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A World Without God |
Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I saw the appalling pictures of destruction done today. I wept for those who suffered and knew someone must pay. But the most outrageous images the television sent, Were those of the celebrants who laughed at our torment. I could not imagine reveling in someone else's woe, And recognized a sample of how the world could go If we hadn't God to guide us, fill our hearts with sympathy. When I've seen their streets bombed, I have cried with empathy. God doesn't want our hearts to fill with hatred, we must love Even those who hate us, take our orders from above. Dear God we humbly seek you and turn to you in prayer. Protect us from those who'd harm us, from land, from sea, from air. Guide the leaders of this nation, let our people know you're here. Hasten the day of triumph, when God is everywhere. By Joyce 9/11/01 [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 09-12-2001).] |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Amen. |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I like your poem of prayer to Our God. Melton |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Indeed..... |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
We must guard against becoming hate mongers seeking blood for revenge. Though deeply hurt, we must ask for God's wisdom and guidance as we proceed, lest we worsen our own situation. Prayers for our leaders were never more needed. Thank you for sharing your beautifully written inspiring work. God bless, Rae |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Wonderfully written, Joyce How true!~ And, a world without God would be such a scary place~ Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Excellent poem Joyce! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Allstaria22 Member
since 2000-06-11
Posts 83MN USA |
"God doesn't want our hearts to fill with hatred, we must love Even those who hate us, take our orders from above." This is a great reminder of how we must act in this troubled time. Thanks for this great peice of poetry. Too bad more people don't love as you do. Dana Isaiah 1:18 |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Lovely heartfelt prayer, Joyce. I was left looking at the pictures of their joy in disbelief. How can anyone rejoice on another's pain? It's awful. You made some great points here. All writing comes |
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sunshinemist Senior Member
since 2001-09-29
Posts 595Fl. sunshines early mist |
Amen! May God Bless each and everyone of us. Thank you for sharing. Peace and ~Marie~ |
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