by Cheryl Merrick
Most flames join
the blazing hearth fire
adding to
its merry warmth,
But a few choose
solitary candlesticks
bringing light to even
the darkest night.
Showing posts with label Mission. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mission. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Focused
by Cheryl Merrick
Focused on what
is eternally important,
Listening to the Spirit,
I walk on the path
leading home.
Focused on what
is eternally important,
Listening to the Spirit,
I walk on the path
leading home.
Determined
by Cheryl Merrick
I am determined
to accomplish my mission in life,
to magnify my gifts,
to live each day happy and fulfilled,
to be a righteous example
to influence others for good.
I am determined
to accomplish my mission in life,
to magnify my gifts,
to live each day happy and fulfilled,
to be a righteous example
to influence others for good.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Nurturer of Spirits
by Cheryl Merrick
With inspiring thoughts
and encouraging words
I nourish spirits.
With inspiring thoughts
and encouraging words
I nourish spirits.
Driving
by Cheryl Merrick
Fearfully, I take my position
with both hands gripping the wheel
and both feet hovering over the pedals.
Hesitantly I turn the key.
Jerkily, I proceed
constantly gazing into my mirrors,
ever anxious to please,
ever seeking conformation from others
that I’m heading the right direction.
Fearfully, I take my position
with both hands gripping the wheel
and both feet hovering over the pedals.
Hesitantly I turn the key.
Jerkily, I proceed
constantly gazing into my mirrors,
ever anxious to please,
ever seeking conformation from others
that I’m heading the right direction.
Choosing My Day
by Cheryl Merrick
When I choose to do the “normal” things,
the leaden hours crawl
filled with accomplishing endless details,
Til stumbling through the gray fog,
head and body aching,
I at last welcome the oblivion of sleep.
Choosing instead to listen to inspiration,
I eagerly begin my day with writing and study.
Later, I help people who write into LDS.org ,
send email support to others,
and do family history work.
A little exercise, house work,
and visiting round out the day.
Having accomplished what matters most to me,
when the day comes to a close,
I contentedly slip into the world of dreams.
When I choose to do the “normal” things,
the leaden hours crawl
filled with accomplishing endless details,
Til stumbling through the gray fog,
head and body aching,
I at last welcome the oblivion of sleep.
Choosing instead to listen to inspiration,
I eagerly begin my day with writing and study.
Later, I help people who write into LDS.org ,
send email support to others,
and do family history work.
A little exercise, house work,
and visiting round out the day.
Having accomplished what matters most to me,
when the day comes to a close,
I contentedly slip into the world of dreams.
A New World
by Cheryl Merrick
Blessed to have my forward momentum
stopped,
I’m shown a new way,
where my energies will no longer be scattered
in mere responding to others.
With a new sense of purposeful leadership,
I enter a new world.
In this place filled with thoughts,
my keen mind roams solving problems
and my spirit soars to inspire.
Here I can effectively help others progress,
At last, I’ve found a world
where I feel welcome.
Blessed to have my forward momentum
stopped,
I’m shown a new way,
where my energies will no longer be scattered
in mere responding to others.
With a new sense of purposeful leadership,
I enter a new world.
In this place filled with thoughts,
my keen mind roams solving problems
and my spirit soars to inspire.
Here I can effectively help others progress,
At last, I’ve found a world
where I feel welcome.
Monday, March 28, 2016
You Can't Take It With You
by Cheryl Merrick
Nobly, wearing their suffering
like a metal pinned on their shirt,
They rush here and there,
stressed, tired, and cheerless,
Doing the things that “need” to be done.
With no time for thought or planning,
They scurry around finding
No time to build relationships,
not even with the Lord,
No time to nurture themselves or others,
No time to notice the many gifts
they have been given,
or even any time to enjoy life at all.
Obsessed with “shoulds”
They dash and run, muttering,
like the poor white rabbit
from Alice in Wonderland,
“I’m late! I’m late!”
As day after day is consumed in
amassing and caring for things,
and constant but purposeless movement,
They completely forget that
You Can’t Take It With You.
Nobly, wearing their suffering
like a metal pinned on their shirt,
They rush here and there,
stressed, tired, and cheerless,
Doing the things that “need” to be done.
With no time for thought or planning,
They scurry around finding
No time to build relationships,
not even with the Lord,
No time to nurture themselves or others,
No time to notice the many gifts
they have been given,
or even any time to enjoy life at all.
