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Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

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California

0 posted 2000-09-19 12:25 PM

Follow The Leader

For a position in the Lord's Kingdom,
Each one of the Lord's disciples fought
Because, none of them were very thankful
For the Spiritual blessings they got.

Like in a game of "Follow the Leader,"
They each argued in their own childish way;
"I wanna be first! No, I'm gonna be first..."
I heard each grown man say.

"The first shall be last, and the last shall be first--"
Was my precious Savior's reply,
"For in My Kingdom, a child shall lead them
To their mansion high in the sky!"

-Robert E. Michaud Jr.-

[This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (edited 09-19-2000).]

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

1 posted 2000-09-19 01:21 AM

robert-
this is great! i like it alot.

very important message here. thanks
for sharing this.

-vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet.
-vlraynes

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

2 posted 2000-09-19 03:57 AM

Bob; This is a wonderful poem "unless you become as a little child"...comes to mind.
You have expressed so well that we are all equally loved and equally His children. Ellie

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

eL

juliet_2u
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since 2000-07-23

Posts 1125
North Carolina

3 posted 2000-09-19 07:42 AM

Bob you sure hit on something with this one. If people could only see it's not a matter of title but of serventhood maybe they'd stop fighting for position and yes follow our Leader and His example. But it's a heart adjustment that needs to be made. Thank you for these wise words. Bless you my friend.
Juls

BSC

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since 2000-02-04

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New York, USA

4 posted 2000-09-19 07:58 AM

Bob, So much wisdom in your beautifully written words. Bonnie

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22

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Illinois

5 posted 2000-09-19 10:37 AM

What a great reminder Bob! We are all working for the same cause, GOD!

Very well put, a message that reaches out to many to sit back and think!

<*\\\><

I know not what the future holds,
but I know Who holds the future.

Songbird
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since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

6 posted 2000-09-20 09:59 PM

You said a mouthfull with just a few choice words. I like this alot.

Alle'cram
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since 2000-02-28

Posts 1816
Texas

7 posted 2000-09-21 11:40 AM

This is such a wonderful message, Bob, so very well written. Oh so hard to seperate human desires from that which is most important, spiritual humility. Thanks for the lovely reminder. Love, Marcy

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21

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Sycamore, IL, USA

8 posted 2000-09-21 02:44 PM

You've certainly expounded on this verse in the greatest way. It's comforting, especially when one sees their child left out or shortchanged because they quietly waited their turn that never came because the unmannerly pushed and grabbed. Competition can inspire but also spur greed and egotism if not kept in line. Thank you.

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

9 posted 2000-09-21 07:18 PM

Thank You Everyone

This poem was written as I observed the mannerisms of little children at play. Two children were arguing about who whould be first in a game of follow the leader and a third child steped in and said, "We can all be first!" I had to question her young wisdom, because in my thinking only one child could be first for not all of them could be the leader... And then the child continued, You be first-first and you be last-first and I'll be first in the middle. When it comes to God and Heaven... We are all first. And a child can truly be our example. Thank you everyone for taking the time to comment on my writing. Your views and insights are always appreciated and I do look forward to reading them all. God Bless You, Bob <><

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

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Florida

10 posted 2000-09-21 07:44 PM

This has a very powerful message. I like this much!

deb

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08

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Mississippi coast

11 posted 2000-09-22 08:23 AM

That was beautiful. Thank you for reminding me of our goal in life.
Melton

CitiZen-One
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since 2000-09-22

Posts 84
New Mexico

12 posted 2000-09-25 12:36 PM

That was lovely my friend. thank you

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