Today is the first day
Of the rest of your life
So cut out the past
Using a sharp knife.

The Word of God
Is the sword to use
To pierce the negatives
You want to lose.

So organize
The lessons learned
To pass them on
And the tide will be turned.

To build up the nation,
Energize the people
Who gather together
Under the steeple.

Guided by the Spirit
With lessons engrafted
From simple to amazing
The plan has been drafted.


Poem by Mark Shields – © 11-25-2021
Inspired by
“From Simple to Amazing” Thoughts – As Moses led the people out of Egypt, God guided them by a cloud much like the guidance of the Spirit. Today we have a chance to engraft the lessons of the Bible in our heart along with the experiences of life. We can take them, mix them with prayer, and…