From John 12:44-46: “Then Jesus cried aloud: ‘Whoever believes in me believes not in me but in Him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees Him who sent me. I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness.'”
Across this world’s vastness
There’s nothing more precious
Than our God-given life
Primed to breath by His grace
Every precious day
Praise God for its richness
Honor life’s simple ways
Praying with thankful hearts
Just as God molds this earth
Spirit works tirelessly
Shaping and stretching lives
Blessing each precious breath
God’s precious hands guiding
Framing, leading, teaching
Crafting lives, filled with love
Accept His blessed gift
Charged with following God
Life’s precious, rocky path
Falling with stumbling steps
But, Father picks us up
Savoring each day’s breath
There’s nothing more precious
Honoring Lord of all
Straight to life’s final end
From Psalm 23:5-6: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.”
Following prayer and reading my Bible, my thoughts went into writing this special poem. Indeed, there is nothing more precious than life. On March 17, 2021, my stepfather, Ed, went to the Lord. The love he shared with my mother (his loving Martha) was boundless, and I was blessed to share my Christian faith with him. The unconditional love given by my mother to her blessed Ed will be a lasting gift because it has been witnessed by so many others.
I am sorry for your loss. May you and your loved by carried in the love of Christ during this time. Your poem….a tribute to life eternal.
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Suzette, I appreciate your caring and thoughtful words. God’s peace!
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Thank you. Sorry for the typos in my original comment..
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My condolences for the loss of your stepfather, Richard. Your tribute testifies to his legacy with your mother Martha. May the Lord comfort you and your family in this time of grief and celebration.
-C.D.
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Carole, I sincerely appreciate your kind words. In the days ahead, my mother will begin taking baby steps as her life transitions into a new chapter, but she has many memories to hang on to.
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Life is so precious, as your poem so lovingly expresses. Love those you love while it is yet today. Sorry to hear about the passing of your stepdad. I pray God comforts you and your family at this time. It was nice to know you got to share your faith with him.
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Renee, thank you for sharing these kind words. God’s comforting Spirit will be at work. God’s peace.
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Welcome! Yes indeed!
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Prayers for you and your family Richard. I am sorry for your loss. So good that you were able to share your faith with your step dad. A beautiful and inspirational poem.
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Crissy, I appreciate your kind and caring words. Yes, I valued sharing my faith with him. I think it brought him much peace with his own salvation.
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Praise God
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TY
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Jim, I appreciate you reading. This poem has some personal significance. Blessings to you and your family.
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Thanks for sharing how it has a personal significance for you with this
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Heart touching words
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Thank you for reading and sharing these kind words.
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