Obsessed with “shoulds”
They dash and run, muttering,
like the poor white rabbit
from Alice in Wonderland,
“I’m late! I’m late!”
As day after day is consumed in
amassing and caring for things,
and constant but purposeless movement,
They completely forget that
You Can’t Take It With You.
Peace
by Cheryl Merrick
Feeling His love,
Seeking His wisdom,
Listening to His counsel,
Following His example,
She trusts her life to
His protecting care,
and walks confidently
into the darkness
Knowing He will guide
her home again.
Feeling His love,
Seeking His wisdom,
Listening to His counsel,
Following His example,
She trusts her life to
His protecting care,
and walks confidently
into the darkness
Knowing He will guide
her home again.
Friday, March 25, 2016
What is Right for Me?
by Cheryl Merrick
Some homemakers spend their day
cooking, cleaning, and running errands,
Some jog and scrapbook,
while others visit, send cards, and volunteer.
There are older women
who devote time to grandchildren,
family history research, and temple work.
All are good,
but what is right for me?
Some homemakers spend their day
cooking, cleaning, and running errands,
Some jog and scrapbook,
while others visit, send cards, and volunteer.
There are older women
who devote time to grandchildren,
family history research, and temple work.
All are good,
but what is right for me?
This Is My Mission
by Cheryl Merrick
To set an example of a righteous woman,
a woman of prayer, faith, and study,
To inspire and to lift,
To spiritually lead,
To influence for good,
To teach the children,
And prepare the records
for my ancestors work to be done,
This is my mission.
To set an example of a righteous woman,
a woman of prayer, faith, and study,
To inspire and to lift,
To spiritually lead,
To influence for good,
To teach the children,
And prepare the records
for my ancestors work to be done,
This is my mission.
The Guide
by Cheryl Merrick
With empathy and love
I listen
Understanding their
dreams and fears
I respond
Holding up the lamp of hope
I lead
Looking for opportunities
I encourage
With the assurance
of correct principles,
I stand firm
Knowing the path
I guide us home
8/27/2011
With empathy and love
I listen
Understanding their
dreams and fears
I respond
Holding up the lamp of hope
I lead
Looking for opportunities
I encourage
With the assurance
of correct principles,
I stand firm
Knowing the path
I guide us home
8/27/2011
Settled
by Cheryl Merrick
No more experimenting to make me “better”.
My health is stable.
I know what I should do and what to avoid.
I am to avoid everything I reasonably can
which stresses me physically or emotionally.
I am to avoid chemicals in buildings.
I have removed most allergens and chemicals
from my home and diet.
I can get out some but not for too long.
I need to avoid extremes in temperatures
and strain on my jaw, rib, and hips.
I am to take my medicine on time
and once in the middle of the night.
I am to sleep at consistent times.
I am to relax after six in the evening.
I am to move frequently, but only for short periods
and never get out of breath or overtired.
I am to walk and do stretches daily.
I am not to lift anything over a few pounds.
I can putter around my home
and keep it clean and orderly.
No more experimenting to make me “better”.
My health is stable.
I know what I should do and what to avoid.
I am to avoid everything I reasonably can
which stresses me physically or emotionally.
I am to avoid chemicals in buildings.
I have removed most allergens and chemicals
from my home and diet.
I can get out some but not for too long.
I need to avoid extremes in temperatures
and strain on my jaw, rib, and hips.
I am to take my medicine on time
and once in the middle of the night.
I am to sleep at consistent times.
I am to relax after six in the evening.
I am to move frequently, but only for short periods
and never get out of breath or overtired.
I am to walk and do stretches daily.
I am not to lift anything over a few pounds.
I can putter around my home
and keep it clean and orderly.
Not Prepared
by Cheryl Merrick
Though I might not be
here for the Second Coming,
the time will come
when I must stand and be judged.
Even though I’m striving
to improve as I
repent and apologize,
build relationships,
nurture myself, my husband, family
friends and others,
seek things of the Spirit
through study and prayer,
have my home in order,
rebuild my health,
live a relaxed life,
and share my talents,
I’m unprepared.
As my health failed this winter,
I realized that
my family history work
was not ready to be passed on.
I was not prepared.
Though I might not be
here for the Second Coming,
the time will come
when I must stand and be judged.
Even though I’m striving
to improve as I
repent and apologize,
build relationships,
nurture myself, my husband, family
friends and others,
seek things of the Spirit
through study and prayer,
have my home in order,
rebuild my health,
live a relaxed life,
and share my talents,
I’m unprepared.
