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By the Grace of God
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By the Grace of God |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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By the Grace of God I was born within my skin. I’m not facing a famine, slowly starving eating grass. I am not the target of genocide. I do not live in fear. I do not hate out of prejudice. I do not cause terror in the name of God. I have never seen war or combat. I have never lost a child, sibling or parent. Never have I been consumed by greed nor blinded by ambition. I am not cruel, crippled or disfigured. I’m not ravaged by disease. I have some wits about me. By the Grace of God I am blessed. By the Grace of God I am loved. LGR(C)11/2/19 |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Amen. Beautiful to see this proclaimed: "I do not live in fear. I do not hate out of prejudice. I do not cause terror in the name of God." Especially in the times we live in today. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Spot on, my friend - first thing out of bed each morning I give my thanks for each and every one of your statements - j. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Michael, I was thinking in current terms as I wrote it. Your comment made me realize the truth of it all my life. An exercise in getting a grasp on an attitude of gratitude. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jimmy, Had a feeling you were that kind of a guy! ~L |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA |
Well said! Wish I could say the same in all points, sadly, I cannot. However, I can certainly agree and applaud the ideals behind the words. Beautiful work, and a moving tribute to Him with Whom we have to do. |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
L.You've got your head on straight, you know what's important, & what isn't. Fine piece here Poetess!  Sky~ Autumn.. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks John, I think I need to read it everyday to remind myself how fortunate I am. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks Sky, I like to think I still have a few marbles left, some days I wonder... ~L |
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