God loves all He made, but His delight is
In those who return
His love, even though imperfectly,
Still willing to learn!
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And return, necessitated!
As Psalmist who decreed,
His determination to follow God
Wherever he would lead!
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Whether green pastures or still waters,
Even valley of tears!
Or the shadow of death when faced
With Satan’s taunts and jeers!
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Whether through people but realize that
Satan surely uses
A friend or even close relative
For unintentional abuses!
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“Slip of the tongue,” later realized,
But the hurt, so long done!
God is forgiving but can we expect
Hurt forgotten by one?
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Expected to nourish and love always!
Kind words to anticipate!
Or is, “I love you,” made meaningless
By a turn of fate?
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A “slip of the tongue,” or mouth muted,
Though not intended to hurt!
Though I take it back still not enough!
Sure, I still feel like dirt!
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Forgiveness such a wonderful word!
Surely we know who taught and/or
Dealt to even His enemies for
Unspeakable torture wrought!
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Crucifixion surely we realize
Religious folk proclaimed it!
Priests of long ago, Pharisees and Scribes,
Only Christians could change it!
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By loving and by living for and in Him!
As Jesus intended!
Sure, not popular by those who perish
Or many who pretend!
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the Sam 01.14.13
thank you for share!