Not Perfect, But Willing, #100

100, 10-10, SHOW  NOTES & COPYRIGHTS,  (Scheduled 4/20/2023)                       Today we are reading and discussing a poem about what God has offered us and 2 new poems written for today’s podcast.We’ll start with a poem from God’s Rhyme, on page 106.JOHN 3:16“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (NIV)God loved us, He gave us,His only Son,For everyone,Who believesIn His SonShould not, Will not,Perish,But have LifeEverlasting.What could be more poetic,More comforting than this?No words of yours or mineCould convey love like His.Gave His son,Whoever believes,Life everlasting,There is nothing,Not a thing,Left to say.Except,Thank you Lord For Your love.Reflection:So, one day I thought I could make god's love for us sound more poetic, make it sound more . . . whatever that it is in the Bible.  I couldn't and happily admit it.  The work of God in human hands . . .   It should be left in God's hands.Discussion:THE PRAYER ROADThe time has come,At least for some,To kneel in prayerFor what is there.‘tis not the end,Hearts left to mend,Once having heardThrough prayer a word.In the race we run,Is the shining Son,Filling us with loveAs we look above.The road we take,That God did make,Follow through faithKnowing His grace.It is not goodbye,No question of why.We did kneel and pray.He will lead the way,And in knowing Him,So we will follow.                                  tcarter, 4/9,10/2023Discussion:  NOT PERFECTNot perfect, but willing.God continues instilling,My soul constantly filling.I look to the skies,Wipe tears from my eyes,Answering my whys.Not perfect on this earth,Yet I have found my worth,That began with a birth.Not perfect today,So again I prayI follow God’s way.I am not perfect in my present life, but God is perfect and Jesus willlead me to perfection.                                (tcarter, 4/11/2023)Discussion:As we come to the end of today’s podcast, let us pray.Dear Heavenly Father, Dave, I thank you for the time You have given us to record these podcasts.  Through this time, we both have experienced growth in our faith and the need for You in our lives.  We hope that we have been able to touch at least a few listeners when they needed to hear what You have done in our lives and the patience You have had with us during this time, and before, in our lives.  We know that this is not the end of our days with You.  We trust in You, knowing that if we are open to Your will for...