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For To Me To Live Is Christ - Philippians 1: 21

For to me to live is Christ here the apostle Paul speaks in faith showing who he believes upon this true confession he indeed saith What does this mean for you? where is Christ in your life? give the highest place to the Lord where God cuts through His knife Hold not to the pleasures of life for it can't satisfy your inner being the spirit within seeks to fill revealing the Lord in full agreeing Keep close to the Lord God live for Him before all else knowing death will be such gain receiving heavens done so well! " For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1: 21 (esv)

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/1/2022 11:16:00 AM

when you have lived a good life, you do not fear the afterlife, for you know there is more to this existence than earth and wind, there is Celestial beauty, and eternal life, love this

Michael Tor

Date: 9/26/2022 5:18:00 PM

Gordon so wonderful to read my friend. You honor our Lord in writing this truth of his. God bless you for it Gordon and again thank you for posting...

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/27/2022 12:44:00 AM

Thanks Michael, Glad you loved this piece considering it such a wonderful read. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 9/25/2022 4:54:00 PM

I am so blessed by this poem Gordon. We are living in such troubled times; your poem is truly an on-the-mark and timely message of encouragement and hope. What joy! As we watch our troubled world, there is peace in God's precious gift, thank you, Gordon for this beautiful reminder. God bless you.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/26/2022 3:25:00 AM

Thanks BJ, So glad that you were so blessed by this piece, encouraging and giving you renewed hope. It's a lovely sunny day up here in Scotland, hope it's nice with you too. God bless always, Gordon