lifelong lessons
I dared to look Through the parted curtains of my life And I saw fresh leaves fall off my life’s tree I tried to pick them all up But couldn’t replace them at stalk The more I bent to pick The more leaves fell, still fresh I got weaker by the day And noticed my utter helplessness Then picked I for my path, a light For my feet, a lamp In it saw I celestial ministers By […]
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Male and female made He them Of male He formed, female He fashioned Strength unto male, beauty unto female To the one He called stronger, the other weaker Leader He called one, the other the led The head He chose, the assistant He assigned What lacked one, lacked not the other To this end made He them to be one Fearfully and wonderfully, made He them Spiritual gifts gave not He to one more than the other For […]
Read moreGOD: Hello son, I didn’t hear from you this morning SON: Sorry dad, I was in such a hurry to leave the house, I didn’t have time to commune GOD: I noticed the breakfast I kept for you was untouched SON: I didn’t have time to feed, in fact I just whispered a few lines of thanks. GOD: These days I notice you just briefly thank me in the morning and summarize your appreciation at night. If you must […]
Read moreOne early morn, she knocked I opened up and she was smiling She helped me with all my work She was tireless, energetic and motivated I told her to rest a while, she just smiled She continued, unrelenting, not weary I asked her the source of her strength She smiled and said “it’s my glory” I asked her to eat, she obliged Her appetite was keen, her taste healthy She was smart, strong, sharp and sound I marveled for she […]
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