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19 There were no blacksmiths in the land of Israel in those days. The Philistines wouldn’t allow them for fear they would make swords and spears for the Hebrews. 20 So whenever the Israelites needed to sharpen their plowshares, picks, axes, or sickles,[a] they had to take them to a Philistine blacksmith. 21 The charges were as follows: a quarter of an ounce[b] of silver for sharpening a plowshare or a pick, and an eighth of an ounce[c] for sharpening an ax or making the point of an ox goad. 22 So on the day of the battle none of the people of Israel had a sword or spear, except for Saul and Jonathan.  

I am planning on trying to write a poem but I have not got it together in my brain yet. Sara

Doomed

Parlous decisions
Have been made
Regarding our plants
Wrong hands played 

China now top nation
In terms of output
By manufacturing jobs
Leads USA hard put

Where do our parts
Come from for repairs
Where does our military
Gear appear~ despair 

Where do our vehicles
Arise? Drop from 
Starry skies?
No, China roll the drum

People wake up 
Israel won the battle
Because Jonathan
Believed God, he won the chattel

How many true believers
Are there now 
Is there a remnant?
Maybe a bough  

The remnant needs to
Pray more and more
Each and every day
We need our Jesus to adore

If you are a believer
Would you join me 
In prayer every day
At your convenience, plea

Ask God for some time
For America to revive
Once again to come alive
Our country once again to thrive

Spiritually awaken
Work for a spiritual 
Purpose not just self
Not endeavors empirical 

Like Jonathan 
Let's call on God
Let's let Him lead us
A remnant can win ....




This isn't exactly the way I was planning on going. Believers lift up your hearts  in prayer each day for our country. Pray for our leaders for their salvation and their trust in God to lead us as a nation. A nation that prays together stays together.
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Horne Avatar
March 7, 2021 at 7:40 AM
plenty there to think about, for sure, my friend x
Kendrick Avatar
March 7, 2021 at 1:16 PM
Jack, life offers us much to think about but most of us are too busy to think about anything. Thanks for all the visits. Sara
Krutsinger Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 6:45 PM
I am also praying we spiritually awaken Sara.
Kendrick Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 5:25 AM
Caren, That is what our country needs. A spiritual awakening. Your comments are valued. Sara
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 10:49 AM
Great message. Collective prayers are very effective. Take care Rama
Kendrick Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 12:15 PM
Rama, Yes, God hears us but if many are praying about one thing then I think it has more impact. Your kind review is uplifting. Sara
La France Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 9:02 AM
Sara, yes a great message in your poem, enjoyed reading it _Constance
Kendrick Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 10:15 AM
Constance, I am glad you enjoyed reading it. Your presence at my page is uplifting. Sara
Roper Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 8:20 AM
Great message, Sarah. We do need to start praying for us in our world. Hugs Eve
Kendrick Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 10:07 AM
Eve, Yes, we need the prayer as much as the nation as a whole for things are not so easy right now. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
Pettit Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 7:39 AM
What you have here is impressive. Is this your final product?
Kendrick Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 10:01 AM
Robert, Yes, I think I am finished here and ready to move on. Sara
Ball Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 5:05 AM
Great and important message Sarah. One that needed to be said and I hope people will listen. Too bad Mr. Trump didn't get elected to help put the country back on it's feet like he was tryng to do. But too many people didn't want America to become the great nation it used to be and too many ill advised people listened to them. Good one Sarah. God Bless and I will pray for America. JB
Kendrick Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Judy, Thank you. I appreciate you saying you will be praying for our nation. We all think about our situation when we see the news and now we can pray when we hear things that are troubling. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 9:40 AM
Thanks again for the cute e-card, Sara, and have a wonderful Valentines day with hubbie.
Kendrick Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 12:37 PM
Andrea, Well, we probably won't do anything special for we went out of town on Wednesday then we had the daughters here on Friday and we celebrated some birthdays and Valentine's Day so that was probably it. Thanks for the visit. I hope you return in a few days when maybe I have gotten my thoughts together. I am glad you liked the ecard. Sara
Pettit Avatar
February 12, 2021 at 5:22 PM
I'm sure you will be able to write something good. Check the first book of Samuel for some material.
Kendrick Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 12:32 PM
Robert, Yes, the Old Testament is loaded with stories to be told once again. I am trying to fit something together and I haven't got it yet. Your presence at my page is encouraging. Sara
Roper Avatar
February 12, 2021 at 3:51 PM
Wow, to not have a weapon during an attack would be frightening. Sara, hope you get it done. Hugs Eve
Kendrick Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 12:29 PM
Eve, Think about it. What do you come up with today. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
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February 11, 2021 at 1:27 PM
Let us know when you finish it, Sara! Hugs, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
February 12, 2021 at 10:28 AM
Carolyn, Okay..SK
Horsman Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 9:03 PM
Love your title here, Sara. yet i know there'll be something worth while coming soon..
Kendrick Avatar
February 11, 2021 at 5:48 AM
Harry, I hope I can do it justice. I am thinking on it ...Maybe tomorrow I can put something in. My daughters usually come on Thursday for a little visit. Sara
Wolf Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 6:57 PM
Weren't those 'African-smiths,' not 'blacksmiths,' Sarah?! Gotta keep up with the times, you know... Good luck with this one! :) gw
Kendrick Avatar
February 11, 2021 at 5:46 AM
Gershon, Well at the end of the day with all that smoke and soot I expect they were black from the soil upon their bodies not their natural color but I have no idea what color of skin the Philistines were but I would think some kind of brownish or olive or both. Sara
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February 9, 2021 at 11:09 PM
Go to it Madam. ~~
Kendrick Avatar
February 11, 2021 at 5:44 AM
Victor, I got some ideas boiling now. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 1:47 PM
hmmm, Ok, dear!!!
Kendrick Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 5:20 PM
Andrea, Ya'll come back now. Sara
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