When you see others hurting and your heart doesn’t cry,
Look inside and ask yourself the answer to your why?
The path we’re given here on Earth is so we can learn.
To begin the learning process, we must feel concern.
For each to evolve while on this Earth, each must transform.
Right choices made along the way seldom cause much harm.
Look upon others from you heart, so you see their need,
Helping others where they’re at is how you plant the seed.
For all that’s created with Love as it’s source,
Can be looked at later with no remorse.
Some parts of the path may sometimes be tough,
But the strength provided is always enough.
Follow the guidance of the Spirit within,
With Love as your source, you’ll always win.
Struggle is important, it’s just part of the test,
The grade will not matter when you’ve done your best.
Whether your sons, daughters, fathers, or mothers,
Spend part of your life’s time learning to love others.
Now you’ve learned to love, show you believe,
It’s better to give than to receive.
Riding a beam of universal light.
The heavens are luminous, every night.
Interpreted through fear a blinding bright,
Filtered through Love it provides great insight.
Is it better to give, than to receive?
First try it, then tell me what you believe.
Be honest with others, never deceive,
A life worth living, you’ll surely achieve.
Four Wheels
I saw a stranger in a wheelchair.
At the gym shooting hoops by herself.
The courage to keep on going.
No care toward what someone else would be saying.
In a big room all to yourself.
Enjoying life, with no one else.
When was the last time you helped out a stranger?
New memories they would be thankful for.
It’s better to give than to receive.
On four wheels, she was being the best she could be.
Do you ever take time out to wonder?
How can the brave move forward?
Just doing her own thing.
She wouldn’t have it any other way.
Someone like them inspires me.
Keep on going to the finish line you see.
Don’t take anything for granted.
The wheels spin in so many directions.
Maybe I’m just observant.
Seeing someone trying on their own.
No excuses for me not to go to the gym.
All the hard work will pay off to be slim.
Just put your foot in the door.
Work your heart out and drop to the floor.
I didn’t even know her name.
If I skipped a day, I have no one else to blame.
The one that shot hoops gave her all.
I guess her favorite sport would be basketball.
I believe moms can make it right, all day and all night.
I believe dads tell the best bed time stories, they tell them with all their glories.
I believe my kitten is oh so soft, do not leave him in the loft.
I believe my grandma is the very best, much better when she gets some rest.
I believe my grandpa loves ice cream, he reads me a book so I can dream.
I believe because I believe, it is much better to give than to receive.
8/9/2019 Edward Ibeh Why I Believe
I'd rather owe it to you than cheat you out of it
never loan money it never returns
If you do the same thing over and over
you're in your comfort zone
Fences make good neighbors
a thirty-foot wall makes them better
You have to break eggs to make an omelet
milk a cow so we can add some cheese
Little white lies are nicer than the raw truth
explains that twenty-two trillion national debt
We can always remain, friends
loan me twenty-two trillion dollars
It is better to give than to receive
only if your the receiver and not the giver
You're only as old as you feel
thank you, Methuselah
I feel like crap
you smell like it too
Smile and the world smiles with you
it is lonely in my padded cell
Somethings are best unsaid
Poppycock!
God Blessed Me with a Father
by Franklin Price
5/20/2018
God blessed me with a father. He's been gone for quite a while.
I still have great memories; most which make me smile.
He never downed another for anything they might believe,
Gave of himself to others, better to give than to receive
As a religious, moral man, no one could better be.
Every day our church doors opened we were there for all to see.
He could have been a preacher, but the calling wasn't there.
He participated otherwise to show the Lord he cared.
He believed that he was guided, by the hand of God was led
Said a prayer, of thanks, at every meal and before he went to bed
They were not long or asking prayers, but simple and direct,
To let the Lord know he was thankful and he wanted to connect.
As I look back and reminisce, think of the man who now is me,
I see my father often, he was the man I strive to be.
I pray, when my life's over, that someone left will say,
He's gone but not forgotten, I try to live my life his way
The holy way to live,
so long ago revealed to us,
was written in stone:
In the beginning ... in God’s own image
Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone
Love charity, doubly plea —
it’s better to give than to receive
If you do wrong,
it’s better to ask for forgiveness
To repent, to atone
This too is written in stone:
Love God with everything within your natural being,
love your neighbor as yourself
Pray for them as well ... unto them do not one mean thing
Always err on the side of doing right,
don’t be so proud minded
Remain humble and meek,
and you shall one day see the eternal Light
Something every wise soul seek
These are all written in stone
A sacred stone embedded in fleshly hearts;
a cornerstone,
whose foundation spirals up to the stars
So You Say
By Franklin Price
12/1/2015
So you say you are a Christian
You believe and praise the Lord
Tell of all his teachings
And with him are one accord
Spread his word to others
Tell of his sacrifice
Think the telling of the happening
Should more than just suffice
Do you turn your face from suffering?
Keep more than what you need?
