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Paul III New Member
since 1999-11-21
Posts 2 |
For seven years the battle's raged between myself and me, Now I'm willing, now I'm weak on a double-minded sea, We wrestle as at Peniel, against more than flesh and blood, See past the log the face of God a blind man saw through mud, In betwixt a life to Christ and a death that is my gain, A marathon on feet of clay, let it not be run in vain, Mirror of Him I hope to be, though a mere image I am still, Dimly from my bushel try to be a city on a hill, But every morning in the glass I see my face once more, Then go my way as I forget just who I was before, We wrestle on with every step, this old dead man and I, Will he soon be nailed down, the me I fight to crucify? See the law within my members captivating me with sin, Face the mighty truth that sets me free time and time again To walk out of darkness and back into the light, Face another day, find the faith for fighting the good fight. Note: The verse appearing acrostically is First Corinthians 13:12a from the NRSV. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow! An acrostic poem that is full of truth and ispiration! Well done, Paul! I can relate to the struggle! And welcome to Passions!  ------------------ Denise |
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mirjam Member
since 1999-11-24
Posts 246Auckland, New Zealand |
i can also totally relate to this struggle - we have to die to our sins daily in our walks with God and it truly is a fight. You expressed it really well! |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Great job!! ------------------ ~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
WELCOME PAUL!!! Very biblical indeed. I enjoyed this and hope to see more!!! |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
This is both ingenious & inspirational. Very good! May we see more? ------------------ "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Great poem, Paul. Welcome to the Spiritual Forum. Indeed, I hope to see more form you also. Michael |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
I really liked it - but then I saw it was an acrostic, and all I can say is WOW !! Fabulous, and I hope to see you participate in here more! Nice poem!! ------------------ - - - If I can just touch you once, then I feel I have accomplished what I am called to do....- - pFF |
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MADDavid Junior Member
since 1999-12-04
Posts 26Carrollton, TX, USA |
My God Folks, is Jesus coming out of the Tomb of Flesh? Out of the spiritual closet, so to speak? Are the "dead bones" rising up from the "valley of Ezekiel 37? Are the prophets, like the "eagles", coming back? I feel a depth of subtle TRUTH, SPIRIT, & REVELATION here in this work of art,to title it lightly. Brother, I don't know where you came from, but I know where you've been! This forum is full of "fire" tonite! Sir, I believe you must have a connection of some sort with the Paul of Tarsus...God bless you for sharing what He has given you and welcome to this forum, you truly took me into the depths of the Spirit..Loved it..got any more, I bet? |
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