A Time Of Plenty Thanksgiving time is drawing nigh..... The season when we glorify The God of plenty and provision, Praising Him for what He's given. A time to give, a time to share, A time for others' needs to bear, For many lives have been displaced As circumstance has laid them waste. A time for kindness and compassion, Reaching out in prayerful fashion, Truly caring from the heart For those who need a fresh, new start. A time to give, a time to share, A time for us to show we care..... By reaching out in Jesus' Name We to them God's love proclaim! "For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in..... Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me." Matthew 25:35 and 40 © 2005 Arlene Schwartzkopf

Autumn Winds I do not see from whence you come Or know just where you go. In rustling leaves and bending boughs I hear you moving to and fro. You seem to tell me with your voice "We're in a brand new season." You've wakened me from summer laze With urgency of reason. For though I love the lively feel Of autumn's brisk, fresh air, I know that for the winter season I must soon prepare. The same way that I see the signs As seasons come and go, The Spirit whispers in my heart Each thing I need to know. In the Spirit's changing wind I know I'll find direction. I'm ever grateful to my God For covering and protection. "When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak, and He will tell you things to come." John 16: 13 NKJ © 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf

Autumn Speaks A Prophecy September 2004 Gather as much of the "warmth" of autumn as you can..... the beauty..... the color..... the freshness..... ..... the wealth of God's riches. Search out and savor the most precious leaves..... ..... the choice things of God. Preserve His bountiful offerings..... ..... seal them in memory and spirit. Treasure His gifts..... ..... hold them close to your heart. Receive the fullness of the season..... ..... and the warmth of autumn will be a strength to you in the cold of winter. "Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven....." Matthew 6:20a NKJ © 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf

A Prayer For Our Nation A tired people, worn and weary, Praying, standing..... in travail. Hear our prayer and heal our nation. Let truth be known and light prevail. Protect our country, we beseech Thee, Help us stand and not make error. As darkness threatens to destroy us, Strengthen us and hear our prayer. Guide our leaders, keep them strong, Let them seek to know Your way. May they always use Your wisdom Every hour throughout the day. Quench the fires of hate and turmoil Stirred within by evil men. Help us, Lord, to work together, In Jesus' Name we pray, Amen. "Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. I Timothy 2:1-2 NKJ © 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf