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I KNOW SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT YOU!

by Sandra Bennett
TCF

1 Jan

“Wouldn’t this old world be better,

If the folks we met would say:

I know something good about you,

And then treat us just that way!

Wouldn’t things be more pleasant

If the good that’s in us all,

Were the only thing about us,

That folks bothered to recall!

Wouldn’t life be lots more happy

If we’d praise the good we see!

For there’s such a lot of goodness

In the worst of you and me.

Wouldn’t it be nice to practice

This fine way of thinking too:

You know something good about me,

And I know something good about you!”

~ Author Unknown ~

In a quieter time, perhaps 40 or 50 years ago (but I don’t really know), this poem was printed by the Electric City Printing Co. in Anderson, SC. I’ve carried this poem with me for decades and believe now is as good a time as any to post. Times are hard, life is hard but what if we all decided to see the good in each other? How would our world change? How would we change? Each of us know someone who no longer wants to be in our lives; each of us know someone we no longer want in our lives. That’s life; it ebbs and flows, it changes as we change and sometimes it changes whether we want it to change or not.

It is what it is.

If you believe I’ve offended you, please tell me and I’ll do my best to make it right. For those who’ve offended me, all is forgiven. It’s more important to live at peace…in peace…than hold offenses.

If you want your name placed on my prayer list, send a private note and let me know. There’s no need to let me know your need(s); God knows. It’s enough you’re lifted in prayer.

Time is fleeting (poem here); there are some that say we’re not promised tomorrow. They’re wrong because we’re not promised today; one day, for all of us, tomorrow won’t come and the day of reckoning will be today. Always today.

May God show you the good plans He has for you in 2019; may He give you strength, wisdom, peace and quiet. May you make time to hear His whisper and to live the life of fullness He has for you. Most of all, may you know Him more deeply, more fully and may His grace, mercy and favor fill your life to overflowing.

~ Jesus stepped out of eternity, into time,

so we might step out of time, into eternity. ~

~ Mr. Molly, younger days ~
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  1. Willow says

    January 5, 2019 at 11:52 am

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Yesterday I posted a New Year’s ‘blessing’ called Flight 2019. You might enjoy it..Happy New Year to you!

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 5, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      You’re welcome and love the name of your blog! God bless you and yours this year of 2019; Flight 2019 was cute.

      Reply
  2. Sheryl says

    January 3, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    Hi. That all was relevant to me Thank you, precious soul. Prayers wanted.

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 3:09 pm

      Excellent Sheryl; your name is on my prayer list.

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      • Sheryl says

        January 3, 2019 at 3:54 pm

        Thank you. I live in Magalia, next to Paradise. Paradise destroyed, half of Magalia homes gone too in Camp Fire in CA. My house ok, but all community and friends are gone to other Cities.

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        • Sandra Bennett says

          January 4, 2019 at 9:54 am

          Some years back, my parents house burned to the ground and that was horrible. I cannot fathom the devastation you and those around you have endured. You were tucked in prayer this morning.

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          • Sheryl says

            January 5, 2019 at 11:27 pm

            Thank you so much. You are a blessing.
            Sheryl

          • Sandra Bennett says

            January 6, 2019 at 7:38 am

            Dave used to say I was trying so being a blessing is good…right? lol Thank you, Sheryl.

  3. handmade by amalia says

    January 3, 2019 at 5:54 am

    I just LOVE this sweet poem, Sandra, thank you so much for sharing it. Happy 2019.
    Amalia
    xo

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:50 am

      Amalia, please print it out where you’ll benefit from daily reading. It’s not my poem, author unknown, and it blesses me to know it blesses you. love and prayers to you.

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  4. Mary Anne Komar says

    January 2, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    I am always happy to see your entries and feel your heartfelt thoughts. Thank you for sharing your inspiration!xx

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:49 am

      oh Mary Anne, thank you. I’ve been sick for a long while (I’m not a good patient!) and your kind words are a balm in Gilead. love and prayers for you and yours.

      Reply
  5. Charlene H says

    January 2, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    I love your closing paragraph and would like to copy it (with your permission) in my new journal for 2019!
    A Blessed New Year in 2019!
    Charlene H

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:48 am

      Hi Charlene – yes, of course if it helps you, please use it. One plants, one waters and God gets the harvest. May He bless you in ways known and unknown this year. <><

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      • Charlene H says

        January 3, 2019 at 2:51 pm

        Thank you, Sandra!

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        • Sandra Bennett says

          January 3, 2019 at 3:09 pm

          You are most welcome Charlene!

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  6. Anita says

    January 2, 2019 at 11:51 am

    That poem is just perfect for the new year and always!

