GOD GIVES US GIFTS TO HELP US  MAKE A LIVELIHOOD AND WE CALL THEM TALENTS -  TALENT GIFTS GIVEN  WHEN WE ARE BORN  AND AS WE NEED THEM IN LIFE PICTURE SHOWS GOD GIVING GIFTS

WE REACH UP TO GOD FOR GIFTS ARTIST TIMOPHY GLENN  HOPKINS. Used with his permission. H E L P   F O R   T H E   Y O U N G   A D U L T   F R O M   G R A N D P A

To my Grandson   - who I love  You are dealt an ace of spades and I a king of clubs   Next you receive a jack and I receive a queen And so it goes until the deck is completely dealt   And each of us must play, the hand we hold. You shout to me in gusto, it is not fair, Grandpa   I wanted the ace of hearts, why should you have it? How can I play the game, with such lopsided cards?   And anything below a five, who would want them? When we are born, we are given a full hand to play,   The ace of spades stands for a wonderful intellect, The ace of hearts, a life sensitive to the passions of others,   The ace of diamond stands for fame, fortune and honor. The ace of clubs, could it stand for physical beauty and sports?   But whatever they stand for, a jack is less than a queen, And a five is less than a six as a four is less than a five,   No one has a perfect hand, not you and not me. The constitution says we are born equal but it not so,   What really counts is what we do with our abilities That was dealt us when we started this life as a baby,   Brothers and sisters are often different as day and night.   I would love to sing but you would not want to hear me   So I save your ears by not singing a single note Then there are some things we have a talent to explore   But such talent is wasted if it is rushed and out of sequence. You may someday find recognition for story writing   But you will not get there by trying to jump there. It will take many years of practice and learning the rules   So find a work you can enjoy and in your off-hours write.   The mind is tricky in that it will create a passion   For a world that is unreal and unobtainable, claiming you can do it. But such a mind pattern will make you fail at the everyday things   Like making money and obtaining stability in your life. One needs to force the mind to think on things that need to be done   Turn off the day-dreams that will prevent proper thought on today's needs Yes, I know it is not easy but I can tell you how it can be done.   And you are the only one who can control your mind. I remember when I wanted to be a pastor but lacked the education   Had a wife and 4 daughters but did that stop my passion? No, I went to night seminary classes and filled my time in day-dreams   But one day, I woke up by directing my thoughts elsewhere. The recognition you seek can be enjoyed at 40 years of age   And is more attainable than at twenty-one young years. You cannot put an old man's wisdom on young shoulders   So wait your turn, turn your energies to preparing yourself for today. I have found fame is as fickle as the wind when I was in Sister City Work   One day, well known and then a move to Wenatchee and again unknown. There is a Bible verse that says your treasure is where your heart is,   God does not care how many honors you have won. If you have forgotten God and if you have stopped living close to Him,   What you can expect is black thoughts and violent stories. One who loves Jesus, thinks of good things and wants to help others   Because He seeks God, God blesses his endeavors, been so in my life. So please accept the hand life has dealt to you with a happy mind.   And set your aim at using these talents in a realistic way. Turn to Jesus and ask Him to help you for that is my prayer for you    And know I love you and call me anytime, Grandpa P. S. Your mind will encourage you to throw away this letter   But don’t do it and instead read it over and over again. For it was sent out of love and concern, holds your health key   From a Grandpa who loves you and is proud of you and wants your best.   In you, my grown grandchild     I feel reborn again, in you       I seek to see you, reach out          Just like I did, so many years ago.             Know that, I am here for you always,              Even though it may be, in my thoughts. Written by Frank E. Henrich to one of his Grandsons  April 4, 2008   When my grandson received this poem, he responded by painting the picture above. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAN I PRINT OUT THIS PAGE AND GIVE IT TO SOMEONE I LOVE?   YES, PLEASE DO SO OR INVITE THEM TO WEBSITE ! BUT MATERIAL ON THIS PAGE CAN NOT BE COMMERICALLY PUBLICATED WITH OUT PERMISSION FROM www.poemsforchrist.com AS IT IS COPYRIGHTED BY FRANK HENRICH 2011. READ ABOUT A MIRACLE BY CLICKING HERE - I NEED HELP A MIRACLE, TESTIMONIES, OF MIRACLES

WHAT IS THE CROSS I BEAR? By Frank E. Henrich Dec. 1, 1978      God clothes His light in earthen vessels (you and me). It is these earthen vessels that men and women of worldly interests attack, not God's light. How is this?         Worldly people attack the person saying he is not intelligent, stupid and simple to believe in what he cannot see. They need an excuse for not becoming like you.  For they know that for them to become like you they will have to eliminate the passion of their habitual sin.       As a result they are choosing evil because of fear of loss of pride and acceptance - - fear that others might say they are stupid, etc - - one fears, another fears, etc. - - is how the system functions. So they attack verbally the one thing they can attack. The earthen vessel (you and I) that holds the Light of Jesus Christ - - the key to heaven, - - a new nature filled with love and peace - - only given to us by declaring Jesus our Savior is our-light. It is better they attack us than God.      It is part of the cross we bear. We carry the Light of Jesus Christ forward into darkness (evil) daily depending on faith and trust in Jesus Christ. The crosses we bear are the performing of little acts day by day, moment by moment that glorify You my God regardless of what can mankind thinks. So wonder no more why some hate you but let your light shine. So wonder no more why some hate you and let your light shine. Read Matthew 16:24-27 and Galatians 2:20. cLICK HERE FOR POEM ON SHOULD I WORK ON THE SABBATH DAY,

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