The Sun Shines On the Righteous

The sun shines on the righteous,
But on the unrighteous too.
So those who aren’t aware yet,
Can know that they are loved too.

The righteous are not perfect,
Hence, they do make mistakes.
However, they love their fiends
To spur their hearts to remake.

Their model is the loving God,
Who gives us all the rain,
The moon, the stars and yes the Son,
So happy all remain.

The righteous are not quick to judge,
They wish to shine their light,
On those who are the victims
Of the dark world and its might.

To all, the glorious trumpet sounds
Announcing God’s Goodwill,
Who accepts us sinners if we repent,
And begin to do His will.


(Matthew 5:44-48)


April 13, 2016
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Calasibetta Avatar
February 5, 2017 at 2:48 PM
Susan, your spiritual depth is so well expressed. Lovely.
Jones Avatar
February 5, 2017 at 11:44 AM
Beautiful!
A   Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 12:03 AM
Nice win Susan, awesome sunshine theme... LINDA
Devnath  Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 3:23 PM
Beautiful expression on righteous. Congrats on your beautiful win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:44 AM
Thank you, bl!
Daniel Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Wonderful write:) Congratulations on a well deserved win:) A fav and a 7:)
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:44 AM
Thank you, Jo!
A. Sharma Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 10:40 PM
Yet another magnificent win Susan.. big congrats..
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:44 AM
Thank you so much!
Mcclain Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 6:46 PM
Hi Susan, Congrats on your win with this fine poem expressing inspiring sentiments. Cheers, Brian
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:45 AM
Thank you, Brian!
Smith Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 5:08 PM
Congratulations Susan, well done...
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:45 AM
Thank you, Charlie!
Roberts Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 4:24 PM
Congratulations Susan and thank you for entering my contest..... Seren
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:46 AM
Thanks for the contest! It inspired me right away.
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April 19, 2016 at 3:37 PM
Congrats Susan on your first place win! Verlena
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:46 AM
Thank you!
Romaine Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 2:55 PM
Hey Susan, a huge congratulations on your amazing win in the contest! A truly lovely expression of the relationship we can choose to have with our Heavenly Father and our Savior. A worthy message wrapped in a beautiful rhyme. Be Blessed, Neva
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:47 AM
Thank you, Neva!
May Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 12:51 PM
Congrats on your top win
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:47 AM
Thank you!
Canerdy Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM
Congrats on your win with this great poem, Susan. Janice
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:47 AM
Thanks!
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April 18, 2016 at 3:46 PM
Lovely inspirational message Susan, thanks for Sharing.~Abosede.
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:48 AM
Thank you Abosede!
Dietrich Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 6:56 PM
beautiful message , so it's a very nice spiritual poem, Susan. This will surely do great in the contest.
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:48 AM
Thank you, Andrea!
La France Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 4:37 PM
Susan, a wonderful write, your faith is shining bright, best of luck in the contest ~
Palli Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 12:48 AM
Thanks!
Allison Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 6:42 AM
beautiful uplifting rhyme Susan good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Palli Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 6:45 AM
Thanks!
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