Dear Friends,
As you've already noticed, I don't blog very regularly. I suppose I could write more often, but I usually wait until I have some great news to share before I take up your time.
I do have a LOT of good news to share with you today. First of all, many of you may know that I have fought two bouts of cancer and I'm coming up on my third anniversary since my stem cell transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. On October 2nd I had my 6 month check-up at Mayo. My tests results were excellent and my doctor gave me an A+. The way I see it you just can't get any better than that. I know that God watched over me the entire time I was sick. I give Him all the praise and glory for me being so healthy today and CANCER FREE!
Next I want to encourage you to keep a regular check on my website at www.patbrannon.com. I am adding new book signings this morning. There are other speaking engagements and signings that are forthcoming, but they aren't on my website yet. A few details still must be worked out. When they are, I'll be sure and post them. If I'm coming to your area, I hope you'll come out and see me and pick up a book or two.
If you don't follow me on Facebook, I hope you'll start doing that at www.facebook.com/pbrannon1. I post all kinds of things on there, all wholesome and family friendly.
Well, I must work on some other business matters now. I hope you all have an excellent day.
Until the next time,
Pat
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Awesome Upcoming Events
Hello Dear Friends,
It's been a few days since I have blogged, so I thought tonight might be a good time to share some news and thoughts with you.
Well, I have a new children's book coming out before Christmas. The title is My Misguided Wish List. My illustrator has already called it a tear-jerker, and it is, but there's some fun in it too. You know me. I always include some kind of important life lesson in each book I write. I think I'm getting a reputation for that. I think that's important. I'm a firm believe it having fun while you're learning. I'm also developing a reputation for writing fun, wacky, warped books with highly visual art that children love. This is kind of a title I have put on myself, but I write children's books for all ages. Does that sound crazy to you? Maybe, but it's true. Many older folks purchase my children's books and not always to give away. Sometimes they just buy them for themselves, . At least that's what they tell me.
I want to tell you that if you live within an hour's drive of me in Amory, MS and you operate/own a daycare or preschool, you might want to contact me. I have a fabulous offer for you that you'll find hard to turn down. Would it mean anything if I told you that you that can invite me in for an author visit and save HUNDREDS of dollars right now? That should get somebody's attention and it's all TRUE. So, what are you waiting for? You have nothing to lose by sending me a FB message, text or e-mail. Let's chat.
This coming Saturday, Shawn Brannon, personal trainer and the CEO of B Train Fitness, is hosting a GINORMOUS event. It's called the BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH for KIDS and I promise you don't want to miss it. I know it says it's for kids. But, it's for little kids, big kids, young kids, older kids and kids in-between. You're bound to fit into one of those categories.
There will be some over-the-top fun activities, SPECIAL guests, a book signing, drawings for prizes and a whole lot more. You know you don't want to miss this slap-dab good time with us.
Meet us at B Train in Amory, MS Saturday, August 16th. From 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. we'll have the best time we've had in a long time. Did I mention the photo booth and boy, oh, boy, the Stache Dash will be something else. Seems Shawn has thought of just about everything. Come spend the entire two hours with us and soak up everything that will be offered that day.
Be sure and stop by my book table. I want to meet you and sign a book for you. Special discount prices will apply for this special event. Educators, I have a special brochure for you. If you teach in any school system, let me know you teach. I want to connect with you.
Well, I have showered you with information tonight. I hope you have a great night's sleep and wake up refreshed to start a brand new day bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
Until next time,
Pat
It's been a few days since I have blogged, so I thought tonight might be a good time to share some news and thoughts with you.
Well, I have a new children's book coming out before Christmas. The title is My Misguided Wish List. My illustrator has already called it a tear-jerker, and it is, but there's some fun in it too. You know me. I always include some kind of important life lesson in each book I write. I think I'm getting a reputation for that. I think that's important. I'm a firm believe it having fun while you're learning. I'm also developing a reputation for writing fun, wacky, warped books with highly visual art that children love. This is kind of a title I have put on myself, but I write children's books for all ages. Does that sound crazy to you? Maybe, but it's true. Many older folks purchase my children's books and not always to give away. Sometimes they just buy them for themselves, . At least that's what they tell me.
I want to tell you that if you live within an hour's drive of me in Amory, MS and you operate/own a daycare or preschool, you might want to contact me. I have a fabulous offer for you that you'll find hard to turn down. Would it mean anything if I told you that you that can invite me in for an author visit and save HUNDREDS of dollars right now? That should get somebody's attention and it's all TRUE. So, what are you waiting for? You have nothing to lose by sending me a FB message, text or e-mail. Let's chat.
