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THE JOURNEY WEALL MUST TAKE
Ernest M. Wood
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These writings were written in 2009 by Ernest M. Wood.
Some of the humor and spiritual digestion portions
were taken from others over the years and the source is
unknown. The Scripture writings were written by Ernest
Wood.
Copyright © 2011 by Ernest M. Wood
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
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For additional copies or any responses to any writings
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Ernest Wood
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Published April 2011 by Ernest M. Wood
Digitally printeD in canaDa by ISBN 978-1-897544-52-5
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Table of Co ntents
INTRODUCTION 1 In Dedication to Our Dad! 2
BELOVED POEMS 4
Only Three 4
The Journey We Must All Take 5
I am on My Way 6
Lifting our Eyes to see the Glory beyond the Sky 7
The Cleft In the Storms of Life 8
The Sheep of His Pasture 9
Royalty from God Above 10
The Good Samaritan 11
Then Jesus Came 12
Lessons from King Solomon 14
You Need to Change 15
The Prodigal Son: Is Typical In Type Of The Love Of Our Heavenly Father. 16
Luke 15: 11 – 32 Parable of the Prodigal Son 18
How Great Is the Power that Changes a Believer 19
How Great Is God’s Grace? 20
The Joy Of Our Salvation 21The Way Back To God 22
How I Found My Way. 24
In This Race, Give No Offence 25
Separation From The World 26
In The Cross 27
How Time Passes 28
A Thoughtful,Thankful Heart 29
M ki S b T ki Ti 30
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The Family of God – ‘The Church’ 32
It Is The Heart That Needs To Be Touched 33
Thinking God’s Way 34
Looking Beyond Our Emotions 35
The Unfailing Word Of God. 36
The Sheep Fold 37
Drinking At The Fountain 38
The Sunshine From The Son 39
God’s Love Found A Way 40
Hearing The Voice Of God 41The Spoken Word 42
The Glory That Awaits Us 43
Life’s Moments Passing 44
A Change Of Course 45
The Choice Is Ours 46
To Be A Temple In God’s House 47
Following The Steps Of Jesus 48
Are You Looking For His Coming? 49
What He Did For Me! 50
Heaven Is At My Door 51
The River of Life 52
Looking Up 53
To All Church Folks 54You And I 55
How Happy I Am; Love In Old Age 56
The Look That Glows 57
He Rescued Me 58
Being A Christian 59
The Sin Question 60The Day Of Rest 61
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THOUGHTS FOR SPIRITUAL DIGESTION 63
Excellency Of Christ 63
Cast All Your Care Upon Him – 1 Peter 5:7 63
My Hand In His 64
Bond Me To Thy Will 64
What Christ Brought 65
My Heart Is Like A Telephone 66
Your Life Will Be Richer 67
Wishing 67
The Value Of A Smile 68Gifts 69
What Is Christ To You? 70
What We Have 72
Overheard In An Orchard 73
In Christ We Have 74
Four Things To Learn In Life 75
Love 76
Faith 77
Hope 78
Hope 79
Peace 81
HUMOR FOR YOUR SOUL 83 Faith 87
Signs 87
The Word Of God 91
You Will Never Be Sorry 92
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Ernest & Mereta Wood & Valerie Bigsby
Mom & Dad 2009
93 ears oun !
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Introduction
For the abiding Christian, there is a privilege of the help
of the Holy Spirit in our life. In the writing of these
poems I give credit to the indwelling Spirit for the
inspiration of thought and words that had a big share in
this booklet.
I also want to give credit with thanks to my daughter,Valerie in the typing and formatting of this booklet.
I do hope and pray that the readers will be blessed as
they read the truths contained in these pages. It is my
desire that individuals and ministers who read these
words to be at liberty to reproduce as needed for the
blessing and encouragement of others. My only desire isthat no profit is made other than the cost of reproduction.
I would appreciate knowing of any reports of spiritual
uplifting, and my prayer is that many will be blessed.
your brother in Christ,
Ernest M. Wood
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In Dedication to Our Dad!
These poems and writings are for those souls who are
looking for that one answer in life. We go through ourdays in such a hurry; confused and behind our timelines.
