A Hand Along the Journey: Poems for the King from One Pilgrim to Another

  “And God saw every thing that He had made, and, behold, it was very good.” Genesis 1:31a The color of butterscotch and just as sweet, Is Charles A. Hamster, with his tiny feet, Curious nose and whiskers sniffing the air, And dark, friendly eyes that seem to say, “Hey, there!” You can hold him in your hands, a small furry ball, All snuggled up sleeping, and loved by Peter Hall. He runs on his wheel, inside or on top; Chuck A-for-Awesome Hammie’s acrobatics don’t stop. Peter’s made toys that keep him entertained: Swinging ladder, bridge, and treat balls – a few to name. Taking care of Charlie never seems to be a chore For the boy who loves all animals created by the Lord. Our Father Who sees sparrows of this hamster surely knows; I’m glad He gave us Charlie, another way His goodness shows.

  “Then some of the scribes answered and said, ‘Teacher, You have spoken well.’” (Luke 20:39, NKJV) “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, Who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.” (James 1:5, HCSB) “For a Child will be born for us,…He will be named Wonderful Counselor…” (Isaiah 9:6, HCSB)   Knots and perplexities, tangles and questions Leave me often bewildered in tough situations. Not just for myself, but for ones that I love; To know what to say, I need help from above. I come to Your Word, amazed at Your wisdom - Straight to the heart, You spoke truth that would help them. Always the best words, excellent answers,   Not what they expected, but just what they needed.   Now again at Your feet, dear Master, I kneel, Searching Your face for wisdom still To know how to pray, and what words to say To help family and friends who face difficult days. Wonderful Counselor and Wisdom of God, Who can unta