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The Burden
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The Burden |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
The burden resting on my back Is starting to weigh me down I set off looking for slack Not sure where it will be found In the distance on top of the hill I can barely make out a shape You are hanging there still From the cross there's no escape I feel a force guiding me Pulling me to Your feet Only You can set my burden free "Come my child have a seat" At the foot of the cross I kneel Amazed by Your immense grace You know exactly what I feel Though You are in this place "Let me ease the load for you" He whispers softly in my ear "I am the one who will see you through Year after year after year" I humbly bow my head before Him As His mercy heals my battered soul Suddenly the future isn't so dim And alas my shattered heart is made whole ----------------------------------------------------- Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Thanks, Lone Wolf...I needed something uplifting. Elizabeth "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!" -The Crucible |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Elizabeth, You are welcome!! Glad to help.  Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoneWolf~ Lovely by far. He has the power to mend our hearts and souls. Uplifting indeed it is. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
~~~~~~~~~Wonderful writing~~~~~~~~~~~ sends the spirit soaring........ |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Nicely done. A very pleasant and uplifting read. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I too, found this uplifting , Lone Wolf.... I really enjoyed this read ... Thank you .... "Shoot for the moon.Even if you miss,you'll land among the stars." _Les Brown_ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Marge....thank you. Yes, He does have that power. Hope He uses it on mine. Guess I am looking for forgiveness. Danny....glad you liked it. Just looking to ease the burden. Thanks!! Mike....thanks. If it helps other too, then I am happy. Pepper....you are welcome. Glad to help!! Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Panthers Chrysalis Member
since 2000-03-25
Posts 51 |
So refreshing - especially at this time of year! Very inspiring.... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautiful and inspiring! Denise |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
P.C., Thanks....always glad to inspire. Really wasn't thinking of the time of year when I wrote it. Just the turmoil in my life. Denise....thank you. I try!! Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you for this wonderful poem. I loved the approach, the thought of going to the hillside with a burden and kneeling before Him. That is exactly what we do. Very beautiful Liz |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Liz, You are welcome for the poem. Happy to share it with others. That is exactly what I intend to do....give him my burden. Thank you for the wonderful comment. Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
"His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. . . " Excellent poem LW. . .sometimes, we just have to let go and see what happens. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven, Great quote....one of my favorites. Thank you. I know there are times we must let go and see what happens. Seems I have no choice in the letting go this time... Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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