As my health failed this winter,
I realized that
my family history work
was not ready to be passed on.
I was not prepared.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
My Mission April 2013
by Cheryl Merrick
To help my husband, me, and our family
return to live with Heavenly Father
To serve as missionary
helping Church members and others progress
To nurture family, friends,
missionaries, and neighbors
To be a business partner, and homemaker
To appreciate the blessings and gifts
I have been given
To develop and share my talents
To enjoy our beautiful world
To learn and grow
To develop my character
To prove myself
To have Joy
To help my husband, me, and our family
return to live with Heavenly Father
To serve as missionary
helping Church members and others progress
To nurture family, friends,
missionaries, and neighbors
To be a business partner, and homemaker
To appreciate the blessings and gifts
I have been given
To develop and share my talents
To enjoy our beautiful world
To learn and grow
To develop my character
To prove myself
To have Joy
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Letting Go
by Cheryl Merrick
I pleaded,
“Help me to be able to do my family history.
Help me know what I should do.”
The answer came,
“Release your reserved names
and let their work be done.”
I obeyed --
then I cried.
I wanted to do their work myself,
but I must accept my limits.
If I don’t go into the temple,
then I can do the research
and prepare the work so others
can do the ordinances for my ancestors
I can share their stories and photos
I can help to seal my family for eternity
This is the work I am to do
I pleaded,
“Help me to be able to do my family history.
Help me know what I should do.”
The answer came,
“Release your reserved names
and let their work be done.”
I obeyed --
then I cried.
I wanted to do their work myself,
but I must accept my limits.
If I don’t go into the temple,
then I can do the research
and prepare the work so others
can do the ordinances for my ancestors
I can share their stories and photos
I can help to seal my family for eternity
This is the work I am to do
Integrity
by Cheryl Merrick
Scuttling around in fear,
anxiously peering over my shoulder,
fearing that someone might notice
some detail I’ve failed to do,
I push myself to accomplish things I value little
in a desperate attempt to avoid their criticism.
Finally I stand up,
wondering why I feared their disapproving voices.
There will always be those who find fault,
but only I can know what is right for me.
Scuttling around in fear,
anxiously peering over my shoulder,
fearing that someone might notice
some detail I’ve failed to do,
I push myself to accomplish things I value little
in a desperate attempt to avoid their criticism.
Finally I stand up,
wondering why I feared their disapproving voices.
There will always be those who find fault,
but only I can know what is right for me.
Don't
by Cheryl Merrick
Don’t let myself become distracted
Keep focused on who I am
and why I’m here.
Don’t let others’ goals become mine
Fulfill my mission as lamp bearer
showing the way home.
Don’t let momentary pressures
divert me from the straight path.
Hold fast to correct principles.
Don’t let myself become distracted
Keep focused on who I am
and why I’m here.
Don’t let others’ goals become mine
Fulfill my mission as lamp bearer
showing the way home.
Don’t let momentary pressures
divert me from the straight path.
Hold fast to correct principles.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Comparison
by Cheryl Merrick
Sighing, she compares herself
to the lanky models;
Her legs and arms too heavy,
her waist not small enough,
her hips too large,
her chin too small,
her nose too nubby, and
her hair too disobedient.
In despair she hopes for a
“Total Makeover”.
Forgetting who she really is,
obsessed with who she thinks she should be,
she wraps herself in a cloak of pity,
Withholding the gifts
she has been given to share.
Sighing, she compares herself
to the lanky models;
Her legs and arms too heavy,
her waist not small enough,
her hips too large,
her chin too small,
her nose too nubby, and
her hair too disobedient.
In despair she hopes for a
“Total Makeover”.
Forgetting who she really is,
obsessed with who she thinks she should be,
she wraps herself in a cloak of pity,
Withholding the gifts
she has been given to share.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Happy New Year
by Cheryl Merrick
Longing to forgive past hurts
Determined to live by correct principles
Anxious to improve relationships–
with the Lord, family and friends
Eager to learn new things
Resolved to take better care of myself
Excited to write
Engaged in serving others
Striving for balance
I hope for a Happy New Year
1/1/2014
Longing to forgive past hurts
Determined to live by correct principles
Anxious to improve relationships–
with the Lord, family and friends
Eager to learn new things
Resolved to take better care of myself
Excited to write
Engaged in serving others
Striving for balance
I hope for a Happy New Year
1/1/2014
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