Live for Something

Poem★★★★

Live for something; be not idle— Look about thee for employ; Sit not down to useless dreaming— Labor is the sweetest joy. Folded hands are ever weary, Selfish hearts are never gay, Life for thee has many duties— Live for something, while you may. Scatter blessings in thy pathway! Gentle words and cheering smiles Better are than gold and silver, With their grief-dispelling wiles. As the pleasant sunshine falleth Ever on the grateful earth, So let sympathy and kindness Gladden well the darkened hearth.

The point

An uplifting poem encouraging purposeful living, kindness to others, and meaningful action rather than idle dreaming.

Scripture

Ephesians 5:15-16

Audience

ChildrenYouth

Tone

Inspirational · Encouraging

To tell aloud

under a minute · 84 words

Subjects

Service Kindness Diligence Industry Purpose

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