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How Sweet It Is: the Word of God Premiere Contest Winner

Awesomely sweet is God’s Word* to my soul Benefiting beyond Milky Way’s role Curbing cravings for Charleston Chew pleasure Delightful dainty more than Dove for sure Enriched with wisdom, not of Smarties load Fortified to triumph along Rocky Road. Glazed by divine savor above Pay Day’s Heavenly taste of Lifesavers with grace Irresistible midst Heath’s rich flavor Joy-source from holiness’ Spree and favor Kindling activeness more than Kit Kat’s might Lifting spirit is God’s precept-insight! Mouthwatering Mounds can’t surpass Scriptures Nourishing Now and Later faith-ventures Over limitless Take 5 service grants Pleasant, devoid of Starburst sour rants Quelling stress much better than Skittles Relishing prayer times midst Nerds-rattles! Satiating trust-appetite’s fervency Thrilling not just tongue as does Galaxy Unmatched are the Lord’s statutes-nourishment Value-filled, it exceeds Skor’s fulfillment… Well-coated with Zero sin-calories X-raying heart midst Snicker victories Yonder Mr. Good Bar’s yummy cheerfulness Zooming beyond 100 Grand preciousness! (Abecedarian and Couplet forms) *Psalm 119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Indeed, the Word of God is absolutely sweeter than all those delightful sweets - candies and chocolates- combined (Psalm 119:103). The Lord be thanked, praised, and glorified for making His Word available for our salvation, spiritual growth, sanctification, and service-steadfastness! October 3, 2018 1st place, "How Sweet It Is" Premier Contest Sponsored by Carol Connell; judged on 10/16/2018.

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Date: 2/12/2021 6:31:00 PM
A pleasure to find this well crafted poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Beata ~
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Date: 10/22/2018 6:40:00 PM
Wow, that's really good. It's awesome how you combined spiritual with candy. Congrat!
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Beata Agustin
Date: 10/23/2018 2:27:00 AM
Praise God. Thanks for your comments. God bless you. Indeed, the Word of God is absolutely sweeter than all those delightful sweets - candies and chocolates- combined (Psalm 119:103) The Lord be thanked, praised, and glorified for making His Word available for our salvation, spiritual growth, sanctification, and service-steadfastness!
Date: 10/17/2018 2:35:00 AM
Many congrats on your win Beata its such a challenging form and you aced it:-) hugs Jan xx
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Beata Agustin
Date: 10/17/2018 2:40:00 AM
Praise God. Thanks for your comments. God bless you.
Date: 10/16/2018 1:37:00 PM
Congrats on your gold medal win, Beata. Well done.
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Beata Agustin
Date: 10/16/2018 9:48:00 PM
Praise God. Thanks for your comments. God bless you.

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