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:43 am

      It’s a good way to live Anita!

      Reply
  7. Linda Sue says

    January 2, 2019 at 10:20 am

    I very much like the sentiment of this post – now I must fudge a tiny bit – the idea of apologizing for possibly offending – somehow our culture has decided that offending someone is the same as doing them harm whether what they consider offensive is something a reasonable person would even think twice about. So I hold back on that one but overall it’s true – the presumption of being a nice person who will be interesting to know is a decent way to live. Gentle as doves indeed but being wise as serpents is a challenge for most all of us! As always a thought provoking and inspiring message – thanks Sandra and hoping for a blessed and fun 2019 for you!

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:42 am

      Yes, you’ve a good point Linda Sue. I’m not talking about those tolerant folks who are tolerant only as long as one is in agreement with them. There are those in my life who have chosen to walk away but, choosing the coward’s way out, haven’t said good-bye. These are Christians and I honour their choice but do wonder why. Especially when we’ve been friends for many, many decades. At least I’ve gotten to the place where I’m able to pray for them to be blessed. It took a while for God to soften my heart but it did happen. Thankfully!

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  8. FlowerLady says

    January 2, 2019 at 10:11 am

    Great post for the start of this new year dear Sandra. I pray for a deeper relationship with Jesus. He is my strength each and every day.

    Have a wonderful 2019 ~ FlowerLady

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:36 am

      Rainey, if someone followed me around all day, they’d think I was nuts! I talk to Jesus and Abba like they’re right here…because they ARE right here. If someone doesn’t believe, that’s them, not me. Frequently, the animals hear me say, “Okay God, I can’t do this by myself. I’m not strong enough so you need to pitch in and help.” Then I try again; I try “whatever” three times and if I’m still unable, I figure God doesn’t want me to do “whatever” for a reason. A daily help is Jesus.

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  9. Mandy says

    January 2, 2019 at 9:24 am

    Love the poem Sandra! I’m going to have Joe print it off today when he goes over to the office! That’s one of those things that should be hung on the fridge as a reminder. I think I need to be reminded more to have this attitude.

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:34 am

      Hi Mandy – I’m still sick…keep praying! The poem has always hung where I can see it; now it’s on the laundry room bulletin board with your post card. Isn’t it just the case when we’re feeling poorly, satan will whisper his lies more frequently? My voice is still shot but we need to have a chin wag as soon as I’m able to speak properly. xoxo

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  10. CollectInTexas Gal Sue says

    January 2, 2019 at 8:16 am

    Everyone needs these words of positivity and encouragement! And yes, I know something good about you…”You are GOOD through and through. Wishing you a Good and Happy New Year.

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:32 am

      Oh, not so much Sue but thank you! I have my moments, just ask the folks I’ve e-mailed recently to draw them up short. I’ve just reached the point when people dis-respect me, I let them know and tell them to stop. Life is too short to allow oneself to be bullied. May you have a blessed 2019.

      Reply
  11. Michelle says

    January 1, 2019 at 10:31 pm

    Please add my friend Kate to the prayer list!

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:29 am

      Kate’s name is on my prayer list, Michelle. God bless you this year in ways known and not.

      Reply
  12. ellen b. says

    January 1, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    Good words. A very Happy New Year to you!

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:28 am

      Happy New Year to you and yours Ellen.

      Reply
  13. GretchenJoanna says

    January 1, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Happy New Year, Sandra!

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:28 am

      and Happy New Year to you Gretchen.

      Reply
  14. ANGELA ALMOND says

    January 1, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    Lovely post. We need to encourage one another more, affirm more, bless more…. It’s Grace has brought us safe thus far, and we must pass on thar graciousness to others x

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:27 am

      Amen Angela! Amen.

      Reply
  15. Barbara Dunford says

    January 1, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    Very lovely words. Maybe our politicians should read them?

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:27 am

      Hope springs eternal Barbara…smile.

      Reply
  16. Deborah says

    January 1, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    Lovely post Sandra. I like your new blog format, too. Happy New Year to you, Deborah

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:26 am

      oh Deborah, thank you; I’m still getting used to it and still finding my way around. Actually, stumbling around is more like it! May your New Year be blessed with God’s whisper in your ear.

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  17. Teresa says

    January 1, 2019 at 3:47 pm

    Happy New Year Sandra!
    ~Affectioknit-ly,
    Teresa

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:25 am

      Teresa, a blessed New Year to you and yours.

      Reply
  18. Pom Pom says

    January 1, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    Happy New Year, Sandra! (BIG HUG!)

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    • Sandra Bennett says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:25 am

      and a blessed New Year to you Karen!

      Reply

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