Poetry

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Continue steadfastly in prayer,
Being watchful in thanksgiving;
A willingness with God you share,
What goes on in daily living.

At the same time, pray for others,
So that God keeps an open door;
Remember fathers and mothers,
And your siblings that you adore.

Serve them just as they have served you,
That I may make it clear to speak;
Remembering all the past through,
They were there helping you to seek.

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders,
Making the best use of the time;
For serving as the providers,
Converting others in their prime.

Let your speech always be gracious,
Seasoned with salt so you will know;
Mysteriously audacious,
As the Word from the Lord will flow.

I have been sent that you may know,
That Christ may encourage your heart;
As the words from my mouth will show,
On how in making a new start.

You are fellow workers of God,
And have been comforting to me;
That is why we honor and laud,
The triune God the Almighty.

For you are a servant of Christ,
Always struggling on His behalf;
Everything you sacrificed,
While others do mock and laugh.

Stand mature and fully assured,
Laboring fervently in prayer;
Perfect and complete for the Lord,
Sincerity showing you care.

For I bear witness with great zeal,
To take heed in the ministry;
The future will no more conceal,
Which was once as a mystery.

Copyright © 2018 Richard Newton Sherrer

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