NICER, PLEASE!

 “Much nicer, Lord, right Now, I gotta Be: complaint-, resentment-, hate-, and anger-free! 'Cause All o' those been makin' me a Mess – so won't ya, please, this heart o' mine now Bless?”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

UNPLEASANT TRUTHS ABOUT A FOOL

 “Profoundly ignorant, a fool mocks Truth, and tightly clings to lies as though they're gold. He rants them forth, in manner quite uncouth; he bought them wholesale, back in days of old. His mind is constipated, darkly set; his words like gas that's long been held within. He's full of crap as anyone could get, and doesn't care 'bout love, just wants ta win. Lord, bless his mind with sanity today, and help it get unbound and fully free. Please, help his heart choose life, while yet it may, and help him know he's loved, by You and me!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

TO YOU AND THE HOLY ONE

“Now, isn’t Christ the one ya need ta Know? The one ta emulate, in all ya do? The One ta bless you, everywhere ya go, who loves ya when you’re glad, and when you’re blue? The Buddha’s such a loyal, helpful friend, the source o’ peace and joy for all in need: the One whose Mercy’s never gonna end, who’s gonna help until you’re fully freed! Please, Savior, bless us richly now and here; enlighten us, and always point the Way! Transform our darkness, till it’s crystal clear; please, help us see our dreams come true, today! Thank you! We love you!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

FORGIVE ME!

"My poems gotta offer readers hope; forgive me, Lord, if ever I have not! It’s love, and peace, and Joy that help us cope; please, help me give ‘em all ‘o those I got!"

THINGS TO PRAY

 “Too often, reader, I neglect ta pray! It only takes a word, or two, or three! And, if I’d have a good, successful day, there’s gotta be some prayin’ done by me! ‘I love and trust you, Lord, I need you so.’ Now, these are things that anyone can say; like, ‘help me, thank you, bless me head-ta-toe.’ – Please, help me pray the earnest, faithful way.”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

WORDS OF ENCOURAGMENT

Just How kin I encourage you today? Some kindly words might help me Touch your heart: may Heaven Bless you NOW in every way, by Helping you be kind, and brave, an' Smart! I Know that you can Do it, Yes, You Can! You'll make it all the way ta Sweet Success! Be sure ta tell the Truth and fear no man, so Blessings can be More, and troubles Less! That’s what I wish for You!