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It's Your Choice

Every day you have a choice, Of how to live your life, Serving others or serving self, Making peace or causing strife. You can choose to be cheerful, Or choose to be sad. You can choose to forgive, Or choose to stay mad. You can choose to love others, As God has loved you, Or you can choose to be selfish, In all that you do. You can choose to complain, About everything that's wrong, Or you can choose to be grateful, And praise God all day long. So make your choices carefully, Each and every day. Choose the good, reject the bad, And let Jesus guide your way. 7/22/21

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Barbara Peckham

Date: 8/4/2021 7:18:00 PM

I loved this poem. Although it is not always easy, one can decide to be happy or not, in most cases. I think we discover that more and more as we grow older. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts in such a delightful poem.

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/5/2021 6:36:00 PM

Thank you for your comment, Barbara!

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 7/26/2021 9:10:00 AM

I like this strong spiritual message which resonates with us all. Thank you for that.

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/27/2021 12:18:00 PM

Thank you, Nancy!

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 7/25/2021 8:32:00 AM

Lovely words of wisdom worth emulating. Beautiful

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/27/2021 12:18:00 PM

Thank you, Rama!

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/24/2021 1:03:00 PM

Very nice message, with much wisdom, Kim. Well written :)

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/27/2021 12:18:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi!

Jcb Brul

Date: 7/23/2021 8:29:00 PM

Brilliant poem' Praising God is always a good choice..

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/27/2021 12:17:00 PM

Thank you, JCB!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/23/2021 8:19:00 PM

It's a very beautiful poem on choices and the need of making proper choices. There's always an inner serenity intertwining in your words and concepts. This makes your poems so noble. Thank you for sharing this poem.

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/27/2021 12:17:00 PM

Christuraj, thank you for your beautiful comment!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/23/2021 12:02:00 PM

Well done! Too many people choose an excuse!

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/27/2021 12:16:00 PM

Yes, many want to blame someone else for their problems instead of owning up to them. Thank you for your comment, Rico!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/23/2021 4:37:00 AM

if we all made good choices, we'd have a much happier world, enjoyed your poem Kim, god bless !

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/27/2021 12:15:00 PM

Yes we would! Thank you for commenting, Vie!

Debjani Mitra

Date: 7/23/2021 1:36:00 AM

With such simple words ...such a BIG inspiration..yes that's the only way we can be happy... None of us have the life we want..but to live it with gratitude holds the key to keep up stress in control. Liked this one immensely

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/27/2021 12:14:00 PM

Thank you, Debjani! I'm happy you liked it!