Jonah's Nineveh

Jonah believed that justice required punishment, not mercy                                                                                    
Obedience is what God desires from us, not our opinions
Never weep or whine over spilled milk; just wipe it up
And remember that every secret will be brought into the light
Heaven is a place for forgiven people, not perfect people
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So let us all rejoice in God's mercy, not our goodness.

Never give up on people who have gone astray
I and you are candidates for God's mercy
No one who still breathes is too far gone
Everyone is capable of making a change
Valuable lessons from Scripture are priceless
Even animals are recipients of God's mercy
Happily and Fortunately, God is rich in mercy

122119PoSoupContest, What's In A Name, Juliet Ligon, 1P
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Roper Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 10:09 PM
Great acrostic, Curtis, congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve
Gauthier Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 6:55 AM
Powerful message Curtis. Well done. Congrats on your top win.
Ligon Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 10:51 PM
This wasn't originally what I had in mind, but a place name is still a name, and I couldn't pass this by because it is well thought out and has powerful meaning. Congrats on your top placement in my contest!
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January 28, 2020 at 10:44 PM
Nice Acrostic.. Congrats on your win Curtis..
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