Ladybug Rescue Poem...
The alfalfa looked healthy,
Lush and deep green. God’s in His heaven, All’s right it would seem. Art Leisy worked hard To provide for his wife. Five children, good farm land, This was the life! The rain-birds were singing Their rhythmic beat, Bap-Bap marked their cadence, Thirsty crops gained relief. From all indications, This crop yield might beat Last year’s production Of spuds, hay and wheat. But life has surprises, Sudden storms can appear And then without warning A crisis is here. Aphids in the hay field! Bring worry and strife. Threatening security Of children and wife. We need this crop God! Art and Deaun cried out, Increase our faith Lord, Remove fear and doubt. With hands raised toward heaven And hearts in accord They transferred their crisis To the will of the Lord. The new dawn’s report At the first light of day Aphids still rampant, Devouring the hay. |
Now comes the hard part,
Replace worry with trust. We must stand on His promise To be faithful and just. Stay Strong! Hold the fort! His word prevails. Where faith abounds, Love never fails. On the third day, the rescue The alfalfa was spared… Millions of Ladybugs! They’re everywhere! Art ran to share good news, They danced with delight. Aphids defeated! Hope is in sight. The alfalfa recovered, There was food for the herd. The road map to recovery Is found in God’s word. Though crisis’ will come And shake to the core, Your very existence But wait, there is more. Seek, ask and knock, Your prayers are all heard. God listens to your heart. He hears every word. Then God will take action He will do His part. The ladybug rescue Awaits your open heart. |
I will prevent pests from devouring your crops… Mal. 3:11 NIV
Poem written by: Gary F. Hartman, Ed.D November, 2003
Poem written by: Gary F. Hartman, Ed.D November, 2003