This coming Saturday, Shawn Brannon, personal trainer and the CEO of B Train Fitness, is hosting a GINORMOUS event. It's called the BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH for KIDS and I promise you don't want to miss it. I know it says it's for kids. But, it's for little kids, big kids, young kids, older kids and kids in-between. You're bound to fit into one of those categories.
There will be some over-the-top fun activities, SPECIAL guests, a book signing, drawings for prizes and a whole lot more. You know you don't want to miss this slap-dab good time with us.
Meet us at B Train in Amory, MS Saturday, August 16th. From 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. we'll have the best time we've had in a long time. Did I mention the photo booth and boy, oh, boy, the Stache Dash will be something else. Seems Shawn has thought of just about everything. Come spend the entire two hours with us and soak up everything that will be offered that day.
Be sure and stop by my book table. I want to meet you and sign a book for you. Special discount prices will apply for this special event. Educators, I have a special brochure for you. If you teach in any school system, let me know you teach. I want to connect with you.
Well, I have showered you with information tonight. I hope you have a great night's sleep and wake up refreshed to start a brand new day bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
Until next time,
Pat
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Mission Opportunities
Dear Friends,
I hope today finds you happy and healthy. I want to share something pretty unique and wonderful with you today.
Six years ago my church started a yearly project that was labeled FAITH WORKS. This 2 1/2 day project each year is all about going out into the town and community and helping others. Sadly, most of those years I have not been able to participate like many others. However, many from our church and other willing participants do much good for many families during this season of our church. As my pastor was talking Sunday night about the many good things the Lord had led our church family to do, this poem from my poetry book-Walk Softly (You're Steppin' On My Heart!), popped into my mind. I'd love to share it with you now. It seems appropriate to me for the situation.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
You see a ragged person on the corner,
Someone who clearly needs a helping hand,
Clothed in tattered shirt and jeans with patches,
Do you pass on by or do all that you can?
Matted hair that cries for some attention,
Aerated shoes that shouldn't be,
Eyes that yearn for someone just to notice,
And offer their assistance willingly.
Lips that look like food has been a stranger,
A heart that needs to feel that someone cares,
Ears that ache to hear somebody loves them,
A helping hand today is far too rare.
The "Good Book" says that Jesus is our Pattern,
Willing vessels are too scarce; it's true.
The question that forever keeps me mindful is
"In times like these, what would Jesus do?"
Jesus would encourage with His kind words;
The love within His heart He'd scatter 'round.
A weary mind, uncertain of tomorrow,
Downtrodden spirits, He'd pick off the ground.
He'd say,"Every child's a child of mine, so feed him,
Replace the clothes that time has worn away,
Provide the needed clothing for his cleansing,
Don't put off later what he needs today."
Meeting every need would be His mission;
When least expected, we're put to the test.
If Jesus can do all these things and wants to,
Then who are we to do less than our best?
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I hope you enjoy my poem and that the Lord uses it to encourage you to step out and do for others too.
Until the next time,
Pat
I hope today finds you happy and healthy. I want to share something pretty unique and wonderful with you today.
Six years ago my church started a yearly project that was labeled FAITH WORKS. This 2 1/2 day project each year is all about going out into the town and community and helping others. Sadly, most of those years I have not been able to participate like many others. However, many from our church and other willing participants do much good for many families during this season of our church. As my pastor was talking Sunday night about the many good things the Lord had led our church family to do, this poem from my poetry book-Walk Softly (You're Steppin' On My Heart!), popped into my mind. I'd love to share it with you now. It seems appropriate to me for the situation.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
You see a ragged person on the corner,
Someone who clearly needs a helping hand,
Clothed in tattered shirt and jeans with patches,
Do you pass on by or do all that you can?
Matted hair that cries for some attention,
Aerated shoes that shouldn't be,
Eyes that yearn for someone just to notice,
And offer their assistance willingly.
Lips that look like food has been a stranger,
A heart that needs to feel that someone cares,
Ears that ache to hear somebody loves them,
A helping hand today is far too rare.
The "Good Book" says that Jesus is our Pattern,
Willing vessels are too scarce; it's true.
The question that forever keeps me mindful is
"In times like these, what would Jesus do?"
Jesus would encourage with His kind words;
The love within His heart He'd scatter 'round.
