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Why Thumb Your Nose At God

Do not take revenge, my friends,
but leave room for God’s wrath,
for it is written: “It is mine to avenge.
I will repay,” says the Lord. 

Romans 12:19 Bible NIV

WHY THUMB YOUR NOSE AT GOD

sins will be dealt with
why thumb your nose at God
with wiggling fingers
the itch of such
wanting to right all wrongs
and you believe
you’re writing your own song
but does this magic trick
of disappearing napkins
sawing boxes in half
contradict

one day you will be laid in a box
your history sorted through
that napkin will dab the eyes
of what you thought was true

surely on bended knee
the God of eternity
can better sort
out our affairs 

7/15/2020

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Date: 7/17/2020 2:59:00 AM
"the day you will be laid in a box" - Okay! Had to chuckle a bit, forgetting it happens to all of us even me. Good one Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/17/2020 4:56:00 AM
:) Thanks, Caren!
Date: 7/16/2020 4:25:00 PM
Just "WOW" so resonating and inspiration Write on, there's praise in words and words in praise~ James
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/16/2020 4:41:00 PM
Thanks so much, dear James!
Date: 7/16/2020 4:24:00 AM
well said and wonderfully written dear Kim. Regards Julie
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/16/2020 4:41:00 PM
Thank you, Julie!
Date: 7/15/2020 10:58:00 PM
Excellent poetic exposition of the problem. You have inspired me, as I hope you will soon see. Thanks! :) gw
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/16/2020 4:41:00 PM
Thank you! I am so happy I’ve inspired you, my good friend!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/16/2020 4:40:00 PM
Thank you! I am so happy I’ve inspired you, my good friend!
Date: 7/15/2020 5:19:00 PM
so profound, Kim. I love this one!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/15/2020 9:48:00 PM
Thank you, sweet friend! Hugs
Date: 7/15/2020 1:07:00 PM
Strong and true words, Kim. Well done!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/15/2020 4:31:00 PM
Thank you, John!
Date: 7/15/2020 7:19:00 AM
Brilliant poem. Love the napkins and boxes. xomo!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/15/2020 4:31:00 PM
Thank you, Mo!

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