Time will change but God’s Word remains the same.

Friends will leave you, of this, make no mistake.
  On your partner you may say you can rely

But God alone, all your needs, can supply

At thirteen (13) I responded to the call, baptism was the next step 

Years later, in my twenties, I still had ‘similac on my breath’

All I thought I needed was to listen to what the preacher says 

‘There must be more to this journey than going to church all dressed’

I was saved and excited but wasn’t reading my bible

Sure enough, I read a Psalm each day but still I was idle

After all, ‘I’ll learn enough at bible study from the scriptures we read’

But no one told me all the secrets were within and all I had to do was read

I met my saviour one day, while having a good read of the bible

I always thought I knew Him well, But I was just being idle

The relationship stayed basic as I listened to religious folks

Listening keenly, only latching onto stories that others have told  

Now, I’m learning more and more about Him each day

All because I continue to read His Word and pray

The more I read the more I learn and Yes! I’ve started to grow

And through me His love, like a river, continues to flow

If you’re saved and excited, a bible is what I’ll recommend

If you want to grow as a Christian, make it your next best friend

Why? The bible is where all the instructions you’ll ever need are

So get a bible, read your bible and write these instructions upon your heart.

You’re never alone if you stand on the Word of God.

It’s the recommended read for all saints to conquer all that’s bad 

It instructed our forefathers and is here to instruct us

It’s our ‘prized possession’ don’t leave it to gather dust!

© Janice S Ramkissoon 2007

(Written for Dustonthebible.com)