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Just An Ordinary Man
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Just An Ordinary Man |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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 Just An Ordinary Man Just an ordinary man was he, who knelt that night on bended knee. “No room at the inn,” the keeper did say; so Jesus, his son, was born in the hay of an old manger bed, in a stable they found, while cattle and donkeys stood all around. Joseph touched the cheek of his infant child and smiled at his wife, so meek and so mild. While shepherds in a field watched the angles sing; he wondered how he would raise a king. What made God choose him from all the rest? What special skills did he possess? He was just a carpenter, a man of the trade. He wasn’t of royalty. He wasn’t well paid. What could he offer God’s son become man? Just the love of a father and the trade of his hand. So why was he chosen? Could he do the task? These questions and more, to God , Joseph did ask. Then he knelt near the manger, to pray for a while, looked at his son, and suddenly smiled. He’d make mistakes, but he’d do his best. For the challenge God gave him, he felt truly blessed. Just an ordinary man was he, who knelt there that night on bended knee. < !signature--> "I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me , this has always been enough." ~Nicholas Sparks from The Notebook [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 12-13-1999).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Very nicely portrayed, Ruth. Merry Christmas  To the world you might be just one person but to one person you might just be the world. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Then God replied to the man on his knees, "Only an ordinary man? Oh but not to me. Your faith is resounding, Your life you live right. You give from your heart And your hands and your might." "This child must grow up As any child must By the sweat of the brow And a life built on trust." "To save this here world From the sins built on lust He must see them first hand With his face in the dust." The man on his knees Saw what he must do. Just love this small child, Do the best he could do. He smiled at the infant, He took his wife's hand. He would show him his love, This Savior, yet man. |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Ruth: This is beautifully portrayed. A wonderful example of God's providence also. Jim "If I rest, I rust." - Martin Luther |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is a Wonderful piece Ruth...so very uplifting and heartwarming... When Joseph "smiled", so did I.... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
How beautiful!!! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, You toot a mean flute And I must confess, I agree with the rest. *L* Sy |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
finally made it in, PIP is really slow today, beautiful poem, just loved this |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
I loved this. It made me cry with the image in my mind of Joseph on bended knee. No ordinary man was he. I don't think there is any ordinary man or woman. JOY |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Simple is usually more beautiful. Ordinary often has more depth. Very nice, Ruth |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Ruth, beautifully portrayed, Well Done! What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Thank you Ruth, yet another inspirational message .. Philip |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Wonderful... Inspirational... |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Beautifully told, Ruth. Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail- And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale! -Oliver Wendell Holmes |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Well done Lady Hoot, well done. My best to you and yours. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hoot - Add my kudos to all of the above. This piece is spiritually empowering. Thank you for sharing it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Beautiful, Ruth! I love it. And Marilyn...yours is so lovely too! You two should collaborate!  It's not the love you fear, but the fall from the height~Edwin McCain |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ruth, this is exceptional! Wow! and Marilyn's too! I think I just may be getting in the Christmas spirit now! Thanks! Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ruth this was just fabulous! Very uplifting it was! <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
You truly make ordinary a special thing to be......Can I be just ordinary to you? This is truly a work of art Share what you are for you are what you share |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
First Knight...ordinary? You? Never! Thank you Marge, denise, Whtdove and Caroline |
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