Aunt Debra lay in the city hospital bed Covered to her chin in a snow-white sheet Her three loving children were crying Standing at the end of the bed at her feet.
I was ten years old and very sad. Wanting to help each one to cope. With forethought, I brought a little bottle And wrote on the label: HOPE
This is for Aunt Debra, I said And each of you who are worried to tears This is to help you hope for the best Through power of faith to ease your fears.
God said, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed… Nothing shall be impossible unto you. (Matthew 17:20) So, if we want Aunt Debra to get well again We have to think what we want to come true .
I see many have visited but no one has paused to post a review comment for well over a year and a half. I'll change that.
What an energizing and symbolic treasure is one little bottle labled Hope. No matter what our feelings of oppression and helplessness, Hope keeps us alive. Your quoted scripture is right on point, Jeanette, for Faith is the mother of Hope. So long as we have Faith, nothing is lost.
Your closing line is powerful: "We have to think what we want to come true." In my mantra on my AD Profile page, I give my own more fuller version: "What we focus upon becomes reality. I have the power to choose."
I think a little bottle labled Hope is a great reminder.
AMEN! I LOVE THIS INSPIRATIONAL WORK THAT IS FILLED WITH FAITH AND WONDERFUL PHRASES, IMAGERY AND RHYME. THANKS FOR SHARING, JEANETTE, AND GOD BLESS. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Faith and prayer can work miracles, just like laughter can. I like this literal translation of hope in a bottle. A great symbol, to give those you care about the strength they need to get through. This is truly an inspirational write~ Sheila
Jeanette, this is a reminder to all of us who reads this, "We Must Have Faith," and God will do the rest. This is such a beautiful memory and the heart you had at the time and the wonderful heart you have now. It touched me so!
When two men hit the reset button and decide to go out looking for the good in the world, they not only find it but also a lot more.
P.S. The title is listed on Amazon under Look for Something Good by Robert Drews (not by Robert H. Drews)
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What an energizing and symbolic treasure is one little bottle labled Hope. No matter what our feelings of oppression and helplessness, Hope keeps us alive. Your quoted scripture is right on point, Jeanette, for Faith is the mother of Hope. So long as we have Faith, nothing is lost.
Your closing line is powerful: "We have to think what we want to come true." In my mantra on my AD Profile page, I give my own more fuller version: "What we focus upon becomes reality. I have the power to choose."
I think a little bottle labled Hope is a great reminder.
Enjoy the holiday season, my precious friend.
Richard
A wonderful sharing Jeanette....M
God bless you. Kathy
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Regis
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)
Keep Karla and I in your prayers; going through a hard time of it now. Thanks!
It's the nagging fear of disbelief in the back of our minds that wipes out even that little bit of faith.
Walt
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.