Ignore the poor and hungry?
Put down the one's who don't succeed?
Are you selfish with your earnings?
Keep everything yourself?
Put all of what you've gathered,
Out of reach upon a shelf?
Doesn't seem that you're a Christian
To spread the word and not the deed
If there are extras on the shelf
There are other mouths to feed
There other people hurting
That could use a hand from you
If you believe you are a Christian
That is something you should do
Jesus walked and talked the lesson
Better to give than to receive
Do you feel a little guilty,
Want your conscience to relieve?
Then give a little of yourself
Your money and your time
You'll be the Christian you believe
Being Christian's not a crime.
I Have Just One Small Question
By Franklin Price
9/26/2015
I have just one small question
It's a puzzlement to me
What is the major tenet
Of Christianity
For each of us it is belief
That Christ died for our sins
To pave our way to heaven
Where eternal life begins
It really sounds quite easy
There to spend those endless days
After passing from this present life
Believing is the only way
For me it's not so easy
We must live the way Christ taught
Loving one another always
Cannot be sold cannot be bought
Treat others as we would ourselves
Help others to be free
Believing that Christ died for us
Is only just the start for me
Not a matter of convenience
When it behooves us to believe
Not take at cost to others
Better to give than to receive
Try hard not to waver
To not on purpose sin
Show others by example
Then Christianity begins
Looks like the question's not so small
Hard to live a Christian's days
But if you do peace comes to you
A way of life not just a phase
What is this reeling throughout my being?
I gaze into the mirror; albeit elusive to eyes seeing…
Churning with pleasant burning, emotions swimming with eloquence…
With ease…
With ease…
I release my breathe breeze…
Centered, still, in this moment; anchored to the mother…
Understanding moments lead towards tomorrows dawning…
Fresh is that moment for a sacred rebirth spawning…
So come to be, that which chooses me…
I shall not run…
I shall not flee…
On firm ground I stand; mystical powerful me…
What is my inner vision?
What does my mind see?
Focused my awareness decisions; diligent creator of possibility…
It’s better to give than to receive…
Do you believe?
Do not be deceived; for it is better to give than to receive…
What you give out most certainly comes back about…
Increased intensity; tenfold immensity…
My heart is open giving without confusion…
With gratitude I receive wisdom not from old world illusion…
With ease…
With ease…
I release my breathe breeze…
Relinquished my identity; surrendered to infinity…
Forever is my energy…
Forever is my energy…
The Jingle of sleigh bells, herald
His coming on Christmas Eve
When Santa Claus takes the time
To fill our stocking and I believe
That Santa Claus thinks sincerely
It’s better to give than to receive
You created the sunlight and the moon
You created story lines that have themes that can't be forgotten
You created ideas so musicians could get inspired
You created a way to make sense of the chaos in the world
You keep us in line and aware of our actions
You create a heart to feel
You brought us a rich history and diversity
You created the flawless system
You gave us objectivity and truth
You told us what to fight for and hold on to
You told us what we couldn't control and to let it go
You taught us the Proverbs, the Gospels
You told us to press on and hold onto You
You told us to have Faith and believe
You told us it is better to give than to receive
You told us to think of others first
You taught us manners, you taught us how to be respectful
You taught us to give generously
You taught us to live a meaningful life
You told us never to lose hope and to persist
You taught us dedication and perseverance
You taught us to listen and be patient
You taught us to stand up for you and to leave the self behind
It is a wonderful feeling when we come together in love and fellowship.
psalm 133:1 says Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethern to dwell together in
unity!
It is also better to give than to receive, that's why this is such a special day.
we give to you our fellowship and love, always remembering that to God be the glory in all
that we do.
Fellwowship and love lift's the spirit and makes the heart glad.
In our giving we want to show how special you are, and the love we have for you.
giving is a gift and let us not forget the greatest gift of all.
John 3;16 for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever
beleiveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
we give our fellowship and love to you!
It’s better to give than to receive,
Something my mom had taught.
Trust is something to be earned
And love just can’t be bought.
To look a gift horse in the mouth
Is like falling in a lion’s den.
My mom had said so many things,
But that was way back when.
Do all these apply still today?
I say they should, but many don’t.
It’s not because they weren’t taught,
Just, people are lazy and they won’t.
It’s a shame, the many who fail to do
The good deeds the world requires.
They’re the ones who start the wars
While we’re left to put out the fires.
I say, take action, all of you folks
That want to share all the good.
Forget the others who travel alone,
They’ll never do as they should.
But, should you see a glimmer of hope
Within one of those who are lost,
Take the time to help in their growth
And help them at any cost.
It is you, my friends, who are beacons of light
The givers, those who never receive.
But, you will get all your due rewards
And it’s all because you believe.
to hit and not to be hit, boxers believe
each jab, each punch to chance they just can't leave,
for a kayo,
box the foe,
here, it's better to give than to receive !
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