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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA 
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((This is for a dear friend of mine)) I've always had a very difficult time Knowing whether to Stand Up or Flee, It seems like I'd have the wisdom But somehow it e'er eludes me. I want in my life to be Gentle A kind, caring Christian to be, But when do I stand up and say "NO! You just can not walk over me!" I know if I'm standing with You, Lord I'm assured I am standing for Right, Thou who twice showed righteous indignation In cleansing the Temple site! My feelings, Lord t'ward you are Tender Yet in ways, You want me to be Tough, Lord, help me find Answers and Courage In the right time and way to say "Enough!" Lord, I know you understand my problems You, Yourself were treated unkind by men, And yet in the height of your agony You could pray, "Father, forgive them!" Let me learn in Your Humble Submission And also find in You Boldness of Faith, To repel all the devil's advances And yet to remain in Your Grace. I see in myself, there a likeness With a tenderness that can be tough, But all in all, Love for God remains Lord, in all may I show the Right Love. I know there are no easy answers But dear Lord, I will trust You today, Let my actions and thoughts reflect Yours And in truth, for my foes, let me pray! "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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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Very sincere poem written from the heart, those are the kind I like the best. It's message kind of blooms in your heart as you read it. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dearest David; What a dear friend you are! The words and poetic flow are exactly what I needed. Clarity has come after much prayer. thank you so much, Ellie 02 |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Dear David. I truly love this poem. The ongoing battles of the heart and trying to do God's will. Trying to follow his example really reminds us how human we are. The poem itself is a gentle encouragement wisely written. Sincerely Rwood |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great poem, David, about those sometimes difficult decisions. I can relate to this! Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 03-13-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Oh David, how I can relate to this! Always feeling mean or something if you were to say NO! Well, God says it all the time, only for our good. Maybe we should think about the reasons we say no...just a thought, one I need to think about as well! Excellent work as always my friend! <*\\\>< 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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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
David, This is just beautiful, it sures brings some clarity to severl aspects of my life. And it has given me so much to reflect on .... Thanks, Bonnie |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
David, Amen! Good food for thought and prayer. Powerful message here too. "Thou who twice showed righteous indignation In cleansing the Temple site!" God Bless Marcy |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
It is, indeed, a difficult line to find (when enough is enough). Seems I'm giving the benefit of the doubt still when the writing 's been on the wall for some time. I so appreciate this posting and I nearly missed it. Thank you, David, for another very well written post to lead us in the right direction. |
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