Life is a wonderful journey
Of ups and overs and downs
It’s filled with joy and sorrow
With more smiles (I pray) than frowns!
As I travel this road of life,
I weather the storms and bumps
I look for roses and buttercups
And try to jump over the humps
I look for butterflies and bees
And appreciate the beauty I see
I share the joy and the peace
That God daily gives to me.
Our WordPress friends
share their joy with us everyday.
For example:
Roth Poetry.com
posted about butterflies today.
He wrote:
“I just could not help myself today, when I saw these beautiful butterflies on my Zinnias. I kept shooting and shooting. and they stayed around flitting from flower to flower, poetry in motion! With my 200mm zoom, I was able to focus all the way in on them. These are some of the most beautiful butterflies I have seen!
Beauty flits lightly
from yellow to red buffet
Basking in sunshine
Check out Dwight’s gorgeous photos at:
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/50171962/posts/4138042931
Life is a journey of beauty
Take time to allow it to sink in
Don’t let the ugliness and discord
Make your vision a stink-in!
There’s plenty of garbage out there
It’s not what God asks us to see
God says to focus on the beauty
There’s plenty of it in you and me!
You’re not up for this journey!
You might have to take a few pit stops,
you might get a flat tire here and there,
you might go through a few thunderstorms,
but through all your experiences,
fruit is being built.
You are becoming stronger,
and your faith and reliance
on God is growing.
you can hear this wonderful song
by Jake Owen.
Laugh a lot and keep it light
Let sorrow just roll off your back
Turn a blind eye to the ugly sites
And give the love that others lack
“And no matter what dreams you’re chasing,
Never get above your raising.
May the simple things be amazing
On the journey of your life.”
Treasure the journey!
“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”
Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding.
Acknowledge him in all your ways,
and he will make your paths straight.”
Years ago I wrote a poem that was published in the International Library of Poetry annual publication. The title of the book in 2002 was “Chasing Revelation.” My poem was titled, “Have Faith and Step Out.” You can find it here: https://janbeek.blog/2020/01/02/have-faith-and-step-out/ It is as poignant in my life today as it was 20 years ago… maybe more so. How about you? Does it apply? Are you up for the next step of your journey?
Step Out!
And Treasure The Journey!
Love,
JanBeek
Comments on: "Treasure the Journey" (14)
Very well said Jan. Life is a journey we can enjoy or suffer through. I like your choice best. Enjoy the journey of your life. It is the only one you have been given.
Thank you so much for the blog shout out for my butterflies today!
You’re welcome! Thank you for being a faithful WP friend for so long.
You are welcome. They do seem to come and go. Perhaps we do the same!?
Thank you Jan for sharing some encouraging sunshine. It chases away life’s overcast and gray sky. When we look for one small blessing each day, God will deliver more than promised.
Yes, Richard, God always gives us more than we deserve, doesn’t He?
Amen! Indeed.
You always make sure dear Jan we focus upon the Good things dear Jan… Great poem my friend… Enjoy your Weekend my friend.. <3 Much love <3
Thank you! I hope you enjoy your weekend, too! Life is good 👍🏽❤️
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A lovely post Jan. Many thanks for the reminder that we need to focus on moving forward one step at a time knowing the journey has a God-given purpose. Blessings in abundance. Lynn
Thank you very much, Lynn. So good to hear from you. Have a blessed Sunday! 👍🏽❤️
Just want I needed to read on this Sunday morning. Thank you for the apt reminder to focus on the beauty. Will keep looking for the roses and butterflies. Hope you have a blessed Sunday.
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Thank you! Have a beautiful Sunday, {{{Derrick}}} – I send my love to you & Jackie ❤️❤️