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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
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One day Program-Fruit of the Flesh (Gal. 5: 19-21)
To go with a fruit of the Spirit Lesson

Puppet Show Or Skit
Pete and Larry walk on stage
Pete: I am so excited about today! Are you excited about today Larry? I am, o boy I am…uhhh Larry what is today’s show about?
Larry: Well, Pete today we are at Pumpkin Lane Farm to interview Pumpkin Patch Patrick, otherwise known as the Pumpkin Patch Kid.
Pete: Whoa Pumpkin Patch Patrick what a name! Say that 10 times fast! Pumpkin Patch Patrick, Pumpkin Patch Patrick, Pumpkin Patch Patrick (Keeps saying it softly over and over,  bumbling around, during intro until Pete speaks again.)
Announcer (Behind curtain voice or prerecorded): Alright we’re live in 5-4-3-2-1 (Theme Music).
Larry: Hi and Welcome to Live with Larry and Pete. I’m Larry and….. and…and
Pete: Pumpkin Patch Patrick, Pumpkin Patch P-A-T-R-I-C-K!
Larry: and that’s Pete.
Pete: I did it! I said Pumpkin Patch Patrick 10 times fast!
Larry: If you are wondering why Pete is saying that, it is because today we are at the Pumpkin Lane Farm owned by Pumpkin Patch Patrick…
Pete: Say that 10 times fast!
Larry: (Clears Throat) but we know him as the Pumpkin Patch Kid. Oh, here he comes now!
Pumpkin Kid: Howdy Ya’ll! Welcome to Pumpkin Lane Farm.
Larry: Hi I’m Larry and this is…
Pete: Whoooooaaaaaaahh!!!   Look at those giant orange pumpkins they are bigger then me! (runs around saying wow, oh, aww, orange!)
Pumpkin Patch Kid: Yep, here at the farm we grow all different types of pumpkins big and small. But they all start out with a little seed, then you water it and let it get some sunshine and then before you know it you have a whole pumpkin patch.
Larry: What do you do with all of the pumpkins you grow?
Pumpkin Patch Kid: Well, some of them we sell to local stores, others we ship to companies around the country but my favorite part is cooking them and making pumpkin candy, pumpkin roll, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin pie!
Pete: Pie!?! I Love Pie!!!Are we having pie? MMMM pie!
Larry: Pumpkin pie is delicious, it’s one of my favorites.
Pete: I Love Pie!!!
Larry: (clears throat) Does it take a lot of work to grow a pumpkin patch?
Pumpkin Patch Kid: Yes, it sure does. Lots of time in the sun, plantin’, waterin’, weedin’ but it’s all worth it in the end.
Larry: One last question before we close…
Pete: And have Pie!
Larry: Have you ever learned anything while working with your pumpkins?
Pumpkin Patch Kid: I’m glad you asked that Larry. My pumpkins remind me every day how if’n I plant the good seeds of the Spirit in my heart as a Christian, good things will come outta me and others will see the Spirit of God in me. And if’n I plant bad things, the same will be true. Take fer example, if I plant some weed seeds here in the ground what will come up?
Pete: Weeds!
Pumpkin Patch Kid: Exactly! So if I plant seeds of the flesh: anger, bitterness, fear, hate, unclean things, fighting, envy, witchcraft, false teachings, idolatry …
Pete: What’s an Idooa Tree?
Larry: It’s not a tree, it’s one word, Idolatry. It means putting anything before God.
Pete: OOOO
Pumpkin Patch Kid: …disobedience, murder, cheating, drunkenness and anything like that, it’ll grow and grow in our hearts just like a bad ‘ol weed seed or a rotten pumpkin seed .
Pete: Ewwwww, Rotten, Blech!
Pumpkin Patch Kid: Ewww is exactly right Pete! We as Christians need to be very careful with what we plant in our hearts.
Larry: That is so true. It is something all of us need to learn. Well, it looks like we are almost out of time. We want to Thank-you so much for all of your time today and for having us out at your farm.
Pumpkin Patch Kid: It was my Pleasure. Well, I best get back to planting, got lots of work to do. Bye Kids! (Exits)
Larry: We hope all you kids will remember what we learned here at Pumpkin Lane Farm today. Don’t Forget to tune back into Larry and Pete Live every week. Same Time! Well, that about wraps it up. I’m Larry and…
Pete: Wait! He forgot our Pie!! Come Back here!!!! (Pete runs off stage)
Larry: and that’s Pete.
(Closing Music)


