by Janice M. Gibson

In the day set before me
I choose the divine,
and light God’s candle
instead of mine.

Putting love before judgment,
Choosing joy over strife,
Thinking peace in each moment
as faith molds my life.

May kindness reach out
and generosity win,
Let patience work deep
and goodness block sin.

Abundance, I’ll find,
Reshaping my mind,
A purpose defined,
My soul refined.	

When I light God’s candle,
instead of mine. 

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Janice M. Gibson is a retired teacher and writer from Aurora, Colorado. She enjoys writing poetry for kids and adults. She published the book, Spiritually Fit: God’s Workout for You, through Westbow Press in 2011 and posts inspiration and learning through her Facebook page. She has also published a story and a devotion in the Chicken Soup for the Soul Books. Janice enjoys hiking, camping, gardening and reading.