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Tuesday, July 18, 2006

I Want to Be...

After a difficult day I had with my 7 yo son, what he said to me when I tucked him in bed tonight reminded me again of how gracious the Lord is to me! I asked my son if he had any prayer requests. He softly replied, "Yes, I want to be more like Jesus." Isn't that precious? He has such a beautiful, tender heart! I told him--That's my heart's desire, too (to be more like Jesus).

More than 10 years ago, I wrote a poem titled, "I Want to Be..."

       I want to be a sweet daughter
       Who makes her mom laugh and smile,
       Helps out when her mom gets older,
       And does her best as a grateful child

       I want to be a submissive wife
       Who serves and supports her husband,
       Trusts and respects him even in the midst of strife,
       Shares memories, struggles, and fun

       I want to be a caring mother
       Who's always there for her kids,
       Helping them grow stronger and wiser,
       And become spiritually rich

       I want to be a dependable friend
       Who tirelessly encourages others
       I want to be a cheerful giver
       Who never expects to gain

       I want to be a fruitful missionary
       Who wins lost souls to the Lord for eternity
       I want to be a loving neighbor
       Who behaves well as a peacemaker

       I want to be a faithful prayer warrior
       Who won't stop praying 'til things get better
       I want to be a joyful worshiper
       Who sings praises to the Lord over and over

       I want to be a kind "Good Samaritan"
       Who readily assists any needy man
       I want to be a true Christian example
       Who lives a contented life in spite of obstacles

       The secret lies in JESUS
       Who lives forever within us
       I want to do everything right
       I want to be pleasing in His sight

       What I really want to say is...
             I want to be more like CHRIST!

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Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CommunicationFUNdamentals

Well now you know where he gets it from, don't you!! How very sweet! Love the poem! Hey you should enter that in to our Purple Crayon Award contest!

JoJo

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Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - many thanks -

Posted by PinayMom

- for stopping by my blog and leaving me that very sweet comment. i know compassion and their ministry in the philippines. thank you for sharing God's love by helping a child in need. you are a blessing!

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Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CommunicationFUNdamentals

Yes sweetie. There is no time limit to the Purple Crayon Award. We are just looking to showcase creative communication where ever it may be. We don't have a rule about not being able to nominate yourself and you can certainly put down that I requested you do!

Very creatively done, my dear!

JoJo

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Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - wow!!

Posted by LittleEblingsAcademy

Out of the mouths of babes... Your son has his heart in the right place.

What a great poem!!

Blessings!! ~Beckie

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Saturday, July 22, 2006 - loved your post

Posted by vibrantfaith

thanks for the poem.
Glad to be your friend!
Julie

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This is a place for me to relax a bit, recount my blessings, reflect on God's Word, record my thoughts, reassure others of God's love, receive others' insights, recall precious memories, relate what the Lord has done in my life & my family, rejoice at God's goodness & faithfulness, relish writing, recycle my poems, and refresh myself.

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