Thought for the Day 6/5/2026

 Friday Tale ~ Where God Ain't!

He wasjust a little lad, and on the week's first day. 

He was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. 

He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar; 

He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the "filler." 

A bird's nest in a tree o'er head so wisely placed on high, 

Was just another wonder that caught his eager eye.

 

 A neighbor watched his zigzag course, 

and hailed him from the lawn;

 Asked him where he'd been that day, 

and what was going on.

 "I've been to Bible school, " he said, 

and turned a piece of sod. 

He picked up a wiggly worm 

and said, "I've learned a lot of God." 

 

"M'm a very fine way," the neighbor said, 

"for a boy to spend his time."

 

"If you'll tell me where God is, 

I'll give you a brand-new dime." 

 

Quick as a flash his answer came! 

Nor were his accents faint. 

"I'll give you a dollar, Mister, 

if you'll tell me where God ain't!"  

~ Unknown

Where can I feel from Your presence?

If I ascend to heaven, You are there;

If I make my bed in the grave,

behold You are there.

If I take the wings of the dawn,

If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea,

even there Your hand will lead me,

and Your right hand will lay hold of me.

~ Psalm 139:7-10