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"Appointment with the King"
Prayer is an appointment I keep
with our Chief Physician and King.
I must be prepared to fight the devil
from all temptation he'll bring.
Woe is me if I begin each day
before eating my daily bread.
I put on the garment of Christ,
and miss not what He's said.
I may have to wake up early
or tell someone to wait.
I'll do whatever it takes -
I don't want to be late!
No matter what time it is;
it's the time I'm willing to give;
How can I neglect such honor
Who gives living water to live?
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
Inspirational Quotes:
"It's better to pray at the start of the day than later in the day."
"It's one thing to miss your doctor's appointment;
it's another to miss the King's."
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor †
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Practice love in what you do and say
and
Pray as if it's your very last day.
Practice love in showing you care
and
Pray as if it's your very last prayer.
Perfect love is God through you
and
Powerful prayer is fervent and true.
Plan to love and when to start
and
Persist in prayer with a clean, pure heart.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
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"Be Thankful"
Remember those without arms or legs
the next time you feel low.
Be thankful for the body you have.
You're more blessed than you know.
Remember the blind,
and those who can't hear.
Be thankful for your sight,
and the sounds in your ear.
Some are in wheel chairs,
cannot read, write, or talk.
Be thankful for your mind,
and the ability to walk.
Some have a disease,
or living on life support.
Be thankful for your health;
that your life is not cut short.
Some without food,
enduring heat and cold.
Be thankful for your home.
What's yours to them is gold.
Some without a family,
friends, husband or wife.
Be thankful for those you have;
that you're not alone in life.
Don't take anything for granted
or the ones who love you.
Be thankful for what you have,
and what you can do.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
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"Be Like a Child"
Don't think less of a child
or think you're more mature.
They have a heart I seek -
Soft, innocent, and pure.
Unaware that I'm there,
when they're playing pretend.
I love when they talk to Me -
I'm their imaginary friend.
In pursuit of discovery
of the things in the world,
there's an eagerness to learn
in every boy and girl.
Children believe what you say,
and never have a doubt.
They trust in your word,
expecting it to come about.
They look up to you -
you're taller, wiser, and strong.
But don't look down on them.
My kingdom is where they belong.
Their hearts are filled with heaven -
full of adventure and fun.
You, too, will be like a child
when your new Life has begun.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
Gods Love in Poetry
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"Born Again"
"Lord, what will happen to me,
now that I'm born again?"
"My child, you'll discover
a change in you will begin."
"What will change, Lord?
Will I be more like You?"
"Follow Me, My child,
and you'll behave like I do."
"Lord, will my thoughts change,
and even the words I say?"
"My child, my seed is in you now.
You'll grow in every way."
"How is it possible, Lord,
to leave the past behind?"
"Daily, read My Word, My child,
to help renew your mind."
"Lord, will I change quickly
or need time to grow?"
"My child, you know that answer -
it takes a lifetime, you know."
"My friends won't like it, Lord,
if I am no longer me."
"It's not about you, My child -
It's about Me in you they see."
"Lord, now that I'm born again,
what am I to do?"
"My child, read the Bible,
pray, and love others, too."
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
*...God's seed remains in him...he is born of God. (1 John 3:9)
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"God's Word"
If we hear God's Word,
and continue to believe,
the Holy Spirit dwells in us,
and God's seal we receive.
If our cares choke God's Word,
and the devil steals that seed,
we miss the opportunity
for our soul's greatest need.
If we, indeed, plant God's Word
in the soil of our heart,
we, too, must guard our mind -
this place, the thief will start.
If we grow in God's Word,
and that seed becomes a tree,
we will produce good fruit
for everyone to see.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
*God's Word is a seed. ~ (Mark 4:3-9,14-20, Luke 8:11-15, 1 Peter 1:23)
*God's Spirit joins with our spirit. ~ (Romans 8:16-39)
*God's seal ~ (2 Corinthians 1:22, Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 4:30)
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"Sowing and Reaping"
Notice how Jesus talked;
He spoke in authority.
The power of the tongue is this:
It creates what you want to be.
When you give in faith,
tell your seed to grow.
Say what you're believing for.
Name the seeds you sow.
When farmers want food to eat,
they plant seeds of choice.
This method calls in a harvest,
but with you - you have your voice.
Next time, give your seed a name,
and plant it in good ground.
Find soil that exalts Jesus;
You'll reap all year round.
Don't forget - it takes time.
Words are sunshine; faith is rain.
While it grows, don't give up
or lose all you've gained.
Be careful what you say.
Negative words are like weeds
that kills your crop and curse your life.
Words are even seeds.
Jesus taught us how to live:
Only believe, and not doubt.
We reap what we sow,
but it takes a lifetime to figure that out.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
*...whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Galatians 6:7)
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"The Way"
Don't take the road that leads to shame -
the path of suffering and of trials.
It is long and lonely.
An eternity of miles.
I've given you My Word,
that it might give you light.
It will lead you where to go.
But by faith, not by sight.
I've seen too many people
disobey My law.
But I'm a merciful God,
and still carry their fall.
Beloved, do not be like them,
who follow after sin.
It started in the garden,
and since, it's always been.
Death is knocking on your door,
but do not let it in.
I wrote My Word to save you
because you are My friend.
Stay on the road that leads to Life
of perfect love and peace.
It is long and joyful,
where gold streets never cease.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
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"Find Your Gift"
Every person has a purpose -
a gift in every man.
There's a reason for all I do.
I always have a plan.
Every child I create
is different from the rest.
In them lies a strength
that only they do best.
Just as I made animals
to swim, walk, and fly,
so you find your skill
to be used if you try.
Exercise your talent.
It's what you're here to do.
Take time to look inside.
There's a gift you never knew.
Use what you've been given
for the needs of those around.
How can you help people
if your gift isn't found?
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
*Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. (James 1:17)
*God has given each of you a gift. Be sure to use it to serve others.
(1 Peter 4:10)
*Freely you have received, freely give. (Matthew 10:8)
*The Parable of the Three Servants - The parable teaches us that we are to use whatever we have been given for God’s purposes. (Matthew 25:14-30)
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"Run Your Course"
Don't compare yourself with others.
You have your course to run.
Don't focus on them
or fret about what they've done.
What they have - you desire.
Who they are - you wish you'd be.
Like a horse with blinders on -
it's better not to see.
You're on a different course.
None race the path you do.
No mountains alike,
obstacles and valleys you go through.
When you run, don't look behind -
your past will hold you back.
Don't look to the left or right -
distractions get you off track.
You can't go around your course -
just one way to the other side.
Endure your race as I did Mine...
to the cross where I died.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
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"Choose Your Shoes"
Every day, you wake up,
and choose what to wear -
either clean, durable shoes
or a dirty, worn-out pair.
Sadly, many choose the old
instead of putting on the new.
Broken shoes aren't thrown away
because they don't want to.
Don't get stuck in the past.
Your shoes go where you go.
You can't go forward in life
with your head hung low.
Will you take off those shoes -
the ones not fit to last?
You've outgrown that pair.
You're so much bigger than your past.
Why settle for less,
and keep wearing what is used?
In Me, you are royalty...
Choose to walk in My shoes.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
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"Shake It Off"
Did someone offend you?
Shake off what they said.
Don't give the devil a foothold.
Trample serpents, instead.
The enemy knows your weakness.
He's aware of what you do.
He works through certain people
to target hurting you.
If you pray for that person,
I will help you to forgive.
A snake bite is deadly -
therefore, choose to live.
By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor
God's Love in Poetry
