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Another Version of Psalm 41

October 5, 2017 by Chris Gribble

Kindness knows the gentle words,
Learned from Hope’s holy whisper,
Seeking out what belongs to eternity,
Saving beauty for eternal appreciation,
All opposition is stopped in its tracks,
Life emerges from the desert of desolation.

Deserted by those who should have cared,
Mercy never entered their thoughts,
Gathering a full quiver of hate,
Ready to send the next flurry of death,
Rumour has no friends only seeking to destroy,
Its putrid breath spitting its vile word vomit.

My heart has returned to what is most loved,
Desiring God’s nod of approval each day,
Friendship always will show its true heart,
I know who treasures my soul,
The truth is clear its actions leave no doubt,
Fickle friends colours fly defeatedly,
I begin each day with the approval of Eternity,
Our praise joined shouting a joyous celebration.

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Joining spirit and action; soul and work; heart and calling

Today I am going to start …

Today I am going to start living
As only I can live,
I am going to walk in the bush
Listen lovingly to friends,
Take time to hear the birds sing
Love my wife
Be present for my children,
And, wonder at this precious gift
Of life and dreams and time,
Just today, is all I have,
Today I am going to live.

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