SAVE SPARE PARTS

 “Think Twice before ya throw away a Part, 'cause parts can easily get lost, ya know? Ya won't regret one day that you weren't smart, if here today that part ya safely stow!”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LORD, KEEP US KIND

 “If bitterness and hate control your heart, you're apt ta say an' Do some crazy things. Such evils keep their hosts from bein' Smart… and knowing all the freedom loving Brings. Let's ask the Lord ta help us Love, today, ta steer our steps away from every snare! And Let's be Faithful, pilgrims, while we May – let Jesus keep us Kind Enough ta Care!”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

GREAT HOPE

 “We've gotta have great hope! Let's hope in Christ, however Truth is known. That Love has never, ever not sufficed, so fan that spark of life! You'll find it's grown! Now, do you really doubt that Good will win? Let's Not cop out at all, not be that Dumb! Why don't we keep the faith, and try again? With Love, I know that We Shall Overcome!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

TO TRUST THE LORD ALWAYS

 “My own best friend, or else, my own worst foe – I get ta choose… which one I’m gonna be. But there’s One thing I’m Very sure I know: the Lord of All, the Christ, is loving Me. Now, Heaven, I must have your help today, through everything that I’ll be going through. So, Lord, within my heart, please always stay, and keep me smart enough… ta trust in You! Please, and Thank You, Very, Very Much!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

LORD!

 “To pay attention’s very smart ta do, and I’d be very smart ta trust my Mind. I’ve got the knowledge – Help Me Follow Through, and help me, Lord, ta Be ta Me more kind! Please, and Thank You!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

TO BE ONE OF THE FAITHFUL FOLKS

 “Their faith in Buddha Christ is strong and pure, and even though temptations sometimes come, the Lord is gonna Help those folks endure, and help them keep from doing something dumb! Now, Lord, I guess my faith is not too big, but I’d appreciate your steering me; avoiding errors, that I really dig, so Let’s avoid ‘em all, from A ta Z! Please and Thank You! Amen!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

TO BE MORE BLESSED TODAY

“A bigger, better blessing’s meant for me, and so I must be faithful, kindly, too – as helpful, peaceful, Patient as can Be, ta my own self and Christ the Savior true! So, Heaven, Help me purify my heart... ta be sincere and honest all the day. Please, Spirit, Help me make my Choices Smart; great Thanks ta You! In Jesus’ name, I pray!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

AS I BELIEVE

 “As I believe in Jesus Christ, today, and I be truthful, kind, and Loving, Too, may I be Always Smart enough ta Pray, and What is prudent, brave, and helpful Do!” In Jesus’ name, amen!

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford 

DECISIONS II

(for someone learning to pray, like me)

“Is This decision kind, and is it smart? Man, Is it truly wise, a path with heart? Or will it be a choice that you regret – ‘cause you ain’t formed the prayer habit yet?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford 

A GUY'S PRAYER

 “Please make of me a kinder, wiser man – please, help me do the very best I can. At times I might not be too sweet or smart, so, grant me, please, an understanding heart!”

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!