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The Seventh Day

God took his time to make the world and we are truly blessed, He worked so hard for six long days but then He took His rest. A whole day off from His creation so what’s a deity to do? He slept late then got Himself some premium coffee to brew. Then He made himself some cinnamon buns and ate them on the deck, He wondered how things were back on Earth but resisted the urge to check. They’ll be fine for just one day. How much trouble could they find? I left them alone in a paradise and now it’s My turn to unwind. Then He remembered the serpent and the tree of wrong and right, And He began to worry that they’d never make it to the morning light. So He put on a robe and grabbed His keys and headed for the door, Then He stopped himself before He left and He paced across the floor. If He couldn’t trust them for even one day then what good would they be? So He decided to make a mutton sandwich and go and watch TV. But He couldn’t concentrate on the game and He was running out of chips, And taking a little walk in the garden would be much better for His hips. He went to check up on the kids in Eden and what do you suppose? Sure enough He found the two of them running around in clothes. They pointed fingers at each other and at the snake and at the tree, And all the while He thought to Himself, they really do need Me. That’s why God keeps Himself available no matter what the time or day, So when we are in need of his strength we only have to pray. Who knows? Maybe someday we’ll realize what there is at stake, We’ll be able to take care of ourselves and then God can take a break. But not yet.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 9/30/2011 12:05:00 PM
Tony: this is well done. The modernization of the account in Genesis is clever. I attend at Church of Christ and you?
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Date: 9/30/2011 11:58:00 AM
Tony, this is an interesting modernized spin to the Creation in Genesis. It was some biblical in. What church do you attend? Kevin ps. mine is Glen Este Church of Christ
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Date: 9/13/2011 7:35:00 PM
The great truth of the matter told in mexzmerizing rhyme with all the humor anybody could want. Fanatastic verse Tony, you outdid yourself with this. Luv Lizzie
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Date: 9/6/2011 10:33:00 PM
tony, this is TOO cool. I am trying to remember if day 7 was when they sinned. I think you are right! Splendid humorous writing,my friend!
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Date: 9/6/2011 5:54:00 PM
LOL, witty write, Tony : )
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Date: 9/6/2011 12:52:00 PM
smashing way to see through God's routine in a contempoary yet graceful way... top writing here, tony! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 9/5/2011 11:47:00 AM
Haha!...sooo, He let man have the Sabbath, while He continues to stay 'on call' 24/7, 365 days/yr. ....I luv this poem:)
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Date: 9/5/2011 9:54:00 AM
that is a cute thought.....remember if you have rebellious kids....Gods kids rebelled first!
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Date: 9/5/2011 9:35:00 AM
HE dere not take a break cos all hell will be let loosed. its awesome,nice job.
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Date: 9/5/2011 7:44:00 AM
Delightfully pictures how it all went so wrong.
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