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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
from “Keep Your Eyes Upon Jesus” message by Jim Simpson 8/4/02 Focus Where do your eyes turn? What do they see? How does your mind help the view that there be? If you have a doughnut all covered with sweet, is your eye on the hole or the part that you eat? When you’re given treasures, where is your praise? When you’re given troubles, what questions do you raise? When storms make you tremble and shake in the night, do you beg for their departure to ease well your fright, or do you look to the Master, seeking solitude, asking for His presence, until the storm’s subdued? Help me, oh, Maker, oh, Sweet Lord of Hosts reside in Your nature, Your word my guidepost. ©August 4, 2002 from “Keep Your Eyes Upon Jesus” message by Jim Simpson 8/4/02 Not On a Distant Shore Looking unto Jesus, focusing my sight, hoping for His guidance the glimmer of His light. Rocks and waves rise up to complain, bringing me calamity, if I’ll join the refrain. He’s not on a distant shore waiting on a rough-hewn rock, but with me evermore ev’ry tick of the clock. Steadfast, I profess, to wholeheartedly believe, and by His strength and power, I’ll willingly receive. Not by a strong ambition or by a force that is my own, but by the blessings of His nature more eternal than stone ©August 4, 2002 Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
A very positive message. Not by power, not by might, but by my Spirit says the Lord. I do love your "focus" here upon the Lord. So many times, it is true, we do turn to our own abilities rather than turning to Him who holds the true answers in life. Again, a very good message here that challenges us to look toward and foreword a not so distant shore. GOD bless. -Bob |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Thanks, Bob, your words are very appreciated and encouraging. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
Great write! I love Focus  Eliza Simmons |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, yes, may we always turn to Him when we are in great need and know He will make amends when we feel we can't do it on our own! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are a true inspiration to us all, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
VAS: Your poems are always so fulfilling and uplifting. Enjoyed these so much. Betty Lou Hebert |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Oh yes. It's only on when I'm in the house of the Lord that I am truly fed. Both good messages. |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I enjoyed this very much. Good points. Thanks, Melton |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
what a beautiful peace miriam coronado |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I think your minister must be pleased to have such an avid listener. It must make up for some of those nodding heads. Love, Joyce |
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