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

0 posted 2000-04-02 04:55 AM


Just for Today
And for tonight,too,
My life I will devote
And Prove myself true.

Just for Today
I won't dwell on past mistakes,
Which only brings me down
And makes my heart to ache.

Just for Today
I'll seek my soul's cleansing,
To free me from defilement
Thro' the Gracious Help You're lending.

Just for Today
I won't take on the world's cares,
I have enough of my own
But will seek God to bless all thro' prayer.

Just for Today
I will seek peaceful relations,
And do my best to promote
Peace within, and among all nations.

Just for Today
I will seek my "daily bread,"
And seek present sustenance
As on Thy Word, I'm fed.

Just for Today
With the breath given me,
I will praise Thy Holy name
O Thou, so True, Worthy!

Just for Today
I will reach out with Love,
And uplift those who are hurting
With God's Goodness from above.

Just for Today
I will plant the seeds of Tomorrow,
That in time will bring Joy's fullness
And spare me from future sorrow.

Just for Today
I will carry my cross,
And for my dear King of Kings
Count all things for Christ, but lost.

Just for Today
And each day, a day at a time,
I will live out my life
As your Strength, I find.

Just for Today
I will be in touch,
'Cause Your Fellowship Divine
To me, means so much.

And if for Today
For all these things I strive,
I'll not be possessed of idle hands
But will truly be Alive!


 "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 2000 David L. White - All Rights Reserved
Pepper
Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079
Southern Florida
1 posted 2000-04-02 09:26 AM


I really enjoyed this read, David
Wonderful sentiments here !!!


 A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!
Shannon






ellie LeJeune
Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
2 posted 2000-04-02 10:00 AM


"BUT WILL TRULY BE ALIVE"! David, this is so beautiful! I had to read it twice and I'm going back for a third helping, each time something new hits me, but that last line is so poigniant. We are only truly "alive" in His Love. You've done it again! I seriously pray that you are using this poem at service today. It will uplift so many. Thank you, dear friend, for this masterpiece. Love, Ellie

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KimW
Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 268
Medford, Oregon, USA
3 posted 2000-04-02 02:28 PM


David, I totally agree with Ellie! I do hope that you share this poem with others today.
It is so beautiful, uplifting and Inspiring!!

This is one I would like to post on my website (with your permission of course) so that it can be read over and over again after this thread is buried or deleted in the Forum.

Please email me and let me know if this is ok. (Kimmy1@goplay.com)

This is one that I should read every day. It truly reminds all of us of the love and comfort of our faith.

Thank you so much for posting this and allowing me to post it on my website!
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Studios/8397/justfortoday.html

Kim

[This message has been edited by KimW (edited 04-02-2000).]

Songbird
Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184
Missouri
4 posted 2000-04-02 03:50 PM


David, your poetry keeps getting better and better, I am going to post this on my refridgerator. It has a great message that we all need reminding of..
Alle'cram
Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816
Texas
5 posted 2000-04-03 11:14 PM


Hi David,
   Your poetry is so inspirational. You have a gift from God and you share it so unselfishly.  God Bless   Marcy

Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

6 posted 2000-04-04 07:54 PM


Amen!! Just for today is all we have to do!! Great poem, David!

Denise

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