The Remedy For Bitterness ~

Bitterness is a caustic pill,
that at times we all swallow
causing a pool of self-pity
where misery loves to wallow.

At first the acid taste,
doesn’t bother us so much
for we feel justified in our pain
and to our anger we still clutch.

As we take our daily dose,
sweet revenge turns a little tart
but we don’t seem to notice
the spite budding in our heart.

We take our correct measure,
each morning when we awake
for we are not willing to excuse
and aren’t wanting to forsake.

The remedy for bitterness,
can’t be found in any pill . . .
but you can find a cure for it
when forgiveness you instill!

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Ephesians 4:31

”Let all bitterness,
wrath, anger, clamor, and
evil speaking be
put away from you,
with all malice. “

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In That Secret Place ~

I will dwell in that secret place,
where I know God abides
I’ll make Him my refuge
under His shadow I’ll reside.

There He will protect me,
and keep me from all harm
there He will fortify me
and keep me safe and warm.

There He will strengthen me,
and for my faith He will bless
there He will look out for me
and give me a place to rest.

There I will pray to Him,
to supply my every need
there I will sup with Him
and on His Word I will feed.

I will dwell with You my God,
in that secret place . . . .
there I will put my trust
in Your love and grace!

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Psalm 91: 1-2

“He who dwells in the secret place of
the Most High; Shall abide under the
shadow of the Almighty. I will say of
the LORD, “He is my refuge and my
fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”

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Good Fruit Bearing ~

For good fruit to grow,
you will need patience
so to all you will be . . .
polite and gracious.

You will need to be,
caring and loving
so to all you will be . . .
generous and giving.

For good fruit to grow,
you will need self-control
so to all you will be . . .
a gentle, kind soul.

You will need to be,
charitable and helpful
so to all you will be . . .
courteous and graceful.

Good fruit bearing,
is impossible to do
unless the Holy Spirit . . .
produces them in you!

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Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith,

Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.

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A Life Pleasing To God ~

If you want to live,
a life to God pleasing
you must love others
even if their deceiving.

You need to love them,
just like Jesus loves you
you must be forgiving
with everyone too.

If you want to live,
a life to God purposeful
you must first have a heart
that is too merciful.

Merciful to the poor,
the helpless and needy
you can no longer be
selfish or greedy.

If you want to live,
a life to God delightful
even to your enemies
you can’t be despiteful!

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John 13:34-35

A new commandment I give unto you,
That ye love one another;
as I have loved you,
that ye also love one another.

By this shall all men know
that ye are my disciples,
if ye have love one to another.

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On The True Vine ~

On the True Vine,
I’m going to abide
and live by faith
so not to backslide.

I want to be,
with Jesus as one
for I believe He is
God’s begotten Son.

On the True Vine,
I want to remain
so I can boldly
from sin refrain.

I want to produce,
fruit righteous
so I may be seen
in His likeness.

On the True Vine,
I am going to stay
that is why I need . . .
everyday to pray!

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John 15:4

Abide in me, and I in you.
As the branch cannot bear
fruit of itself, except it abide
in the vine; no more can ye,
except ye abide in me.

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Down Memory Lane ~

Some days God and I,
in my mind have a talk . . .
as through my thoughts
we begin to slowly walk.

Down memory lane,
arm-in-arm we stroll
revisiting the day
He came into my soul.

We laugh and we cry,
as we begin to recall
the times on His name
I did and did not call.

We wander on the paths,
of life’s highs and lows
the good ones He picked
the bad ones that I chose.

We smile and we groan,
as we look at the outcome
of what it took to mold me
into what I have become.

Sometimes God and I,
walk down memory lane
so I can see just where . . .
He still needs to reign!

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Psalm 143:5

I remember the days of old;
I meditate on all thy works;
I muse on the work of thy hands.

Jeremiah 18:3-4

Then I went down
to the potter’s house,
and, behold, he wrought
a work on the wheels.

And the vessel that he made
of clay was marred in the hand
of the potter: so he made it again
another vessel, as seemed good
to the potter to make it.

