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Giving Godly Grace

G enerous and thoughtful gifts
I nvite the giver to experience
V irtual tastes of heaven’s goodness
I n the present tense
N ow, and for always, 
G aining rewards for eternal bliss.

G od’s gift of His son Jesus
O nly magnified our need for
D aily responses to 
L ife-giving sustenances and a
Y earning to share them with others.

G iving whatever we can to
R elieve suffering in our world
A lways brings inner peace,
C omfort to ourselves and to
E veryone who receives.


Written May 14, 2021
for "Giving Godly Grace" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Regina McIntosh

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/15/2021 4:38:00 PM

Good luck in the contest, a finely thought out acrostic. Each line imperative.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 4:51:00 PM

Thanks, Caren. It is not easy for me to write these spiritual-type poems!

Terry Flood

Date: 5/15/2021 12:00:00 PM

I’m glad you ‘got the plot’ to come up with this excellent acrostic. [I spent ages putting something together before I realised I was meant to use ‘Giving Godly Grace’ as the actual acrostic. I seem to be missing the plot a lot lately in these contests.] Even as a confirmed ‘dubious’ I can appreciate the sentiments you have expressed, so good luck in the contest. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 12:50:00 PM

You and I have something in common, Terry. I call myself being skeptical. Sometimes I slip back into those forty or so years I spent in ministry. Hey, I've missed the boat in lots of contests, so, I try to just write what I think they want. It's nice to see our names on the winner's lists! Jeez, how low will we go????

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/14/2021 6:42:00 PM

Incredible Acrostic, by a genuinely skilled writer, every one of the refrains is vibrating to make a pleasant tune and restore the heart this gem is not a hyperbole; this is so true Blessings dear friend

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/14/2021 7:27:00 PM

Your thoughtful and kind comments are always greatly appreciated, Lasaad. Blessings to you!