A weary mind, uncertain of tomorrow,
Downtrodden spirits, He'd pick off the ground.
He'd say,"Every child's a child of mine, so feed him,
Replace the clothes that time has worn away,
Provide the needed clothing for his cleansing,
Don't put off later what he needs today."
Meeting every need would be His mission;
When least expected, we're put to the test.
If Jesus can do all these things and wants to,
Then who are we to do less than our best?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I hope you enjoy my poem and that the Lord uses it to encourage you to step out and do for others too.
Until the next time,
Pat
Friday, July 25, 2014
July 25, 2014
Dear Friends,
Good morning to all of you. I hope you are starting your day off with a bang. We have a beautiful day here in my part of MS. I'm thankful for that and so much more.
There's no time to waste, so I'll get right to the point. I have some exciting news to share with you. Two of my children's books just received some RAVE reviews from Arnold Tullos of Star City, AR. I hope you'll take a minute and read the reviews Arnold has given FILTHY FARLEY O'CHARLIE McBARLEY & HAS A DONKEY EVERY BROUGHT YOU BREAKFAST IN BED?. After you read the reviews, you may decide you want to purchase these books.
Most retail stores sell these books for $12.00 plus tax. If there is a store near you that sells my books, please patronize them. If not, you can always order directly from me or from Amazon.
I want to mention that Arnold has one grown son and no grandchildren and yet he still loved my children's books. That alone should be enough to make you want to purchase these books too.
Well, I must go mail the order I received late last night for my entire book collection and go pick up a check from a doctors' office that purchased my entire set for their waiting room. God is good to me. He just keeps on blessing.
Until the next time,
Pat
Dear Friends,
Good morning to all of you. I hope you are starting your day off with a bang. We have a beautiful day here in my part of MS. I'm thankful for that and so much more.
There's no time to waste, so I'll get right to the point. I have some exciting news to share with you. Two of my children's books just received some RAVE reviews from Arnold Tullos of Star City, AR. I hope you'll take a minute and read the reviews Arnold has given FILTHY FARLEY O'CHARLIE McBARLEY & HAS A DONKEY EVERY BROUGHT YOU BREAKFAST IN BED?. After you read the reviews, you may decide you want to purchase these books.
Most retail stores sell these books for $12.00 plus tax. If there is a store near you that sells my books, please patronize them. If not, you can always order directly from me or from Amazon.
I want to mention that Arnold has one grown son and no grandchildren and yet he still loved my children's books. That alone should be enough to make you want to purchase these books too.
Well, I must go mail the order I received late last night for my entire book collection and go pick up a check from a doctors' office that purchased my entire set for their waiting room. God is good to me. He just keeps on blessing.
Until the next time,
Pat
Friday, May 9, 2014
Mother's Day Poem Just for You
Dear Friends,
Even though Mother's Day isn't until Sunday, I wanted to go ahead and post this poem for you. You can find it along with 99 other poems in my Christian poetry book Walk Softly (You're Steppin' On My Heart!). I hope you enjoy it.
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Mothers
Tomorrow is the day we honor mothers;
Some will be quite happy; others sad.
Some will thank the Lord for their living mother;
Others will say "Thanks" for the one they had.
Red reminds us Mother is still living;
White, of days gone by and Mother gone.
Some God's spared to live a little longer,
And some He's loved and called to "Come on home."
Some will drive for miles to be with Mother;
Others will not see their mother dear.
Earthly mothers need to be remembered;
The same with mothers not with us this year.
Mother is a name for love and goodness,
For optimism, kind words and good deeds,
For washing clothes and rearing little children,
For cooking meals and patching skinned-up knees.
For seeing that we turn out like we ought to,
For seeing that we say our prayers at night,
For laughing at our jokes when they aren't funny,
And making everything that's wrong all right.
Believing in us when nobody else does,
For standing tall behind us ever time,
For picking us right up each time we falter,
For making sure we don't get out of line.
We pause now and we bow to God, our Father,
And thank Him 'cause He sent them here to us.
No one ever sacrificed for us like Mother
Except the Lord above with all His love.
The Lord loved us so much he sent us mothers;
That's more than we deserve; it's surely clear.
When morning comes and her day is beginning,
We'll honor mothers rightfully this year.
It's more than just a day; it's so important;
She needs to know we've loved her from the start.
And that we'll never change, our love's forever,
And we mean it from the bottom of our hearts.
