Top Ten Blessings

An Almighty Father, who always attends to my soul. (Blessed beliefs sustain the brightness of my Lord.) Jesus Christ who loves me and died on the cross for my sins. (Sweet salvation succors repentance and supports spiritual growth.) The Gift of the Holy Spirit bears witness to truthfulness in God’s word. (That still small voice that gives direction to life.) My soul mate, my love, strengthens my heart everyday. (Constant companionship caresses my loneliness.) Family and its many members that choose to show love. (Children and grandchildren enliven life, especially.) A church where truth is taught and leaders live inspired. (Seeing people living rightly shows that virtue is achievable.) A charismatic consortium, friends committed to right ways. (Good examples to emulate make the path toward perfection clearer.) The capacity to forget unfortunate foibles projected upon me. (Amid forgiveness fantastic peace flourishes.) Emotions to help me understand and express God’s will in my life. (Without feelings, life would be meaningless.) Delicious dreams that diminish depression day by day. (Delightful living gives direction to my world.) © May 30, 2011 Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: Top Ten Sponsored by: Adeleke Adeite