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WARNING! Warming Waters |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
A frog, put in water that's hot, Immediately springs from the pot. Immersed in water that's tepid, It relaxes to succumb, instead. It's much like our society Warming to immorality And many sins that used to shock, Raise not and eyebrow, running amok. We know to where the wide road's paved When to worldly views, we become enslaved. The shadowed valleys of the narrow path, The faithful walk, while multitudes laugh. Generations of MEism and right NOW, Leave fewer and fewer believers to follow, And families spread across the nation Are unaware of loved ones temptations. Even pastors too often succumb To preach whatever will make more come, While biblical truths are excluded, Out of context, or diluted. Teachers today, must work in a vice, Knowing they or students will pay a price For teaching a blob as origination Omitting the beauty of God's creation. Long hours are worked to furnish 'needs' Of technology working at greater speeds. Couselors are brought into schools To help kids cope, as their friends blood pools. All the while the heating water Is relaxing precious sons and daughters, In their lighted shoes and latest fad pants, Who, without Christ, haven't a chance. Parents, too, in waters so warm, Like so many others, fear no harm. Souls can't be cleansed of sins spoils, When that relaxing warm water finally boils. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
How unique! So very true, as we sit back and relax and are no longer shocked by the tragedies we hear. WOW! Excellent poem! |
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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This is a very true poem, and I love the metaphor. Good job! "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world" |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
dear Sandgrain; The Truth is never lukewarm! Your poem is right on and scary. You are right in the line that says we can't make it without Christ. Love, Ellie 02 |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Sandgrain-Isn't it sad that the madness in this world even has to be written about, you have sure conveyed very clearly what a sad state we are in. As Ellie said, it's scary. But once again, you have opened at least one more pair of eyes, Thanks.....Bonnie |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Sandgrain, You've got another winner here. You have a wonderful ability to see and share vital and important messages from the common and ordinary--until we see the effect--Extraordinary!! 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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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Excellent! I guess we should thank God for our discomfort and heartaches when our conscience cries out. For we still have one! The closer to God I get the colder the world seems...He is the only true comfort. It's kind of funny and glorious to think about Frogs jummping out all over the world  To be with the Prince of peace. I love it!Sincerely, Rwood |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Thank you, Sandgrain, for this wake up call! Your poem is so beautifully written, every verse so true. God Bless You, Marcy |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Sandgrain: Just a little add on to say thank you for your heartfelt replies to me. I always feel uplifted when I read what you have to say! Love, Ellie 02 |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Thanks to each who've read and responded. Wht.Dove, Love Bug & ellie, you're right, truth is never luke warm. Bonnie, it is a sad state of affairs our society's in and it bothers me a lot. David, you're a great encourager and inspiration. rwood, yes, frogs leaping to be with the Prince of peace. Great picture. LOL It's tough to be thankful in all things, but we already know God uses all things for good. Marcy, Your kindness is music to my ears. Thank you. |
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ill_tactics Member
since 2000-02-11
Posts 149 |
what a very good poem, I love the message it brings. I'll be back for more. Much love, One love, PEACE |
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