Written By: Natasha Miller
October 28th,2012
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A Walk Through The Pumpkin Patch

Susan Nikitenko October 22nd, 2012

 Introductory Lesson
tween to teen

 Pumpkin Patch Decorated Room

This morning we are going to be taking a walk through the pumpkin patch.  We will start our walk with the reading of this poem called "If Life Were A Pumpkin Patch".   (Read The Poem)  In the bible, Jesus tells us we are the light of the world,

 In Matthew 5:16, Jesus says,  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

When we take this walk through the pumpkin patch, I want you to remember.  God wants us to walk in the Spirit.  The bible teaches us what walking in the Spirit is and what it looks like.  The first pumpkin we will be talking about  in our pumpkin patch is love.  According to the bible one of the greatest qualities that should sprout up in our lives as Christians is love.  If we love God the way we should we would choose to do the things that please Him.  When we love God we will love others right.  Love makes our other fruit grow bigger and stronger.  Without the right foundation (motives)then our patch would be fruitless.  God wants our motives to be Godly love.

 The next pumpkin we see in our patch is faith.  The bible teaches us that without faith it is impossible to please God.  Faith is the opposite of fear because fear brings torment.  With love as our foundation we can grow strong in our faith and be very courageous.  Faith is what causes us to obey God.  Faith, is being a doer of the Word.  Faith is being faithful in both in attitude and action, even when things become very hard.

Now as we step on through the pumpkin patch we will find the pumpkin called hope. Sometimes in life we go through very difficult things. This is when we could very easily become discouraged. Hope is very important in our Christian walk. Hope is grasping tight to the promises of God's Word. God has given us many promises throughout His Word to keep us strong in hope. One promise for example would be. "He will never leave me nor forsake me." We must be hiding God's Word in our hearts so when tough times come - we will recall His promises and be able to continue with hope. Hope walks hand in hand with faith.

The next pumpkin we come to along the patch is goodness.  Goodness could be going the extra mile, being polite or courteous, being a person of integrity, honesty, dependability, being an outstanding citizen and on we go.  God wants us to be the best person we can be.  When we walk close to God we learn to be good people.  Jesus was good and we need to walk in His steps along the path.

As we stroll along the pumpkin patch we will find joy in our Christian walk, when we  love God, love others and live by faith.  It's the  time we spend with God in prayer, singing Godly songs, reading His Holy Word and serving others,  that causes joy to light our hearts. 

Now along the pumpkin patch we will have choices to make. Now if we were to stumble across a different kind of pumpkin like selfishness.  This pumpkin is not one that belongs in the Walking In The Spirit pile.  This would go in the walking In the flesh pile.   So we will need to take notice of our choice and make the right decisions by asking ourselves  does this choice please God.

Now we come to this pumpkin called longsuffering, if you get through this lesson without complaining.  Then you have exorcized longsuffering.  Longsuffering is continuing in good choices in spite of conditions that have caused you to suffer.  Another word for longsuffering is patience. 

In our pumpkin patch as we go, We see the pumpkin called peace.  God wants us to be peaceful on the inside.  When we do not have peace we are not thinking clearly on God's greatness.  God allows His children to overcome great obstacles.  Our life and protection is in His hands.  When we are following His way, He has us under His protection.  Everything has a purpose even in difficult times.  In John 16:33, Jesus says, These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

As we go to the next pumpkin in our path we will find meekness.  Meekness is having a spirit of humility. We should not think of ourselves as better than another person.  God doesn't want us being people with a prideful attitude.  James 4:6 Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.  If we want God's blessing we cannot be prideful in our Christian walk.

