JUST LOOK BEYOND

Just look beyond today for blessings,
Look past the skies of somber grey
And look beyond the trials and heartaches
When God will turn your night to day


Dear one, just trust Him in the shadow
He wants the very best for you
He'll walk beside you in the valley
His grace and love will see you through


Just look beyond today for blessings
In God's time He'll reveal to you
The many joys that are awaiting
The joys He's chosen just for you


So don't give up, keep on believing
There's happiness ahead for you.
Soon God will turn your trials to triumph,
And skies again will shine bright blue

Beverly J. Anderson

Teacher's Prayer

I want to teach my students how to live this life on earth,

To face its struggle and its strife and improve their worth.

Not just the lesson in a book or how the rivers flow,

But how to choose the proper path wherever they may go.

To understand eternal truth and know the right from wrong,

And gather all the beauty of a flower and a song.

For if I help the world to grow in wisdom and in grace,

Then, I shall feel that I have won and I have filled my place.

And so I ask my guidance, God, that I may do my part,

For character and confidence and happiness of heart.

James J.Melcalf

You Never Walk Alone

You never walk alone, my friend

Though you may think you do.

For in your sorrow and despair

God always walks with you.

There is no hour, no passing day

He is not by your side.

And though unseen HE is still there

To be your friend and guide.

Whene'er you think you walk alone

Reach out and you will find

The hand of God to show the way

And bring you peace of mind.

Richard Edward Offenburger