Vincent Flannery Poet Rhyme

Careful What You Wish For

When I was a young child I wanted everything that was in sight
I was so reckless and wild but I didn't even notice my own plight
I saw what wasn't really there and to what was there I was blind
To be honest I just didn't care and would usually end up in a bind

I used to think that I truly knew, that this will make me happy
But I would still feel so blue and as such my soul didn't feel free
Yet on and on I would continue to go, saying that that's just me 
In others words, I didn't have a clue because I just couldn't see

I knew He was up there and I knew that He was always around
But if you really do not care, then of course, you can't be found
The Lord never left my side and so very often carried me along
Being filled with pride I could never realize that I was so wrong


I am not that child anymore as now it is His Will that comes first
Oh how Jesus has such a wonderful cure for all those who thirst
So be careful what you wish for, for Jesus has such a better road
You can never give back anymore than that which is already owed

1 Corinthians 6:20
For ye are bought with a price: 
therefore glorify God in your body, 
and in your spirit, which are God's.

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Neil Kruger November 12, 2015 at 3:02 PM Its sad how often all of us blindly live our lives without a care in the world. This has helped me see that God really protect us without us even knowing. But for the grace of God alone... Vincent Flannery January 31, 2016 at 9:54 AM Yes Neil! Sorry on my delayed response. His protection of us all is Glorious. Starting my day telling Him this, well, it's makes for a Glorious life. Take care Neil. Have a great year! God Bless.