Beloved, do you love the Lord your God with all your heart and your soul and with all your mind?
Oh, how the week passes quickly. How can it be Thursday already?
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate, a time to honor our veterans. My dad served in World War II, and my brother Dale served in Vietnam. My dad is in heaven, and my brother is in Monroe, Washington. Although Dale suffers from his time in Vietnam, you would never know this; he is an amazing man. While he could, he served as a Chaplain to the military.
In the last two weeks, on my dusty road with Jesus, I met some amazing patients at the hospital, including one sweet lady. We spent time listening to praise music. My weekends are very busy. Truly, I enjoy my job as a hospital case manager. Additionally, I met with my two friends for lunch. We refreshed our bathroom by buying new rugs and a shower curtain. However, now I am going to have to buy some new towels.
While at lunch, my friend Karen gave me some of her poems, and I asked her if I could share a few. Here is the first one.
“JESUS, THE TREASURE”
Karen L. Clark
Lay not your treasures
Upon the earth
Seek after the Lord
Far more is He Worth!
Cry not for clothes
Or power or might
But cry out to God
To give you His life
Seek after His love
And His tender caress
Gentle, you’ll find
His love when expressed
Better than diamonds
Or silver or pearls
More precious that gold
His Kingdom, His World
Nothing more precious
On earth can you hold
Than the sweet love of Jesus
Our God has foretold
So worry not, about
Things in this world
But seek after Jesus
The largest of pearls!
A pearl in an oyster
To some, hidden away
One day it will open
And all will obey
He is coming, He is near
Oh, children of God
A treasure for you
To receive in a nod
So think not of wealth
Or of other such gains
For only through Jesus
Heavenly treasures are obtained
Jesus, the Treasure
Far above all we know
The King of all Kings
Such love does He show
The diamond of life
Jesus, God’s Son
As you look upon Him
Your salvation is won.
posted by permission of Karen L. Clark
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6: 19-21.
Sweet friend, such a powerful poem based on scripture. Often, writing scripture leads to prayer. My sweet friend Karen and I met in Bible Study Fellowship. I had moved from California to Missouri and was in need of local friends, so I returned to BSF. Judy our discussion leader and out lasting friendships formed. Next year we will study Revelation. I asked the question if you love God–where is your treasure?
My treasures are my salvation and my love of God, the Word of God, my family, my friends, my fur baby, and you.
What are your treasures?
