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Just appreciating life as it is without reservation.

 

Thank You God

Thank You God
By Franklin Price
7/31/2018

Thank You God for giving me
The life I'm living here
Been more than I deserve from You
I'd like to make that clear

Have friends that I appreciate
Wife and family are the best
I've sometimes gotten off the path
And put you to the test

You've always been there for me 
And  for the ones I dearly love,
From Your all-seeing vantage point,
You've been watching from above

I try to do the best I can
But sometimes slip and slide
Please protect me from my stupid self
As we proceed along the ride

When You see I've gotten off the path
As we go from day to day
Please tap me on the shoulder
When You see I've gone astray

When my ride is over
And You've taken me away
I pray the memories I leave behind
Will be the best for those who stay
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Turner Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 2:09 PM
"This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"--and I am the worst of them all." I Timothy 1:15
Price Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 12:06 PM
We can’t be the people we should be until we take responsibility for ourselves. Thanks for visiting and commenting
Krutsinger Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 1:57 PM
"please protect me from my stupid self" made me laugh. I had liked it untii I got there, then I fell head-over-heels in love with this poem.
Price Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 12:04 PM
Thank you so much for appreciating the “stupid” part. If we thought before we acted, we would be much better off. Please visit again
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