Romans 5:17

For if by one man’s offence death
reigned by one; much more they
which receive abundance of grace
and of the gift of righteousness shall
reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.

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What Does God Require ~

I asked the Lord one day,
what from me do You desire
He said my love for Him
was what He required.

Then my love for others,
would reflect His very own
then His love to everyone
will be seen and known.

I asked the Lord one day,
what from me do You need
He said my will to Him
I would need to heed.

Then my love for Him,
others would be able to see
then His image would shine
from the inside out of me.

I asked the Lord one day,
what from me do you desire
He said to use His love . . .
to encourage and inspire!

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Luke 10:27

And he answering said,
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God
with all thy heart,
and with all thy soul,
and with all thy strength,
and with all thy mind;
and thy neighbour as thyself.

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Called Out Of The Darkness ~

Called out of the darkness,
into His light marvelous
called into a new life . . .
holy and wondrous.

Called to be a witness,
wherever we might go
called to follow whenever
the Holy Spirit shows.

Called out of the world,
but, in it all the same
called to flee wickedness
for the sake of His name.

Called to not be fearful,
nor to be afraid
called to be peculiar
so not to be dismayed.

Chosen by God Himself,
to be for Him ~ His light . . .
chosen to put on His armor
and fight the faithful fight!

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1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen generation,
a royal priesthood, an holy nation,
a peculiar people; that ye should
shew forth the praises of him who
hath called you out of darkness
into his marvellous light;

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Steadfast And Strong ~

When my life is over,
and I am out of here
do not shed for me
one solitary tear.

For I’ll be eternally,
with my Lord and Savor
all because of His Father’s
mercy, grace and favor.

When my life comes,
to its earthly end
be at peace knowing
I’m with my eternal Friend.

For Jesus will greet me,
with arms open wide
and for all of eternity
with Him I will abide.

When my life is finally,
over with and gone . . .
remember me for being
~ in the Lord ~
steadfast and strong!

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Ephesians 6:10

Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of
his might.

Hebrews 3:14

For we are made partakers
of Christ, if we hold the
beginning of our confidence
stedfast unto the end;

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A Heart Peaceful ~

A heart peaceful,
knows in God it can trust
it knows believing this
is a daily must.

A heart satisfied,
knows God’s always there
it knows it can give Him
all of its care.

A heart committed,
knows God always leads
it knows He’ll supply
its every day needs.

A heart devoted,
knows God loves its praise
it knows it needs to follow
His righteous ways.

A heart for God,
can never go wrong . . .
for, the heart that loves Him
is steadfast and strong!

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Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in the Lord
with all thine heart;
and lean not unto
thine own understanding.”

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Love Agape ~

True love does not boast,
it’s not encased in pride
it is always forthright
hasn’t anything to hide.

It is not offensive,
it’s gentle and graceful
it is always patient
never is it forceful.

True love is full of tact,
it’s always to all kind
it doesn’t play games
with someone else’s mind.

It doesn’t act haughty,
or say things causing pain
love that is agape . . .
does not things in vain.

The truest form of love,
is filled with truth and light
for it wants to be to Jesus . . .
always pleasing in His sight!

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1 Corinthians 13:4

“Charity suffereth long,
and is kind;
charity envieth not;
charity vaunteth not itself,
is not puffed up,”

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Do It All In Love ~

Whatever you do,
out of love perform it
for love can brighten
someone else’s spirit.

For love set in action,
is an amazing thing
for joy and happiness
to others it will bring.

Whatever you say,
out of love speak it
let your words together
be by love knitted.

For love in motion,
goes a long, long way
for hope and peace
will fill someone’s day.

Whatever you say and do,
by charity be inspired
for this is what Jesus’ . . .
very own heart required!

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Colossians 3:14

A new commandment
I give unto you, That
ye love one another;
as I have loved you,
that ye also love one another.

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Give Me Patience Lord ~

Give me patience Lord,
to go the distance
be there for me
when I need assistance.

Help me to be strong,
steady and consistent
so that my trust in You
can be firmly persistent.

Give me endurance Lord,
to go the full length
be there for me . . .
when I need more strength.