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I hope you enjoyed my poem and I hope you'll enjoy Mother's Day again this year.
Until next time,
Pat
Even though Mother's Day isn't until Sunday, I wanted to go ahead and post this poem for you. You can find it along with 99 other poems in my Christian poetry book Walk Softly (You're Steppin' On My Heart!). I hope you enjoy it.
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Mothers
Tomorrow is the day we honor mothers;
Some will be quite happy; others sad.
Some will thank the Lord for their living mother;
Others will say "Thanks" for the one they had.
Red reminds us Mother is still living;
White, of days gone by and Mother gone.
Some God's spared to live a little longer,
And some He's loved and called to "Come on home."
Some will drive for miles to be with Mother;
Others will not see their mother dear.
Earthly mothers need to be remembered;
The same with mothers not with us this year.
Mother is a name for love and goodness,
For optimism, kind words and good deeds,
For washing clothes and rearing little children,
For cooking meals and patching skinned-up knees.
For seeing that we turn out like we ought to,
For seeing that we say our prayers at night,
For laughing at our jokes when they aren't funny,
And making everything that's wrong all right.
Believing in us when nobody else does,
For standing tall behind us ever time,
For picking us right up each time we falter,
For making sure we don't get out of line.
We pause now and we bow to God, our Father,
And thank Him 'cause He sent them here to us.
No one ever sacrificed for us like Mother
Except the Lord above with all His love.
The Lord loved us so much he sent us mothers;
That's more than we deserve; it's surely clear.
When morning comes and her day is beginning,
We'll honor mothers rightfully this year.
It's more than just a day; it's so important;
She needs to know we've loved her from the start.
And that we'll never change, our love's forever,
And we mean it from the bottom of our hearts.
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I hope you enjoyed my poem and I hope you'll enjoy Mother's Day again this year.
Until next time,
Pat
Monday, April 28, 2014
Middle Tennessee Women's Retreat-2014
Dear Friends,
OMGoodness, has it been a wonderful weekend! I attended my first Middle Tennessee Women's Retreat in Nashville, TN. This was the 23rd year for the retreat and it is hosted by the Ann Downing Ministry. Ladies from 25 states came to the retreat, including all the way from Maine. I didn't know fully what to expect, but I knew whatever I experienced that it would be good.
My baby boy, Shawn, and I loaded up my SUV and headed to Nashville early Friday morning. Along the way Shawn decided he would run the half-marathon on Saturday to benefit St. Jude. He's done that race before, so it was natural for him to run again. Shawn did run the race and is only slightly limping now. Overall, he made it fine.
I stayed at the hotel all weekend with the exception of scavenging for food late Friday night after all of our retreat sessions were over. I was starved.
I can honestly tell you that I didn't know one single speaker on the program when I read the brochure. I could understand that if I've been hiding in a cave all these years, but I haven't. Anyway, I don't remember the last time I've laughed so hard in 2 1/2 days. We laughed, cried, praised God, prayed for our fellow attendees, made life-long friends and just felt so comfortable with each other.
If you ever get the opportunity to hear Sue Duffield, Kendra Smiley, Kathy Blume, Sharon Kay King, just to mention a few, do it. These are some mighty talented ladies that are "on fire" for God. There were other workshop speakers, but I didn't get to take their workshops. Still I heard from others how great they were.
Yesterday morning during our worship service, Jeff Duffield, Sue's husband, played the piano for us. I told him when I get to heaven I'll be able to play just like he does. Right now what I play could not be considered worship music. My chording can't be classified as "playing" a piano either. lol
My buddy, Shannon Knight, is the person who encouraged me to attend the retreat and be a vendor. I trust Shannon completely, so I took his suggestion and ran with it. Not only did I sell many books, but I donated a portion of my profits back to the retreat to help with next year's expenses which Ann had asked for.
The musical portion of our weekend was awesome. Sherri Thrower led us in worship each day which was sweet. We listened to Ann Downing, Shannon Knight who has made the first cut and moved on to the next level in the Singing News Magazine awards for Solo Artist of the Year, Daryl Williams, a most phenomenal songwriter that I got to meet for the first time, and Chris Golden, one of the sons of William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys. After talking with Chris for a little while, I felt like I had always known him. He drummed for 17 years with the ORB, then felt God calling him to a different path in the music world. Now he sings for Jesus full-time.
Shannon mostly did the sound for the weekend, but he did get to sing a couple of songs. I would have enjoyed hearing him more, but we were on a strict time schedule.
