime.
How indescribably beautiful it is when you have completely settled into yourself and your life. Nothing needs to be said and nothing needs to be done anymore.
Neither for yourself nor for anyone else.
You can peacefully flow with life just like it is.
This is the epitome of wonderful freedom in yourself and with everything around you.
The masterpice of abudance
Your fullfillment
Love Simon

100:4.2 Religious perplexities are inevitable; there can be no growth without psychic conflict and spiritual agitation. The organization of a philosophic standard of living entails considerable commotion in the philosophic realms of the mind. Loyalties are not exercised in behalf of the great, the good, the true, and the noble without a struggle. Effort is attendant upon clarification of spiritual vision and enhancement of cosmic insight. And the human intellect protests against being weaned from subsisting upon the nonspiritual energies of temporal existence. The slothful animal mind rebels at the effort required to wrestle with cosmic problem solving.

Advance to Your Calling
The promise of the day begins.
Anticipation helps us win.
Expect what is the very best.
Remove your fear, do nothing less.

Attitude puts you on course.
A positive mind helps to enforce
Decisions that help you to grow.
Fear’s your chance, let courage show!

Don’t waver in the face of fear.
Let wisdom guide, and have a good cheer.
Do what you know to be right!
Enhance this world with all your might!

I can see someday there will
Be a world that love instilled.
We will do what’s good for all.
The rule of God will be installed!

I can see it’s not tomorrow.
We’re fear instilled, there’s too much sorrow.
Time will heal, but still we’ll make
More mistakes, that’s what it takes!

That is truly how we learn.
Past empires were much more stern!
Living here becomes more just
As to the now, we do adjust!

Father, thank You, for insight.
Our history truly sheds some light
Upon the path we can expect.
We will improve, but by small steps.

196:3.15 The moral values of the universe become intellectual possessions by the exercise of the three basic judgments, or choices, of the mortal mind:
1. Self-judgment – moral choice.
2. Social-judgment – ethical choice.
3. God-judgment – religious choice.
Thus it appears that all human progress is effected by a technique of conjoint revelational evolution.

Candle Lighting
Days of beauty stretch before us.
It’s truly Spring out in the forest.
The flowers of Spring bloom many colors.
But green is first, then color follows.

In Spring and Summer flowers show
Many colors as they grow.
They don’t stop until the freeze.
Winter whites then blanche our trees.

I love the colors that I see.
I learn from God inside of me.
An open mind with faith in love
Helps me as I problem solve.

The problems we all face in life
Are solved no matter what our stripes.
Time goes on to life’s conclusion.
We learn lessons from confusion.

That’s the school we call “hard knocks.”
If we don’t learn, our lives can stop.
Often times that makes us listen.
We finally learn another lesson!

A stubborn mind means stunted growth.
So many lost, and are morose.
Don’t be stubborn, please accept
God’s not finished with you yet!

Thank You, Lord, for life on earth.
You gave Your Son, and caused His birth.
You’ve recorded His example.
When we read, You light our candles.

100:4.2 Religious perplexities are inevitable; there can be no growth without psychic conflict and spiritual agitation. The organization of a philosophic standard of living entails considerable commotion in the philosophic realms of the mind. Loyalties are not exercised in behalf of the great, the good, the true, and the noble without a struggle. Effort is attendant upon clarification of spiritual vision and enhancement of cosmic insight. And the human intellect protests against being weaned from subsisting upon the nonspiritual energies of temporal existence. The slothful animal mind rebels at the effort required to wrestle with cosmic problem solving.

Advance to Your Calling
The promise of the day begins.
Anticipation helps us win.
Expect what is the very best.
Remove your fear, do nothing less.

Attitude puts you on course.
A positive mind helps to enforce
Decisions that help you to grow.
Fear’s your chance, let courage show!

Don’t waver in the face of fear.
Let wisdom guide, and have a good cheer.
Do what you know to be right!
Enhance this world with all your might!

I can see someday there will
Be a world that love instilled.
We will do what’s good for all.
The rule of God will be installed!

I can see it’s not tomorrow.
We’re fear instilled, there’s too much sorrow.
Time will heal, but still we’ll make
More mistakes, that’s what it takes!

That is truly how we learn.
Past empires were much more stern!
Living here becomes more just
As to the now, we do adjust!

Father, thank You, for insight.
Our history truly sheds some light
Upon the path we can expect.
We will improve, but by small steps.

34:7.8 Having started out on the way of lifeeverlasting, having accepted the assignment and received your orders to advance, do not fear the dangers of human forgetfulness and mortal inconstancy, do not be troubled with doubts of failure or by perplexing confusion, do not falter and question your status and standing, for in every dark hour, at every crossroad in the forward struggle, the Spirit of Truth will always speak, saying, “This is the way.”
Give
Today’s a giving day for me.
A way of life that helps me be
A better person eventually.
Today I give my blood for free.

If I’m of no other use,
My blood can help to life infuse
And help another human being.
They’re not wasting what I’m giving.

I’ve made a date with the Red Cross.
An easy way to give – no cost.
We all should make a habit of this.
Keep this on our to do list.

Habits of a positive nature
Help prepare us for our future.
We can learn how to adapt
And then improve on how we act.

Everyday’s a chance to learn.
Take your time, try to discern
How to be a positive force
And spread some love while on your course.

You will get all that you need
As it’s the will of God you seek.
God knows what the best way is.
Courage means there must be risk.

Thank You, Father, for your bounty.
Never can we be without Ye.
Love pervades this universe.
I wish to let it soak this verse.

81:1.3 Climatic evolution is now about to accomplish what all other efforts had failed to do, that is, to compel Eurasian man to abandon hunting for the more advanced callings of herding and farming. Evolution may be slow, but it is terribly effective

Midwest Farming
The freeze may come yet to this Spring.
The nip of Winter it can bring.
It’s predicted after dark.
Plants can’t move their tender sprouts.

Underground the soil is safe.
The air above has a freezing taste.
It will kill what it can freeze
Especially buds upon the trees.

A real freeze might kill some trees
If all their buds froze instantly.
If in fact the tree survived,
It will be years before it thrives.

We’ve managed to measure, and define
Zones where certain plants can thrive.
They all have different growing seasons.
Some might thrive for different reasons.

Corn thrives in the Midwest heart
The money crop in farmer’s carts.
Corn, beans and not much else
Dot our fields with farmer’s wealth.

So what we plant within our fields
Is what eventually gives yield
To a crop of which we have
Far too much, do the math.

Thank You, Father, there must be ways
To vary the crops that we have raised.
A better use of Midwest soils?
Eventually we’ll reap the spoils!