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Gratitude

Giving thanks every day Receiving grace the old-fashioned way, And pondering how lucky I am That Jesus came as a little lamb Instead of a chastening rod; That this path I have trod, Unusually rough and perilously steep, Delivers me safely Ever closer to blessed serenity. written January 23, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/25/2022 1:33:00 AM

I think this is ever so important a point "That Jesus came as a little lamb Instead of a chastening rod" I really do!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/25/2022 9:11:00 AM

Thanks, Caren. I certainly do, too. Otherwise, I'd have gotten beaten to death early on. I was scarcely worth saving, but Jesus thought I was.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 1/23/2022 9:22:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this graceful poem, showing gratitude to the Almighty Milton...Have a blessed day...~ Ani

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/23/2022 9:36:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ani. I enjoyed hearing from you.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 1/23/2022 3:59:00 PM

We should all be grateful for all the God-given gifts that surround us every day.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/23/2022 4:28:00 PM

Yes, we should, Shirley, but I'm afraid many of us go day by day without thinking of the gratitude we owe for life, health, and successful achievements.

Anselmo Boles

Date: 1/23/2022 1:39:00 PM

This one flows with sincerity and grace. It's a beauty Milt!...ab

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/23/2022 1:46:00 PM

Anselmo, thank you so much for your affirmative and thoughtful comment on my acrostic. I really appreciated it.