Treasure Chest
Deep inside us all there seems to be,
Something good that waits for all to see.
Between the excitement of a baby's first breath,
and the quiet stillness of one's last with death,
We hold inside each of us a treasure chest.
Do we realize we possess something so very dear?
Can we not notice it in chaos and fear?
Is it more visible to others and not to ourselves?
Hidden from view until deeply one delves?
It is not filled with gold, and silver and wealth.
With the rise and fall of each and every breath,
God has placed within us all a treasure chest.
The treasure is buried deep inside of thee,
The bounty is hidden in you and in me.
What is this treasure? Can you see?
The treasure is love, it is no mystery.
We all have inside us a ministry.
From the time of our birth, till the time of our death,
From the very first gasp, until the very last breath,
"I am with you" the Lord saith.
"With this life I am entrusting with you, My Child so new,
Something special for you to do.
I've given you a task to share at the start,
I've poured hope into each and every heart,
My promise that I will never depart."
"So I ask you to share all that life has in store,
Little things, big things, not to ignore.
Share the love that beats within your chest,
I am the keeper of your success,
You are capable of much greatness."
When the time comes that life is a mess,
Tell others you know, do not make them guess.
How do you open this treasure chest?
There is no cost, there is no fee,
The secret to the Master's key
is
L.......O.......V.......E!
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Annette Monts Falls
words given early morning, August 19, 2006
