Poems by John Alexander
John Alexander lives in Frisco, Texas with his beautiful wife and his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Words Of Hope May words that I write offer courage and hope, Help others seek wisdom, the patience to cope. May the words that I share convey truth that is real From deep in my soul, what I know, what I feel.
What Is My Mission? By John Alexander
May my words speak of treasure beyond earthly realms
With the focus on mission trips this month, I asked myself the question, “what’s my mission?” Perhaps I’m too old to be traveling the globe or taking long trips to be spreading God’s Word. With the technology we have today, we’re able to share ourselves and God’s Word with others anywhere in the world in other ways. I discovered my love of writing in rhyme the year I turned seventy. I began writing poems as part of my morning quiet time in February 2020. A few months later, I began sharing them on a website (QuietTimeRhymes.com). What began as my form of a journal has become a mission of love, sharing my heart in the form of lyrical verse. I don’t have an exact count, but there are now well over 500 poems that share my journey and I pray minister to others and their walk with the Lord. It’s not a mission trip for me in person, but I pray my poems make the journey to reach others and help them find the Lord.
With words spoken gently that don’t overwhelm, Provide words of comfort to those in distress, Show others the pathway to healing and rest. I pray that my words help show others the way, So many competing to lead them astray. It’s really quite simple, I don’t understand, Why we resist what God’s already planned. His Son gave His life so that others may live. There’s nothing more precious that He had to give.
I’ve picked a few poems to share that I pray minister to others reading this month’s issue. Blessings, John Alexander QuietTimeRhymes.com 6PAGE | M6 AG A Z I N E N A M E 3
