Don'T Do It

Don't Do It
As a parent I have caught myself
Many times saying this phrase
My first son's name in Noah
So our favorite kids book had come to be
One titled No No Noah 
Then I was like he needs to learn
To use his own mind and learn
From his mistakes to become independent
So I am now gonna take one into these
Don't do it, don't eat that , don't lie 
Don't cheat, don't murder, don't envy, 
Don't steal, don't drink that, don't eat to much,
Don't watch that, don't commit adultery, 
You better not put that fork in the outlet, 
You better look both ways before you get run over,
There is an endless chain of do's and don't
My foolish mind can't remember all these
So that I might appear good to man
God gave us laws and rules before Jesus
And even to this day for the ungodly
But those which have been washed clean
These have been written on your hearts and minds
For the divine father leads your path
There will be guilt within to show you
You will see all the evil that tries to pull you back
If you feel it is pulling you out of God's will
Leave it whatever it is to remain in peace and joy
This is the purpose of our heavenly father
For He will mold you into a Child of God 
Our earthy father if we have one present
Is to teach how to make it in this world
Unless they have the spirit of God to direct them
May God comfort, guide, and fill you with
His love , peace and joy , And fill you with
The mystery and truth in His word
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Walimbe Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Wonderfully penned Stephan deep meaning right there...have a great day :)
McBride  Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 10:57 PM
Aww ,so great to hear back from you, I feel for you younger ones, I have a 16 and 12 year old and have seen how much different this world is getting not for the better sadly,. Which it's never been good it's got people in it : ). So glad you came by to read I will be reading more of yours my friend, religion makes everything way harder than it is, it's the confusion God sent to those who want self praise, love ya May God guide , comfort, and fill you with His peace, love , knowledge and wisdom: )
George Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 7:47 AM
As human beings, we have limitations in teaching the young ! But, if we leave our children to God, the spirit of God will direct them. So rightly said...
McBride  Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 8:47 AM
Amen valsa we don't know we are doing bad living in blindness, until we seek God and filled with new life that seeks to direct our path, love ya
Breidenthal Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 5:15 PM
I think I wrote in one haiku a long time ago—“you will feel wrong like fire” —this is an inspirational piece Stephen. Keep up the amazing work. Always, Laura
McBride  Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 6:48 PM
Thanks I will look that one up the Lord gave you, all glory to God my friend, I am back my kids used to take up a lot of time and work now there getting a lil older, I enjoy being able to talk with you all we all need encouragement, and I am here for you, take care
Mcconnell Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 12:28 PM
Nice penning Stephen with good imagery and line of thought making it truly spiritual. Blessings, Gordon
McBride  Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 12:59 PM
All glory to God my friend that put the fire and strength within me, bless you in your writing
Andresen Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 12:07 PM
- As a father you taught your son right from wrong... just like God who gave us laws and rules ... a lovely poem, Stephan -
McBride  Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 1:00 PM
Amen, I can only teach my son so much one day he will need his heavenly father to guide his path
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