There's a gift that has been given,

Who's worth's beyond compare,

By a Father who loves His children,

With a love that's deep and rare

The gift is more precious than treasure,

That explorers often hunt,

For it's an unusual kind of gift,

That can be given only once

For once the gift is given,

One cannot get it back,

And to the recipient of this gift,

Part of you is now attached,

And that is why the Father,

So protective in all His ways,

Wants us to be selective

To whom we give the gift away

For only one is worthy,

Of the gift in the Father's mind,

And the worthy one would never try

To take it before it's time

For only the one who's worthy knows the value

Of a gift that is so vital,

They realize it oughtn't be given away,

Without the proper title

Until the time comes, hold fast to your gift,

For its value is one of a kind,

For the loving Father always blesses the gift,

When it's given the way He designed

By:  Catherine Gore

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