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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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today Lord, I ask for faith the strength to believe to believe that you know my heart better than I know it myself to believe that you will care for me no matter what I do or say or when it seems that no one else does to believe that the sun will shine even on the darkest of days and to believe that you will light my way even on the blackest of nights today Lord, I ask for faith the strength to believe you say in your Word that if I have but faith the size of a mustard seed that I can move mountains well Lord, I don't want to move mountains today but I do want to believe that you're there, that you hear me when I call, that you're watching over me and Lord, I know that you are but there are some days Lord, where it's hard to even have a mustard seed of faith so on those days Lord, help me to find that seed today Lord, I ask for faith the strength to believe the strength that your will shall always be done and that sometimes Lord, it won't always be what I want give me the faith and strength to know that you are infinite in your wisdom and that you see things with eyes that are not like mine help me to see again like the blind man, and help me to remember that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen today Lord, I ask for faith the strength to believe the power to serve the heart to know and the mind to understand Amen. ------------------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Amen. Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sven~ This is just a wonderfully written piece. 'the strength that your will shall always be done and that sometimes Lord, it won't always be what I want' Those lines alone, sum up the essence of acceptance. 'and help me to remember that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen' Brilliantly said. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Well done Sven, a real nice write. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Sven-- this is one of the most beautiful and graceful prayer poems i have ever had the pleasure of reading. the Lord is there for us, he really is. and it is obvious your faith in him...that faith will get you through some of your darkest hours. you have a beautiful and giving heart. all the love you exude in life will be given back to you ten fold. take care my friend. amy  |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
We are lucky that the Lord is always there for us all we have to do is ask. Sven this is beautiful, thank you for sharing it with us. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Sunshine, Amen. Thank you Marge, thank you. . . I have learned to accept some things recently. . . Sy, thank you my friend. . . Amy, I hope so. . . I try, I really do. . . thank you my friend. . . inot2b, we are lucky indeed. . . thank you for reading. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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AniKay83 Member
since 2000-06-28
Posts 388Missing Since 1999 |
well Lord, I don't want to move mountains today but I do want to believe that you're there, that you hear me when I call, that you're watching over me ---------- ---------- Sometimes it's hard journey to understanding faith, but it's beautiful path to walk. Loved this. Much love all, Krissie |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
sven, you write gems, but this is the diamond. you are such an inspiration talent wise and spiritually. God bless you. I have only a few other words. Thank you. Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Words to live by, though the strength is hard to feel sometimes. Sandra |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
a beautiful prayer Swen.. thank you~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Sven indeed this is a gem, but I am like Cat on this one, sometimes it's hard to remember God is with you, and all things happen for a purpose, sometimes knowing he is there even, you still feel alone..... Beautiful work you inspiring fellow you!! Isis *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this is beautiful, Sven, I'm touched "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Thank you my friend, my heart smiles this night as I make this my last post for the evening, and am grateful that this night I had the time, and pleasure to read. This truly was MY pleasure, thank you for it. ~D~On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
As I have told you before, your eyes have not even seen a shadow of what He has for you and how He desires to use you. He is always there my friend. I too realize that sometimes it seems He's no where to be found but He's only a whisper of His name away. Sven, I can't tell you how this has touched me. I know we talk alot about spiritual things but to see you pour your heart out like this is very moving. This is a treasure and it is beautiful. Juls |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'today Lord, I ask for faith the strength to believe to believe that you know my heart better than I know it myself to believe that you will care for me no matter what I do or say or when it seems that no one else does' Beautiful work, Sven! Sometimes, believing this is the only thing that gets me through! You have captured the feeling wonderfully!! sp Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven, This was very beautiful my friend. One of your best poems by far. Perhaps you should share it with the Spiritual Journeys crowd. I think they would love it. Excellent work. 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 |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi Sven, I have read a couple of (my) best reads today, in different catagories and here you give me another. Without doubt, this is the most "sincere" and beautiful poem/prayer that I have read from you or anyone. SINCERE. Just so you will know, your sincere petition to God is all He asks. Ask openly so He is magnified through you and your request. Sven, you have touched me and I know God is going to bless you with all that you ask. Keep the prayer in your heart and the joy will start to fill. You are a sweetheart and you are loved. Marcy |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I wish to Ditto Amy and Marcy ... this is indeed very beautiful wonderful inspiring words... we all need to remember the message of His words.. excellent write.. very nice to see this side of you take care jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
Soothing & Inspirational piece here Sven! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind!"...Dr. Seuss Toddles123@aol.com |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sven~ A very positive piece Sometimes my friend we do need a reminder don't we....lovely my friend Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"...help me to remember that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen" Sven, I needed this today, thank you. ~Wynter Bliss "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Amen.... thank you for sharing your pray... needed that too. (((hugs))) Charisma |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
hope no one minds me bumping this up. but it's athought we should have for each day. thanks again sven. Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
today Lord, I ask for faith the strength to believe the power to serve the heart to know and the mind to understand =========================== No better way to start your day then this. Excellent prayer from you and so nice to see that you have turned to the one place that gives true peace to the heart and the soul. May God bless you and may your walk with him be one that you find to be as pure and loving as I know it will be. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Wow. . . I'm just a little overwhelmed here everyone. . . Thank you all for your replies. . . I've just been feeling a little down recently and I guess it all just came out in this poem. . . I hope that all of you will remember that in everything, Faith is what gets us through. . . we have to believe that it is possible. . . and if it's meant to be. . .then it will. . .but we have to believe first. . . Thank you all again. . . you've really made my day. . . ---------------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Passions Voice Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 291Michigan |
This is wonderful! Sincere and heartfelt, He's very real in your life isn't he? passion is life. . . |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Sven, Faith, the sure expectation of things hoped for, heavy and strange my world has been for a while now and this beauty will help me. I will admit that I forget to rely on God some times and try to do things on my own, but it usely only after I turn to Him that things get better. Just simply beautiful friend thank you. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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