Blessings by Richard Sherrer 04/17/26 Faith and Example 1 Thessalonians 1:2-7 I always give thanks to God, Mention you in our prayers; Always to honor and laud, A labor of love that shares. Your work and faith in labor, And a steadfastness of hope; Remembering your neighbor, Of the hardships has to cope. Because we are loved by God, Knowing He has chosen us; In confession being flawed, We have forgiveness as thus. The Gospel’s Not just the Word, But from the Holy Spirit; Full conviction as is heard, On what you will inherit. You know of the kind of men, Be amongst you for your sake; Been imitators again, For deception that they make. But you are a follower, And have received affliction; Not knowing of the hour, The final benediction. You became an example, To others of believers; For preaching of the Gospel, That they become receivers. Copyright © 2026 Richard Newton Sherrer