Stress is a common complaint. So we look for release
in other ways with television, technology, music, hobbies;
keeping busy with sports, and other pleasures that may
not in themselves seem harmful, or wrong to do? But do
we cheating ourselves by not taking time to just be atrest, quiet, and in peace with our minds open to the
simple and amazing fact that God Loves You!
I have been blessed, as I typed these poems, which are the
words of my father in his 93rd year of life. I know that
my Dad has spent his life focused on the fact that God
Loved Him. He has talked long with God, and hasstudied the Word. He has lived through many trials and
victories; has seen almost a hundred years of history, and
technology. But these messages do not get old, or lose
its value.
Dear readers will you be honest with yourself and think
on this truth as you read these words? That God lovesyou – He has prepared a place for you – And He will be
coming soon. What will be your choice? Will you be
ready to meet Him?
The following poem came from my heart; I awoke one
morning with these words on my lips and tears in my
eyes. I am blessed with an earthy Father who loves me,and a heavenly Father who Loves us All!
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God Bless you Mom and Dad! May God blessing all who
pick up these pages to read! We will give all the praise tothe Lord who is the same yesterday, today and forever!
- your loving daughter,
Valerie
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Beloved Poems
Only Three
I was only three, as I knelt down to pray
I asked the Lord to take my s ins away.I was only three, when I reached for m y dad’s hand
For Dad taught me the way to learn God’ s plan.
I was only three in church one evening
My fami ly around me, I knew I neede d to be forgiven.How could I know at such a young age?That I had a blot on my page.
How could I know, I was so young?That I was a s inner and God was not in my heart .
I reached out to my Dad, in the middle of pla yDad lead me down to the al ter to pray.
I reached up to God, with tears in my eye s
His hand to grasp was al l that I needed to f ind.I saw the nai l pr ints in his hands,
So I l i f ted my hands and reached out to him.His love f i l led my heart ; He had f orgiven my s in.
A New Name was wri t ten in glory,
My heart was fu l l of song!I was only three, when God cal led to me
But I know he has been with me my whole l i fe long.
So I hope that you wi l l l is ten too,
To the voice that is cal l ing to you.Learn of the Love that God wi l l give
Become a Chi ld of God, and then you wi l l l ive!
Valer ie Bigsby
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The Journey We Must All Take
A race that must be run,
on the road of l i fe, to be won.Through the many di f ferent journeys to be
Some upward, we wi l l enjoy with glee.
How sad to say, some downward wi l l be
before we reach those shining shores to see.But whither up or down we wi l l weatherFor tough we are, as we journey hi ther .
We know that One a bove is always ther e
To lend a hand to guide us, you know where.No trouble wi l l bother us up there
For I am told, how happy when we wear,
That crown of jewels that bright ly glare.So I ’ l l take my journey, soon to share
It may be morning, n ight or noonI am al l packed, and ready to go so on.
On that golden train that needs no towFor i t gl ides on rai ls that glow.I do wish you could come with me
I leave you here, to bring with thee.
Many of our fami ly, we so earnest ly pleadFor many a year, that they would heed.
The message that came with love aboveThat came on Wings of the Heavenly Dove.
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I am on My Way
As I walked along my path this morning
I v iewed the f lowers that were forming.My thoughts I had, f i l led me with wonder
For the beauty I beheld, made me ponder.
Of the hand who fashioned in such beautyI l i f ted my heart as I fe l t i t my duty.
To offer my praise to a Go d so subl ime
That for us did measure such a l ine.
Of gracious design from heaven above
For us to enjoy as a taste, winged by a dove .I marvel that a Creator and Lord so great
He would share such treasures He did create.
In bowing my head in thanks to the One I adoreFor al l the bright f lowers that’s ev en at my door.
What more can I say to a Cre ator so wiseScatter ing the beauty in al l manner of s iz e.
Colors’ so varied i t dazzles a vis ion
Of heaven so grand with thoughts that has r isen.
I t makes me anxious to go to my home so grand Where the f lower s never fade in the place I wi l l stand. With the promise tha t heaven is much be tter I know
Then al l of earth’s beauty that fa des as snow.
–Ernest M . Wood
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