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Janie
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since 2000-08-13
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0 posted 2000-09-10 07:45 PM


Sustenance
Written by Janie Mathis

-To sip the flowing water’s spring
Amidst the scorch that deserts bring
-To safely cling to steadfast hands
As raging storms destroy the lands
-To eat of bread that’s ground from dust
Sustains my life with mortal crust
-To kiss the bare of naked feet,
A sacred place so pure and sweet
-To live, my needs forever met,
Hosanna Lord! My life, your debt




© Copyright 2000 Janie - All Rights Reserved
Alle'cram
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since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816
Texas
1 posted 2000-09-10 08:21 PM


a masterpiece, janie! you've said it all, let me add, amen and I agree. What a wonderful Saviour we have in Jesus. Love and blessing, Marcy
Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California
2 posted 2000-09-11 11:18 AM


Very eloquently written... He is Jehovah Jireh our Sustenance. I liked it.  Bob <><
ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
3 posted 2000-09-11 08:21 PM


Janie: You have written an eloquent poem that is a precious gem. In so few words, you have given praise to God in a poem that reads like a dream!  Ellie

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

eL

Janie
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since 2000-08-13
Posts 158

4 posted 2000-09-11 09:15 PM


Marcy,Bob, Ellie

Thanks for stopping by. I sat down to write this as a love poem for my husband but when saw what was emerging I had to change my focus.

Janie


WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
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5 posted 2000-09-12 09:56 AM


This flows beautifully!
I wonder about the last line though. The debt part. I'm sure I'm just not interpreting this correctly, if you could explain please.

So often times when I sit to write with something in mind, it always takes a turn. LOL For the Lord of course  

This really is very beautifully done!

Janie
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since 2000-08-13
Posts 158

6 posted 2000-09-12 04:15 PM


Whitedove,

I know what you mean about the last line; I questioned whether this was what I meant to say but I was able to clarify it to myself and maybe it would help you to think of it in this way too:

Jesus assumed the debt of my life
= My life, your debt


deleeme
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA
7 posted 2000-09-12 09:40 PM


Janie-
This a beautifully written expression of faith, dependency, reliance and fullness recieved through our Lord- A wonderful testimony to His goodness & Grace on our behalf-and our reason to submit to His loving care.   David

WOW- another day of life-and here among friends!
Ain't God Grand!



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