As you can see we have many choices in our pumpkin patch but - We are going to continue on to the pumpkin called gentleness.  Gentleness is treating others with dignity and worth.  God tells us to tell the truth in love.  He instructs us to be forgiving, kind and tenderhearted one to another.  Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Now onto the last pumpkin of our choice.  The pumpkin called temperance.  Another word for temperance is self control.  God wants us to be controlled in many areas of our lives.  He wants us to have a balanced life in our choices. He doesn't want us out of control in our choices or behavior.  Sometimes we want to sin.  This is when you must show self control.  We can gain strength through reading of the Word, prayer, good friends, loving God more and knowing there are consequences if we make the wrong choice.  God corrects us through circumstances.   We need to be fearful of doing wrong.   Hebrews 12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. Psalms 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:
We all are trusting God to become stronger in these areas of our lives.  God is very patient and kind. He is busy working on us, in His love, to become everything He wants us to be. 
Today as we examine our lives let's ask God to help us walk in His Spirit. When we trust Christ as Saviour his Spirit comes and abides with us on the inside. He is the comforter promised by God to all those that believe and trust Him. God instructs us not to grieve the Holy Spirit inside of us. When we obey the pulling of our fleshly nature we grieve the heart of God. If you have never trusted Christ for salvation you can trust Him today. He died for you and arose. Just as when you trust Him you will be made alive and the Spirit of Christ will abide with you always. God is not willing that any should perish but all would come to repentance.  

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Lord Jesus, we come to you and ask you to teach us to walk in your Spirit.  (teacher :continue with your own heartfelt prayer )
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I Give You Thanks ~ By: Marie Williams






I Give You Thanks



By: Marie Williams


For harvest moon
And leaves of gold
For autumn beauty
I behold
I give You thanks



For dreams fulfilled
For peace and hope
Abundant grace
You've bestowed
I give You thanks

For gentle rains
For sunny days
For misty mornings
For fields of hay
I give You thanks

For answered pray
And tears You wiped
For restful sleep
All through the night
I give You thanks

For seeds to sow
And open doors
For all of these
And so much more
I give You thanks




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Nothing But Leaves


 



Nothing But Leaves


Nothing but leaves; the spirit grieves
Over a wasted life;
Sin committed while conscience slept,
Promises made but never kept,
Hatred, battle, and strife;
Nothing but leaves!

Nothing but leaves; no garnered sheaves
Of life’s fair, ripened grain;
Words, idle words, for earnest deeds;
We sow our seeds, —lo! tares and weeds;
We reap, with toil and pain,
Nothing but leaves!

Nothing but leaves; memory weaves
No veil to screen the past:
As we retrace our weary way,
Counting each lost and misspent day,
We find, sadly, at last,
Nothing but leaves!

And shall we meet the Master so,
Bearing our withered leaves?
The Saviour looks for perfect fruit;
We stand before him, humbled, mute;
Waiting the words he breathes, —
Nothing but leaves?  


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Nature's Songs ~ By: Eva May Young






Nature's Songs

~ Eva May Young ~

Who can watch a sunset,
In the western sky...
Wrapping the clouds in a crimsom robe,
And not breathe a happy sigh?

Where can I hear the morning song,
Of the bluebird's welcoming trill...
And not thank our Holy Father,
As He reigns over valley and hill?

Or watch the brown beaver toil,
From dawn to the end of the day...
building indescribable dams,
That slows a farmers way?

Or out in the dusty desert,
Hear a coyote wail at night...
Or hear the mighty roll of thunder,
As lightning flashes into sight?

And then there comes a rainbow,
pleasing to a human eye...
As it's muted colors,
stretch across a cloud-darkened sky!

Can man make a blazing sunrise,
or make a silver river flow...
Or hang a pale moon in the sky,
or trigger the wind to blow?

Only our faithful Holy Father,
with his all-knowing power...
Can make such awesome miracles,
as a meadow full of flowers.

