For the love of God...

Please grow me up to love oh God, like you,

that folk I meet today upon your Earth

will get a whiff (in what I say & do)

of your good life, that’s from above here birthed.

In standing (and in listening) in your

good council, as decisions are made there,

and ways & means, & plans, devices for

extending all your love to who would share

it ON to others, just because they're loved

by you who are Creator (of your kids),

I'm learning some of how you've (from above)

done good by coming down, not closing lids.

Well blest are those who trust God, who’s their Lord,
- their confidence, their hope, and too, their ground

of being. He is their greatest reward.

Like trees planted along a river, found

with roots that reach deep into the water,

not bother'd by the heat or dry that comes.

Such trees do not (except as they oughta)

just weep, for there’s en-joy-ment to be done!

For even in a drought their leaves stay green,

their fruit’s produced, and shelter’s  extended.

Such trees, he sees are planted for thriving,

his “shalom” peace’s gift has not ended!

The peace of mind and heart, of that Jesus

(amidst all of the fighting and the fire),

he brings, when troubled fears want to freeze us.

He acts from love, not just his own desire!

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Blessed are those who trust in The Lord and have made The Lord their hope and confidence.
They are like trees planted along the riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or the dry times. Even in a drought their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit. Jeremiah 17:7,8 (PM Version)

Jesus said "I am leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart. The peace I give is a gift the world can't give. So do not let your hearts be troubled and do no be afraid. John 14:27 (PM Version)