Sunday, July 26, 2009

SPIRITUAL SUNDAYS

Thank you to Charlotte and Ginger for bringing us Spiritual Sundays. This is their First anniversary of sponsoring this delightful blog so, please, stop by and visit them.
The Things We Need

Some things a man must
surely know,
If he is going to live and grow:
He needs to know that life is
more
Than what a person lays in
store;
That more than all he may ob-
tain,
Contentment offers greater
gain.

He needs to feel the thrill of
mirth,
To sense the beauty of the
earth,
To know the joy that kindness
brings
And all the worth of little
things;
He needs to have an open
mind,
A friendly heart for all man-
kind.

A trust in self - - without con-
ceit - -
And strength to rise above de-
feat;
He needs to have the will to
share,
A mind to dream, a soul to
dare,
A purpose firm, a path to plod,
A faith in man, a trust in God.
-Alfred Grant Walton




13 comments:

aspiritofsimplicity said...

I love that poem. It reminds me of something that Edgar Guest might have written.

Saleslady371 said...

I enjoyed the poem. Wishing you a special SS!

RCUBEs said...

"a trust in God"...that's what stuck out to me the most! Blessings to you sister and have a great week!

Karen said...

Thanks for that poem. I had not read it before. It is a gem!

Charlotte said...

Great poem and is so true.
Thanks for sharing it with us today.
Blessings,
Charlotte

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Wonderful poem, Jean! Thanks for sharing and enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Blessings,
Sandi

SmilingSally said...

I like this poem. Thanks for sharing. Happy Sunday.

Musings of A Minister said...

Very good. This is my kind of poem. I can understand it and relate to it. Thank you for posting.

annies home said...

great poem thanks for sharing

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

Beautiful poem! I hope that you have a wonderful week.
God Bless,
Ginger

Denise said...

Wonderful poem.

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

Yes, yes, he does! Good poem. I'm wondering where you are finding these good collections of prose!

tea said...

Thank you very much for the poem. Happy Spiritual Sunday.