A Gift For The Father's Pleasure

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A Gift For The Father's Pleasure

joycerogers
Member

since 2001-05-16

Posts 83
Texas

0 posted 2001-05-22 01:10 PM

Every since you chose me Jesus,
My heart hasn't been the same.
Now that you've washed me Holy One,
I can stand here without blame.

I shall never forget the day when
Your soul stretched beyond measure.
All of your stripes became red ribbons,
And bowed themselves around me as

A gift for the Father's pleasure.

[This message has been edited by joycerogers (edited 05-22-2001).]

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

1 posted 2001-05-23 04:54 PM

This is a most touching piece and one which says so much- Jesus didn't die for us because He had to- but because, His Father wanted Him to, and He was willing to do it, so that we might recieve the Father's gift of Love, forgiveness, purpose and grace-Thank God for His most Generous Gift to usward!
David

No Better Place do I know
Than where Hearts knit as
one,
For in that grand
experience,
The Better ALL become.

God Bless us All!!!

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

2 posted 2001-05-23 06:57 PM

Joyce,

Your poem touched me just to remember it was Jesus who chose us and not we who chose Him. To know that I was chosen before the foundation of the world is bewildering to me..... but I do accept it by faith. Thank you. Bob <><

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