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Learning from Life's Painful Lessons |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA ![]() |
I had to go to the Dentist And it was all my fault, If I hadn't been so irresponsible I wouldn't be so "down in the mouth!" This pain I brought upon me So I really can't complain, I knew better, but failed myself So I am the one to blame! And now I go to another To have this decay removed, He can help the pain to subside-- But I'll be less, one tooth. As distasteful as this incident is A lesson from this, I must learn, Which I can also apply to my life (When that which is right has been spurned). I had to go to the Savior Because I had chosen to sin, And my soul was greatly aching But it wasn't because of Him. My Guilt, I brought upon me I must own up to my own shame, For it was of my own doing But thank God, for me, Jesus came! And now I have Him to flee to "The Rock that is Higher than I," He alone can remove my corruption This sin and this guilt, I despise! Yes, Jesus is the Great Fixer But whenever I go astray, I'm giving up a part of me-- I'm not all here, what can I say? Why must I wait 'til the Pain kicks in Before I see need to take action? I help not myself-by letting it go 'Til I'm in a state of Distraction! Sometimes Life's Lessons are painful Maybe our attention to gain, To make us rethink our negligence And to teach us to avoid needless pain! "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 |
Words of wisdom, David, told in your own wonderful style!! Denise |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
David; wonderful poem written with great wisdom and lessons learned. I'm glad you finally went. The analogy is fantastic! Ellie 02 |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
David this really touched me. I thank you again for allowing me to send this out! |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi David, He is truly a lovely Savior, who always extends His arms wide open, awaiting us to give Him our fleshly sins and be refreshed in our hearts and souls. The beauty of the cross. Sorry 'bout your tooth though. Marcy |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Boy David - This is terrific, and I can surely relate. Another life's lesson in the form of one of your wonderful poems.... I am so enjoying all I am learning here. Thanks, Bonnie |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is wonderful David ... one of my favorites of your work .... What a very wise and talented man you are! .... |
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