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0 posted 2002-11-14 12:54 PM


Sometimes when troubled
with trials in life
Don't know what to do
about woes or strife
Seem to do everything
you know what to do
Nothing seems to help
when troubles come to you
Wondering how to handle
all your woes and cares
Even asks yourself
Is God answering my prayers?
But then you start thinking
about days gone past
Of all through the years
how His Grace did last
God always answers prayer
no matter what we think
He knows how to answer
quicker than an eye's blink
But He also sees the future
what life's road will show
What we need and the best for us
God always does know
Sometimes He answers right away
at times a while it takes
Other times He answers, "Not now"
He never makes mistakes
If you think prayers go unanswered
or if they're ever going to be
God will answer in His own time and way,
and for the best, you will see

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

© Copyright 2002 Ethel GG Kent - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-11-14 01:06 PM



Ethel, this is so true. And right; He never makes mistakes. If only I could learn when to respond to a problem and when not; always the human factor, the ego, fears,  going on with me....ever a learning experience....

Faith and trust are important parts of letting go and letting God.

I think your poem is quite in depth and I like it a great deal. Thanks for posting it.

Warm Regards,
Pat

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2 posted 2002-11-14 01:12 PM




(smiles) Oh Ethel, this is so very true, sweet friend, yay, I love it, I have missed you these past few days! (kiss on cheek) Your wonderful words always bring a smile to my face, sweet friend, this gives me faith soon I will meet my Joanna and also see my dreams come true, yay, God Bless You, know He always loves you and will answer your heart too, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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3 posted 2002-11-14 01:21 PM


Pat, thanks so much for reading my poem. I didn't know if I could post it here or in the other forum.
I appreciate your sweet reply, too.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

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4 posted 2002-11-14 01:26 PM


Thanks Noah for your sweet reply.  I appreciate it.
Yeah, my computer has been at my friends house for the past couple of days. She put a new program on it because I was having a lot of trouble with the one on it. I tried to get on here over at Gary's Mom and Dad's house while I was reading my e-mail last night, but couldn't for some reason. I guess I wasn't doing something right.
I sur have missed all of ya'll, too. This place is really habit forming, but a good habit, I think.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

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5 posted 2002-11-14 03:25 PM


So, very true, dear Ethel! Wonderful write!

~ always keep the faith!

Linda

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6 posted 2002-11-14 03:29 PM


Linda, thank you very much for reading my poem and for your sweet reply. I appreciate it.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

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7 posted 2002-11-14 05:15 PM


Ethel, I am convinced God is on vacation in the Bahamas and so totally not paying attention to us.  So, when I have these kinds of days, I go shopping and that really helps!

Seriously, I'm just be a fresh brat. God is always with us and answers our prayers. Problem is, God's ways may not be our ways and the answers may not be what we want but what we need.

Hugs and hang in there ... Marti

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8 posted 2002-11-14 07:15 PM


Marti, I feel like you. God answers prayers in His time and in His ways. And, that's always the right way, too.....even if we don't understand it at the time.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

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9 posted 2002-11-14 08:53 PM


How very true, garysgirl.  Thanks for sharing this special poem.  I totally agree with the following verse:

"God always answers prayer
no matter what we think
He knows how to answer
quicker than an eye's blink"


angsana

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10 posted 2002-11-14 09:01 PM


Angsana, thank you very much for reading my poem and for your sweet reply. I'm glad that you liked it.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

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11 posted 2002-11-20 03:43 AM


True...and he answers in his own way...not always the way we expect...James
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12 posted 2002-11-20 04:11 AM


Ethel~ Your words are so true.

The following lines you wrote are the answer

God will answer in His own time and way,
and for the best, you will see

Thanks for sharing...Paul

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13 posted 2002-11-20 07:35 AM


Yes Ethel, this is true. Sometimes, I think, if I could only have a peek at what is in store, it would be easier to hang on to hope.
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14 posted 2002-11-20 08:14 AM


James....
That's right.... He does answer in His own
way, because He knows what is best for us.

Paul....
Thank you so much for reading my poem.
I appreciate your reply, too.

Sue....
Yes, Sue. I feel the same way sometimes.
Thanks for your reply.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

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