Great Blessings through Trials

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deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

0 posted 2000-10-08 08:37 PM

[Based on James 1:2-8,12]

If you really want Patience
Then Patience can be yours,
Be aware it comes through Faith's trials
O'ercoming Life's tears and fears.

If you want completeness
And to perfect Maturity,
Then let Patience have her full work
Through all your adversity.

If you're lacking Wisdom
To see Joy and Good through pain,
Ask of God, Doubt not, in true faith
Much Wisdom from God you'll gain!

If with Joy you can face your Trials
And with Patience, Wisely endure,
His Blessings will be upon you,
And the Crown of Life may be yours.

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

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

1 posted 2000-10-08 09:05 PM

If you're lacking Wisdom
To see Joy and Good through pain,
Ask of God, Doubt not, in true faith
Much Wisdom from God you'll gain!

Words so true David! He worketh a great patience in us through love.
Wonderful writing and a great reminder!

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I know not what the future holds,
but I know Who holds the future.

Lone Wolf
Member Ascendant

since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

2 posted 2000-10-08 11:02 PM

David,

This was wonderful my friend. It is through life's trials and tribulations that we develop the patience and faith it takes to be rewarded with the Crown of Life. I enjoyed this one very much.

Lone Wolf

Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

3 posted 2000-10-08 11:09 PM

David~
And He gives me great patience ...
to get me through the trials and the tears.

Wonderful write.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

4 posted 2000-10-09 08:13 AM

His blessings will be upon you,
and the crown of life may be yours.

These are powerful words, David. Most don't want to hear that it is only through adversity and trials, that we grow and mature into the fullness of true gracefilled lovely people. One of your best poems. Thank you for the spiritual lift to start off my day. Love, Ellie

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

eL

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2000-10-09 10:39 AM

Ah yes, patience. I must go get some. Well done, David!

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

6 posted 2000-10-09 02:56 PM

Adversity is never welcomed, but the lessons it brings are more precious than gold. Your piece is so well written and carrying an important message. Thank you.

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

7 posted 2000-10-09 08:24 PM

David,
Truth I read in these words.
There is joy when we can give thanks in all things, trusting that he knows best.
deb

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