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SPIRIT
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since 2002-12-29
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California Desert

0 posted 2003-01-10 08:57 PM



The road traveled
Appears to have
Led to nowhere.
It has been fraught
With temptations
And addictions,
Despair and regrets.
Was ever a road so long?

The longer
You are on this road
The harder it is to leave it,
The harder to resist
What this going nowhere road
Has to offer.

Lord, Where are you?
You are so constant
That I know
You have not moved,
Away from me.
That the road
Was of my choosing.
If you have not moved
Then you must be still
At my journey’s start.

Thank you Dear Lord,
I can turn around,
Wend my way back
In the knowledge
That your arms
Are wide open
In readiness
To embrace me,
Your prodigal child,
And to fill me full
With your Love
And Glory

PRECIOUS FATHER,
NEVER LET US FORGET
THAT IT IS YOUR WILL
THAT WILL BE DONE.

I am an enigma, even unto myself.
A puzzle unsolved, a mystery maybe until beyond death.  ©das


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1 posted 2003-01-10 09:26 PM


A heartfelt prayer.  Joyce
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2 posted 2003-01-11 03:09 AM


What a poignant prayer indeed, and I am sure there are many on the same path as this poem is meandering.  Enjoyed.

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3 posted 2003-01-11 05:28 AM




(big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is a powerful prayer I know will be perceived and understood by Yours Truly! (sigh) This is precious, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Das, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California
4 posted 2003-01-11 12:48 PM


Isn't it wonderful that GOD's Grace is sufficient and that He never ever leaves us, but it is us who leaves Him on our own individual roads to destruction.... So glad that we live in the dispensation of GOD's Grace and that we can return as your poem states and that He will be waiting to receive us with His arms open wide. What a wonderful story is the Prodigal. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here. God bless.

-Bob

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise
5 posted 2003-01-11 04:39 PM


Such an awesome, heartfelt prayer. Thank you ...

Hugs, Marti

Most of us go to our grave
with our music still inside of us.

SPIRIT
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since 2002-12-29
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California Desert
6 posted 2003-01-18 02:25 PM


Thank you all for kind words.
lorenlynn
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since 2003-01-27
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California Beaches
7 posted 2003-02-13 08:43 PM


I really liked this - how great to know we are always welcome back into the arms of the Father.
jjote
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since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088
Ontario, Canada
8 posted 2003-02-14 11:06 AM


He is the good Shepherd, and He doesnt rest until all His flock are back in His arms.
Doesn't this give you a sense of comfort?

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