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Sunshine
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0 posted 2000-07-09 08:37 AM


God Holds Me Close

So many times I could have lost it
…all common sense and such
without the Savior coming forth
and sharing with me….touch….

certain times in my life
I've come to him in prayer
each and every time never feared
nor wondered "is He there?"…

and when my mind was frazzled
and too deep in thought to pray
I never for a moment wondered
"is He guiding me on my way?"

and when the despair closed on in
and when hot tears pained my eyes
when in deepest agony
I know He heard my cries.

That is when, with tightest grasp
in his Love I've been clasped
and with his robe He tried my tears
and has comforted me, all these years.

How has HE done this, do you ask?
Why, it is because he tasked

an angel, in disguise of you.

©Karilea Rilling Jungel
9 July 2000



Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


© Copyright 2000 Karilea Rilling Jungel - All Rights Reserved
ellie LeJeune
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1 posted 2000-07-09 09:34 AM


Dear Karilea: I love your name, it's so lovely! This is a wonderful poem and the ending perfect. We are always Jesus to each other."an Angel in disguise of you". Perfect!
Ellie

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

ellie LeJeune


Sunshine
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2 posted 2000-07-09 10:00 AM


Morning Ellie...thank you re: my name...it was one of my biggest burdens as a shy child, but I've overcome that...

I'm so glad you liked this piece! Thank you...

Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


sandgrain
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3 posted 2000-07-09 03:32 PM


Your deep faith comes through every line of this heartwarming piece.  Thank you for writing and sharing it.
Lighthousebob
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4 posted 2000-07-10 01:49 AM


I especially was touched by the last line: "an angel, in disguise of you."  What a nice compliment to someone that you hold most dear. Bob <><
Songbird
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5 posted 2000-07-10 06:08 PM


Beautiful and wonderful..
Sunshine
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6 posted 2000-07-11 09:39 AM


I am glad all of you enjoyed...thank you for the wonderful comments...

Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


Denise
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7 posted 2000-07-11 10:17 PM


Oh, Karilea, this is beautiful! I love it!

Denise

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8 posted 2000-07-12 09:54 AM


Ok, first your name....Love it, would have loved to name a daughter Karilea, it is beautiful.(Have to work on perhaps getting a granddaughter named this, not any time soon though)!!!  Now, this poem, how wonderful to have so much faith, to know He is always there.  I shall remember this piece with the strength, and inspiration it exudes.  It is beautiful.  Bonnie  
Alle'cram
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9 posted 2000-07-12 10:00 AM


Karilea, (love your name also)
  Again, your poem so filled with wisdom and gratitude to Him. Lovely! So true, often times the Holy Spirit within each of us is praying for us.

"and when my mind was frazzled
and too deep in thought to pray
I never for a moment wondered
"is He guiding me on my way?"


Sunshine
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10 posted 2000-07-12 11:17 AM


Wow! Amazed at all of you...

my name...LOL...didn't want it at age 7, found out at 17 it could be an ice-breaker [no one pronounces it correctly]...I was such a SHY child...it caused a lot of pain in the beginning...

at 27 people told me it was "different"

at 37 people were more open to it...

at 47 I decided I'd keep it...

but I wouldn't necessarily tell ANY of you to give it to your child, grand or otherwise...unless you can see in their tiny little soul that they will "survive" the name...

I'm glad I was able to...

denise, thank you ...

bonnie, I will continue to give strength as I can...

alle, because of my name, He gave me strength...

thank you all again for your kind words.


Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


WhtDove
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11 posted 2000-07-14 11:08 AM


It takes much faith and strength to know He's always there. Especially in times of trouble.  A perfect reflection of your belief.

We always try to give our kids names that are original don't we? Yours certainly is. It is who you are, and if only we'd known that when we were younger.  

Mine was also an original name. I only knew of person who had it. My second grade teacher. For many years I was jested about it. As I hit H.S. I found others with the same name, which came as a shock to me. Nowadays it's pretty common.  Love your originality Karilea!!

Sunshine
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12 posted 2000-07-14 01:54 PM


Whitedove, thanks {{{{{hugs}}}}}

Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


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13 posted 2000-07-14 11:35 PM


This is a beautiful piece! Your faith is profound, my friend. It shines through every word you write.

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde
"The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea

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14 posted 2000-07-15 03:59 AM


and when my mind was frazzled               and too deep in thought to pray
I never for a moment wondered
"is He guiding me on my way?"

This struck me.  I struggle many times at prayer.  I'll kneel and start but then my mind inevitably wanders and I feel so bad.  Most times I just give up... I don't know that anything I say is heard.  Good to see someone else struggle at this place without giving up.

Thank you for sharing this.

Sunshine
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15 posted 2000-07-15 01:37 PM


Lovebug, it only shines because it is there...[think about it...]

YeshuJah, it is those times, I believe, when He is allowing a window to open for us that we might see...do not feel bad, just lift your heart's eyes...

Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


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