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Willem Member
since 1999-11-18
Posts 139Inverness, FL, USA |
ENVOY This straight and narrow road has no detours, I must not ever bypass, safely, the seething, smelly slums, nor, scornfully, the marble mansions, I must not once forget it's You, who sent me. To make Your message cut through icy smiles in walnut-panelled boardrooms, through mockery, profanities, amid the clatter of assembly lines, all that, for Him who sent me? So, am I willing and prepared to walk where You would walk, to talk like You would talk, and even weep when You would weep? Oh, Christ, I'll need Your help! I do not have, and never will, the wisdom of King Solomon, the courage of young David, the faith of John the Baptist, Yet, I shall go wherever You send me! by Willem |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Willem, This a very challenging poem that cuts to the chase--If we are to walk the straight & narrow, we must go where Jesus send, and live what Jesus taught & lived-with the courage, strength & grace which He gives foir us to do so. It is not a competition--it is a personal commitment! You done well by giving us such an invigorating wake up call. Thank you, David "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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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Willem; The thought that came to me was, "your will be done, not mine". To me, the bravest prayer of all, and that's what your poem shouts.....Courage! Wow! 02 |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ah, but the Gift of Faith you do have! Excellent, that's what He wants from us. For us to do His will not ours! Love it! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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Willem Member
since 1999-11-18
Posts 139Inverness, FL, USA |
Thank you for your encouraging remarks and clear insight into the problems we all face trying to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. No, I haven't been a missionary, but I was always vitally interested in promoting goodwill and Christian love between people whose mutual interests seemed to be at odds. I was often a volunteer for the job of "ombudsman" (mediator) between a company's management and its employees. In few other tasks have I so strongly felt the need for daily guidance by the Holy Spirit. So that's wat prompted me to write this poem for some young people who were setting out on a rebuilding and outreach trip to an area that seemed to really need it. Willem |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Excellent writing, Willem! Very inspirational!  Denise |
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