Hear the songs of Autumn,
trailing on a gusty breeze...
midst showers of golden leaves,
Falling from sturdy trees...

Bow down to our great Creator,
Praise Him night and day...
For all His love and precious gifts,
Of nature's sweetest bouquets.


~ Eva May Young ~

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It gives me a warm feeling in my heart to write poetry. I am a "Golden Ager" shut-in and writing keeps my mind busy with something I've done ever since I was a child, and it's my way of sharing our LORD with who ever comes to visit. Thanks for reading my poetry - I'd love to hear your comments. May God richly bless you. Send emails to: EvaYoung @ SkyWriting.Net 


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You Never Know ~ By: J M McIntosh




You Never Know

By:  J M McIntosh

You never know WHO
Is listening to what you say;
But His Word won’t return void,
If you’ll share it along the way.  
You never know WHAT
The Lord has planned for you;
But if you will listen for His voice,
He will tell you what to do.  
You never know WHEN
You’ll be asked to share your faith;
But He will make you ready
If you’ll study and pray.  
You never know WHERE
You’ll be asked to go for Him;
But He will go there with you,
And bring you back again.  
You may not know HOW
To accomplish what He asks;
But He will give you wisdom
To help you with the task.  
You may never know WHY
He chooses such as you;
But the fields are ripe for harvest,
And the laborers are few. 

©1997 J M McIntosh 



 

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Being a Christian Is Like Being A Pumpkin



Being a Christian Is Like Being A Pumpkin

A lady recently asked her co-worker what it was like to be a Christian?
The lady replied, “It’s like being a pumpkin: God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off you may have gotten from the other pumpkins. Then he cuts the top off and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc., then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see.”
This message was passed on to me from another pumpkin that was picked from the patch. Share this with others including those who may still be in the pumpkin patch.
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Submitted by: Jayden


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O Harvest Beautiful



Oh Harvest Beautiful

By: Susan Y Nikitenko
August 31st, 2011

O harvest beautiful;
Our works reward.
The Fruit of our labor;
Blessed by our Lord.

O harvest beautiful;
Colors of fall.
All the little children;
Colors of all.

O harvest beautiful;
Jesus gathers you.
Into His loving arms;
To rescue you.


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I Forgot To Smile




I Forgot to Smile
Susan Y Nikitenko
September 2010

I was feeling down today;
And I forgot to smile.
There's so much to smile about;
even through a trial.

Jesus loves each child dearly;
He hears our faintest cry.
And when I sing a song to Him;
His presence satisfies.

A harvest moon peeks out in darkness;
Revealing Summers end.
God's voice whispers child I love you;
In my heart I hear Him.

Reddish leaves are floating down;
Like blessings from the trees.
The pumpkins brighten ev'ry bend;
Autumn winds cool the breeze.

How lovely Are His wonders.
How Amazing His Love.
How great His Salvation.
How precious His blood.

What do you know, I'm smiling now.
My heart has found some cheer.
It's always good to see the good.
And hold our Savior near.


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Colors Of Blessing - By: Susan Y Nikitenko




Colors Of Blessing
By: Susan Y Nikitenko 2009
Revised 2010

Could the angels have special jobs;
Like painting leaves of fall?
Can’t mighty God do anything?
He has created all.

Perhaps angels spread forth their wings;
To paint the swirls of fall.
Upon the trees of mountain tops;
And on the forests tall.

A swish of orange, a splash of gold;
A whirl of autumn red.
Every creature great and small;
I’m sure would lift their head.

From tree to tree each color grows;
and spreads across the land.
A gift from God to be enjoyed;
Made by his perfect hand.

Each angel flying here and there;
Spreading colors of joy.
And when leaves flutter to the ground;
It makes a rainbow toy. - (A pile of leaves)

Children jumping, children laughing;
In the colorful mounds.
Up pops a smiling little face;
With all the fun-filled sounds.

And like a child I too will laugh;
I’ll jump right in with glee.
And enjoy these lovely blessings;
He’s given you and me.

