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Trillium
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0 posted 2002-03-12 09:41 PM






My Compass

A life is like a map, I think.
God plots it when we're on the brink
Of entering the world through birth,
To take our place upon the earth.

This is our starting point.We know
Each day we change and move and grow
And suddenly become aware
That there are dangers lurking there.

God gives us choices on the way
To where He waits for us someday.
What we avoid and what we choose,
Determines if we win or lose!

Win His favor and take our place
Within His pastures, filled with Grace,
Or go astray along the route
And find that we are counted out.

The road is wide, the clues are there
To help us pass each hidden snare.
His words our guide, we realize
That salvation is our prize!



Betty Lou Hebert

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Tramp Poet
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1 posted 2002-03-12 11:05 PM


this fits well, Betty
thanks

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2 posted 2002-03-13 10:52 AM


Very well said, Betty. I love your thoughts.

((Betty))
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3 posted 2002-03-13 11:29 AM


Trillium,

Oh, how I love your analogy that the Lord is our compass through life.....  Your poem reminds me how very much I am dependent upon Him for my direction. Again, very nicely writtten verse.  -Bob

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4 posted 2002-03-13 12:30 PM


Tramp Poet:  Thatnks for your comments and for taking time to read this.

Betty Lou Hebert

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5 posted 2002-03-13 12:31 PM


Thanks Newell!

Betty Lou Hebert

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6 posted 2002-03-13 12:32 PM


Bob:  I couldn't agree more!  I am constantly looking to Him for direction.
Thanks for your response.

Betty Lou Hebert

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7 posted 2002-03-13 07:20 PM




(smiles) YAY!!! Ooohhhhh...I love the analogy in this, sweet friend, He will always guide us from Point A to Point B safely, for His love will always be the astrolabe that carries us to the joys of life and love! (kiss on cheek) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much, God Bless You! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Betty, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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8 posted 2002-03-13 09:35 PM


Noah:  Thank you for the sweet response! I appreciate all your remarks.

Betty Lou Hebert

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9 posted 2002-03-14 01:12 AM


Dear Betty,  God gives us choices and then stands by to help us when we ask.  A lovely poem.  Joyce
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10 posted 2002-03-14 06:29 PM


Joyce:  Thanks for your comments.  Good to see you back!

Betty Lou Hebert

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