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Proverbs 11:22

I look outside to see the glory of our Father, Oh so Heavenly. I look beyond and beneath without much glee, like a ring of gold in a swine's snout, the ugly behind the beauty stands out. In a mirror, I do see an image of—well—me. If I look deep, what will it be? Will it be pretty? Will it be ugly? Is there goodwill to my fellow man given lovingly? Or nothing but the bad, the evil sins, and the downright ugly with all the cruelty? If it must be the latter, oh Heavenly Father, guide my feet so battered to a place where they will do much better.

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Date: 6/24/2012 4:24:00 PM
Therese, your poem is wonderful... thanks for sharing your poem, always~PD
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Date: 6/24/2012 7:53:00 AM
I'm glad to see poets imbued with that faith...
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Date: 6/24/2012 7:10:00 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Therese. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol 06/24/2012
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Date: 6/24/2012 6:50:00 AM
What a wonderful prayer. Thank you so much for sharing this. Christ said it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles one. It is what comes out because what comes out comes from the heart. An inward search with Christ is the only way to truly know ones self. A very good write thank you again. sincerly Bobb
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Date: 6/24/2012 6:34:00 AM
Your poem blessed my heart! Enjoyed reading your wonderful poem!
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