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Monday, December 12, 2016

Poetry & Prose ~~ "Inspirational Twelve Days of Christmas"

On the first day of Christmas                                        
My true Lord gave to me:                                               
Faith for any situation.                               

On the second day of Christmas,                                
My true Lord gave to me:                                               
Grace to stand in Him,                                                   
and faith for any situation.                                                

On the third day of Christmas,                                     
My true Lord gave to me:                                               
Ability to rejoice in sufferings,                                    
Grace to stand in Him,                                                   
and faith for any situation.   
                                         
On the fourth day of Christmas,                                 
My true Lord gave to me:                                                               
Plenty of perseverance,                                                  
Ability to rejoice in sufferings,
Grace to stand in Him,                                                    
and faith for any situation.                                           
                                                                                                 
On the fifth day of Christmas,                                      
My true Lord gave to me:                                               
Character built in the crucible!                                                        
Plenty of perseverance,                                                  
Ability to rejoice in sufferings,                                            
Grace to stand in Him,                                                    
and faith for any situation.   

On the sixth day of Christmas,
My true Lord gave to me:
Hope as my soul's anchor,
Character built in the crucible!
Plenty of perseverance,
Ability to rejoice in sufferings,
Grace to stand in Him,
and faith for any situation.

On the seventh day of Christmas,
My true Lord gave to me.
Abundant love when needed,
Hope as my soul's anchor,
Character built in the crucible!
Plenty of perseverance,
Ability to rejoice in sufferings,
Grace to stand in Him,
and faith for any situation.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
My true Lord gave to me:
Joy to spread to others,
Abundant love when needed,
Hope as my soul's anchor,
Character built in the crucible!
Plenty of perseverance,
Ability to rejoice in sufferings,
Grace to stand in Him,
and faith for any situation.                                

On the ninth day of Christmas,  
My true Lord gave to me:                                                                          
Truth to speak in love,                                                    
Joy to spread to others,                                                   
Abundant love when needed,                                     
Hope as my soul’s anchor,                                            
Character built in the crucible!                                   
Plenty of perseverance,                                                  
Ability to rejoice in sufferings,                                    
Grace to stand in Him,                                                    
and faith for any situation.                                            
                                                                                                 
On the tenth day of Christmas,                                    
My true Lord gave to me:
Understanding of His word,                                        
Truth to speak in love,                                                   
Joy to spread to others,                                                   
Abundant love when needed,                                     
Hope as my soul’s anchor,                                            
Character built in the crucible!                                    
Plenty of perseverance,                                                  
Ability to rejoice in sufferings,                                    
Grace to stand in Him,                                                    
and faith for any situation.   

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
My true Lord gave to me:
The gift of discernment,
Understanding of His word,
Truth to speak in love,
Joy to spread to others,
Abundant love when needed,
Hope as my soul's anchor,
Character built in the crucible!
Plenty of perseverance,
Ability to rejoice in sufferings,
Grace to stand in Him,
and faith for any situation.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
My true Lord gave to me:
Peace that passes understanding,
The gift of discernment,
Understanding of His word,
Truth to speak in love,
Joy to spread to others,
Abundant love when needed,
Hope as my soul's anchor,
Character built in the crucible!
Plenty of perseverance,
Ability to rejoice in sufferings,
Grace to stand in Him,
and faith for any situation.                                     


Isaiah 9:6 ~~ “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” 

Jesus is the King of Kings, and there is nothing like the life He brings!   By Him, In Him, and Through Him we have our faith, grace, abilities, perseverance, character, hope, love, joy, truth, understanding, discernment and peace. 

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Friday, May 6, 2016

Poetry & Prose ~~ "A Mother's Love"





Mom, your inner beauty flows from deep within
Like the sweet fragrance of a delicate rose,
Gracing our lives with your compassion and love,
As you share your wisdom with all you know.

Your laughter and the twinkle in your eyes,
Always produce a smile upon my face.
Your hugs remind me of the warmth of God’s love,
And the tenderness found in His loving embrace.

You constantly give of yourself in so many ways,
And through the years made many sacrifices for me.
You bring to life the desires residing in my heart,
 And believe in me so I can fulfill my destiny.

I appreciate all the wisdom and insights that you have,
And I thank you for the support you have shown.
You taught me many lessons by your example,
By putting everyone else's needs before your own.

Through the storms of life and upon the raging seas,
You spoke words of faith and hope calming all my fears.
Even when the prickly thorns appeared at my side,
The healing touch of your hand wiped away all my tears.

You have faced the challenges that came your way,
With courage and a never give up attitude.
You taught me to be grateful for all the blessings,
Giving praise to the Lord with heartfelt gratitude.

I cannot adequately express the love I have for you,
As simple words of thank you are not nearly enough.
I pray God's blessings and favor be upon you,
Please never doubt you will always have my love.

Contributed by Lesta of Heartsong Treasures

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