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ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

0 posted 2001-01-10 06:23 PM

So many years
I clung,
to everything.

Other people,
hoping they
could fill
the void.

Places and things,
all
only satisfy,
for a short while.

The emptiness returns,
or,
disappointment becomes
a constant companion.

I feel a new
freedom,
deep
within my soul.

Grace has set
new boundaries.

nothing is allowed
past!

For You, my Lord,
my Jesus,
are a jealous Lover.
You will not allow
anything
to come between us.

For I am Yours,
and You are mine.

Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart.

Joseph Fort Newton

BSC

Moderator

Member Elite

since 2000-02-04

Posts 2919
New York, USA

1 posted 2001-01-10 07:23 PM

Ahhh Ellie, so true!!! Seems we're always looking somewhere else when it's always been right there. Beautiful! Bonnie

Kit McCallum

Administrator

Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

2 posted 2001-01-10 07:33 PM

Wonderful and wise words Ellie ... so very true indeed. Beautifully portrayed!

Best wishes,
/Kit

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

3 posted 2001-01-11 09:43 AM

Ellie I remember years ago feeling this way, when one day this very poem dawned on me. I looked to people to make me happy, to fill the 'void.'

That's why I say God must have put in a woman's heart to search for that love that we all look for. Only it's not found in humans, but above, with God.

This brought back some special memories for me.

Thanks!

<*\\\><

I know not what the future holds,
but I know Who holds the future.

I don't question YOUR existance - GOD

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

4 posted 2001-01-11 07:00 PM

I know the feeling well. So true the way things get in our way.
I thank God for his mercy and grace.
Great poem!
Hugs,
Deb

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

5 posted 2001-01-12 12:38 PM

Believe me...I know this feeling well. I have searched in so many wrong places that the only reason I remember them is to remind me of where I should always look in the first place. Excellent write and so wonderful a feeling I get from reading this as I realize that I am not alone in the weakness of us humans.

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

6 posted 2001-01-13 02:11 PM

Your whole poem was beautifully written, but what spoke to my heart the most was:
nothing is allowed
past

This is something that many of us have problems overcoming.... our past. I need to continually place my "past" under the Blood of Jesus Christ. Thank you for your words of wisdow, Love ya, Bob <><

gidget7
Member

since 2000-08-12

Posts 52
Arkansas, USA

7 posted 2001-01-13 02:41 PM

How could you have read my own soul so well ? I have known Christ for only a few years now,sadly. health has kept me from church, and I search for that same love and comfort, that only He can give,I have felt every word you penned here, and you really touched my heart with this one, I am so happy that I Was able to read this,You and your heart are blessed,

Jan Duncan
Junior Member

since 2001-01-06

Posts 12

8 posted 2001-01-13 06:09 PM

I was very moved by this. I, like so many others have a past that I am not proud of, and it took me a very long time to realize that I could forgive myself just like my wonderful Lord Jesus did. Thank God He is real and quick to forgive .

Blessings,
Jan Duncan

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

9 posted 2001-01-13 08:24 PM

WOW Ellie,
This is a powerful and passionate love poem-that ends just right--safe in the Arms of Jesus-Rock of Ages Cleft for me!
Jesus is truly the right choice & solution for our lives- and the Sooner the Better! Thanks,
David

Dennis L. White
Senior Member

since 2000-02-17

Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.

10 posted 2001-01-14 02:43 PM

Ellie,
What a tender profession of love and surrender in the one that taught us lasting LOVE. Well Done!
Dennis :^)

[This message has been edited by Dennis L. White (edited 01-14-2001).]

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

11 posted 2001-01-15 05:22 PM

Ellie, Once in a while you outdo yourself, and this is one of those poems. A message that will long be remembered by your words.
This is exquisite in thought.
Liz

LoveAll
Member

since 2000-05-24

Posts 148
B'dale, USA

12 posted 2001-01-15 07:39 PM

This is truely amazing. You have spoken so much truth in such simplicity. Thank you, I needed to hear this. I love it!
God Bless and Keep Smiling

Stacey

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; run and not grow weary, walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:3

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