How Will You Handle Change?
By: Maxine M.
Have you ever sat back and considered your life then sighed happy and content
Problems all seem solved & now its smooth sailing…the message life has sent
You worked so hard to this point…ahead lay years of peaceful retirement
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
Suddenly your health is gone…problems no one can solve or reverse
Those “Golden Years” are spent dependent on a care-giver or nurse
That happy sunny disposition changes to sadness, depression or worse
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
Your JOB is “challenging”, but rewarding…you’ve given it your complete devotion
Even through those “problem solving times” when you DESERVED a promotion
You stayed LOYAL while others constantly caused a commotion
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
CHANGE has hit your company…new bosses are in control now
Or your job is lost, future UNCERTAIN…you simply must start over some-how
Worry & anxiety flood your mind, but a defeated spirit you must not allow
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
The wedding day was beautiful!! In great expectation you signed your name in INK
Soon came those days of diapers and baby bottles in the sink
And days of scraped knees, lost toys, potty training & hearing, “Mom!! I need a drink!”
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
They NOW think they are independent…ready to take on life’s demanding test
The apron strings must be untied…or “loosened” at best
Or perhaps yours is a home where all the “birds” have left the nest
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
A Major decision in life is what area and which house to buy
We all have unique needs…where to live, love, laugh & cry
A SAFE, sound, sturdy “HOME”, on which we can rely
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
The evening news shows how a home can be LOST in the blink of an eye
By storms or perhaps financial ruin…our broken spirit can only ask “WHY?”
Or a move is on the horizon…so hard to tell family & friends “Good-bye”
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
All sorts of people fill our world…our loneliness they help abate
Friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and that special “chosen” mate
Their humor, wit, laughter, even tears…our very soul can saturate
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
People can grow apart and become indifferent…time and distance can be to blame
Irreconcilable differences or loss of emotional ties can do the same
And it’s assured in our lifetime…the death angel, a loved one, will claim
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
It’s the spring-time prom…she checks the mirror to see if everything is alright
With dark silken hair & long flowing gown, she’s an elegant sight
OH!! How graceful she’ll dance in her young beau’s arms tonight
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
The legs are now stiff…every movement takes determination, strength and might
Wrinkles appear in the mirror…raven hair has turned snow white
The beau became a husband…but went home to Jesus one devastating night
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
Reality is “CHANGES” are INEVIDIBLE…will happen along life’s path way
Some are subtle, some drastic, BUT SOME changes are for our BETTERMENT…time will convey,
If instead of RESISTING, we listen to what the Holy Spirit has to say
HE IS IN CHARGE OF CHANGE!!
So we need NOT FEAR “unavoidable” change because Jesus NEVER changes, we discern
In HIM we find UNSHAKABLE certainty, Blessed Assurance…for which we yearn
And He’s PROMISED to help us THROUGH the changes…help at every turn
PLEASE LORD, HELP US HANDLE CHANGE!
By: Maxine M.
Have you ever sat back and considered your life then sighed happy and content
Problems all seem solved & now its smooth sailing…the message life has sent
You worked so hard to this point…ahead lay years of peaceful retirement
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
Suddenly your health is gone…problems no one can solve or reverse
Those “Golden Years” are spent dependent on a care-giver or nurse
That happy sunny disposition changes to sadness, depression or worse
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
Your JOB is “challenging”, but rewarding…you’ve given it your complete devotion
Even through those “problem solving times” when you DESERVED a promotion
You stayed LOYAL while others constantly caused a commotion
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
CHANGE has hit your company…new bosses are in control now
Or your job is lost, future UNCERTAIN…you simply must start over some-how
Worry & anxiety flood your mind, but a defeated spirit you must not allow
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
The wedding day was beautiful!! In great expectation you signed your name in INK
Soon came those days of diapers and baby bottles in the sink
And days of scraped knees, lost toys, potty training & hearing, “Mom!! I need a drink!”
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
They NOW think they are independent…ready to take on life’s demanding test
The apron strings must be untied…or “loosened” at best
Or perhaps yours is a home where all the “birds” have left the nest
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
A Major decision in life is what area and which house to buy
We all have unique needs…where to live, love, laugh & cry
A SAFE, sound, sturdy “HOME”, on which we can rely
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
The evening news shows how a home can be LOST in the blink of an eye
By storms or perhaps financial ruin…our broken spirit can only ask “WHY?”
Or a move is on the horizon…so hard to tell family & friends “Good-bye”
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
All sorts of people fill our world…our loneliness they help abate
Friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and that special “chosen” mate
Their humor, wit, laughter, even tears…our very soul can saturate
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
People can grow apart and become indifferent…time and distance can be to blame
Irreconcilable differences or loss of emotional ties can do the same
And it’s assured in our lifetime…the death angel, a loved one, will claim
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
It’s the spring-time prom…she checks the mirror to see if everything is alright
With dark silken hair & long flowing gown, she’s an elegant sight
OH!! How graceful she’ll dance in her young beau’s arms tonight
BUT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGE…
The legs are now stiff…every movement takes determination, strength and might
Wrinkles appear in the mirror…raven hair has turned snow white
The beau became a husband…but went home to Jesus one devastating night
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
Reality is “CHANGES” are INEVIDIBLE…will happen along life’s path way
Some are subtle, some drastic, BUT SOME changes are for our BETTERMENT…time will convey,
If instead of RESISTING, we listen to what the Holy Spirit has to say
HE IS IN CHARGE OF CHANGE!!
So we need NOT FEAR “unavoidable” change because Jesus NEVER changes, we discern
In HIM we find UNSHAKABLE certainty, Blessed Assurance…for which we yearn
And He’s PROMISED to help us THROUGH the changes…help at every turn
PLEASE LORD, HELP US HANDLE CHANGE!
Comments
Please thank your Mother for her poem on life, especially from me, okay?
All I can say, after reading this poem, is amen.
Love,
Marge
There is a new blog, called, Ways of the Holy Spirit, now. If you, (or anyone else) would like to join us, just click on my name. It was established because of Mike's and Jen's recent infilling of the Holy Spirit. I believe you would enjoy it :)
May God bless you richly,
Love,
Marge
Things have been TOTALLY kaotic here in our family and lives. I've told you of our surgeries...but also Mandy has had major health issues, Steve was laid off from his job (Gateway) and lots more. PTL most of our issues are being worked out and will be good to go! GOD IS ALWAYS GOOD AND FAITHFUL!!
Thanks again for inviting us to the NEW place! :)
Take Care Miss Marge!!
Love Judy
I'm sorry to hear that you've had some health and job issues in your family.
How is your daughter's health now? (Mandy) There is a prayer list, at the new Blog, if you ever want to use it, too. And I'm agreeing in prayer, with you, for the Lord to meet your every family need, as well. Because God is good, and His mercies are new every morning, amen?
Be sure to at least, come and visit, okay? (new blog) Things are getting off to a slow start, but that's entirely okay. Grace and Mary (Blood Bought) have come to contribute, to join with Wilma, Lori (Campsmore) Jen, and the guys. (Mike, John (Boatman) And best of all, it's a peaceful, and loving enviroment. We hope for many others to join us in the near future. You are certainly invited, along with everyone else :)
I miss hearing from you. So do pray about coming and checking in at the new blog sometime, okay?
May God bless you, and your family,
Love,
Marge