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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
How many days have You given me As You watched, cared and hoped silently For just one hint of appreciation For the wonders of Your creation? You gave my body healthy growth Rainbow reminders of Your oath A brain to learn, eyes to see All, while I wondered where You could be. Five precious babies from my womb While I rarely thought of Your borrowed tomb So busy I was to make ends meet Unaware, only You make life complete. To get better off financially I spent less time with my family With guilt, I was plagued constantly And wondered, "Where can You be?" You ought bless MY ways, I expected Keep my family and plans protected Perhaps even give me some time to pray Seeing I worked 18 hours every day. You watched and waited so patiently While I writhed in great anxiety For it is in suffering, You knew That would finally bring me to You. When my realization came I could've drowned in shame YetYou forgave my every sin Healing my heart by living within. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 WOW, What a testimony! Life can be so hard at times, but God is always sooooo Good.I am glad that You took the time to experience God's Love for you. As always, God Bless You, Bob <>< |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
ahem trying to hold back the faucets here. Did you bring back memories. I can remember thinking the same thing, as later on when I looked back over the years, and I knew God had to be there and watching over me. Even though I hadn't acknowledge it, or known it. Yes indeed His patience is something else isn't it? It's left a footprint on my heart  Love ya Mom!<*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Sandgrain(I do wish I knew your first name), This is a beautiful poem of realization. So often we don't at all see or are aware of God's care and providence for us. But it's there and it's real! LORD OPEN OUR EYES--that You may fill our hearts.Amen! David WOW- another day of life-and here among friends! Ain't God Grand! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Yes, Bob, life can be hard, but it's impossible when one's not aware of God's personal care for each one. Yet, it's that very impossibility that makes us cry out and finally come to a true understanding. Bless you for your great posts and kind responses. David, this is Rae  . Thank you to for being so kind in your repies and reading my attempts at poetry. |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Becca, thank you for reading, relating and responding. It is amazing to realize all the while God seemed to be missing, it was merely us not seeing. Extremely humbling, and heartwarming. Love you, Mom |
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Winnifer Fayre Junior Member
since 2000-10-05
Posts 13 |
beautiful poem, nicely constructed. the first two lines to your fourth stanza may be a answer to one of my own prayers. i've pretty much put my career in idle for a number of years. i know that i could do better than my present position, but i also know that a promotion would mean much longer hours and more stress. so i've felt guilty that my laziness has cheated my children out of a lot of things we could otherwise have. also, my present job allows me a lot of freedom i would lose if i accepted a promotion. for instance, i'm able to listen to tapes and cd's all day long--i've listened to the entire bible more than once--at work! i've prayed about it, and the only advantage i can see in accepting a promotion is money--period. and i don't care a great deal about money, but the rest of my family does. am i being selfish? |
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Wow Rae (I like that)!! This is outstanding! How well I know the feelings that you have so beautifully written of in this piece. So many lighter days once He brought me up from the depths....Thanks for this one. Bonnie |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Winnifer, It's far from selfish to get priorities in proper order, seeing the cost of the endless treadmill for more and better is stress and lack of free time. Tis far more important to lay up treasures for heaven but worldly people don't understand. Bless you and thank you for responding. Bonnie, a compliment from a poet like you is exhilarating. Thank you, dear. |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Wow!! Wonderful!! I can sure relate to what you've written. This is so well put together, new Christians could learn from your wisdom acquired and shared. Thank you for this one. Marcy |
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