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Earthly Lessons

God didn't put us here to yearn For Heaven's gates and this life spurn. He meant the earth to be our school, the life we lead our learning tool. Our diplomas and rewards will come when we have graduated from this nursery of eternity. It's only then we'll be set free. Like any scholar, do your best to learn your lessons, pass the test. Don't agitate and press for more until God's added up your score. Though some may have an easy ride and let these earthly lessons slide, God will consider that and give full credit for the way we live. Though some may seem of little worth, they still are pilgrims on this earth. God's watching, will remember when they shared their crusts with other men. Some souls may have to forfeit weight before they enter through the gate. While those who've love their fellow man will be scored higher in God's plan. By Joyce Johnson Motif no. 5 Spiritual

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Date: 2/8/2014 6:34:00 PM
Hi Joyce: You really wrapped up God's plan from Alpha to Omega. You depicted Him as being fair and just. Great Write! And thank you for your comment on my brother Jim
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Date: 2/7/2014 4:02:00 PM
A very well written piece, Joyce. I enjoyed reading this uplifting poem. Nicely done! Congratulations on your win, as well!...Thank you very much for the kind congrats on my poem.
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Date: 2/6/2014 8:38:00 AM
We are not to question but keep faith in God's decisions and trust Him.. the thought to love fellow men is a good one! a lovely poem Joyce, many Congrats on your win! love...
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Date: 2/5/2014 12:15:00 AM
IT impressed me too and congrats on the win,joyce
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Date: 2/4/2014 11:07:00 PM
Congrads
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Date: 2/4/2014 5:14:00 PM
This is a lovely poem of faith and love..what a great winning poem, Joyce. (Oh, and you did a great piece for Debbie's blog.....(Caleb's Sonnet).. I loved how you took it to a different level.......I was having a hard time coming up with a plot !!
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Date: 2/4/2014 9:58:00 AM
What a beautiful poem. I often tell my wife that God sent her to me. I am indeed blessed that she came into my life. She is one of his angles on earth.
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Date: 2/3/2014 4:47:00 PM
having very recently writen about this experience. I take your piece very seriously. Who know who God will use to send a message through. and this spititual message seems to be reaching for me at this time. thank you for sharing the spiritual side of yourself.
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Date: 2/3/2014 12:38:00 PM
If the students of the College of Hard Knocks followed your advice, they would all graduate summa cum laude. Enjoyed the read.
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Date: 2/3/2014 12:31:00 PM
Good work Joyce; kudos. Kayod5.
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Date: 2/3/2014 8:18:00 AM
"Like any scholar, do your best to learn your lessons, pass the test. Don't agitate and press for more until God's added up your score" A very nice lesson resonates in this piece. The truth well spoken.
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Date: 2/3/2014 5:23:00 AM
Heavenly celestial inspiration Joyce. And yes HE does have a plan for all of us. Maybe you could look up some of John Aaron Green's poetry. Hugs Anne
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Date: 2/3/2014 1:16:00 AM
Perfect....thank you for sharing.God is an amazing God
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