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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois 
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(not seeing affects) I couldn't see what others saw No matter how I tried Accidents and happenstance Were the words I cried I could not see a miracle Not knowing how prayer worked So, it was these very things I so often shirked I couldn't see how prayer would help To bring me my next meal Or too help to pay my bills It was so unreal (affects realized) Some prayers were said and answers came Important items found Things that I had searched for I knew weren't around Instead I marked it up to chance I shrugged it off as nil Results I didn't see Being of God's will It's all in how we view affects They're there for us to see Even though I didn't believe Faith is now the key (affects seen) Too many times coincidence Had put me in deep thought It was by affects I'd seen That faith had been taught When no affects by me were seen I didn't have much hope Even though we cannot see They now help me cope *once the affects were seen other than "luck" they brought on a whole new meaning to me. The affects were always there, I just saw them differently. I'm not sure I even met the challenge here, this is what came to me, so I went with it. This is an example of either seeing the affects of an unseen God, or not seeing them, chalking it up to "luck." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Working high upon the steep roof of a barn, the old guy lost his footing and started a rapid slide downward. Certain that he would be killed, the man, who wasn't a regular customer, cried out to God, "Lord, save me!" Immediately, his cuff caught on a nail which was just far enough out to snag a healthy chunk of material. With a sigh of relief, the fellow prayed again, "Never mind Lord, my pants caught on a nail and stopped me." I wonder how many miracles we explain away. Out of need, a prayer goes up; but when the answer comes, it is rationalized away. (or chalked up to "luck") <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. I don't question YOUR existance - GOD [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 03-30-2001).] |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
I like what you have written, Becky. It is a matter of seeing life through the eyes of faith. I feel blessed to have read this. I look forward to meeting your new challenge as well. love, ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thank you Ellie, and I look forward to reading what you come up with.  |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I believe you have said it all. Many times people don't see GOD's presence. Coincidence, you say? The day before my father died, he'd lost his hearing and was scared/upset. An old shrimper buddy of his (turned pastor), just came by that day and prayed that his hearing return. The next morning, my dad could hear every word. But, he died at 10:00 AM. Coincidence?- I think not. Miracle?- yes. Praise GOD. Melton |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
I like your poem as well as the challenge. Hope I can do something with this one. Love, Mom |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
White Dove, Your poem remminds me that the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man or woman availeth much........... not circumstance but as result of your prayer. Such a wonderful testimony you have. Bob <>< |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
WhtDove: Good treatment of your subject and well written. Betty Lou Hebert |
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