Thank God For His Thorns

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Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

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California

0 posted 2001-02-20 07:18 AM

Jesus died on the cross
with thorns placed on his head
and if not for God's Grace
would all of us be dead.
When I think of the cross
and all that life discloses,
I thank God for His thorns
and praise Him for my roses.

If not for storms of life
would I see a rainbow's shine.
If not for my sorrows
would the joys of Christ be mine.
If not for my battles
would I know my journey's end.
If not for my enemies
would I know to call you friend.

No matter what life brings,
I've learned to stop and pray
giving thanks to God on high
for each blessing sent my way.
And even in midst of pain
with the struggle it imposes,
I thank God for His thorns
and praise Him for my roses.

-Robert E. Michaud Jr.-

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

1 posted 2001-02-20 07:38 AM

My dear friend; Is not this incredibly beautiful poem absolute proof of the blessings that come from the pain? A poem inspired and written that will go forth in His Grace and bless others who need these words to heal and draw a little closer to Jesus. Not to mention, how very much they have blessed me today! Love, Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

2 posted 2001-02-20 08:11 AM

No matter what life brings,
I've learned to stop and pray
giving thanks to God on high
for each blessing sent my way.
And even in midst of pain
with the struggle it imposes,
I thank God for His thorns
and praise Him for my roses.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This entire poem is excellent. I will have to print it as a daily reminder to me of the sacrifice he made, to be able to give the gift of eternal life.
This one will be added to my library for sure.
Excellent work my friend!

Deb

walker
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since 2001-02-11

Posts 2240
Florida

3 posted 2001-02-20 02:17 PM

Thanks to him we got roses. Beautifully said, trully inspired by our God.

A quarter of a century must pass, for the writer to understand what and why he writes.

Stephanos

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since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

4 posted 2001-02-21 10:43 PM

How true this is!

Pain is often a harbinger of coming joy.

VAS
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since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

5 posted 2001-02-22 01:40 AM

Wonderful, lighthousebob, absolutely wonderful. And the last line...priceless. It rolls off the tongue and soothes the soul. A set of words to make one whole.

Bravo!

Sunshine

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6 posted 2001-03-03 07:40 AM

It is easy to go into the garden, prick a finger on a thorn of the rose and out of anger, destroy the beauty...

but if left alone...the pain subsides, and the beauty remains, as He intended...

thank you for this Bob...

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

7 posted 2001-03-04 12:06 PM

Bob this is AWESOME!!

I loved these lines:

If not for storms of life
would I see a rainbow's shine.
If not for my sorrows
would the joys of Christ be mine.
If not for my battles
would I know my journey's end.
If not for my enemies
would I know to call you friend.

This is powerful and so full of truth! Very beautifully written!! Applause!

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I know not what the future holds,
but I know Who holds the future.

I don't question YOUR existance - GOD

BSC

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New York, USA

8 posted 2001-03-05 08:36 AM

Oh so beautiful Bob ~ "I thank God for His thorns and praise Him for my roses"...Loving this poem... Bonnie

Songbird
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since 1999-12-15

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Missouri

9 posted 2001-03-22 12:15 PM

This would make a lovely encouragement card. You could write for a card company.. I am not kidding.

Joyce Johnson

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Washington State

10 posted 2001-03-22 01:18 AM

This is truly and inspired poem. Beautiful Joyce

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

11 posted 2001-03-22 07:04 AM

Great poem. And thank GOD for Bob.
Melton

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

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12 posted 2001-03-23 01:47 AM

Your poetry is always so uplifting. you have such a gift!

Betty Lou Hebert

Elizabeth

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since 1999-06-07

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Minnesota

13 posted 2001-03-23 11:39 AM

Very wise words!

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26

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Ontario, CANADA

14 posted 2001-03-23 12:08 PM

Oh my, this is so beautiful in message, so uplifting and inspiring. You've penned a gem, and a much needed reminder for us all. Into my library this goes!~

Take care,
Melissa~

VAS
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since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

15 posted 2001-03-23 10:31 PM

Lovely and sweet. It would surely make a great praise song. The flow is fine and the message is clear.

Isis
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since 1999-09-06

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Sunny Queensland

16 posted 2001-05-25 10:56 PM

Bob,
Yes we two are along the same line with these posts. I really enjoyed this too, thanks for showing me..
Isis

*Enlightenment is within all things*
~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit.

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