TOWARD FEELING GLAD

(sermon to myself)

“When negativity comes creepin' in, it's time that you took better care o' You. To Love yourself is certainly no sin; self-care is something All of us should Do. Beware of vanity and praise-and-blame, a high ambition may precede a fall. And if ya Blow it, call on Jesus' name, request his aid; he'll help ya Through it all! With Jesus near, what need is there ta fear? The Lord will help ya overcome the bad! His kindly love will make a pathway clear, and soon you'll get ta where you're feelin' Glad!”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WHAT TO DO TO GET YOUR SHARE

“Ye have not, because ye ask not.” – Jesus of Nazareth

“I'm not ashamed, dear Lord, ta have a need, and praise-and-blame, and guilt, are not fer me, and loving me, myself, is right indeed, 'cause masochism ain't humility. I know that Heaven wants ta prosper me, and people fail at times ta show they care; I ask, and offer thanks, accordingly, that's what ya gotta do ta get your share!”