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Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

0 posted 2000-07-30 08:02 PM

       Peter

       He walked by the sea of Galilee as He pointed
          my direction and said, "Drop your nets
             and I will make you a fisher of men..."
       I said, "Lord, lead me!"
       And Jesus said, "Follow me..."

       He poured a basin of water and He dressed with a towel
          as I watched His body and soul wash
             away grime and filth from my weary feet...
       I said, "Lord, teach me!"
       And Jesus said, "Follow me..."

       He spoke with words of authority as He proclaimed
          for me to come and walk upon waters
             turbulently tossed in my sinking faith...
       I said, "Lord, reach me!"
       And Jesus said, "Follow me..."

       He suffered Calvary's chastisement without a word
          as our eyes met in humility
             when I could not bare that I denied Him...
       I said, "Lord, release me!"
       And Jesus said, "Follow me..."

       He died surrendering arms wide open to receive
          my life committed wholly to Him
             for His soul, will, and purpose in my life...
       I said, "Lord, forgive me!"
       ...And I picked up my cross to follow Him.

-Robert E. Michaud Jr.-

Lady Lost
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since 2000-07-13

Posts 470

1 posted 2000-07-30 08:15 PM

Bob; A great big WOW! I'm sitting here awe struck by the power and beauty of your poem.
It's beyond words how magnificent this poem is. I am deeply touched. ellie

You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

2 posted 2000-07-30 09:45 PM

You have painted an excellent picture of this man. . . superb. . .

We should all learn from his example. . .

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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

3 posted 2000-07-30 10:26 PM

This piece is absolutely supurb!

deleeme
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since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

4 posted 2000-07-30 10:30 PM

Bob,
This is a wonderful treatment. Peter can be used as an example of weakness in many respects--but in his connectedness with Jesus He became strong- a wonderful lesson and example for us all. Well Done friend, David

"GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb)

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

5 posted 2000-07-30 11:20 PM

Bob you've something just spectacular here! I love it! In all things "Follow Me." This is fantastic!!!

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The will of God will never lead you, where the grace of God cannot keep you.

BSC

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since 2000-02-04

Posts 2919
New York, USA

6 posted 2000-07-31 08:41 AM

Bob - Once again you have written a simply incredible piece, and in doing so, have sent a wonderful message. Bonnie

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