"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:16
There's an old poem that I love that reminds me of the temporal nature of life here on planet earth, and of the opportunities that may pass me by every day to bless someone else. Let me share it with you:
Give Them the Flowers Now
Closed eyes can't see the white roses,
Cold hands can't hold them, you know;
Breath that is stilled cannot gather
The odors that sweet from them blow.
Death, with a peace beyond dreaming,
Its children of earth doth endow;
Life is the time we can help them,
So give them the flowers now!
Here are the struggles and striving,
Here are the cares and the tears;
Now is the time to be smoothing
The frowns and the furrows and fears.
What to closed eyes are kind sayings?
What to hushed heart is deep vow?
Naught can avail after parting,
So give them the flowers now!
Just a kind word or a greeting;
Just a warm grasp or a smile—
These are the flowers that will lighten
The burdens for many a mile.
After the journey is over
What is the use of them; how
Can they carry them who must be carried?
Oh, give them the flowers now!
Blooms from the happy heart's garden,
Plucked in the spirit of love;
Blooms that are earthly reflections
Of flowers that blossom above.
Words cannot tell what a measure
Of blessing such gifts will allow
To dwell in the lives of many,
So give them the flowers now!
Leigh M. Hodges
Dear Father in Heaven,
Help me to be mindful of those around me, and to help someone along life's path. Give me an opportunity to share Your love with someone else, today. In Jesus' name, amen!
Have a great day and God bless !
Pastor Mike / The Open Word
