The point of life is not to play
and while away the time of day.
We hear His voice and then obey.
We follow where He leads.
And if that is the most we do
no other path would get us through.
Rejoice and praise! Our hearts renew
and that is all that matters.
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Ronovan Hester offers the word “play” as inspiration for this week’s Ovi Poetry Challenge. Also posted on Poet’s Corner.
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
Your posts always make me think! Thank you!
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I am glad they do. Thank you and blessings, Rebecca!
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Amen! Hallelujah! A poem to make the heart sing, Frank.
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Thank you and blessings, Dora! May all of our hearts sing.
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Amen! This is it: ” Our hearts renew and that is all that matters.”
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May we all be filled with the joy of following Him. Thank you and blessings, Michael!
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Wonderful 💜
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Thank you, Willow!
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A pleasure Frank 💜💜
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I love this Frank! Life is neither predictable or boring when I let the Lord lead me.
“He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Ps 23:3
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Good point, Mary: Life is neither predictable nor boring when we let the Lord lead us. Blessings!
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Makes me want to play less and serve Him
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May all our play be a way to service Him. Thank you, Jim!
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Amen to that brother!
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