Help me to be for You,
a willing able soul
so that my life You can
have complete control.

Give me patience Lord,
and endurance too
be there for me until . . .
the day I’m with You!

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Romans 8:25

But if we hope for
that we see not,
then do we with
patience wait for it.

Romans 15:4

For whatsoever things were
written aforetime were written
for our learning, that we through
patience and comfort of the
scriptures might have hope.

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I’m Just Passing Through ~

This world is not my home,
I am just passing through
and I am convinced . . .
not to weaken to its view.

Yet, it’s thrust before me,
whether I like it or not
but, I must not concede
to the lies that are taught.

It seems wherever I go,
I find much opposition
but, I refused to be
dragged into submission.

Often I’m called names,
for not giving my approval
so every day my mind
I keep in constant renewal.

This world is not my home,
Lord, I’m just passing through
and I am determined . . .
to stay on the path to You!

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Romans 12:2

“And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed by the renewing
of your mind, that ye may prove what
is that good, and acceptable,
and perfect, will of God.”

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The Works Of Your Hands ~

If to God you commit,
the works of your hands
He will show you
just what are His plans.

If your whole heart,
is in the right place
God will give you
strength for the race.

If God’s kingdom,
you will first seek
His power He’ll give
when you are weak.

If all of your mind,
to God you would give
He will guide you
how for Him to live.

If to God you commit,
your heart and mind . . .
the path of righteous
you will surely find!

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Proverbs 16:3

Commit thy works
unto the Lord,
and thy thoughts
shall be established.

Proverbs 16:9

 A man’s heart deviseth
his way: but the Lord
directeth his steps.

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To Others Be Forgiving ~

To others be forgiving,
be tenderhearted too
for that is what Jesus
would have us to do.

For He was our example,
as to how we should be
so that His life in ours
others may always see.

To others be humble,
be compassionate too
let them see kindness
exude out of you.

For Jesus was merciful,
patient and kindhearted
and we too need to be
loving and warmhearted.

To others be forgiving,
be kind and loving too
just as Jesus has been
to me and all of you!

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Ephesians 4:32

And be ye kind one to another,
tenderhearted,
forgiving one another,
even as God for Christ’s
sake hath forgiven you.

Colossians 3:12-13

Put on therefore, as the elect of God,
holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind,
meekness, longsuffering;

Forbearing one another,
and forgiving one another,
if any man have a quarrel
against any:
even as Christ forgave you,
so also do ye.

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The Brave And The Bold ~

To the brave and the bold,
the heroic and the courageous 
I pray each day you will stay
on the road of the righteous.

I pray you will always be,
by the Holy Spirit led
and on the Word of God
your soul is continually fed.

To the daring and fearless,
the valiant and the strong
I pray the Lord will lead you
all of your life long.

I pray you will be protected,
under the shadow of His wings
I pray you will rise above
all that to you life brings.

To the brave and heroic,
the strong and the fearless
I pray you will always know
the power of God’s goodness!

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Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded thee?
Be strong
and of a good courage;
be not afraid,
neither be thou dismayed:
for the Lord thy God is
with thee whithersoever
thou goest.

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A New Creation ~

A new creation,
gone is the old
reborn to be
for Jesus bold.

No more worldly,
or a slave to sin
pride no longer
controls within.

A new heart,
gone is the stone
as into His image
we’re being cloned.

No longer the same,
all things are new
gone is the past life
we formerly knew.

A new creation,
old nature gone . . .
once onto the cross
we nail our sins on!

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Ephesians 4:24

And that ye put on the new man,
which after God is created in
righteousness and true holiness.

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Die To Sin ~

Some people make grace,
look gaudy and cheap
they think to their sin
they can hold on and keep.

They are not willing,
to die to their sin . . .
they still think the race
of the faithful they’ll win.

Some people think grace,
comes to them at no cost
so they continue to sin
not thinking their still lost.

They are not convinced,
of their need to repent
for their transgressions
they don’t really regret.

Some people think grace,
to sin is an open door . . .
but, Jesus made it clear
to go and sin no more!

