JAN. 30, 2014 - NUGGETS OF WISDOM

             NUGGETS  OF  WISDOM
          (Dedicated to my Grandchildren

Jesus said, "Be not afraid I am with you"
A promise spoken, an indelible mark
I claim His declaration firm and true
Praise and thanksgiving sing from my heart.

My Grandchildren, to you I share this message            
God's unconditional love in this passage
 His Word is an everlasting sign
So precious like gold seven times refined.

Be not afraid to be a witness to His Word
Through your daily activities of any sort
If you "live" the Bible and relationships feed
You'll be the only "Gospel"some people read.
              
Be not afraid to speak all of God's teachings
To those indifferent to His preaching
Dare to be bold to proclaim Christ's Good News
Your courage will enlighten lukewarm views.

Be not afraid to be consistent in your prayers
God is the source of life and all that flows in
Confide your joys, pain, doubts to your Maker
If you do so to friends, why not to Him?

Be not afraid to work or walk the extra mile
In your school, office, home chores at hand
Give more than what is expected with a smile
Lifts you up, an inspiration to others send.

Be not afraid when frustrations come your way
Temptations, trials, heartaches thrown at bay
For a purpose God allows them to test faith's gap
Trust Him for healing, strength, insights it will tap.

Be not afraid to have many friends with you
They make life happier, your walk pleasant, too
Dare to lose them than give up your conviction
Of what is right as to God's truth and action.

Be not afraid to be better than your friends
It may need hard work, more study, less play
Dream dreams "hitch your wagon to a star"
Be focused, do your best, with God, you'll soar!

Be not afraid to exercise your free will
God's gift to each one of His creation
What you will be at age 50 is the seal
Choices YOU made- family's pride or poison.

Be not afraid to defy society's trend
Accepting loose morals as being "cool"
Stick to God's way and a "loner" to the end
Than let a brilliant mind be that of a fool.

Be not afraid, follow Grandma's advice
They're guidelines for young hearts to live by
You will have meaning, purpose and be wise
When you "burn" with fervor for Jesus on high.

What you are now, I once had been
What I am now, you will in the future be
Like me you'll look back and see the unseen
"I have done my best to be what I can ever be." 
        
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