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XOx Uriah xOX
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0 posted 2006-04-19 02:12 PM



I looked for the hole
I was told that it would be here...
I'm certain this is the right spot...
I couldn't see a hole.

I looked for the hole again
Yes, this is the right spot...
I kicked up some grass with my boot heel...
I couldn't find a hole.

I looked for the hole...
It's easier to find the spot now...
I got down on my knees...
Parted the grass...
Pulled some of it up by the roots...
I don't see a hole.

I looked for the hole again today...
On my hands and knees...
Some of the veil that blocked
my vision has been removed...
But, I still do not see a hole.
I beat my fist upon the earth...
I covered myself with dirt...
I am so disheartened...
I couldn't find the hole.

I didn't look for the hole today
I have given up...
I surrender...
If I am to find it...
It will be shown to me...

I went walking today...
And without even thinking about it...
I stumbled upon the hole !
By Grace...I've found it !
It was right where they said it would be !

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BROTHER JOHN
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since 2006-04-06
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1 posted 2006-04-19 03:22 PM


Uriah,

Thanks for making me think.  The Quakers speak of "openings."  If I understand their thinking, the opening is within us. The work to discover this opening is to clear away the "trash" and there it is.

Thanks!


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