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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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I wonder what tonight might have been had I not sinned so long ago in the Garden of my mind where all things grow gray in shadows of too much thought. The barbed wire emotions running through me, bind this wretched heart with indifference to the end result. Where is the light on this plain? Is living all in vain? Why do we think? Why do we feel? When do we heal? I wonder how it might have been tonight without the sin. Without that sin of thought or feel -- and instead pure devotion as the blood of humaness. Yet, despite the err of wondering, they are made still, brought to their surrender -- my enemies, my mind, my heart -- and filled with grace sufficient, to rearrange a start, made warm by loving sacrifice. With grace, the wondering stops. Iliana [This message has been edited by iliana (12-21-2003 12:28 AM).] |
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Jes Member
since 2003-10-21
Posts 422Denmark |
With those words telling about your thoughts of life. See what if you had kicked taht stone in teh grass the other day, what had happened taht day you thought of running up to him and kiss but didnt, what if you let past be past, and enjoy the life in front. smile many thoughts can run through sometimes. I enjoyed it tells many wondering thoughts. Smile Jes |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
iliana, Nice message. Application? Sounds good. Sadelite |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
grace can cover a multitude of self doubt and fear,,,,, you state it wonderfully,,,,and it is up to us, to find the grace,,and how to enjoy it |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sadie -- application? Only to my own life I suppose; merely a record. Thanks for your thoughts -- check out WORDS when you have a chance. lol |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Jes -- thank you. Happy holidays to you! ..... & lol |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Michelle loves Mike -- "grace can cover a multitude of self doubt and fear,,,,," I could not have said it better! Thanks for your post. lol your way [This message has been edited by iliana (12-20-2003 08:11 PM).] |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Good write! I too ask such questions...for the pain endured through disillusionment..is surprisingly still there...typo on enemies  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
ecrivan -- thanks for pointing out "emenies." Fixed it. You really read closely -- thank you. I was disillusioned then; that was a turning point. |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Grace is nice like that It's a beautiful thing..  ) Merry Christmas..  Terri~  Well I will go down with this ship And I won't put my hands up and surrender...Dido [This message has been edited by SharaRose (12-21-2003 01:35 AM).] |
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Joe Lamando Member
since 2001-11-20
Posts 124Massachusetts,USA |
Iliana, I loved this piece on Grace. I share your interest in philosophy and theology and have given the concept of grace some thought. In fewest words possible I think Grace is grease, or Grace is oil, this in the sense of a lubricant as in the Tin Man in the Wizzard of Oz. The free movement of our body, mind , and spirit can be impeded by our thoughts, especially by the burdensome and encumbering concept of sin. Grace frees us from this. I'll share more thoughts if you please. Joe Lamando [email protected] |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Yes, please. Thank you, Joe, for your kind words and insightful comment. [email protected] |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
iliana, without grace we would all be in serious trouble, don't you think? I know that I certainly would be!!  Hugs,  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
garysgirl -- indeed! Thanks for stopping by..........wishing you well. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice thoughts...James |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks, JM. Happy Holidays to you! |
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