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| MY RESPONSIBILITY It isn't my responsibility To criticise and judge the things you do. The Lord alone can look inside your heart, And see if all your deeds are false or true. But I'm the only one responsible For every word and action that are mine. And I alone am held accountable For hurtful words that damage or malign. And so I need to guard so carefully The things that I allow inside my heart. While welcoming all good and noble thoughts, I needs must bid the evil ones depart. And I must soak God's Word up like a sponge, So it becomes so much a part of me, That all my actions will be governed by That still small voice that shows what I should be. When constantly communing with my Lord, I'll find the strength to live a life that's free; And as I share His love with all I meet, I'll thus fulfill responsibility. � by Betty Jo Mings http://www.bettyjomings.truepath.com Betty Jo lives in Garden Grove, California, with Rowland, her husband of over 50 years. She has three children and six grandchildren who all love the Lord. She started writing poems as a child, about the same time she received God's gift of eternal life. She has had countless poems and articles published in books, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, and anthologies. Her writings are also available on her personal Website at http://www.bettyjomings.truepath.com A book of her poems titled "Poems For The Common Man" has just been released. To order call toll-free 1-888-280-7715 or visit www.1stbooks.com, www.amazon.com, or www.barnesandnoble.com. If you would like an autographed copy please contact Betty Jo at Email address - [email protected] This is included on my site with the author's permission. Terms of use: each selected writing is to be used in its entirety (correction for grammatical errors accepted), with credits in tact, for non-profit purposes. For any other use, please contact me or the author. Also, please let me or the author know as you publish her writings. It is a blessing to know that one's labor of love is not in vain, that writings are being used ~ where they can help make a difference. |