I met some absolutely AWESOME ladies that will be my friends forever. We had the best time together and agreed we wanted to keep in touch. There is one thing that totally overwhelmed me. MANY times during the weekend ladies, total strangers, would tell me that there is just something about you. I heard it over and over and over again from people I've never met before. I told my husband last night that I hope what they're seeing is the light of Jesus shining through my life.
I had a very unexpected pleasure meeting one of my FB friends for the first time. Her name is Pauline Patterson and she is a well-known Southern Gospel music promoter from Kentucky. Pauline asked if she could interview me for a magazine she writes for. With absolutely no hesitation at all, I told her YES. I will let you know when my article comes out and give you the link to it so you can read it yourself.
We were so caught up at our banquet table Saturday at lunch that NONE of us noticed when a lady from another table slipped over and STOLE a dessert from one of our ladies. We were all amazed that out of eight grown women, none of us saw that happen. Eventually, a lady at our table thought she might know who the culprit was and the practical joke came to an end. The lady with the missing dessert ended up with two. That's a pretty good return for a stolen dessert. lol
At Saturday night's banquet, a lady named Norene Dysart and her daughter sat at our table. As we talked, I found out they are Southern Gospel Recording artists with a Country flavor that have been nominated for a Singing News Magazine award too. I just happened to tell her that I'm a Southern Gospel songwriter. They are looking for some original material as they head back into the studio for their next project. Norene said she would like for me to send them some music to consider. I will. Doesn't it just blow your mind how God works in every situation? And to think I thought I was going to the retreat mostly to sell books. What I got out of it was much more than I could have ever dreamed possible.
This was my first retreat to ever attend, but I would gladly return again. It would be hard to top this year, but I bet they can.
I hope you all have a great day.
Until next time,
Pat
OMGoodness, has it been a wonderful weekend! I attended my first Middle Tennessee Women's Retreat in Nashville, TN. This was the 23rd year for the retreat and it is hosted by the Ann Downing Ministry. Ladies from 25 states came to the retreat, including all the way from Maine. I didn't know fully what to expect, but I knew whatever I experienced that it would be good.
My baby boy, Shawn, and I loaded up my SUV and headed to Nashville early Friday morning. Along the way Shawn decided he would run the half-marathon on Saturday to benefit St. Jude. He's done that race before, so it was natural for him to run again. Shawn did run the race and is only slightly limping now. Overall, he made it fine.
I stayed at the hotel all weekend with the exception of scavenging for food late Friday night after all of our retreat sessions were over. I was starved.
I can honestly tell you that I didn't know one single speaker on the program when I read the brochure. I could understand that if I've been hiding in a cave all these years, but I haven't. Anyway, I don't remember the last time I've laughed so hard in 2 1/2 days. We laughed, cried, praised God, prayed for our fellow attendees, made life-long friends and just felt so comfortable with each other.
If you ever get the opportunity to hear Sue Duffield, Kendra Smiley, Kathy Blume, Sharon Kay King, just to mention a few, do it. These are some mighty talented ladies that are "on fire" for God. There were other workshop speakers, but I didn't get to take their workshops. Still I heard from others how great they were.
Yesterday morning during our worship service, Jeff Duffield, Sue's husband, played the piano for us. I told him when I get to heaven I'll be able to play just like he does. Right now what I play could not be considered worship music. My chording can't be classified as "playing" a piano either. lol
My buddy, Shannon Knight, is the person who encouraged me to attend the retreat and be a vendor. I trust Shannon completely, so I took his suggestion and ran with it. Not only did I sell many books, but I donated a portion of my profits back to the retreat to help with next year's expenses which Ann had asked for.
The musical portion of our weekend was awesome. Sherri Thrower led us in worship each day which was sweet. We listened to Ann Downing, Shannon Knight who has made the first cut and moved on to the next level in the Singing News Magazine awards for Solo Artist of the Year, Daryl Williams, a most phenomenal songwriter that I got to meet for the first time, and Chris Golden, one of the sons of William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys. After talking with Chris for a little while, I felt like I had always known him. He drummed for 17 years with the ORB, then felt God calling him to a different path in the music world. Now he sings for Jesus full-time.
Shannon mostly did the sound for the weekend, but he did get to sing a couple of songs. I would have enjoyed hearing him more, but we were on a strict time schedule.
