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November 05, 2011

#61  Investing In You!!

One house worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
Made a clear statement by its exterior appearance.
Leaves so beauiful
Covered the grass like a blanket of love
Yet several trees had not been pruned.
The many windows were covered in dust
From traffic that passed by that corner.
It looked cluttered, in pain, ouchy.
In my minds eye I could see
The transformation possible
If someone who Cared...
Chose to transform that home.
I saw windows sparkling in the sun.
I saw leaves raked away out of sight.
I saw trees pruned, shrubs trimed,
Fences pained anew
And a "Welcome" mat out too.
Some flowers by the enrance
Smiling at whoever entered.
And that is only the exterior.
As for the interior, I've not seen it
So I can only Imagine
The heaviness and oppression inside.
The house is like many people
Living in despondency and without hope.
Days passing by into months and years
As they exist heartlessly.

When Jesus is invited in accordingly
And a person responds
There is an inner transformation
Which will be reflected
By the interior.
 I know
Because it happened to me.
Now my eyes shine and twinkle
With the new life he gave me.
The new zeal, the love, peace and joy.
                              It is because my mind
Got transformed with the Word.
The more my mind got renewed
As my thinking lines up with the Word
I am receiving the mind of Christ.
Old things are passed away.
The joy of the Lord
Gives me strength, uncommon energy.
The Passion of Christ consumes me
Giving me Compassion for all.
This body is a temple.
A house for God to reside in.
It is kept clean, like a house.
The Fireplace spreads warmth
And welcome to all.
There is a fragrant anointing
Permeating wall to wall.
I do not ever want to be
Like that house unkept,
Dull and lifeless throughout.
I want my life to count
So with the love and wisdom
God has given me
I purpose to make a difference
For His glory.
As I write this I pray
All who read it
Will check your reflection.
Do you reflect Jesus?
Does our home reflect His Presence?
These are my thoughts
As I sit in the warm sun 'n fresh air
On a bench on the porch
Of the Nail Salon In Toronto.
Time not wasted.
I'm Investing In You!! :))
Written By: Linda Lou Jones
PS.45:1 My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Glory To God


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