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My Cup Has Overflowed Monday

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#1 · July 31, 2005, 9:56 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

"My Cup Has Overflowed"
 
 
I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow.
 
And as I go along life's way,
I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
 
Haven't got a lot of riches,
and sometimes the going's tough.
But I've got loving ones all around me,
and that makes me rich enough.
 
I thank God for his blessings,
and the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
 
I remember times when things went wrong,
My faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke,
and the sun peeped through again..
 
So Lord, help me not to gripe,
about the tough rows I have hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
 
If God gives me strength and courage,
When the way grows steep and rough.
I'll not ask for other blessings,
I'm already blessed enough.
 
And may I never be too busy,
to help others bear their loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
 
When I think of how many people
in this world have it worse than I do.
I realize just how blessed most of us really are.
 

  "Give A Smile"
 
 
A Smile is Cheer to you and me
 
The cost is nothing - It's given free
 
It comforts the weary - gladdens the sad
Consoles those in trouble - good or bad
 
To rich and poor - beggar or thief
It's free to all of any belief
A natural gesture of young and old
Cheers on the faint - disarms the bold
 
Unlike most blessing for which we pray
It's one thing we keep when we give it away.
Author Unknown
 
Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara
 
 
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