Why Are You Here?

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    Why Are You Here?
    Have you ever asked God just why you're here
    What is your purpose both far and near?
    Are you the inventor of some new thing
    Or are you a blessing every time you sing?
    Have you ever considered your God-given gift
    Or how your presence gives others a lift?
    Is it meant for you with a touch to heal
    Or help someone no matter how you feel?
    Have you ever asked God what is your task?
    You don't know by now it's time to ask.
    Maybe your call is to go and preach
    Or use your gift to go and teach.
    Lord, give me strength to stay in line.
    Don't want to live wrong and get left behind.
    I'll do my best to do all I can
    To spread the Word to my fellow man.
    I'll work each day to stay on the path
    Not be disobedient and feel Your wrath.
    I'll live by your Word so that You will see
    That I want to make You proud of me.
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    Have you ever asked God just why you're here
    What is your purpose both far and near?
    Are you the inventor of some new thing
    Or are you a blessing every time you sing?
     
    Have you ever considered your God-given gift
    Or how your presence gives others a lift?
    Is it meant for you with a touch to heal
    Or help someone no matter how you feel?
     
    Have you ever asked God what is your task?
    You don't know by now it's time to ask.
    Maybe your call is to go and preach
    Or use your gift to go and teach.
     
    Lord, give me strength to stay in line.
    Don't want to live wrong and get left behind.
    I'll do my best to do all I can
    To spread the Word to my fellow man.
     
    I'll work each day to stay on the path
    Not be disobedient and feel Your wrath.
    I'll live by your Word so that You will see
    That I want to make You proud of me.

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    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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