TOO MANY SPICES MAKE YOU SICK

(to someone focusing on unwholesome things)

“Too much attention paid ta crazy stuff! Of bullshit, some can't seem ta get enough. Your jaded mental tongue can't taste what's sweet; what Is this cockamamie crap ya eat? Too many evils tickling your brain, and blessings disappearing down the drain! Your mental food is way too over-spiced! Why not surrender all ta Buddha-Christ?”

Note: “Paying attention to what is not is like spice for your brain food.”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TALKING SENSE TO MYSELF ABOUT CHOICES

 “Ya Might not have much Sense all by Yourself, so when ya must decide, ask someone else – like namely, Buddha-Christ the Lord of All, yes, that's the one on whom ya oughta call!”

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TO KNOW THE LORD

 “Ta seek ta know the joy of Buddha-Christ, now that's what prayer is, or so I'm told. Serenity has often me sufficed – ta know reality that's solid gold. So, Heaven, help me reach my heart's desire, ta love, and know the love my being craves. Please, kindle deep within my soul your fire, that I may see your Living Truth that Saves!”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TO RISE ABOVE YOUR CHALLENGES

(for an unbeliever)

“Lord Jesus loves ya very much, my friend, and he can save ya, free your heart from fears. On Buddha-Christ our wisest ones depend, especially when any trouble nears. I hope You, Too, will come ta call him Lord; ya won't regret it if and when ya do. He's good at gettin' things you've lost restored, like sanity, and Health, things Good fer you. And If you'll practice peace, he'll grant ya that; devote yourself ta truth – he'll help ya love. His beauty, truth, and love are where it's at; trust Christ – if there are Things you'd rise above!”

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ABOUT STRAIGHTENING UP

“So many things can go so very wrong, when anybody doesn't do what's right. The karma may persist their whole life long, poor choices lasting trouble may invite. So, let's be principled, and do our best, let's choose ta love like Christ and Buddha do. Lord, on this planet, everyone's your Guest; please, help us straighten Up, ta honor You…. In Jesus' name, amen.”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

GOOD EXAMPLE

 “Friend, Help me set a good example, please! Please, Help me be as Kind as Buddha was! When I do that, the grace my spirit frees; please, Help me love just like Lord Jesus does! Amen!

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IMITATE THE LORD

 “Ta love like Jesus Christ (the Buddha) does, ya must start taking better care of You! Their love's the greatest is, or ever was, and they spoke Helpful words, both kind and true. So copy them; your love will grow and bloom; your fruits will be the kind that nourish all, that bless the old and babes within the womb, and people fat or thin, and short or tall. Let's all love God and everybody, please, devote ourselves ta serving those in need. Let's live the sacred truth that sinners Frees, let loving-kindness be our dearest creed!”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TRUSTING THE LORD

"Ta cop that Jesus Saves, now, That's a must! In Buddha-Christ, the faithful put their trust! Whatever else on Earth I find ta do, dear Lord, I'm gonna Keep on Trustin' You!”

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TWO SHORT PRAYERS

Trusting the Lord

Ta cop that Jesus Saves, now, That's a must! In Buddha-Christ, the faithful put their trust! Whatever else on Earth I find ta do, dear Lord, I'm gonna Keep on Trustin' You!”

Can't Afford to Stray

“Lord, Help me, Bless me, fill me up with love! Now, Thank You very much fer doing so! Please, help me know the peace I'm dreamin' of, please, help the love within my heart ta grow! I'm quite amazed that things have gone so well, and that's the reason I've come Here ta Pray. So, how can I not Blow it now, please tell! When things are great, I can't afford ta stray!”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

THREE QUICK SHORT PRAYERS

One Basic Prayer

“Oh, Thank You, Lord, that I'm not havin' pain, yes, Thank You, Lord, for Helpin' me feel good! And Thanks fer every moment I be Sane; Lord, Thanks fer Blessing me, I KNEW you would!”

Increasing Confidence

“There ain't no need ta fear the sudden fear; ya prob'ly won't, if You will practice peace! When You can feel your Savior's presence near, your confidence will surely much increase….”

