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jjbreunig3
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since 2009-07-29
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Maine, USA

0 posted 2012-12-20 06:43 AM


Long ago, a Savior was born
and hidden within a humble birth;
covered with the cloak of humanity,
His presence impacted this earth.

Although we remember His birthday,
know that Christ is no longer a child;
He stopped being an infant, who was…
helpless, quiet, tender and mild.

He grew in strength and wisdom;
He demonstrated His holy authority;
He lived as He divinely taught;
He set the example, for you and me.

He gave of Himself completely
and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
He embodied God’s covenant of love;
His actions were timely and precise.

After suffering the shame of crucifixion,
He was briefly buried in a rock-hewn tomb;
three days later, He triumphantly exited
with a glorified body from Resurrection’s womb.

Today He lives and sovereignly rules;
so people of faith, it’s time to agree
that we must continue to live Godly lives,
seeing that… the manger is still empty!



Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Matt 1:18-2:15, 27:46-54; Acts 2:22-24; Heb 7:25;
1 John 2:1-2; Rom 8:34

Learn more about me and my poetry at:
http://www.squidoo.com/book-isbn-1419650513/

By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2012, All rights reserved.




Logic, when applied to people, fails miserably! --Joseph J. Breunig 3rd

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1 posted 2012-12-20 11:52 AM


A beautiful history of his birth in poetry.  I think more than ever people are returning to look for the light of goodness, with so much tragedy around us all.

Merry Christmas.


Carpe' Diem

JamesMichael
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2 posted 2016-03-03 09:22 PM


nice writing...james
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