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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
What Would It Take What would it take for you to receive Christ as your personal Saviour from sin What would it take for you to believe in Christ, so a new life for you could begin Would you trust the truths of His Word and apply those truths to your life Would you take truth and around you gird so you might know release from sin and strife What would it take to loose those chains that bind you under sin’s control Could you not release the reigns give them to God and be made whole What would it take for you to walk the pathway of life He once trod Living the Christian life is more then talk It’s walking daily in fellowship with God What would it take for you not to succumb Would you let Him lead you each day and give you strength to overcome all the temptations that come your way He gave His life so we might be set free from sin that has enslaved us so long What more could He do for you and me to prove His love is so strong What would it take? Written by, Wanda 11/21/01 |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
I love the questioning style. Jesus often taught by asking, which provokes deeper thinking. Sadly, it often takes deep hurts or loses before some turn to or reach for God. We can never hear the gospel too often. Thanks, Rae |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Rae; Thank you for your comments to this poem. I was one of those hard headed people and only came to the Lord after a severe blow. I am thankful to have known the Lord twenty-eight years. Knowing Him is the greatest joy in my life. Wanda |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is a nice poem, Wanda. We are not told it will be easy to always follow his way, but it is worth the while. Joyce |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Joyce; How right you are. In fact we are told, "All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." Persecution comes in many different forms and various levels. Most of what we experience here is verbal, but we know of course, there are many who give their life because of their faith. But, in saying that, it is still worth it all to know Him and His forgiveness. We have the wonderful promise and hope of seeing Him one day, and spending all eternity with Him. Thank you for your comments..Wanda |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Wanda this is a very well stated interogative and instructive poem. So often we look for excuses for our wrong behavior & the stubborness of following after our own wants and desires. So much we need to break those Grace-deflecting barriers down so that we can make the proper and appropriate responds to Divine Love and call. The bottom line is -are we willing to do so??? Thank you-As you can see from my recent post, I need such encouragement! David |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
David; Thank you for your comments to this poem. I read your recently posted poem before responding to your comments, and left a comment for you. You have a beautiful poetic talent. If I can be of further encouragement, please fill free to contact me. Wanda |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Wanda, I truly believe your words. You have written them so very well. It only takes believing...I hope I can do that..sometimes it is a struggle...and that is just being honest about it. Barry |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Barry; It is good to hear from you. I have found in my life that the better I know the Lord the less the doubting there is in my life. It is so important to MAKE time to read His Word and commune with Him. We all live such a busy life, but to know Him is to love Him, to love Him is to trust Him, to trust Him is to walk in His ways, to walk in His ways is to gain victory in our Christian life. I am not trying to over simplify a relationship with Christ, because we all struggle at times. Is it not possible to believe the Words, but struggle with the application? I think so. I have a great deal of respect for you, for I know you are honest in expressing your feelings. My prayer for you is that the struggles you experience will pull you ever closer to Him and His love. Blessings to you and your beautiful wife. Wanda |
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