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Romans 6:1-2

 What shall we say then?
Shall we continue in sin,
that grace may abound?

God forbid. How shall we,
that are dead to sin,
live any longer therein?

John 8:11

She said, No man, Lord.
And Jesus said unto her,
Neither do I condemn thee: go,
and sin no more.

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A Child Of God ~

A child of God is easy,
to pick out in a crowd . . .
for they are temperate
never tawdry or loud.

They are the ones sober,
gentle is their behavior
for they resemble the life
of their Lord and Savior.

A child of God is easy,
to spot when in a group
for they stand upright
never to sin do they stoop.

They are the ones confident,
for they’ve been transformed
no longer to this world
are they being conformed.

A child of God is easy,
to point out and to find . . .
for they’re the ones to others
who are loving and kind!

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1 John 3:10

In this the children of God are manifest,
and the children of the devil: whosoever
doeth not righteousness is not of God,
neither he that loveth not his brother.

Ephesians 5:1

Be ye therefore followers
of God, as dear children;

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Understanding God’s Will ~

If you are searching,
to understand God’s will
you must be willing
to wait and be still.

For, into His image,
you’ll first be conformed
so your heart of stone
can be transformed.

If you are searching,
to comprehend God’s will
then with the Holy Spirit
your life you must fill.

Then with the good fruit,
your faith will start to grow
and they will lead you . . .
in the way you should go.

If you are investigating,
what God’s will is for you
obey Him in everything
that you say or do!

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Colossians 3:17

And whatsoever ye do in word
or deed, do all in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to
God and the Father by him.

James 1:22

But be ye doers of the word,
and not hearers only,
deceiving your own selves.

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Righteous Living ~

Righteous living,
needn’t be a struggle
it doesn’t have to be
something you juggle.

For when we allow,
the Spirit to guide us
He’ll help us become . . .
virtuous and just.

Righteous living,
takes a contrite heart
for it to be given
a fresh new start.

For when we let,
the Holy Spirit in
He will keep us
from turning to sin.

Righteous living,
on your own you can’t do
unless you have . . .
His Spirit living in you!

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2 Corinthians 5:21 

For he hath made him
to be sin for us,
who knew no sin;
that we might be made
the righteousness of
God in him.

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Edifying One Another ~

If we’re to edify others,
then why do we put them down
if they come to us with a smile
why do they leave with a frown?

If we’re to encourage others,
then why do we them berate
if they come to us with delight
why do we their joy deflate?

If we’re to uplift others,
then why do their bubbles we burst
if they come to us satisfied
why do they depart from us with thirst?

If we’re to motivate others,
then why do we make them sad
if they come to us elated
then why do they go off feeling bad?

If we’re to edify others,
with God we need to be at peace
so that with encouragement . . .
other’s hearts we may reach!

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Romans 14:19

Let us therefore follow after
the things which make for peace,
and things wherewith one may
edify another.

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Loving Our Enemies ~

If our enemies we’re to love,
God’s help we will need
and to Him our pride . . .
we will have to concede.

For we need to show them,
God will forgive them too . . .
no matter of the evil things
that they are compelled to do.

If for our persecutors we’re to pray,
we’ll need Jesus to intercede
and to Him our ego’s . . .
we will have to concede.

For to pray for those who hurt us,
is not something easy to do . . .
but, we still need to show them
that Jesus loves them too.

We can love our adversaries,
and pray for our oppressors
but, mostly we need to implore
for those who are transgressors!

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Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you,
Love your enemies,
bless them that curse you,
do good to them that hate you,
and pray for them which
despitefully use you,
and persecute you;

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For God’s Pleasure ~

You were created,
for God’s pleasure
your faith and trust
to Him is a treasure.

For He molded you,
into His likeness
making you a portrait
of His kindness.

God created you,
to give Him praise
for His glory
all of your days.

For He formed you,
to give Him honor
by gracing you with
His mercy and favor.

You were created,
for God’s joy and delight
to bring praise to Him . . .
with a heart contrite!

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Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord,
to receive glory and honour
and power: for thou hast
created all things,
and for thy pleasure
they are and were created.

