~ Collections ~
I used to
collect turtles,
small ones,
that are
displayed around
my home.
I like to recall
where I bought
them,
memories of
where I would
roam.
Some are
valuable, some
are not,
most are
colorful,
gleaming bright.
Jewels and
spectrums of
many colors,
enchanting
turtles were my
delight.
Now I have
started a new
collection,
filling my mind
and heart.
It comes
straight from
God, my Father,
and He told me
how to start.
Reading the
Bible, going to
church,
staying on the
narrow path.
Do not wander,
be so careful,
snares and wrong
doing entrap.
Finding this new
way of life,
my turtles are
not so
important.
Collections and
things of value,
do not compare
with deportment.
God's world may
be completely
spiritual,
but our best
foot forward
should be seen.
Striving to
become as Jesus
was,
Loving,
compassionate,
not obscene.
Choosing between
what is seen, or
not,
the choice or
decision for
better or worse.
I chose God's
way and forget
the things,
that hinder my
progress and my
thirst.
He is the One,
Almighty and
Powerful,
so special and
caring in every
way.
By touching my
life and loving
me,
I strive for His
perfection as I
pray.
Joan C.
Nelson-Payne
© 11/29/06
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