They See The Brightness

Your children need to see God’s grace
enacted through daily life
in having all the stability there
between a husband and wife
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but if one does not have a mate
the job is harder still
in being both a mother and dad
two roles against their will
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when children are being loved by grace
their rearing will be sure
because the parent leans on Jesus
for help that is secure
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during anxiety and frustration
anger always creeps in
to try your patience to the end
the flesh will sometimes win
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the awesome task of raising kids
amid a world that’s sour
one needs the guiding strength of God
to give one added power
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put off the deeds of all the flesh
God’s armor you will need
and get into the realm of God
on eternal things do feed
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with God’s help you can raise your kids
you become a light to them
they see the brightness of God’s truth
being portrayed within

James Charles Sheppard
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