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Stephen Jones Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 53 |
Of "Common" Things Give common things to show God's worth by sweetly serving him in all. And pray his Heavenly will in Earth that commonplace might heed his call. Let ordinary living shine illustrious with holy oil. Enrobe each routine act divine thus consecrating daily toil. Give common things to speak God's praise by doing each unto his glory. And he shall tell of common days through you a most uncommon story, making tasks considered plain as jewels with incandescent gleam. For works which most would call mundane in Christ are never what they seem. -SDJ 1/2000- |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Stephen; This is so true and easy for me to forget. A little smile, a loving touch, a glass of water given..... all the little things. A humble and simple poem with a profound message. Well done. thanks, ellie 02 |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
What a needed message! It's not the once in a lifetime decorated hero, but the dedicated everyday Joe that makes the biggest difference. Nice work. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
inspirational words of wisdom..very well written work..take care, janet marie |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Stephen, I like the sensitive, caring perspectives I have seen in your poems. This one is great. The glory of the ordinary-if touched by the Master's hand and part of the Master's plan, "in Christ are never what they seem." thank you for your timely message, David "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- |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
So true, even the ordinary can become extraordinary when done with Christ! I love it  |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
Stephen~ This is so beautifully worded...and true! I enjoyed this very much. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Oh how true! Nothing is really 'common' in His hand! Excellent, Stephen! Denise |
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mirjam Member
since 1999-11-24
Posts 246Auckland, New Zealand |
Wow i really liked this - it reminded me of Smith Wigglesworth (i'm reading one of his books at the moment) who was just a plummer who couldn't read, and God used him to do mighty things and impact many people. It's so true that even the things we consider small can be used in a big way by God, ('cause He's a BIG God!), just like a smile for a stranger on a dreary day. This made me smile, thanks! |
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