Orange leaves of family laughter;
Red leaves a promise of grace.
Yellow a golden forever;
In the arms of God's embrace

I’m not too old to play in leaves;
Too old to have some fun.
I’ll roll around and giggle too;
     and I’ll have joy in God's Son.   

For He fills my heart with laughter;
He is so good you see.
He’s painted this, a lovely world;
 It is inside of me.   
                              
Jumping daily in His presence;
A colorful array.
Jump into Joy, Jump into peace;
By trusting Him every day.

Jump happily, into kindness;
Jump with glee into love.
Be content and be hopeful;
Looking to Him above.

Leave a lasting essence of hope;
To all eyes watching you.
A rainbow of blessing awaits;
Come, jump into it too.


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-I wrote this poem as a reaction to something else I read. I started thinking about my children when they were little. I was missing my small children because they were growing up. 
I was thinking of having another child. I was also thinking about children who are in heaven. Years ago, someone had lost a baby and I was talking to her and God gave me something to say.
I told her, "I believe God gives babies special jobs in heaven." That was the first time I ever heard that.. out of my own mouth. I remembered that when I wrote this poem. God gives us joy through our sorrow..when we trust Him. He's our comforter. God's Son, is finding Jesus Christ... and teaching my children about Him. I was wanting the reader to get the picture of what I was talking about and the feeling that comes along with loving your children and playing with them.  





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Colors Of Blessing Article - By: Susan Y Nikitenko



Colors Of Blessing Article

By: Susan Y Nikitenko
July, 2010

Our Lord has a wonderful since of humor. God has blessed me with two beautiful daughters that like to goof off. When I have felt down or disappointed, they try to make me laugh. I have done the same for them in past years. My daughter threatened me one day and said... "Mom, if you don't straighten up I'm going to moon you." We'll the shock of it all made me laugh. I told her she'd better not or she'd be in trouble. Well, I felt down again a couple days ago. While we were in the car my girls and my Son Inlaw were threatening to moon me. I laughed and told them, "You'd better straighten up or I'm going to moon you." We were kidding of course, but we had a good laugh.

We went to the Massillon Tiger football game and while I was watching the game, I looked up at the dark sky and noticed a very dark cloud with a bright white edging. I watched as a harvest moon peeked out from behind a very black cloud. Slowly it arose to reveal a beautiful full bright moon. It looked bigger than normal. I started laughing hysterically. As I realized, I had just been mooned. I could hear God whisper to my heart. "I heard what you said, and I'm going to moon you." God always has the best medicine. He does fill my heart with laughter.

Tonight I brought a fall poem I'd like to share with you.
I wrote this poem after reading a devotion that touched my heart. God
painted this picture within my mind as I wrote it down in tears.
I remembered my children when they were little. I could hear their child like laughs and see their little face's smiling. I even saw the little smiling face of Jackson Grace a little boy that was part of our lives for almost five years and as I write this, I think of Madie His little sister. I'm sure she'd love playing in the leaves here in Ohio one day. I felt sad and missed those times. I wanted to hold them and play with them.

I try to turn my poetry into something that will exemplify Christ. In this poem, think of each leaf as a blessing. One leaf could be forgiveness, another leaf love, one leaf joy and another peace, the list goes on as to the many blessings God bestows upon His children. We have choices in life and I've made my share of bad ones, but I've made good choices too. Many sad times turn into joyful times simply by turning to Christ and focusing on His goodness and His hope. Peace comes along when our mind is fixed upon Him. It makes me laugh to see myself sitting in a pile of colorful blessings My family, my home, a free nation, salvation through Christ and God's forever love for me.

Yes, life sometimes is painful and disappointing. We must keep going, keep trusting and reflecting upon His blessings. Oh, how
good He is through both good times and bad. You know the old saying.... If life gives you lemons make lemonade. You know what I think, If life gives you lemons make lemon cake.

I was thinking today of the many blessings America has now and in days gone by. I know we must get angry about some things in a controlled Godly fashion of course, or our country would be in bigger trouble, but we must not forget to Praise God.

