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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2001-07-24 03:52 PM

In God's Eyes

In God's eyes we are beautiful,
Although He knows our flaws.
He wants to see us flourishing,
But still obey His laws.

In God's eyes, we are children.
As any parent will,
He guides us and protects us.
Of course, He always will.

But He holds us accountable
For everything we do.
For words and thoughts as well as deeds,
Some black marks can accrue.

One day we'll have to face Him with
Our record in our hand.
Let's hope that we'll all graduate
Into the Promised Land!

Betty Lou Hebert

[This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 07-24-2001).]

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2001-07-24 04:41 PM

I like this very much Betty. We are children in his eyes, but we must obey. Joyce

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

2 posted 2001-07-25 01:18 AM

BettyLou~
Wonderful !

'He holds us accountable
For everything we do.'

That's definitely parenting at it's finest !
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

3 posted 2001-07-25 02:12 PM

Loving us in spite of our misdeeds, He's so generous with His loving grace. You've so well put across the point that we're still held accountable. Thank you for sharing this gem with us.
Rae

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2001-07-25 06:24 PM

Joyce: Thanks for your comments. I'm glad you liked this.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2001-07-25 06:26 PM

Marge: Thanks for reading my poem. I wish more of today's parents followed His example where accountability goes. It would sure be a better world.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2001-07-25 06:28 PM

sandgrain: I appreciate your nice comments. Thanks.

Betty Lou Hebert

Stephanos

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since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

7 posted 2001-07-25 10:23 PM

Accountability to God... I wish we could all grasp this with more seriousness. Sometimes we cheapen the revelation of God's loving nature, and forget that he is a God of holiness and we will have to give account of our lives.

Thanks for the reminder.

Stephen.

Songbird
Member Elite

since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

8 posted 2001-07-26 12:09 PM

Really like this poem. It is one that speaks the truth and reminds us of our obligations.

Dulcinea
Senior Member

since 2001-07-22

Posts 774
IN

9 posted 2001-07-26 08:44 PM

Beautiful! Excellent structure! It flowed like a river of life giving water...very well done! :-)

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

10 posted 2001-07-27 05:31 PM

Stephen: Thank you for reading and for your comments. I'm glad you liked it.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

11 posted 2001-07-27 05:33 PM

Songbird and Dulcinea: Thank you both for your nice comments. I appreciate them!

Betty Lou Hebert

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

12 posted 2001-07-30 10:10 PM

Very well said! Thank God for forgiveness, that wipes our slate (black marks) clean when asked in sincerity.

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