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If there is one thing I have learned well in the last 4 months, post-Hurricane Ike, it is the dedication of contruction workers to the jobs they are completing.
I wrote this poem as a tribute to our work crew and hope that the poem blesses construction workers everywhere. In the aftermath of natural disasters, especially, these workers' abilities to help re-build lives are outstanding!
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Lord, give me the tools to get the job done
Keep my drill bit sharp and nails in my gun
Bless my mind with skill, should issues arise
So, I will be wiser than I realize
Provide me a never-ending load of wood
While assuring my efforts shall be understood
Then, when day is passed, Lord, allow me to rest
With the knowledge that I have given my best.
Lord, grant me the will to answer each call
Even when the phone is ringing off the wall
Remind me, should I ever fail to remember
My job is a gift, New Year’s through December
I work with my hands from sun up to sundown
With warmth on my back, I have no need to frown
Sometimes, the job may become too much to bear
But, still, I am humbled, because You are there.
Lord, always be with me; help to keep me sound
Secure ye old ladder, firmly on the ground
Protect me from harm, as I travel along
But, most of all, Lord, be sure I am strong
My ultimate goal is to bless others’ homes
So, Lord, please be certain, wherever I roam
I give my heart, always, to all that I do
In the very manner, my heart praises You.
© 2008 – Jill Eisnaugle’s Poetry Collection
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| Reviewed by Georg Mateos |
1/18/2009 |
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A well deserved tribute to all the gladiators wearing tools-belt.
Georg
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| Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen |
1/17/2009 |
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Jill this is a beautiful prayer, your compassion for others shines through in your pen.
In Christs Love
Michelle~ |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
1/17/2009 |
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A compassionate reach to those many don't think about; well done, Jill!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. |
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| Reviewed by George Carroll |
1/17/2009 |
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| Wonderful tribute to our hard working construction men everywhere. Amen |
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| Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado |
1/17/2009 |
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Beautiful prayer, Jill; very well penned! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))), much love, and continued prayers~
As always, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :D |
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| Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten |
1/17/2009 |
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What a Blessing....you are!
Wonderful poem, Jill! My hubby will love too!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~ |
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| Reviewed by Mary Lacey, Desertrat |
1/17/2009 |
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Jill,
What a tribute to the men and women who physically built this country. It is a beautiful prayer and changing the words slightly could apply to many other occupations.
Mary |
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| Reviewed by Rose Rideout |
1/17/2009 |
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Well deserved tribute to so many hard workers. Thank you for sharing.
Newfie Hugs, Rose |
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| Reviewed by Paul Berube |
1/17/2009 |
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| Excellent tribute Jill. |
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| Reviewed by Bonnie May |
1/17/2009 |
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| My husband was an iron worker and this prayer would have been a blessing for him as it will be for those are still working. God bless you for such a beautiful write Jill. Love and hugs, Bonnie |
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