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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA 
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Thank you Lord, for my failings. I sit in the middle of all my shortcomings. And sometimes I beg You to make me perfect. Maybe my humaness, and accepting it, is the most perfect part of me. I know it makes me realize, Your unconditional Love. My failings also give me faith, that You are doing the healing I need. Empathy is another gift I wouldn't have, if I were a perfect being. "Your Grace is sufficient unto the day". Thank You Lord for imperfect me! 02 |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Ellie, What a beautiful piece you have written...I too thank God for you, your inspiring words just keep me going... Thank you for your kind responses to my posts... They are all very much appreciated. Thanks for sharing yourself so freely...Bonnie Oh Yeah....Happy St. Paddy's Day!! [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 03-17-2000).] |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Always like to see your post, they always are thought provoking. You know what a perfectionist is, a person who takes great pains and gives them to other people. So he isn't perfect after all no matter how hard he tries. I am far from it, a reflection of God's love is my aim, and even that falls short many times. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ellie I can't say enough about your poetry. It is through our weakness that He works! God Bless you Ellie! |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Dear Ellie, This was a poem I could relate to, the only thing that I am personally perfect in, other than in Christ, through His perfection is in my imperfection. And yet I am constantly reminded of God love and caring for me inspite of my lackings and because of my lackings1 Thank you for the reminder, David "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a beautiful prayer Ellie! Denise |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This is a beautiful poem! Keep up the good work! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Perfectly aspiring to his perfect love, in all our human ways. You are so dedicated and accepting. I admire you Ellie. Your examples are priceless. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Rwood |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Ellie, this was super. Of course I'm imperfect (obvious) but never thought of it in such a beautiful way. We are to be thankful in all things, and I'm certain there's not a person who can't relate to this well written piece. Thank you. |
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mirjam Member
since 1999-11-24
Posts 246Auckland, New Zealand |
Ellie you are someone i really look up to, you know that? You are so honest and thoughtful and humble and bend your ways to the Lord, and write such good poetry! Not to mention being such a supportive and loving friend to all of us here, i just had to get that all out. I loved this poem, it actually is something i've been thinking about after a sermon we had on perfection. Isn't it funny how God will press something into your heart in various ways, He's used this poem as one of those ways. Thanks Ellie, for reminding us that being imperfect allows God to get the glory, and that we are changing from glory to glory. Always something to achieve eh? Great stuff! Bless you hon. |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Ellie, Your observations are quite astute, if we were perfect, what need would we have for a Savior? If we were perfect, we would have no need of a loving God. Thanks be to God that we recognize our imperfections and the need for a true relationship with our Creator, and Giver of Life. To God be the Glory! Your post touched this needy soul. Thanks. Dennis :^) |
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