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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2002-12-28 02:24 PM


One of Your Sheep

Lord, let me be a lean and hungry sheep
Who has not pushed his brother from the trough.
One of the lambs you will gather to you
And not among the greedy ones turned off.

It's easy to be egotistical;
Thinking only of presumptuous self.
Let me not be one to climb on others
Just to boost myself to the highest shelf.

You put us all on this earth together,
Expecting each to help the other one.
I pray that I will have found your favor,
An ungreedy sheep, when my race is run.

By:Joyce 12/28/02

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (12-28-2002 05:33 PM).]

© Copyright 2002 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved
aries_luv_ppl
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1 posted 2002-12-28 04:08 PM


let this be my prayer, too. thank you joyce.

Eliza Simmons
~Sometimes when I look back at what I wrote, I don't recognize the 'Me' in the past anymore.

Trillium
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2 posted 2002-12-28 05:12 PM


Joyce:  Nice prayer and I'm sure you will find favor in His eyes!

Happy New Year!

Betty Lou Hebert

Lighthousebob
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3 posted 2002-12-28 06:10 PM


A very thoughtful poem that expresses what I believe to be a Christian's heart.... One of unconditional service and of giving.  And I join you my poet friend in my desire to run a good race for our Lord. Amen. Thank you my friend and may you and yours also be blessed with a most happy and prosperous New Year's.

-Bob

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4 posted 2003-01-01 06:41 PM




(smiles) Oh Joyce, with a golden fleece heart as yours you will always be a white sheep as you give unto others so much with your love and compassion and never just for yourself! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Joyce, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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5 posted 2003-01-02 09:27 PM


This is wonderful. The concept of the Shepherd is very appealing to me so I really appreciate this.

Gentle breezes,
Wafting through my consciousness.
A pleasant awakening,
Reminding me of the contentment's
Of my life.   ©spirit


  

janmew
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6 posted 2003-01-03 09:15 AM


Amen!

Jan

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7 posted 2003-01-03 06:45 PM


Fantastic poem !!!!!!! I really really love this!!! so simply written yet so profundly deep

"First remove the plank from your own eye so you can see better to remove the splinter from your brother's eye" - Jesus        

Joyce Johnson
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8 posted 2003-01-03 08:10 PM


Thank you.  I can't believe my little poem has gone all the way to London.  Joyce
jjote
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9 posted 2003-01-04 12:31 PM


And your poem also has reached Manila.
Glad you're also a "sheep follower" - the Good Shepherd image of God is one of my favs. too.

Lighthousebob
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10 posted 2003-01-04 11:52 AM


Joyce,

To start out your New Year, I've given you some tips on how to add artwork to your poem at my posting Winter's Refuge.  Hope these will help.  God bless.

-Bob

dhicks03
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11 posted 2003-01-20 11:48 PM


Wow, Joyce this was awesome!!
God's richest blessings to you and yours.
Dennis

cupcake
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12 posted 2003-02-12 10:25 PM


Beautiful prayer.

I'm a reader - not a writer.

Joyce Johnson
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13 posted 2003-02-13 02:12 AM


Thank you Cupcake for finding this and bringing it back.  Joyce
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