Author Archives: johnalex47

God’s Creatures

January 21, 2023 One day I was blessed by a symbol of loveOn the fence near our holly so still and serene,God’s beauty and grace in the form of a doveAmidst the red berries and leaves brilliant green. When Lucy … Continue reading

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Learning to Serve

January 20, 2023 More focus on others and less on my needs,Always remembering others in prayer,Helps me learn how to serve, how to follow God’s lead.Lord I need Your help daily to love and to care. If my heart and … Continue reading

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Hold Loosely

January 18, 2023 It’s hard to let go of the ones we hold dear.It’s easy to grip them with all of our might.If we hold them more loosely, not grip them in fear,We’ll find joy, not regret as we see … Continue reading

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Each Day

January 16, 2023 Life can be fragile, like paper, so thin.Consider it precious, a gift from the Lord.Each morning I’m grateful a new day begins.Lord help me live wisely not worried or bored. Lord You hold the future, my life’s … Continue reading

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Choose Joy

January 14, 2023 As I search for the words to describe how I feel,And reach deep in my heart to share something that’s real,I pray I’m reflecting God’s light from above,The words that I share are expressions of love. At … Continue reading

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A Blank Page

January 12, 2023 A blank page before me that’s yet to be filled,The words not yet written, the lines are not done.I could write about weather, the dawn and the chill,Or just jot down my thoughts, let them flow and … Continue reading

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Breathe Easy

January 10, 2023 I’ve come to embrace a more simplified day,One that brings no surprises, no good news or bad.Time alone before dawn helps me view it that way,Allowing my soul to breathe easy, be glad That the Lord has … Continue reading

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Trials and Faith

January 9, 2023 At times when my life seems about to derailI find out if my faith can stay strong and endure.I know that the Lord in the end will prevail.When tested my faith can grow strong and mature. In … Continue reading

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Words to Serve

January 7, 2023 Instill in me the will to serveWith proper motives simple, pure,My words and actions when observedBe found congruent, wise, mature. As I pen words to fill each pageTo share in rhyme what’s in my heart,I pray my … Continue reading

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Faith on Every Corner

January 6, 2023 As many of you know I’ve been a contributor to Faith on Every Corner for several years and each month I’ve been blessed to be able to share a few words and a few poems each month. … Continue reading

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