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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-01-14 12:13 PM

This is what developed from listening to today's sermon. It was not politically correct. It spoke of the narrow way of following Christ. It spoke against 'all roads leading to God.' I just thought about the phrase 'all roads lead to Rome.' However, if Rome is not where one is headed, then one won't get there by taking all roads.

Seek Not Springs Without Water

The narrow way
is hot,
like walking on embers,
for the unshod fence rooster-

Cock o’ the walk,
crowing the paths,
two-stepping straddlers,
push coals with wrath.

Beautiful feathers
bright, cheery songs-
calling the day,
touting they’re ‘strong!’

Scratching out routes
with talons they own-
Giving ways for the simple
who end up alone.

Alone without hope,
alone, with but death
to cling to, eternally,
finding no rest.

Yet, He, Who calls you,
“Oh, come unto Me,
My Father awaits you,
come now, and see.

Your yoke may be heavy
till you release it to Me
and stand in the waters
where My Spirit sets free.

For the way to the Father
is by taking My hand
following, believing
come, take your stand.”

©January 13, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

1 posted 2002-01-14 12:29 PM

"Come out from among them and be ye separate"

I love this, Virginia. Love it.

edit: and I'd rather be spiritually correct any day of the week.

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

[This message has been edited by Irish Rose (01-14-2002 12:30 AM).]

His Poet
Senior Member

since 2001-12-18

Posts 750

2 posted 2002-01-14 10:16 AM

Virginia, what a wonderful reminder of following the path of righteousness. Narrow and steep is the climb but worth every step. Thanks, Cheryl

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2002-01-14 05:36 PM

BRAVO!!! (big hugggsssss) Yes, we all must cling on to these walls of the spirit, but He will always be here to lend us a hand and we will always be able to rinse in His springs and bask in His everlasting love! (kiss on cheek) I love it, sweet friend, this is a wonderful poem of righteousness! We all love you so much, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Silver Streak
Member Elite

since 2002-01-02

Posts 3625
FL, USA

4 posted 2002-01-14 06:09 PM

Thank you, Virginia, for reminding us to always seek His living water, not dead mirages of the world.

-newell

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Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher

punkrockerrobin

Senior Member

since 2001-05-15

Posts 1180
Sparks, NV

5 posted 2002-01-15 02:57 AM

great piece! very purdy!tks for sharing.
robin<><

i have a wish but only a certain guy can fufill it!

strbbux
Member Elite

since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

6 posted 2002-01-15 09:06 AM

Oh yes VAS our yoke is heavy till we release it to Him. so nice. floria

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

7 posted 2002-01-16 02:51 AM

VAS,

(giggles) Oh my this poem certainly brings a smile as I think of those two-stepping straddlers who cock o' the walk as you describe. Sorry, but these remind me so stongly of TV evangelists ... Anyway, there is a voice that seems at times like the voice in the wilderness in comparison to the many voices who strive for our attention but certainly Jesus is the voice that we need listen to and the WAY for the world today and into Everlasting Life. Thanks again for sharing your Sunday service with us.

-Bob

SavedbyGrace
Junior Member

since 2002-01-16

Posts 36
MA

8 posted 2002-01-17 06:01 PM

Amen, sister! You preach it! I love the message in your poem and the way you wrote it. The imagery is vivid and leaves no doubt as to what you mean.

I also would rather be spiritually correct than politically correct. Thanks for following the Lord and posting this.

Traci

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast."
Eph. 2:8-9

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

9 posted 2002-01-17 10:12 PM

'The way' may be a rocky, narrow path, but yoked with Jesus, it's eased and secure. You really get a lot out of the sermons. Does your pastor know this? Thanks for sharing.
Rae

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

10 posted 2002-01-18 10:31 AM

HE is the way, and the truth, and HIS light will show the way.

Well written poem, which makes the makes the meaning clear for those with eyes to see.

Deb

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