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deleeme
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

0 posted 1999-11-19 06:32 PM


Wisdom iis in knowing the simple and the plain,

Not in documents and degrees, to make vain.
Wisdom is based on sound principles laid down,

Knowing the Almighty, on pride, does frown.

Wisdom is not found in exalted places,
In worldly power, nor in outer spaces.
Wisdom is found in down to earth reality,
Not in some advanced, human technicality.

Wisdom is in accepting ones abilities, limitations,

Neither boastful, nor apologetic of one's station

With all he's endowed, giving of his best,
Satisfied he is giving as much as the rest.

Wisdom is not of the world, but of God,
It transcends the earth on which men trod
Men may increase in wisdom by following the Lord,

The way made clear in God's Holy Word>


(This is a poem written by an dear elderly lady and friend of mine, Irene Johnson. She
wrote a lot of good poems. She is now in a nursing Home--so I take pleasure in sharing with you, some of her wonderful poems of Faith & inspiriation)

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"Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw-

© Copyright 1999 David L. White - All Rights Reserved
WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
1 posted 1999-11-19 07:47 PM


This certainly was wonderful and Inspirational! Thank you for sharing this with us! So true as all Wisdom comes from God! Thank you.
Julie
Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739
Houston, TX
2 posted 1999-11-19 10:49 PM


Clearly words of a wise woman. I really like the subject...wisdom. How often I look to Him for answers. Thanks for sharing this.
Echo Rhayne
Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495
Canyon Country, CA
3 posted 1999-11-20 02:54 AM


Yes, thank you for sharing this with us. It is truly beautiful

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~*~ Time erases and rewrites all the lines. What remains is the poetry! ~*~


Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
4 posted 1999-11-21 04:05 AM


Wisdom, indeed, can be found in the word. Thank you, deleeme, for sharing Irene's and God's message there.


michael

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