A Gift

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A gift is free
You can return it to the giver
You can accept and open it
If you do not like it, you can throw it away
If you do like it, then you can use it
If you do not need it, you can give it to someone else
If you do need it, then you should like to take care of it
So that it would last a lifetime 
So that it would help you
So that it would empower you

 My written work is my gift to you
Sometimes, I write in crooked lines
Why? Because God will make it straight for you
I do not like to spoil the fun
Life is full of fun, surprises, and excitement
Life can be a spiral downward spin too
But, it makes it all the more worth it
You may wonder what I really meant in a few lines
I like you to think for yourself, to navigate on your own
You have your own life to live and a covenant with God

 Pray for enlightenment
If you do not understand there are signs everywhere
Be connected to the Unmoved and you will go far
Be still, life is too precious to dwell on the past
Be brave, there is always the sun after a storm
Be happy now, living in the present makes you calm
Forgive everyone including yourself
Bless everyone, we are in this thing together—one ark
Love everyone, but love even those who are unlovable
Life is easy and difficult. Good versus evil—freewill

 Choose God. His chosen ones are too blessed to be stressed
You will also be tested, in the end, you become a testimony 
















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