Just some thoughts...

Every day, as I write Poetiquejustis, I pray it will be a blessing to someone.
Today, I hope it is you.






Monday, December 31, 2018

And then the soul

A house is no home
unless it contains food and fire
for the mind
as well as the body
Margaret Fuller

and the soul!

do not forget the soul!

A home must be a place
where the soul can find peace


And the body can find rest

Because that is the only home


That can stand the test 

of time
and that's poetiquejustis
And let the peace of Christ
rule in your hearts
Colossians 3:15

Sunday, December 30, 2018

When the Pressure is On

When we long for life without difficulties, 
remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds
 and diamonds are made under pressure.
Peter Marshall
Pressure
Pressure cooker
Pressure points
Today
Take the pressure off of someone else
And while you are at it....it would not hurt to take the pressure off of yourself before it is too late
Things flow better when they are not being pushed down, you know
 and that's poetiquejustis
In quietness and confidence is your strength
Isaiah 30:15

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Such a Deal!


 Kind words do not cost much
yet they accomplish much
Blaise Pascal


It only takes a word or two


if they are sincere


if they are not just in passing


if they come from your heart


to make another person feel


real

Just think!

You can make someone feel real today!
Just by taking the time to say something kind!

That is amazing

and that's poetiquejustis


Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land
Proverbs 25:25

Friday, December 28, 2018

So shines a good deed

How far that little candle throws his beams!
 So shines a good deed in a weary world.
William Shakespeare


The smallest act of kindness


The flicker of  a smile


The  touch that warms the heart


The words that light the way


Today, may you give and receive that light
in abundance

and that's poetiquejustis

You, Lord, keep my lamp burning;
   My God turns my darkness into light.
Psalm 18:28

Thursday, December 27, 2018

The Point Is...

Believe that for every problem there is a solution
Norman Vincent Peale



For every cloud there may not be a rainbow



For every dream there may not be a dream come true



But to every moment there is something you can offer



And that something is the you that is YOU

and that's poetiquejustis
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy;
 at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Such a Success

I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it.
Jonathan Winters
Success can be very slow in coming
It can seem to be always around the bend
Down the road
somewhere
The accolades
The awards and rewards
The money
But then again....maybe we are the ones who are slow
Slow to see where success really is .
Tell me...
Do you know how to love and be loved?
Do you take joy in the gentler moments?
Can you walk your own path without the admiration of others?
Yes?
Well, then success is yours!
Greet it! 
Enjoy it! Run with it!
then  keep moving ahead.
And that's poetiquejustis
We were not looking for praise from me; not from you or anyone else
I Thessalonians 2:6

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Hark!



“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.  I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future.  The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.  I will not shut out the lessons that they teach.  Oh, tell me I may sponge away the writing on this stone!” – Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol




Hark !
The angels are singing
The sky is alight
Reminding us that the Hope of the world
Was born Christmas night
Our hearts hear their music
There is so much to tell
Our lives changed forever
God with us- Emmanuel

And that's poetiquejustis
wishing you a blessed and happy Christmas

Monday, December 24, 2018

Bide and Abide

Every man must bide his time
in constant, cheerful, steady endeavors.
H. W. Longfellow
Wrapping up your dreams for the days to come
Putting a bow on all that is ahead
Making that list of all that matters

and then promising yourself
that the gift that is you
is something you will share
with the world.
And that's poetiquejustis
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6




Sunday, December 23, 2018

Hasty-such an interesting word

   Take time for all things
   Great haste makes great waste
   Benjamin Franklin
Instant relationships
Microwaved meals
I
 Insta- photos
Makes you wonder what we are doing with 
all that left over time....
oh....I see
Maybe we should take the time
to get to know someone

or learn how to cook a meal....

or even paint a picture
Yes...
that all takes time
But you will learn so much more along the way!
and that's poetiquejustis
Desire without knowledge is not good- 
how much more will hasty feet miss the way!
Proverbs 19:2