When Things Are Going Great

“Avoiding error's what ta do right here; since things are great, I Must most careful Be. Please, give me guidance, Lord, that's crystal-clear – please, Help me make a choice that's error-free!”

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NICE BLESSING

 “May you know Heaven's goodness here-and-now, by payin' full attention, pilgrim one! May Buddha free your heart-and-mind, and How! In You, may Heaven's perfect Will be done! May you Maintain Christ consciousness today, and serve the Lord in Everyone ya meet. And may your dreams come True, without delay, and Loving make your peace and joy complete!”

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TO THE LORD

 “For All my blessings, Thank you, Very Much, fer health and comfort, kindly friends, and peace. For Sweet Marie, her every lovin' touch; please, help her happiness and health increase! Fer every teacher who Enlightens me, fer Buddha Christ, his perfect saving grace; fer Loving-kindness, highest Heaven's key, fer water, food, and This, my livin' space. Fer all the meds that help ta keep me Sane, fer patience, mercy, truth. and Beauty, too; fer all your Gifts that life on Earth Sustain, but most especially, dear Lord, fer You – Thanks!”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

YOU MIGHT NEED HELP

 “Why overrate your own abilities? That's what poor students all too often do! So, pay attention closely, pilgrim, please: ya need the Christ (the Buddha) Helping you!”

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COURAGEOUS FAITH

 “Now, If your faith cannot withstand a thump, and disappears whenever there's a bump, the gift of faith ya Could right now request, and have the Lord within your heart as Guest! And that'll really help your heart be brave, so please don't hesitate ta place your call! Yes, Buddha Christ is well-equipped ta Save, so, please, don't be afraid, my friend, at all!”

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LOVE YOUR LADY

 “Polite, respectful, understanding, kind – now, these are what ya be to do her right. Maintain, and cultivate, your peace of mind, friend, all of these could bring your gal delight. Dig, all of these are ways of bein' nice; I'm sure that you can think of even more. But if you'd have your lady blessed thrice, it's her, and Buddha Christ, ya must adore!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen Cromwell Gifford

DON'T GIVE UP ON ME!

 “To harm a person's very, very wrong, by reckless word or deed, neglect, or hate. Why don't we pray fer patience deep and long, instead of hastening ta judgment, wait? Like me, I've surely done some cruel things, and I have Loved the mercy I've been shown. It's Heaven's love from which that mercy springs, and we all need it, 'cause we're error-prone. So, Buddha, please do not give Up on me, 'cause I'm a work in progress, day by day. Your light of Truth, I always need ta see, so please enlighten me, dear Lord, I pray!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen Cromwell Gifford

THE RISEN NAZARENE CAN HELP

(Lord Buckley called Jesus 'the Nazz”)

“A heart that's Sweet, a Character that's strong, ta deal with Anything that comes along – now, these are needs that Everybody has. And If ya want some Help, just ask the “Nazz”! 'Cause he's all powerful, and cares fer you; he'll Help ya do the things ya Need ta Do! Just offer Thanks, don't be afraid ta Ask; he'll give ya strength ta do the Hardest Task! That's Buddha Christ, the source of All that's Good; why don't ya Cop, ta show you've understood?”

WHY NOT ASK FOR HELP?

(note to my self)

“If You’d not be a hapless, helpless soul, why don’t ya call upon the Holy One? ‘Cause He can get ya out o' Any Hole, and If you’ll Walk toward him, ta You he’ll Run! Why not be braver, Bolder, friend – today? And exercise your Faith a bit, like now! He’s always listening, if You will Pray – why not some help from Buddha Christ allow?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

REAL LOVE

 “Real love is satisfying, sweet, and true; that kind o’ loving, we’re supposed ta Do! So, please, don’t Buddha’s love at all disdain, ‘cause Perfect Love can break the strongest chain! Yes, If you’re feeling trapped, or trouble-bound, in loving Christ is where true Freedom’s found! So, If your Future’s looking dark and dim, man, I encourage you ta turn ta Him!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

TRUMP AND A CLUE

 “When minds get filled with nonsense, error’s king, and Trump’s our king, now, What are we ta do? What blessings faith in Buddha Christ can bring! And that, my friend, is what ya call a clue.”