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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA 
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Each Garden needs a boundary, made of stone or made of wood, less the loveliness be tred upon, thus crushing beauty God has made. So this soul needs His Grace to build those boundaries, deep and wide and strong, that I might safely be tucked neath His Wings so safe. Safe from worldly pain. Set free to be discerning, set free to be at peace. Before the wounds grew deeper, with each barb from those uncaring. Wide open to the arrows slung, by those I held most dear. Now the boundaries of Grace, allow my feelings free, to gaze upon the enemy with heartfelt understanding of their wounds, instead of mine. [This message has been edited by ellie LeJeune (edited 04-29-2000).] |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Wow Ellie. It seems we are always on the same wave length. We must really be kindred spirits. I just wrote Flowers from the enemy, before I read this. It has the same meaning. Even though we hurt, there is pain everywhere, and God gives us the strength to endure and overcome to see the pain in others. Thru compassion we heal! I love it. True sister in faith. Love Regina |
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Ellie - After reading Regina's response, it seems that the 3 of us are really in tune these days. What a beautiful analogy, the "boundaries of grace" sound so much softer than the old, dark walls. I love this, and will be thinking of it often, as those arrows continue to be fired. Thanks so much for this. Bonnie |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
ellie, How you can lay your heart open in humbleness and such a beautiful heart you have. The pain inflected by the ones we love hurts the deepest but God gives grace and understanding to a heart such as yours, He has remove the scares of the barb, the fault not being yours replace with understanding as you nest within His wing.Thanks for reminding me to guard the words I speak to the ones I love. I really like what you said to me. God Bless, Marcy |
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Forrest Cain Member
since 2000-04-21
Posts 306Chas.,W.V. USA |
Very nice ellie. I enjoyed the poetic flavor of this one. Look forward to more. forrest |
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son of man Member
since 2000-04-25
Posts 125 |
the picture you've painted in my minds canvas displays glorious walls of incomprehensable beauty surrounding a bountiful garden arrayed with splendid fruits that grew from the seeds god has sown. its a wonderful image with significant personal revelation. the magnifiscent walls are built by gods own hand to protect the fruit we love and desire, the fruit of the spirit. with his glorious hedge, he prevents our fruit from being trodden on or stolen, so that we may always enjoy it.as his children, he gives us the best to be had, thus the fruits are more choice than any in all creation. |
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son of man Member
since 2000-04-25
Posts 125 |
i forgot to express my enjoyment for your poem. its a wonderful thought-invoking piece. |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
ELLIE- it is good to know our limits and to set boundaries , especially so that we don't trample under foot the sacred things of Life. Your's is a point well taken--thank you, David |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ellie we sure are a people that needs boundaries. Even though we overstep them all, that's what makes us stop and look and know, and learn lessons. Thank you for such a thought provoker in me tonight  <*\\\>< Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. |
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