Profitable

“For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable in all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.”  1 Timothy 4:8

God just adds and adds and adds to our lives.

Lord, I thank You for always being the source of all that is good and profitable for us. And here’s a simple poem . . .

Shareholders

source – stock-trades.maxupdates.tv

Godliness profits always
and in all things
bringing us the promise
and understanding
of this life now
and what is to come
as heirs of Jesus
shareholders in His Kingdom.

 

 

A Good Testimony

“Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”  1 Timothy 3:7

I want to be One-sided . . .Jesus-sided.

Lord, we desire to live out our testimony and witness of Who You are, wherever we are.  And here’s a simple poem . . .

Bearing Witness

Inside Outside Upside Down by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Inside, outside
upside down

may our testimonies
be found

oh so good and
all about You

what You have done
and are yet to do.

Apparel

“. . . in like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel . . .with good works.”  1 Timothy 2:9-10

God makes a way for us to have a beautiful wardrobe.

Thank You, Lord, for always knowing what is best for us. And here’s a simple poem . . .

Adorned

floral adorned doorway
source – fineartamerica.com

Seen by God
as fashionably
adorned with what
looks best on me
a smile, good works
and hand me downs
for free.

Longsuffering

“However for that reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.” 1 Timothy 1:16

Here are a few definitions of long suffering:

*quality of self-restraint in the face of provocation
*does not hastily retaliate or promptly punish
*opposite of anger
*does not surrender to circumstances or succomb under pressure
*endures lasting offense or hardship.

Lord, thank You for what You are doing in us despite of ourselves. And here’s a simple poem . . .

Enduring

source – christcenteredmall.com

Ever patient, loving kind
You aren’t quick to punish
full of mercy, You always work
on what is within us
for our good and the good
of others all around us
You use everything to show
just how much You’re for us.