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I’m Living For Christ ~

I’m living for Christ,
myself I’m denying
everyday more to Him
I find myself dying.

I’m carrying my cross,
no matter the cost
in sin no longer . .
is my soul lost.

I’m living for Christ,
His light I want to be
so others can see
His life inside of me.

I’m studying His Word,
using my God given gift
encouraging others
with words that uplift.

I’m living for Christ,
like Him I am striving
and everyday my life
He is modifying!

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Galatians 2:20

I am crucified with Christ:
nevertheless I live; yet not I,
but Christ liveth in me:
and the life which I now live
in the flesh I live by the faith
of the Son of God, who loved me,
and gave himself for me.

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Candle-Holders ~

Light-bearers,
candle-holders
are those who are
truth beholders.

Bearing witness,
to the Life and Way
shines His Light
both night and day.

Trust-sharers,
faith-builders
are those who are
hope wielders.

Proclaiming peace,
vocalizing their love
let their light radiate
God’s own from above.

Candle-holders,
Light-bearers
are those who are
Jesus sharers!

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Proverbs 20:27

The spirit of man
is the candle of the Lord,
searching all the inward
parts of the belly.

John 1:8

He was not that Light,
but was sent to bear
witness of that Light.

Luke 8:16

No man, when he hath lighted
a candle, covereth it with a vessel,
or putteth it under a bed;
but setteth it on a candlestick,
that they which enter in may
see the light.

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The Things I Do ~

Sometimes I do,
what I shouldn’t do
for I know it’s not . . .
what Jesus would do.

Sometimes I act,
how I shouldn’t act
for I know it’s not . . .
how Jesus would act.

Sometimes I say
what I shouldn’t say
for I know it’s not . . .
what Jesus would say.

Sometimes I behave,
how I shouldn’t behave
for I know it’s not . . .
how Jesus would behave.

Sometimes I struggle,
Jesus to be like You . . .
and I hate saying and doing
what You wouldn’t say or do!

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Romans 7:15

For that which I do I allow not:
for what I would, that do I not;
but what I hate, that do I.

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A New Spiritual Sight ~

If the eye is lit,
by the Truth and Light
it will be given . . .
a new spiritual sight.

For the eye reflects,
what’s on the inside
and will mirror Jesus
to all on the outside.

If the eye is enlighten,
to the Life and Way
to the ways of the world
it will not again sway.

For the eye can see,
the cover of darkness . . .
in a world enshrouded
by evil’s blackness.

If the eye is the lamp,
it will shine ever bright
for its body is full . . .
of the One who brings Light!

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Matthew 6:22

The light of the body is the eye:
if therefore thine eye be single,
thy whole body shall be full of light.

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Earthly Treasures ~

When we treasure more,
things that are worldly . . .
we will look upon them
ever so warm and fondly.

For they brings to us,
such joy and delight
that we don’t notice
how they dim the Light.

When earthly treasures,
our hearts takeover . . .
our pride and egos
we often will fall over.

For we cannot see,
past their seduction
to notice our own
spiritual corruption.

When we treasure,
things of the world more . . .
the fact that they’ll erode
we must not ignore!

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Matthew 6:19-21

Lay not up for yourselves treasures
upon earth, where moth and rust
doth corrupt, and where thieves
break through and steal:

But lay up for yourselves treasures
in heaven, where neither moth nor
rust doth corrupt, and where thieves
do not break through nor steal:

For where your treasure is, there will
your heart be also.

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~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Walking After The Spirit ~

Those who are walking,
after the Holy Spirit . . . .
are those who one day
will heaven inherit.

For the lusts of the flesh,
they have put to bed
now that they’re willing
to be by Him led.

Those who continue to walk,
after that which is holy
are those who have given
to Jesus their hearts wholly.

For they confessed their sins,
and have been transformed
now to the world and its way
they’re no longer conformed.

Those walking in the Spirit,
in Christ are accepted
they’ll be not condemned
nor in heaven rejected!

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Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no
condemnation to them which
are in Christ Jesus, who walk
not after the flesh,
but after the Spirit.

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~