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Scarlet Lady Member
since 2000-02-11
Posts 242Midwest 
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THE GALL Mark 15:22-23 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). Then they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. I wrote this because I realized that the Gall (myrrh was a form of a narcotic and had a numbing quality) was very significant to show us, that Jesus did not try to find a way of escape.....instead He endured the pain. He did nothing to numb himself, he was completely sober minded so He could keep His whole being focused on the Father. I so many times do not truly Trust in God and I run from my pain. Trying hard to resist...... This temptation to mask the pain Feels like I just might go insane Now that this cross is bearing down And the scars from this thorny crown Digging deeper into my mind and soul The agony begins to take it's toll Experiencing betrayals sending me into abyss Felt that one last frigid insincere kiss The one that lead me to this road The one that has me feeling so cold I try to run and hide for fear My heart feels the hot iron that seers I look for escape in many ways I take the gall offered to me in hopeful rays Thinking it will remove this torture I feel But the numb will not erase what is really real If I could only endure until it is done Then true victory would be won I fail and I give in to the temptation of sin This time again, the lure of escape did win To trust in the Fathers ability instead of my own That is where my battle lies and I am cut to the bone I know my weakness is now what has beset me And all I really want is to be truly free I cannot be until I wholly give in Not run and hide and drown in sin Please Father help me overcome Without you I am the lonely one Left in my own shadow of things I hear laughter of defeat that rings Rings out to bring me down lower And I find I sometimes do cower I see a picture so clearly of the Son's trust He did not accept the gall and it's luring lust Instead he endured the pain for a season With one goal as His reason The goal to finally set free So all might truly see Once and for all!!!!! [This message has been edited by Illusion (edited 05-29-2000).] |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
A powerful piece of writing goes deep within the subject of pain, and God's example of his love. |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Illusion, So Powerful and moving. Through this poem you have confessed openly and beautifully your need, my prayer for you is that He supplieth. May He bless you much. Marcy |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Illusion: I hear you prayer in this beautifully written poem. I've been there and still struggle in other ways, but His timing is perfect. So we'll all keep the prayers going for that total freedom. Ellie 02 |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Oh Illusion! This brings tears to my eyes only because I can relate. I've been there and done that. God has shown you the truth here and that brought a big smile across my face when I read the introduction. We all fall short, we all run and hide, even the disciples did that. Leave it to God, and He shall take over. He can do so much better than we can. For He's been in pain and no one can understand better what we go through than God himself. For He's been through it all, so that He could be a more compassionate God. And compassionate He is! I thank you for the courage to write this and post it and share with us the struggles of life. God bless you and keep you! <*\\\>< God does have a sense humor. Just take a look at the platypus! |
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