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Make Me Your Instrument

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace, That I too may have it, For how else can I share Your peace, Unless I first may have it. Give me Your light and let it shine, Through My every word and deed; For how else can I light the dark, Unless You first light mine. Be a guide unto my feet, That I may follow Thee; For how else can I guide the lost, Unless You first guide me. Give me Your wisdom Lord, I pray, And let Your strength be mine; For how else can I counsel, Unless my example shines. Lord, be my light and guide and strength, For I stumble all alone. Hold my hand so I won't fear, And lead me safely home.

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Date: 8/21/2023 3:31:00 PM
To ask Him is to know Him and that is required of those that ask.
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Date: 7/14/2023 12:39:00 PM
This is incredibly beautiful Judy, I love it SO much. If you published this through a church publishing company, or even Guideposts maybe?) It would probably become a treasured booklet for many. Seriously Judy, this is truly a Holy Spirit inspired gem if ever I saw one! Fave for me <3 Hugs to you precious friend, I hope you are doing well <3
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/17/2023 2:28:00 PM
Thank you so much BJ. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/8/2023 3:03:00 PM
A very humble and submissive prayer, Judy. It is the best way to approach God in prayer. He is our strength and it is His Love and power that flowing through all that open their hearts to the guidance of the HolySpirit within. I enjoyed your poem very much and have added it to my FAVs list. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/17/2023 5:30:00 PM
Thank you so much Bill. I'm truly honored. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/27/2023 4:50:00 PM
WOW! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this poem! So much of my own poetry deals with striving to be of value to others as God would have me (and everyone else) do to the best of our abilities. You are truly gifted in this poetic realm. Keep it up and He WILL reward you with all you ask for in this deeply thoughtful prayer. Peace, Terrell
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/27/2023 5:14:00 PM
Thank you so much Terrell and welcome to my page. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/25/2023 1:08:00 PM
A powerful and sincere prayer, well done.
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/27/2023 6:22:00 AM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/25/2023 11:22:00 AM
A lovely write. Love your ending. Have a blessed day/week............
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/27/2023 6:15:00 AM
Thank you so much Paula. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/24/2023 8:41:00 AM
this is such a wonderful and unselfish prayer poem. Very true what you wrote, Judy
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/24/2023 2:18:00 PM
Thank you so much Andrea. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/23/2023 11:20:00 PM
A splendid spiritual poem Judy. One to remember.
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/24/2023 12:28:00 AM
Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/23/2023 2:41:00 PM
A Prayer. weather in need or just writing I don't know. But I can say this Fear Not.
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/23/2023 6:09:00 PM
Thank you so much John, God Bless, JB
Date: 6/23/2023 11:59:00 AM
Solemn words of prayer, Judy. Comforting---soothing.
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/23/2023 6:17:00 PM
Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/23/2023 8:42:00 AM
Such an exquisite poem, Judy. Your entreaty possesses the remarkable ability to alleviate the tumultuous state of our thoughts and provide solace to our troubled souls. Well done
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/23/2023 6:59:00 PM
Thank you so much Lasaad. Your comments are always so encouraging. God Bless, JB

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