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I awoke very early this morning,
Determined to be the best servant
That God could have today!
I told Him: Lord, you can depend
On me this day; I will not fail you.
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All through the early morning,
I tried to remember my responsibility
To let the world know to whom
I belonged, and why. Yes sir, Lord,
You can count on me for sure!
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At the noon hour, I became busy
With friends, sharing talk about
All the activities of the previous day
And of those to come this weekend;
This is what friends do, right?
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Afternoon work quickly engulfed me
And of course, work is so important.
Opportunities to speak for Him
Were all around me, but I spoke to no one.
His Good News was my well-kept secret.
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When darkness came, as I sat alone
In the early evening quietness,
I heard a strange, haunting sound.
It sent me to my knees weeping.
I heard a rooster crowing!
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© James A. Henson – 7/5/02
Writings For Christ
See also: Edgar's LoadAbout Me:
I am 70 years old. I live in San Antonio, Texas with my wife of 39 years. We have two daughters and one granddaughter. I have been writing since the 60’s. I write both poetry and short stories. I retired after a 34 year career with computers in 2003, and have been writing for several online Christian newsletters. It is my desire to reach as many persons for Christ as I can through my writings. I also have a website where some of my writings may be viewed. Writings For Christ
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