Power Within
What an incredible source of power I have
At my fingertips every minute of every day,
If I live in gratitude; for true Thanksgiving is
Thanks living and opens the door to 'the way'.
Give and it shall be given, benefits galore.
Blessings come via gratitude, I've been told.
It is the opposite of what one would think.
To God, "I want more", must really get old.
The natural man focuses on insufficiency.
He'll work hard to gain the whole world
That without notice can all be wiped out,
Shattered hopes and fond dreams spoiled.
Sometimes it takes something really drastic
To change a heart hardened in self and lack.
But God knew the way to change my heart.
Peace and love is not found in another snack.
To overcome my tendency to turn to treats,
In times of tribulation and emotional stress
To find peace and love, I must forget myself,
Kindly think of others and give loving service.
Charlene McCutcheon is a 73 year old, wife, mother of seven, grandmother of thirty and great-grandmother of 14. She has just discovered her voice through poetry within the last few years. Her former ways of expression have been through the media of arts and crafts. Her desire to share herself with others for their benefit has been the motivating factor in all her endeavors. She loves life, work, play and most of all people.
Amen. What a wonderful inspirational write. full of wisdom and selflessness.In a world in turmoil, God is the only answer. take care. best wishes. Pete. Inspired.
ReplyDeletePeter, how lovely that you should share with me your thoughts. Thank you. I was just missing my deceased dad today whose name is Peter. I had the feeling when I read your comment that my dad was looking down on me and telling me good job honey.
DeleteThis is a beautiful, inspirational and makes one think, Charlene. Always like children we want, want, and still want. Yes, we must learn to give of ourselves in the many ways we can. Thank for sharing this with us! Love, Audrey
ReplyDeleteAudrey, Thank you so much for your kind words. They are most gratefully appreciated. Love, Charlene
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ReplyDeleteHi Charlene. Your poem is inspiring, reminding me that in God there is peace & assurance in all circumstances. I rely upon Him for my daily bread & guidance. There's nothing He doesn't know about our lives. Thanks for sharing a lovely message. God Bless you!
Thank you so much Christine for your very kind words. Indeed the Lord is our daily bread and we must rely wholly upon Him for all our needs.
DeleteVery inspirational Charlene - so nice reading you this evening. The world needs a bit more love, doesn't it - but, if not love then just a bit more understanding of the neighbor who is struggling just to survive. Wonderful post...
ReplyDeleteRhoda Galgiani
Rhoda, my sweet friend. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. Indeed what the world needs now is love sweet love.
DeleteLove Charlene
Dear Charlene,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the comments you left for other writers today. Your encouragement and support are greatly appreciated. It is writers like you that make Whispers possible.
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Charlene,
ReplyDeleteYou are quite an amazing writer. When I got to the second verse, I realized how much we think alike. In giving to others, we gain happiness for ourselves. And surely our Lord receives far more prayers of petition than prayers of thanks. The third verse made me think of the people in the Philippines who lost everything as soon as the typhoon hit. My heart goes out to those who saw their hopes and dreams spoiled overnight. I'm not sure if every hardened heart can be changed, but many folks turn to food to try and suppress their loneliness and despair. Your message is filled with great wisdom and I do believe you will be able to conquer your taste for treats. It's hard, but it can be done. Excellent work! Thank you for supporting so many writers on this site. Love and blessings, Carolyn Devonshire
Carolyn my dear, thank you so much for your kind words. I think we must be sisters at heart. I am conquering my tendency to turn to sweets for solace as I instead to turn to the Lord in prayer and thanks living.
DeleteLove, Charlene
Hi Charlene:
ReplyDeleteI love your wise words. They are a true inspiration and your writing is an expression of kindness itself.
God blees your sweet heart. SuZ
SuZ, I so much appreciate your kind words of approval. How blessed we are to have found Karen and this wonderful opportunity to meet like minded people full of the spirit of love and acceptance. What a joy to meet you.] thank you for taking the time to comment.
DeleteLove, Charlene
Inspiring and thought provoking your words ring out clearly. Sometimes we forget just how lucky we are focusing merely on the negatives rather than what we already have. Even to think back a few hundred years and look at the type of existence we may have then had without mod cons, medicine, computers... life has improved so much and yet we ask for more... Sometimes we need be broken to be moulded to new direction/ways... Sometimes there is greater purpose in new situations where we just do not know the greater plan and how we/others fit to that... Thanks for drawing the mind deeper through this write... Enjoyed my visit!
ReplyDeleteAna, thank you so much for taking the time to comment and open up your heart with these words. You are so right and it is so easy because it is the natural man that dwells on the negative. God can help us overcome that bad habit. I am living proof. :D
DeleteLove, Charlene
Very nice, Charlene, as is always the case with your poetry....very nice. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you very much Maurice. I do value your opinion.
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Thank you, Robert Dufresne, for the following comment--
ReplyDeletePower Within. It does sound like you are living what you are professing, Charlene. In the experiences I have had your poem has hit the proberbial nail on the head. We need more of the same. Thank you so much for your comment on my poem. I really appreciate it. I'm pretty sure we are going to be friends or at least you will be mine. :)
Thank you Robert for your kind words. it means a lot to me to have such support. It helps this old lady have the courage to keep writing, something I do love doing. I have no doubt we will be friends.
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ReplyDeletewords of wisdom here indeed
Thank you Jack for your kind words. I do appreciate them.
ReplyDeleteThere is much wisdom in your beautiful inspiring words Charlene.
ReplyDeleteWe must value the gift of life and be thankful for the blessings we receive.
Such a lovely poem to read. Leokadia.
Leokadia, thank you so much for your kind words. Indeed, to value the gift of life and be grateful, I have found, brings forth more blessings.
DeleteLove, Charlene