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My Top 10 Blessings List: (For the "top 10" Contest Sponsored By: Joe Flach)
1. LIFE: February (you can guess which year.)
I came to earth as a little dear.
After I wailed and cried a tear.
My mother held me very near.
2. FAMILY: I did not come to earth alone.
God sent me to my parent’s home.
They kept me safe; they did not roam.
Love took away my moan and groan.
3. FAITH: I felt God’s spirit as a child.
He lingered with me mile after mile.
Late teenage years were a little wild.
When I made it through it, angels smiled.
4. EXPERIENCE: Hard-knocks were a real good teacher.
(I should have listened to my childhood preacher.)
At times my life had too many bloopers,
But God stuck by me, the “party-pooper.”
5. EDUCATION: Learning helped increase my self worth.
Esteem had been low since shortly after birth.
When, I pondered the creation of Earth.
God inspired thoughts seemed to have no girth.
6. FRIENDS: Blessed by people who crossed my path
Sweetness understood every pain and wrath.
The “past” lived forgiven without a bloodbath.
Peace of mind cleansed in the aftermath.
7. ETERNAL LIFE: Oh precious gift to me from God.
Led my heart directly to more righteous sod.
Teachings transmitted by the Master’s rod
Bless my life through each step I trod.
8. FORGIVENESS opened the way to spiritual re-birth.
And filled my life with unending mirth.
Forgiving others while upon this earth,
I remember God’s command and Jesus’ great worth.
9. MY ETERNAL SOUL MATE knocked on my door one day.
When we first met, I knew not what to say.
I stared speechless at the blessing coming my way.
Now, I thank God for Ingrid every time I pray.
10. EXALTATION is a blessing that I hope to earn.
I accepted Christ my Savior, now my life I govern.
Immortal life with Father, a consecrated sojourn.
Honoring eternal life free from Hell’s fiery burn.
© July 11, 2010
Dane Smith-Johnsen
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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
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