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My Suit of Armor...
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My Suit of Armor... |
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Gentle Soul Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 273Vinton,Ohio USA |
My belt is tight, snug around my waist. My breast plate is there, beaten, but in place. My shoes are tore, tattered but there. My shield burnt, by life's dragon lair. My helmet is in tact, perfect and round. fits nice on my head, never the ground. My sword is long, shiny but blunt. I've hit many things, its growth I stunt I hand the maker, my armor full I sit and wait, patience is my tool he hands me new,shiny I say perfect, but can I afford pay? I ask his price, he turns with a smile. Just your visit has made it worthwhile Puzzled, I ask, how could you mean? This is free? So perfect, and clean? "Yes warrior, I need you in the fight. The Son is coming, like thief of night. round all of man, and get them dressed bring them to me, I'll handle the rest." So I put on my helmet, Oh so bright! Then my breastplate, that gleams in the light. My shoes are perfect, so I'll stand Shield and Sword, I grip in Hand. Ready for battle, he had a tip. "dont turn around, and surely dont slip" as I walked for the plain door he handed me fruit, "see there's more" "you have to plant these" stern in his eye. "this will draw people, they wont deny You'll reep what you sow, Take care now. Go forth, spread the word, teach them how." "It wont be easy, and its not smooth come to me, those rugged dents, I'll soothe I'll make you clean again, all for free go forth to man, and speak of me." So I went out to tell them of God with peace on my feet oh he did shod my sword is his word, sharp and bright and here I am shinin my light Oh, I do stumble, and yes I fall please believe me! and just read this all My armor is beat, everyday Im human in most everyway. ------------------ Gënt£ë¤§°û£ [This message has been edited by Gentle Soul (edited 08-26-99).] |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Little sister, You were well inspired by the Lord when you wrote this one. Terrific job, I'm very proud of you.  ------------------ Shall I indulge in flights of fancy hampered by clipped wings? DreamEvil© |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
tiz nice that no matter how battered we feel if our heart is sincere the Holy Ghost will take over and channel us for God's will. Can't mess up i love that i can trust that. you have written a poem that touches me deeply thanks |
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Gentle Soul Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 273Vinton,Ohio USA |
Thank you big brother.. I give God the glory.. He is a great and mighty God. and tho I stumble and trip up.. I pray my faith will always stay strong ------------------ Gënt£ë¤§°û£ |
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Gentle Soul Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 273Vinton,Ohio USA |
Thanks Walt.. God just flowed through my pen this time.. I honestly believe it ------------------ Gënt£ë¤§°û£ |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Beautiful beautiful work, Gentle Soul. I enjoyed this. ------------------ *Krista Knutson* I see the world through the loving eyes of my heart, and suffer the pain of unfulfilled visions. -- Daniel L. Miller |
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Dragoness Senior Member
since 1999-08-07
Posts 513 |
Well done Angel...loved it!!  ------------------ Set you heart free and your mind will follow. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Hey there Gentle Soul. I really don't know what words to use here. Spectacular, Splendid. Beautiful, Most Excellent! You brought tears to my eyes. I absolutely just loved it!!!! No doubt the Spirit is the guide here! God Bless ya Hon!!! This is our Gospel Armour! [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 08-26-99).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very nicely written. This is a wonderful piece of work. |
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Gentle Soul Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 273Vinton,Ohio USA |
thank you to all... WhtDove, I know it had to be spirit led... I was depressed, couldnt write about happy stuff, but God pulled me thru, and then I couldnt sleep! heheh.. but Im fine now.. ------------------ Gënt£ë¤§°û£ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
No doubt sweetie! This was so good I had to come back and read again. It belongs on TOP!!! |
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Gentle Soul Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 273Vinton,Ohio USA |
Thank you WhtDove... ------------------ Gënt£ë¤§°û£ |
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Kelly Member
since 1999-07-03
Posts 145 |
Thanks! I loved it. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ahh, St. Joan, well done! ------------------ Sunshine Words will always express our feelings true. ~~~ KRJ Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Gentle Soul Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 273Vinton,Ohio USA |
Thanks ------------------ Gënt£ë¤§°û£ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I thought so much of this poem I wanted to see it go to the top one more time! I want to make a not here. Gentle Soul told me about the line of don't turn around. God is protecting our back, the armour protects our front. If we turn, we turn our back on God! I thought was a good point!! |
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Gentle Soul Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 273Vinton,Ohio USA |
Thanks WhtDove ------------------ Gënt£ë¤§°û£ |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I am becoming a 'Gentle Soul Addict';the more I read the more I need! What a talent you are!!! ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
It's wonderful, Gentle Soul. Glad to hear you spread the word. ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." |
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Gentle Soul Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 273Vinton,Ohio USA |
Thanks! wow.. so many replies. it excites me! hehe.. ------------------ Gënt£ë¤§°û£ |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
The Lord said to spread His Word and He blessed you with a wonderful talent for doing His Work. ------------------ Words lay dormant in the recesses of the mind til called forth to a labor of love. By WildChild |
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Gentle Soul Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 273Vinton,Ohio USA |
Thanks Wild Child and Thanks Pepper and thanks to all Im overwhelmed with the response------------------ Gënt£ë¤§°û£ |
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Gentle Soul Member
since 1999-07-12
Posts 273Vinton,Ohio USA |
Just going back. reading my piece again and my replies.. Idunno, the nite I wrote this.. I was depressed.. I just cant explain how I did it.. the only explanation would be God, and only God.. ------------------ Gënt£ë¤§°û£ |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Ah the genesis of Spiritual Journeys can be found here. Enjoyed! |
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