ENCOURAGEMENT

Path to Rainbow  Valley Ski Hill, Edmonton




Serve God with your whole heart, in joy and contentment.

Be strong and courageous. Be not afraid.

You’re never alone in your journey of life.

God will not fail you! Be not dismayed.

Do not look back! Keep your eye on the goal!

Only what’s done for Christ will last!

Don’t rest on your laurels or deny your mistakes!

The future looks brighter than any day past.


Karin Ristau

Comments

Anonymous said…
Beautiful, Karin.
December 28, 2010 at 8:05 AM
Peggy said…
Thanks for the encouragement Karin - will be looking back at this when times get rough! Bless you!
December 28, 2010 at 8:22 AM
Betsy Banks Adams said…
Hi Karin, I've been catching up on your gorgeous posts... Glad your PA kids got 'home' --and are settled in (sorta). I know you will enjoy having them close-by. Also--glad your daughter got home... Sounds like a wonderful Christmas for you all.

Happy New Year, My Friend.
Hugs,
Betsy
December 28, 2010 at 9:40 AM
Ruth Hiebert said…
Thanks for these words of encouragement.Goid is faithful.
Blessings,Ruth
December 28, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Jeanette Levellie said…
Thank you, Karin, for helping us out of our pits by your lovely poem.

Blessings,
Jen
December 28, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Judy said…
You always have an encouraging word! Thank-you.
December 28, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Glenda said…
Wonderful encouragement for the new year! Beautiful photo, too!
December 28, 2010 at 11:47 AM
pam said…
good stuff...thanks Karin. Blessings of His best on your week!
December 28, 2010 at 12:06 PM
George said…
This is great advice presented in a beautiful poem. Thank you.
December 28, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Jan said…
Such meaningful thoughts to hold at the front of our minds.
And such a gift to be able to put them into words in such an inspiring way.
Love and Blessings,
Jan
December 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Jane said…
Karin - such great thoughts, so very uplifting!

Jane
December 28, 2010 at 4:29 PM
Doris Sturm said…
Sehr schoen, Karin, das Gedicht und die Schneelandschaft.

Very encouraging poetry. God bless you!
December 28, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Ginny Hartzler said…
The future looks brighter than any day past...I love that part the best!
December 28, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Bernie said…
I always try to encourage others, I come here for my own encouragement, wonderful post my dear friend.....:-) Hugs
December 29, 2010 at 1:16 AM
Sandy said…
Thanks, Karin - I needed that this morning!

Blessings!
December 29, 2010 at 5:25 AM
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