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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2003-10-26 02:03 PM


Earthly Lessons

God didn't put us here to yearn
For Heaven's gates and this life spurn.
He meant the earth to be our school;
The life we lead, our learning tool.
Our diplomas and rewards will come
When we have graduated from
This nursery of eternity.
It's only then we'll be set free.
Like any scholar, do your best
To learn your lessons, pass the test.
Don't agitate and press for more
Until God's added up your score.

Though some may have an easy ride
And let these earthly lessons slide;
God will consider that and give
Full credit for the way we live.
Though some may seem of little worth,
They still are pilgrims on this earth.
God's watching, will remember when
They shared their crusts with other men.
Some souls may have to forfeit weight
Before they enter through the gate;
While those who've loved their fellow man
Will be scored higher in God's plan.

By: Joyce 10/26/03


© Copyright 2003 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved
whispering wind
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1 posted 2003-10-26 02:26 PM


I love the analogy of earth being our school which in all truth really is. I loved the last lines
"While those who've loved their fellow man
Will be scored higher in God's plan."
Great Job.


Joyce Johnson
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2 posted 2003-10-26 03:03 PM


Thank you Whispering Wind.  Love, Joyce
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3 posted 2003-10-26 04:43 PM


Joyce:  This is just plain Wonderful!  Send it to Gary Drury!

Betty Lou Hebert

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4 posted 2003-10-26 06:39 PM




(smiles) Oh Joyce, this is beautiful, sweet friend, Earth truly is our school and we are all the young students finding clarity and how to respect and love nature and righteousness! (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

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

MysticDreamer
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5 posted 2003-10-26 10:18 PM


Beautiful message in your words. Enjoyed.
Poet4Christ
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6 posted 2003-10-27 08:17 AM


Joyce - have missed your poetry as much as I have missed posting.  So much wisdom should not be allowed to live in one head.  I understand that our life is a school and let me tell you I've made some bad grades, but the Lord always knows how to teach me.  God bless you Joyce - great as always
Thanx, Tim

PS did you read my poem, am writing again... later

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Proverbs 28:26

mysticpoe
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7 posted 2003-10-28 08:34 AM


Some souls may have to forfeit weight
Before they enter through the gate;

I like this a lot, taking this one with me. Nice post.

poe

If nothing is something
then everything is
our thoughts and feelings
and all that exists.

Joyce Johnson
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8 posted 2003-10-28 11:06 AM


Thank you poet4Christ and mysticpoe.  Nice words.  Love, Joyce
earthdust
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9 posted 2003-10-28 11:35 PM


this is great! i really enjoyed it! thanks for sharing, God bless!
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