I met some absolutely AWESOME ladies that will be my friends forever. We had the best time together and agreed we wanted to keep in touch. There is one thing that totally overwhelmed me. MANY times during the weekend ladies, total strangers, would tell me that there is just something about you. I heard it over and over and over again from people I've never met before. I told my husband last night that I hope what they're seeing is the light of Jesus shining through my life.
I had a very unexpected pleasure meeting one of my FB friends for the first time. Her name is Pauline Patterson and she is a well-known Southern Gospel music promoter from Kentucky. Pauline asked if she could interview me for a magazine she writes for. With absolutely no hesitation at all, I told her YES. I will let you know when my article comes out and give you the link to it so you can read it yourself.
We were so caught up at our banquet table Saturday at lunch that NONE of us noticed when a lady from another table slipped over and STOLE a dessert from one of our ladies. We were all amazed that out of eight grown women, none of us saw that happen. Eventually, a lady at our table thought she might know who the culprit was and the practical joke came to an end. The lady with the missing dessert ended up with two. That's a pretty good return for a stolen dessert. lol
At Saturday night's banquet, a lady named Norene Dysart and her daughter sat at our table. As we talked, I found out they are Southern Gospel Recording artists with a Country flavor that have been nominated for a Singing News Magazine award too. I just happened to tell her that I'm a Southern Gospel songwriter. They are looking for some original material as they head back into the studio for their next project. Norene said she would like for me to send them some music to consider. I will. Doesn't it just blow your mind how God works in every situation? And to think I thought I was going to the retreat mostly to sell books. What I got out of it was much more than I could have ever dreamed possible.
This was my first retreat to ever attend, but I would gladly return again. It would be hard to top this year, but I bet they can.
I hope you all have a great day.
Until next time,
Pat
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Poem In A Pocket
Dear Friends,
Today is Poem In A Pocket day. While I'm not giving poems away to folks or sticking poems in pockets today, I wanted to share another one of my poems with you. I hope it will mean something special to you as you read it, maybe even take you down memory lane in your own life.
FILTHY TEMPLE
This bag of flesh and bones is God's creation;
One day He breathed the breath of life in me.
His purpose wasn't so a crowd would gather,
But so that I could serve Him honorably.
While taking inventory of this temple,
I find there needs to be some cleaning done.
My life-sustaining organ isn't spotless,
But stained with shameful sin I can't outrun.
Daily sin collects upon my heart's door,
Penetrating, focusing within.
This filthy temple that I call my body
Stands ready for a cleansing once again.
I will never overcome temptation
Or be the person God wants me to be
If I am never willing to relinquish
The evil and the ugly found in me.
My offerings are meager, yet He loves me;
He knows there's good that can replace the bad.
He's confident that I am not a "lost cause,"
And rescues me from rough times that I've had.
God sent the greatest janitor in Jesus
To scrub away the scum He daily sees.
His motive is to clean my filthy temple,
Sanitizing and maintaining endlessly.
*This poem is one of 100 from my book: Walk Softly (You're Steppin' On My Heart!). Available on Amazon.
I hope you are enjoying my blog posts. Please tell others about it.
Until next time,
Pat
Today is Poem In A Pocket day. While I'm not giving poems away to folks or sticking poems in pockets today, I wanted to share another one of my poems with you. I hope it will mean something special to you as you read it, maybe even take you down memory lane in your own life.
FILTHY TEMPLE
This bag of flesh and bones is God's creation;
One day He breathed the breath of life in me.
His purpose wasn't so a crowd would gather,
But so that I could serve Him honorably.
While taking inventory of this temple,
I find there needs to be some cleaning done.
My life-sustaining organ isn't spotless,
But stained with shameful sin I can't outrun.
Daily sin collects upon my heart's door,
Penetrating, focusing within.
This filthy temple that I call my body
Stands ready for a cleansing once again.
I will never overcome temptation
Or be the person God wants me to be
If I am never willing to relinquish
The evil and the ugly found in me.
My offerings are meager, yet He loves me;
He knows there's good that can replace the bad.
He's confident that I am not a "lost cause,"
And rescues me from rough times that I've had.
God sent the greatest janitor in Jesus
To scrub away the scum He daily sees.
His motive is to clean my filthy temple,
Sanitizing and maintaining endlessly.
*This poem is one of 100 from my book: Walk Softly (You're Steppin' On My Heart!). Available on Amazon.
I hope you are enjoying my blog posts. Please tell others about it.
Until next time,
Pat
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