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Two Special Plaques
by louis gander (A true story as told to me by my Aunt Luella at North Clayton, WI until they (my mom, aunts and uncles) moved from the house on 3-1-1937) The wind blew high, our barnyard dirt, so cleaning was a must - but after chores and after we were cleaned of country dust. Our farm house was quite simple and our painted walls were bare - except for those two special plaques I still remember there. The Ten Commandments took its place above the other one. It hung on wall with window and it shared the setting sun. I thought about their meanings each, the words and every line - and read and reread many times - up through the age of nine. Though we had moved, those words sunk in I saw there on the wall, with no TV or radio, I'd memorized them all. (picture of the 10 Commandments) The second plaque, just seven words. No picture or a frame. But I remember to this day, its message still the same. It hung below the other there and it, I too, still see. Embossed down deep within my soul its words still follow me. Oh, "not My will but Thine be done." So powerful the thought - if Christ could give His very life then I'd do what I ought. (picture of 2nd plaque) I often looked at those two plaques. What else was there to do? I'm pleased to have remembered them to share them both with you. Our farm house was quite simple and our painted walls were bare - except for those two special plaques I still remember there. Copyright 2021 by louis gander. Poetry for sermons, story poems and more... If you love story poems, then you'll love ganderpoems.org / no ads, no sign-up, no tracking. Just free inspirational poetry. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |