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Just a little prayer of gratitude

Great Is Your Faithfulness

When I was growing up I felt I wasn't really wanted.
The kids I went to school with always chided me and taunted.
I didn't know You much back then, mostly I just feared You;
But You knew me although to me You never did appear to.

We were poor when Mom left Dad, I didn't understand;
But I had what I needed extended by Your hand.
My mother never taught me much, she wasn't very bright.
She never did take me to church so You brought me Your Light,

Through neighbors who came over inviting us to come,
And Mom said I could go with them, she didn't want to come.
Many times I've stumbled, You always pick me up.
Even when I didn't know t'was You who filled my cup.

You've always been there for me though I deserved it not.
You're patient and You're faithful though I fail You a lot.
I don't know how to tell You how much You mean to me.
No words come near describing Your faithfulness to me;

So I'll just say I love You, I hope You know how much;
For though I'm weak Your love is strong You see we don't lose touch.
T'was You who came to find me as I stumbled in the dark,
And Your Spirit gives me courage, on my soul You've placed Your mark.

Let me always dwell beside You, let me in Your shadow rest.
Let Your wings provide my shelter, let me be Your humble guest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 12/28/2021 1:31:00 PM
Such a lovely piece Judy, so uplifting and inspiring a piece making it a real lifter up of the soul that needs it this day. Hope all is well, trust you had a nice Christmas, and wish you a blessed 2022. Gordon
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Judy Ball
Date: 1/2/2022 5:34:00 PM
Thank you so much Gordon. God Bless, JB
Date: 12/23/2021 7:19:00 PM
Deeply aporeciTed on many levels, Judy. Adore poems loke this Panagiota xx
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Judy Ball
Date: 1/2/2022 5:31:00 PM
Thank you so much Pangie. God Bless, JB
Date: 12/21/2021 6:25:00 PM
Many times I've stumbled, You always pick me up. Even when I didn't know t'was You who filled my cup. What a blessing it is to get a companion like that. Judy, you did an excellent job. You have earned a compliment. Well done
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Judy Ball
Date: 1/2/2022 5:25:00 PM
Thank you so much Lasaad. God Bless and a much blessed New Year to you and yours. JB
Date: 12/21/2021 9:54:00 AM
How wonderful to have a friend like that. Well done, Judy. You deserve an applause. Greetings.
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Judy Ball
Date: 12/21/2021 11:26:00 AM
He is the friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Thank you so much Victor. God Bless and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. JB
Date: 12/21/2021 9:00:00 AM
T'was You who came to find me as I stumbled in the dark—what a comforting thought! Thank you for sharing your story :) -ps
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Judy Ball
Date: 12/21/2021 11:29:00 AM
The Good Shepherd who goes in search of the lost lamb. Thanks you so much P.S. God Bless and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. JB
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