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Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

0 posted 2014-10-11 08:20 PM

Your amazing grace

You answer my longing
when You allow me
to stand under the shower
of Your living water.
Immersed in the beauty
of Your life restoring spring,
Your every word
transforms into a drop of love
caressing my heart.

Sometimes I feel
like a withering flower
without hope for a new dawn
but just before I surrender
to the grip of sorrow
Your voice pours
new life into my veins.
You raise me up
to new heights of perception,
my soul dances
to the amazing grace
of Your heavenly vibrations.

My whole being is attuned
to Your sacred song
eager to merge with Your essence
for all the time to come.
I would never want to step out
of this celestial globe
where I share Your perfect peace.
Let me remain a little while longer
in this blissful connection with You.

You give me all I need
to cope with life's challenges
and when I shall open my eyes
to what is waiting out there,
I know my feet
will touch safe ground.

Deeply moved by Your amazing grace
I will be able to go on,
to share love and strength
to hold fragile hands
to heal cold hearts
with a little touch of warmth.

[This message has been edited by Margherita (10-12-2014 04:47 AM).]

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2014-10-11 09:07 PM

This is special. I am moved every time I read something like this. But even so, this is even more special. You have given passion to your life through His Amazing Grace. I respect that, and know it is good to, and for you. I am not a man of faith. Having faith is a wonderful thing to those who have it, I am quite certain of that. This was a poem about having that faith and I loved it.

If they give you ruled paper write sideways.

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

2 posted 2014-10-11 10:37 PM

You are a living testament to Him and His grace, Margherita. You show us all what it means to "shine"

Michael

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

3 posted 2014-10-12 02:11 AM

I have to ditto Michael's comment. You teach us (me) so much with your offerings so thank you for that. In my case I certainly can't say that I haven't been given the strength to cope with life's challenges and yet I still ask for that so perhaps that brings my faith into question? Have to think on that one.

Love
Helen

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2014-10-12 04:58 AM

I always feel refreshed by your hopeful, healing words, Margherita.
Ida

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

5 posted 2014-10-12 06:54 AM

I really needed those words Margherita. Your Prayer/Poem was what my heart was needing to pray. Bless your heart.

Lori

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

6 posted 2014-10-12 07:29 AM

What a loving comment, dear Jerry, thank you kindly, I really appreciate your words. Yes, I have received the precious gift of faith and I am deeply grateful for it. It is easy to believe when life is good to us, but there are times when we feel like drowning in midst of all the pain and terror that surrounds us. Then we have the choice, to not waver and go on trusting God, or to cringe and give in to fear. We are humans and those who never waver are rare. Our Creator knows our nature and He never tires to answer our calls for support.

Thank you, dear Michael, for your kind and loving comment. The emotions of feeling One with our divine source puts us in an ecstatic state. Yet such peaks are not constant, though we try to act consequently upon the vivid memory. Once experienced we always yearn to be blessed again with that special gift. I felt inspired to write these words after such a precious moment during a religious celebration, which happens really rarely. It is more probable to feel very close to Our Creator in midst of Nature, or in a meditative state, or while we say a prayer within the stillness of our own four walls.

Dear Helen, thank you from my heart for your loving kindness in replying. If my offerings bring some comfort or a spark of hope, I am blessed. I think our most appreciated prayer is that of gratitude for what we receive. To repeat our requests for strength and light is equally valid, I have no doubt about that. As I said to Jerry, I firmly believe that God never tires to listen to our requests for help. He loves it when we call out for Him. And He loves us beyond our imagination, independently of our “degree of faith” … we are all on a Path towards Him and sometimes our mind induces us to stop moving forward, to try sidewalks … and it's all for our growth.

Thank you so much, dear Ida, I enjoyed your loving comment. It is a pleasure to share my thoughts. I heard a Priest say that too many words are not necessary, what counts is Love (St. Paul also gives the advice to not use too many words). But we are poets and how can we not put into words our emotions and share them? After all we respond to a strong inspiration, which is a precious gift too.

Love and Peace to all.
Margherita

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

7 posted 2014-10-12 07:36 AM

Dear Lori, your loving words move my heart and I just want to follow my desire to hug you across the world and enjoy a special moment of peace together. Thank you kindly.

Love,
Margherita

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

8 posted 2014-10-12 01:39 PM

Margherita,You constantly top yourself.This is so beautiful that I Took the liberty to send it to my friend Grace,who is struggling with ill health now. I know she will appreciate it as all of your followers here and I do. Thank you.It seems you were just who was needed today by so many. JO
P.S her nick name is "Amazing Grace" as she is always there for so many people who could use a helping hand

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

9 posted 2014-10-12 02:55 PM

Give your dear friend, Amazing Grace, a gentle warm hug from me, dear Martyjo. You did well to send these words to her, as you deem them fit to lift her up a bit in this time of ill health. Let's give grace for her quick recovery! Thank you from my heart for your loving kindness in commenting my words so generously.

Have a beautiful Sunday.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Gale
Senior Member

since 2013-06-10

Posts 578
Russia

10 posted 2014-10-21 01:43 AM

And so you do, dear Margherita,
healing cold hearts

EmmaRose
Senior Member

since 2011-03-02

Posts 1376
Midwest

11 posted 2014-10-21 10:35 PM

A timeless reminder of reaching out into the Creator's arms in the darkest hour , He is there for us, always

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

12 posted 2014-10-23 01:15 PM

From the beginning of this piece,( I think I need to share this with friends, permission?):

You answer my longing
when You allow me
to stand under the shower
of Your living water.

the joy from the Giver rains down drops of love, tenderness, strength, stamina...

it's a spring or fall rain

a former or latter rain

that the Spirit provides

lovely, Margherita! thank you for writing/sharing.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

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