Grandpa's Are So Much Fun

Bible Reading

Psalms 119:57 -83 

Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.  I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

 The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. 

 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.

Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.  Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

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The Fair



The Fair

a little humor

 

 

Gourds and pumpkins, apples too;

A fall  festivity.

Corn and stalks, hay bale blocks;

Displays of artistry.

 

All around are fairground sounds;

And everywhere you go.

There are people wandering;

Enjoying rides and shows.

 

Venders treats and meats galore;

 They're smells are in the air.

Not to mention cows and sheep;

You'll find the barnyard there.

 

Aunt Betty's blue ribbon pie;

It won again this year.

Children from the 4H group;

Are running here and there.

 

Pens and pencils, paper pads;

mints and fingernail files.

Commercial  booths,  handouts;

It seems they go for miles.

 

Gifts and gadgets are for sale;

But some things are for free.

Just  like the spinal screening;

That was offered to me.

 

Politicians shake your hand;

And give a pleasant grin.

Then you get a plastic bag;

To put your free stuff in.

 

High above the ground you see;

The giant ferris wheel .

And hear screaming from  the rides;

That give your heart a thrill.

 

Cotton candy is the best;

But I've had to say no.

Though I really love it;

I just don't need to grow.

 

When I was a little girl;

Around seven or so.

I was given a small book;

A yellow smile aglow.

 

Though it was a little thing;

A seed was planted here.

I remember to this day;

That someone really cared.

 

You get tired at the fair;

Exhausted from the fun.

But you have fond memories;

When all is said and done.

 

 Susan Y Nikitenko

September 4th, 2011

 

 

 

It's been a while since I've ridden any rides at the fair.  The majority of my time is giving out the gospel message along with my family. But one of theses days I'll go just for the rides and the
car derby. 

 

There is so much I could say about the fair.  I can say, the most exciting thing about the fair is when I get to witness to others about Jesus.  When you see the light come on in their eyes.  When they understand for the first time how much Jesus really does love them.  That's the best time ever.  Because your heart rejoices.

 

Question:

Someone told me the smile book  has been around for fifty years or so.  I just assumed they were right.

Does anyone know for sure how long Amazing Grace Missions has been giving out those little books? 

 

 

 

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The Coffin ~ Halloween Comedy

The Coffin

(Halloween fun ~ with apologies to the Lord for wasting precious time.)

The night was dark and spooky as

He started to walk home,

A fog was falling and those eerie

Noises seemed to moan.

The hackles rose upon his neck

He turned around to see

A coffin standing upright, and said

““It is following me!!””

He started walking faster as

He listened to its bump;

As fast as he went, so it went and

Even gave a jump.

His heart was racing madly as

He sprinted for his home;

If he could get into the house

It might leave him alone.

The steps he fairly jetted ~

He locked the door behind;

He heard the coffin coming ~

It smashed the door and chime!

So he ““flew”” up to the bathroom ~

Up on the second floor,

He shut the door and locked it but

The coffin came once more!

He heard the bumps come steadily...

His heart was in his throat;

He looked about for anything

To deal a deadly blow....

Bump, bump, it came now faster!

He knew his time was gone!

He reached into the cabinet

Cough medicine ~ all he found....

With all his might he hurled it ~

The bottle loudly popped...

It broke upon the coffin and...

(Are you ready, Freddie?

Are you game, Jane?

Are you ready, spooks and goblins?)

.............And then...

And then...

The coffin,,,,,

............

Stopped!!!

(-: Tee Hee :-)

©© 2007 by Joan Clifton Costner

Under His Wings Heavenly Poetry

Joan is a Heavenly Inspirations Author.

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