Spiritual Journeys #2 |
The Cleansing |
Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
The Cleansing By Paul Wilson The cold water covered my face as I leaned backwards into the river Three times this was repeated each time making me shiver Repeat after me the preacher man said I accept God as my lord and savoir I confess my sins and ask forgiveness I promise my faith will never wavier The congregation all shook my hand saying welcome son... God bless you I was just a boy of twelve I didn’t know what to say or do Smiling I said thank you to all while standing there dripping wet I noticed a stranger standing behind the others that I hadn’t met He was tall and dressed in black with eyes that looked like fire The others kept their distance to meet him they had no desire I walked up to the stranger and asked him his name I go by many he said but mostly I am known as the keeper of the flame I turned to run away from him But God was blocking my way He said don’t be afraid my child I have cleansed your soul this day Satan can’t hurt you anymore Today from him you turned away I have cleansed your soul forever come kneel with me and pray Many years ago I accepted God as my savior and he accepted me All my life I have tried to be what he wants me to be ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (12-05-2005 04:28 PM).] |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
A touching write. How true it is that many of the fears that would otherwise sink us, are tolarated or even confronted with the grace of God. Thanks for sharing. Rae |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You are a blessed man to have found him so early in life. Nice writing. joyce |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
sandgrain...You are so right. Thanks for taking time to read and reply. Much appreciated...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Joyce...Yes I am blessed. I really feel God saved me then as he has many other times throughout my life. Thanks so much for reading and the reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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