Abiding Hope and Love
When troubles and trials of life
Like winds are howling around,
A place that is quiet and sheltered
Is what needs to be found.
As in the hurricane’s eye
The destructive winds cease,
So also within the soul
Is a haven of calm and peace.
When the winds of fear and hatred
Rage and roar along their course,
Through prayer their strength is weakened,
As faith subdues their force.
There’s a safe, secure retreat,
A place down deep inside,
The center of life’s storms,
Where hope and love abide.
Hoping for Sunshine
I find myself hoping for the sunshine instead.
It’s easy to be gloomy when the sky is dark and gray,
But optimism returns when sunshine brightens the day.
Troubles seem much greater in the darkness of the night,
But seem to recede a little in the morning light.
In darkness questions trouble me, as well as doubt and fear,
Yet when the sunshine comes again, the answers seem more clear.
The light of this dark world and the sunshine of my soul
Is Jesus, who redeems me, and makes my spirit whole.
He lightens heavy burdens and eases every pain,
Forgives all of my sins, and cleanses every stain.
Melody and Harmony
Melody
Hope filled
Joy is spilled
Calming, insightful, creative, delightful
Melody
Harmony
Love unites
Thrills and excites
Pleasant, blending, never ending
Harmony
I Lift Up My Eyes
(Based on Psalm 121)
Unto the hills I lift my eyes,
Where does my help come from?
From the Lord my help will always come
As he every need supplies.
The Maker of heaven and the earth
Will ever watch over you,
Will guard you in everything you do
From the moment of your birth.
He’ll protect you by day and by night,
And will neither slumber nor sleep,
But safe from harm he will keep
Through the darkness and in the sunlight.
The Lord who has guarded your life before
Will continue both now and forevermore.
"Abiding Hope and Love" is a collection of poems written by Connie Arnold. Just the cover of the book alone refreshes the soul! Inside, selections are arranged by general topics such as hope, love, family, nature and many more.
Some are simple--two lines that hold so much meaning. Some are lyrical, verses you can almost sing in your heart. Connie's poems could read as blessings on a newborn baby or a new marriage just starting out.
This little book has so much depth. Perfect for morning devotional time or evening relaxation, "Abiding Hope and Love" is an excellent companion for your daily Scripture reading.
I'm keeping my copy handy for this turbulent time our family is weathering. Few things can put a smile on my face, but Connie's poetry brought a glimmer of hope to me on one of my darkest days.
Connie Arnold's new book Abiding Hope and Love will be a keepsake just as her first one was Beautiful Moments of Joy and Peace.
Connie has a way of putting her gentle thoughts together creating a special purpose in her poetry that delights the soul of the reader in all aspects.
From categories Hope; Love; Children; Music;to The Bible and to Nature; each section is filled with her heartfelt feelings from the hope of what a tiny raindrop can do when combined with a multitude of drops as it falls to water the earth, to the language of love. Encouragement is a poem in the children's section and shows the love and encouragement one needs to give the children.
Her language of music expressed in poetry shows her love for it and the need for it in our lives. My favorite section is on the Bible and the ode to Creation. Nature winds the book up with many good ones including Artistic Creation, the Wind and the Stars.
This book will be one you will want to have and one you will want to give as a gift to lift someone's spirit for it truly is filled with God's Abiding Hope and Love through her verses.
Review: Mary E. Preece author of Poems, Prayers,
and Promises of an Appalachian Woman http://www.freewebs.com/megpreece/
This book of inspirational poetry, belongs amongst the ranks of the most popular inscriptions written by such authors as; Christina Rossetti, Anne Finch, William Blake, ect. It’s filled with messages of hope and love, and God’s comforting escape from life’s tribulation “Abiding Hope and Love,” would be a great addition to everyone’s library.
I absolutely loved this read! Excellent Job Connie!
Reviewer: GhostWriter
