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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Life’s Isn't Fair Each complicated intricate being formed in months for birth Did nothing to merit one part of life to live on this earth Each bodily system synchronized making us alive Is one of uncountable multitudes helping us survive We suckled unearned nourishment which made our bodies grow And were taught the fundamentals for all the things we know God orchestrated everything that we may know His care Yet often He can hear us say some things just aren’t fair Just when and who ever authorized us to use a measure When every gift we can ever possess God gave to pleasure? Pondering on these things, I came to know this life ISN’T fair My God became a man and died for me, a sinner, to spare What did He do to deserve the lashes that He took for me, Abuse by thorns, nails and crucifixion death at Calvary? Certainly there’s none of it we call ‘fair’ It is called true love For me, a sinner, so unfit and so undeserving of. [This message has been edited by sandgrain (edited 03-23-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Great minds, Sandgrain. We do seem to be thinking along the same lines from a little different perspective. Very nice. Joyce |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Very nicely stated, sandgrain. He certainly did not deserve His stripes...He would not have received them had He not allowed it, had He not loved so greatly. btw, you don't need the last 'of'. Your message still comes across and ending with a preposition is a no-no. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Rae; This is so lovely and the next time I dare think that my situation is unfair, I'll remember your words. Love is always the answer...Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
This certainly gives much food for thought. I'm sure all of us at times think life is not fair, but we don't always take that thought a step beyond to how much sacrifice made our life possible. Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
sandgrain, In comparison, whatever we face in life is so minute compared to what God has given us. Very heartfelt thoughts expressed in that your words seem to come direct from the mouth of God. It is a great comfort to me to know that I am never alone in my sufferings.... God certainly does understand. Bob <>< |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Mom this one made me think deep. We sure are undeserving for all He's done for us, though rarely do we see it that way. Thank you for a wonderful reminder.  <*\\\>< |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Joyce, Thanks for responding and seeing the like thinking. VAS, Thank you so much for your comments including the grammer help. Was looking for something to rhyme with love, when I selected the boo-boo. Ellie and Betty, Thank you both. I rarely thought in terms of unfairness of life, for Christ suffering so undeservedly. I was thinking about something seeming unfair in life, and it came to me how totally unfair was everything done to Him. Only perfect love could have brought Him through, it's true. |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Bob, Your comment overwhelms me. It is comforting to we're never alone in our suffering, and also that we're never given more than we can handle. I've sure wrestled with that, but He is faithful.Whtdove, Yes not only are we undeserving of the multitudes of blessings He's bestowed on us, but He didn't deserve the horrors He endured on our behalf. |
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