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In the beauty of a snowflake

falling softly on the land

is the mystery

and the miracle

of God‘s great, creative hand.

In the tiny petal

of a tiny flower

that grew from a tiny pod

is the

miracle

and the

mystery

of all creation

and

GOD.

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Be glad

that you’ve had such a full, happy life.

Be glad

for your joy as well as your strife.

Be glad

that you’ve walked in sunshine and rain.

Be glad

that you’ve felt both pleasure and pain.

Be glad

tht you’ve tasted the bitter and sweet.

Be glad

that your life has been full and complete.

Be glad

that you’ve walked with courage each day.

Be glad

you’ve had strength for each step of the way.

Be glad

for the comfort you’ve found in prayer.

But be happiest of all for God’s tender care.

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I come not to ask,

to plead,

or implore You.

I just come to tell you

how much

I adore You.

For to kneel in Your presence

makes me feel blest,

and I know that You know

all my needs best.

And it fills me with joy

just to linger with You

as my soul You replenish

and my heart You renew.

For prayer is much more than

just asking for things.

It’s the peace

and contentment

that quietness brings.

So thank You again

for your mercy and love.

And for making me heir

to your kingdom above.