The prompt today is “If”. My first thought was to just type: “What if……” and let you fill in your own thoughts to finish it, but alas, some rhymes started popping into this head of mine and this short poem was born. If you’re intrigued to read what others wrote about “If”, click on over to http://www.fiveminutefriday.com
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 (NLT) / Pixabay
What If
What if that something we doubt we can do
Really could be done;
Because we stopped believing
We’re too old or we’re too young?
What if that great idea
We’re so afraid to start,
Could change lives forever
When from our fears we part?
What if instead of passing by
We reached out to someone new,
And through our actions they would learn
“Love thy neighbor’s” really true?
“What if, I can’t, Not me, I’m scared”
Convince us we’re alone.
It’s easier not to try at all
Than to step out on our own.
What if we stopped looking within
At all the ways we’re weak,
And remember Christ will strengthen us
If Him we’ll only seek.
So my friends, let’s make a trade
“What if’s” for His “I can’s”
There are no limits on what we can do
When we trust in our God’s plans.
I love this! Thank you for writing this week. I have such an appreciation for writers who have the discipline and creativity to compose rhymes. But maybe I should challenge myself to “what if” I wrote some poetry! Ha!
You are so right, and the “I can” in Christ is so much greater than any lame excuse we can come up with.
I’m not sure why but my brain sort of lives in rhyme. Maybe so many years in Second Grade? You should definitely try it! it’s lots of fun and the truth is I depend on the Spirit to lead me to the right words. (When I’m not making lame excuses, that is!) Thank you so much for stopping in, Cindy!
Lovely poem Cindy
Thank you Jennifer! I sure appreciate you taking time to comment!
Hi, visiting from FMF. (#51) That is absolutely beautiful! Very true… very uplifting. Thank you for sharing!
Oh, thank you Angela! It’s a lesson I’m still learning for sure! I appreciate you taking time to comment!
Just beautiful. Totally agree with your words. I even wrote a post awhile ago about The Little Engine That Could. We can do so much if we listen to God and act when He says act.
Blessing
Janis
#40 on FMF
You are so right Janice! Wish I would remember to listen and act just a little more quickly!!! I so appreciate you stopping in and your kind words Have a great weekend!