I believe sin will bring down a nation, a family, a church and a life. I believe sin will rob us of God's blessings. I'm for some changes in America, but some changes are not good ones. Any change that goes against scripture or twist scripture to make sin look acceptable to God is not a good one.

Yes we must move on to the future but we cannot forget the past. We cannot forget God. We cannot let sin be the downfall of this nation. We must praise, We must pray and turn back to a time of purity. Love of nation, love of family and love of God. Now when I say God, I mean the God of the Bible.

I know I'm a nobody..... but my God is a great big somebody........and He loves me and He loves you too. That makes us all a somebody.

The Bible teaches us to encourage ourselves in the Lord. What better way than to focus on all the bounty of God's blessings.

1Samuel 30:6b David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.

Take time to laugh with your spouse, take time to listen and play with your children, Forgive others, take hold of each blessing and just praise God. Don't forget to be thankful for our nation because we could lose her tomorrow.  Remember 9/11 ?


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Poetry And Other Materials On This Site Can Be Freely Used .   This Page Offers Resources For Christian Bible Centered Non-Profit Purposes.  

 They Must Remain Unchanged In Any Way.

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You may not use my materials for anything illegal, 

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All Other Purposes For Change Are With Permission Only. 

All my poems with stories are both real and fictional designed to illustrate a biblical truth. 

All Rights Reserved. Please Include Credit And Site Name And Link Back To This Blog. 

Thank-You.


Blog Owner: Susan Nikitenko

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When We See The Harvest




When We See The Harvest

By: Susan Y Nikitenko
April 25th, 2011

A harvest of apples, a harvest of corn;
A harvest of plenty, an autumn adorned.
With bright colored leaves, a fall festive blend;
A wonderful time for families and friends .

A harvest of pumpkins, a harvest of grain;
A harvest of bounty, and cool autumn rains.
A big harvest moon- way up in the sky;
A harvest of blessing that God has supplied.

Be grateful, be humble, give thanks to the Lord;
He has showered His blessing here in our world.
But have we been faithful , and have we been true?
Have we put God first in all that we do?

A harvest that God sees is not food or crop;
Not pumpkins, or grain, not apples that drop.
But God see the harvest of souls needing Him;
A harvest of people who need saved from their sin.

A harvest of souls and A harvest of love;
A harvest of mercy from our Father above.
When we see the harvest, let's see through God's eyes;
And share with the nations the life He supplies.




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Autumn Glory By: Margaret Peterson

Autumn Glory
By: Margaret Peterson

When leaves once budded in the spring
Turn to burnished gold
Or scarlet red or russet brown
In splendor to behold…

It’s then the world becomes for us
A magic place to stroll
Down winding little country lanes
That stirs our very soul.

Could autumn be a hint of Heaven
With streets of shining gold
And colors even fairer still
Than ours so bright and bold?

Perhaps God gives us autumn days
To lift our thoughts to Him
Who has the best in store for us
By contrast, fall is dim.

Soon Our Jesus Will Appear - By: Susan Y Nikitenko


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Soon Our Jesus Will Appear

By: Susan Y.Nikitenko
2009

Autumn is a fanciful season;
The leaves a colorful glow.
The squirrels gather for winter;
Before the cold winter’s snow.

Pumpkins brighten grandmas front porch;
Scarecrows cheer each passerby.
Harvest cooking fills the autumn air;
Apple tarts and pumpkin pie.

The wooly bear forecasts the weather;
The flowers of summer fade.
Bringing forth life in a tiny seed;
A miracle that is heaven made.

Memories and laughter fill my heart;
When I think about it all.
The yearly hayride until dark;
And all the fun in the Fall.

I am reminded this time of year;
We must gather and prepare.
Because harvest time is ending soon;
Soon our Jesus will appear.

And though fall is beautifully designed;
And holds a place in my heart.
There’s nothing like my home awaiting;
Filled with God’s celestial art.

If we fill our lives with goodness;
And plant God’s seeds ‘long the way.
When the autumn of life has ended;
They will bloom a sweet bouquet.

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