"Do the next thing."
From an old English parsonage down by the sea
There came in the twilight a message to me;
Its quaint Saxon legend, deeply engraven,
Hath, it seems to me, teaching from Heaven.
And on through the doors the quiet words ring
Like a low inspiration: “DO THE NEXT THING.”
Many a questioning, many a fear,
Many a doubt, hath its quieting here.
Moment by moment, let down from Heaven,
Time, opportunity, and guidance are given.
Fear not tomorrows, child of the King,
Trust them with Jesus, do the next thing
Do it immediately, do it with prayer;
Do it reliantly, casting all care;
Do it with reverence, tracing His hand
Who placed it before thee with earnest command.
Stayed on Omnipotence, safe ‘neath His wing,
Leave all results, do the next thing
Looking for Jesus, ever serener,
Working or suffering, be thy demeanor;
In His dear presence, the rest of His calm,
The light of His countenance be thy psalm,
Strong in His faithfulness, praise and sing.
Then, as He beckons thee, do the next thing.
I've created a free 8.5x11" printable of the poem that you can download here.
Quality craftsmanship and encouraging message!
This quality and craftsmanship of this mug are 5 star! It’s a beautiful color pink.
This is a beautiful mug! Fits perfectly in my hand and I reach for it whenever it’s clean. I love the design and reminder to faithfulness as I sip!
I bought this mug for myself and a friend who is going through a health battle. It’s a beautiful daily reminder to press on and do the next thing faithfully! The handmade quality and uniqueness can’t be beat. Thanks Brighter Day for all you do to encourage others!
Love this mug and the meaning behind it. Beautifully crafted!
Hi! I’m Whitney. I’m a pastor’s wife, Charlotte Mason fan, and homeschooling mom of four. It's my privilege to write gospel-centered, literature-rich curriculum for families!
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