Please God, Use Me Today

"Please, God, use me today."
Is a prayer many Christian's pray.
"Take my gifts and talents, too,
let them be used in service for you."

God hears our prayers,
but, for the most part, He knows,
good intentions are forgotten
as the day quickly goes.

Because to get people's attention,
is a losing game,
when time after time,
He calls out our names.

Our ears are closed.
Our antenna's not up,
to His signs and signals
from heaven's higher up.

So He whispers in another's ear,
and get's a response,
"Yes, God, I'm here!"

But the helping hands
that are always there,
and the eyes that see
and the hearts that care,
are God's many helper's
who don't have to say,
"What can I do, God, for you today?"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 6/22/2015 2:56:00 PM
Just dropping by to say that I'm your newest fan, not just because of this poem but of all them, i mean i haven't gone through everything but all I can say is, I haven't click on one yet that I din't like. You poetry is like drinking "red Bull" not every one would likes the taste but I do and I love it...I like your passion, your style or work and your choice of topic.
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 6/22/2015 7:34:00 PM
Thank you for your much appreciated comments, Wilbert, and for taking the time to read some of my poems. You're right, people do not have the same tastes, but I'm happy that you like my style of writing and honoring our Lord through my poems. And I'm delighted to have you as a fan. Your friend in poetry, Darlene
Date: 6/11/2015 3:58:00 PM
God uses everyone. We just don't know it :)
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 6/11/2015 8:04:00 PM
That's true. I let Him know that's fine with me. And when I see a need, I fill it if I can, or ask someone else to help. Blessings, Darlene
Date: 6/10/2015 7:34:00 PM
Darlene, I love this beautiful spiritual, inspirational piece! Wonderfully written and a reminder that it is in giving and sharing that we receive. We who receive so much from God must be willing to share with others in His name. Pandita
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 6/10/2015 8:07:00 PM
Thank you, Pandita, It's always wonderful to receive comments from another Christian. I love to sharer the good news of Jesus, out Savior with others. And congratulations again on your 1st place win. I share in your joy..... Blessings, Darlene
Date: 6/10/2015 6:21:00 AM
A heartfelt plea and reminder. Thanks Darlene for being the poet that you are. You remind us where forget how to to be a blessing in HIS eyes. :-)
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 6/10/2015 8:11:00 PM
Thank you, Kim for those heartfelt comments. They touch me deeply. If I can remind others how to be a blessing to others and honor God, then that makes me happy. And I will keep to those goals, God willing. Blessings, Darlene
Date: 6/6/2015 8:08:00 AM
Brilliantly Done. Darlene, GOD also uses me to put out messages in poems.
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 6/6/2015 9:10:00 AM
Thank you, Milton. And it is good to know that God uses you to put your messages in poems. I will definitely be reading more of your poems.~~~Yours in Christ, Darlene
Date: 6/5/2015 1:20:00 PM
Yes that's true. He will complete the good work he started in you.
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 6/5/2015 7:57:00 PM
And in you, Diane. Thanks for reading. I really like your newest poem.
Date: 6/5/2015 12:39:00 PM
Hello Darlene!! Thought I would drop by for a moment. I always enjoy very much and find great solace in your religious poems on God's message. Your writings are always so special and quite uplifting. Your write here is very beautiful and you know I'm going to give you a "7" -- of course, and it's a FAV with me too. Also, if you're interested, on April 9th, my first book of poetry ("Conversations with My Muse") was published and released worldwide. It's available at Amazon.com! Best Wishes, Gary
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 6/5/2015 7:56:00 PM
Hi, Gary, thanks for your comments on my work. It is much appreciated. And for the 7. Congrats on your first pub. book of poetry. Of course, I'm interested and will check it out at Amazon today. Prayers for your success in the pub. world ~~~~~Darlene
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