Inspirational Poetry of Connie Arnold

Love is worth more than words can express,

Bringing contentment and happiness,

Filling your heart with a satisfied glow,

As warmth and emotions into you flow.

Receiving love is extremely appealing,

Knowing you’re loved is a special feeling,

And when giving this gift to others as well,

It means more than you can ever tell.

© Connie Arnold

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Once the song of the year has ended,

And it seems that the music is done,

We awaken to another year

And a song that has just begun.

Our melody and the harmony

Of the year that has reached its conclusion

Have often brought knowledge and inspiration

But sometimes a note of confusion.

There’s more of life’s song to be sung,

The year’s end is only a rest,

And when following God’s direction the music

Can be the sweetest and best.

© Connie Arnold

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Each time we tell the Christmas story,

Recalling how Christ came down from glory,

We need to always keep in mind

That through Him peace and hope we can find.

As this tiny baby was born on earth,

Angels proclaimed Messiah’s birth,

Filling the heavens with praises and singing,

Rejoicing for all this child was bringing.

As the shepherds worshipped on bended knee,

We too should give thanks for this mystery,

That God would send His own Son from above

To save the world through this great gift of love.

© Connie Arnold, 2011

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Advent is a time to watch

And also to await

The coming of the Lord,

Which we gladly anticipate.

It’s a time to reflect on

The meaning of the season,

And the awe that comes from knowing

That Jesus is the reason.

As we light the Advent candles,

And with joy the carols sing,

May hearts be filled with hope and love

From the blessed King of Kings!

Thanksgiving isn’t just about eating

Or about families happily meeting,

Not just about turkey and pumpkin pie,

Or deciding whether to drive or fly.

It’s not just about gravy and dressing

But also for thankfulness, counting each blessing.

Getting together is a special reason,

But there is much more to the Thanksgiving season.

It’s a time to give thanks with hearts full of love

For the bountiful gifts that come from above,

To offer gratitude, worship and praise

To the giver of all things and all of our days.

© Connie Arnold, November 2011

The coolness felt in the crisp, clear air

proclaims that autumn is here,

and signals the splendid, complex transformation

of foliage is very near.

While varying colors so slowly creep

over mountain, forest and glen,

the sunshine no longer seems quite as warm

or as bright as it once had been.

The splashes of golden yellow and orange,

with tinges of purple and red,

create a colorful masterpiece,

as over the landscape they spread.

While leaves are falling in rustling heaps,

and dancing around in the breeze,

it's time to reflect on the seasons of life,

and the beauty of autumn to seize.

from Beautiful Moments of Joy and Peace

© Connie Arnold

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Words have power to hurt or heal.

A cutting remark we unpleasantly feel.

Words may stab deep into the heart,

When spoken by loved ones may tear us apart.

We don’t always realize the harm that is done

By our words, and should carefully choose each one.

Condemnation should not be what others hear,

So why not speak words of kindness and cheer?

It costs nothing more yet can do so much good

To speak helpful words the way that we should.

Life is more pleasant when what is heard

Is a loving, gentle, encouraging word.

© Connie Arnold, 2011

Patience is hard to learn,

not waiting would be preferred,

but many times in life

your wants must be deferred.

When you feel impatient,

it may lead to despair;

you need to wait for God's timing

and go to Him in prayer.

God's time is not our time,

but He knows what is best,

so place your hope and trust in God

and in His love patiently rest.

© Connie Arnold, 2011

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It’s not our possessions that give us our worth,

But how we spend our time here on earth.

It’s not a matter of what we can take,

But what kind of difference we can make.

Learn from your mistakes,

Don’l let worries eat away,

Leave the future in God’s capable hands

And make the most of today.

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Tiny, delicate tendrils of pink

Slowly creep across the skies

In a colorful transformation,

As the sun begins to rise.

A gentle glow spreads until

The earth is suffused with light,

As a new day dawns and the sun

Chases away the night.

This spreading pastel radiance

Signals the start of another day,

As eyes are gradually wakening

And darkness is swept away.

The beauty of this golden orb

That is rising into view

Delivers warmth and brightness

When its rays come shining through.

The radiance of God’s love

Can also fill our lives with light,

And transform inner darkness

Into a soul that’s clear and bright.

The beauty and the warmth

Of God’s presence then can start

To fill our lives with joy,

As love dawns upon each heart.

© Connie Arnold

from Abiding Hope & Love