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A More Abundant Life

I realize sometimes you feel lonely and depressed for I, too, suffer from Seasonal Affective Disease Disorder (SADD) and, sometimes, I find it hard to see beyond the doom and gloom. But, if I may, I am going to suggest that you follow me into another room where “joy unspeakable and full of glory”* can transform your weary mind and heart into a vehicle for all that is lovely. For in this life you, too, can experience peace of mind, by turning your life over to the One who gave his life that “you may have life and have it more abundantly.”** When you embrace your new-found faith in Christ and learn to put your trust in him, you will find the strength to overcome your disappointments, and you can do all things “through Christ, who strengthens you.”*** *I Peter 1:8 **John 10:10 ***Philippians 4:13
Written February 4, 2022 For “Encourage” Poetry Contest Sponsored by Regina McIntosh

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Date: 2/7/2022 11:20:00 AM
This is a winner "For in this life you, too, can experience peace of mind, by turning your life over to the One who gave his life that “you may have life and have it more abundantly.”** When you embrace your new-found faith in Christ" in any contest.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/7/2022 12:03:00 PM
Oh, well, I suppose Gina will be the judge of that! I did enjoy the freedom of this poem.
Date: 2/5/2022 9:51:00 AM
This is certainly encouraging. Thank you for sharing this important poem :)
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/5/2022 9:55:00 AM
Thanks, Heidi. I don't often write about religious things, because I don't want to wear my religion on my sleeve, so to speak, but I did feel this was one was appropriate.
Date: 2/4/2022 7:32:00 PM
When we are stuck in a blind alley of no escape, rely on Jesus and He will open a way for us and new vistas of cheer and hope will surely unfold. An indisputable truth !
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/4/2022 7:55:00 PM
I'm so happy you found a message of hope and encouragement in my poem, Valsa. Thanks for your comment.
Date: 2/4/2022 2:42:00 PM
SAD effects so many people, it’s debilitating and difficult to manage. Good news spring is round the corner and the dark nights are slowly beginning to draw out….”joy unspeakable and full of glory” is a wonderful thought, hold it fast..Delice
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/4/2022 2:58:00 PM
Thanks, Delice, I'm off to Florida in six days for two weeks. I'm looking forward to it. We're in the throes of a snowstorm here and where I'm headed it was 80 degrees today. Yes!
Date: 2/4/2022 2:23:00 PM
Great advise, Milt. Poem matches contest well. It is always hard while in that moment of sadness that seems endless, but thoughts of Love can carry you through it. Thanks for sharing from your vast knowledge base. Bill
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/4/2022 2:59:00 PM
Thanks so much for your encouraging words, Bill. I have to dig down deep to find words of encouragement for others when my spirits are at ground level. I'm off to Florida in a week, so I'll feel much better. It's 80 degrees there!

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