I need to feel a fresh breath of God's amazing grace and love. So, I'm hosting this contest to gather and read poems that cause me to be overwhelmed with grace.
Here's an example
Little child, I know you fell today.
I'm here to say that's okay.
I know you're hurting in your heart
And you feel we are apart.
I promised you I'd never leave.
All you need to do is believe.
Know my word is faithful and true.
I will never leave nor forsake you.
There is no need for you to hide your face.
Your sin is covered by my loving grace.
I know you will sometimes fall down
And feel unworthy of your crown.
This is why I gave my life for you,
Because I know what you cannot do.
There is no need to live with shame.
You are worthy to bear my name.
No rules just write something that will cause me to feel grace.
Here's an example
Little child, I know you fell today.
I'm here to say that's okay.
I know you're hurting in your heart
And you feel we are apart.
I promised you I'd never leave.
All you need to do is believe.
Know my word is faithful and true.
I will never leave nor forsake you.
There is no need for you to hide your face.
Your sin is covered by my loving grace.
I know you will sometimes fall down
And feel unworthy of your crown.
This is why I gave my life for you,
Because I know what you cannot do.
There is no need to live with shame.
You are worthy to bear my name.
No rules just write something that will cause me to feel grace.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 22, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: I enjoyed reading these. Thanks to all who entered. Please take time to read the winners especially "The Journey" by Frogsters40 I was really touched by that piece. "Pot of Clay" by Molassis expands well the image from Jer 19. "Coming Through" by PoeticXDarkness gives a wonderfull feeling of God's (Abba's) love for us a his children.
Some honorable mentions:
"The Evening Prayer" by Blushfulmoon. She has a good insight into grace that extends beyond forgiveness. She is a very talented poet and I would highly recommend reading her poems.
"The Angel of the Storm" by Providence presents and unique image of grace in the midsts of storms thats worth your read.
"God-Sized Challenge" by The Moof offers a perspective on grace that also goes beyond forgiveness. It may challenge your thinking on grace and what is a gift.
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and yet the secret solitude, His powerful Words,His
quiet sanctuary will bring the coming sunrise......• Commented on by judge. -
© Bob Barra, 1-13-06
Your beauty is incalculable,• Commented on by judge. -
We thank thee Lord for giving us
The treasures that we share...• Commented on by judge. -
grace
what does it really mean?by deeplyloved 22 lines, 5 comments, on Jan 15 6:19 AM 2006. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
He filled that pot full of love and grace,
But the outside God’s hand you can trace.• Commented on by judge. -
Fear not my dear child... for I am here,
to pick you up, when sometimes you fall.• Commented on by judge. -
by PoeticXDarkness 19 lines, 7 comments, on Jan 21 5:56 PM 2006. In Spiritual, Love, Hope
Bronze trophy winner
• Commented on by judge.
Silver trophy winner
Gold trophy winner
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Hey... I have written several poems that would fit perfectly into your contest, but sadly they've already been written and your contest doesn't allow prewrites. If you change your mind and decide to allow prewrites, I'll go ahead and enter it. Or if you want to see the poems I am talking about, I can send you the links. I may try and come up with something else for this contest.... Anyways, good luck with your contest! I hope it turns out great and you get a ton of entries
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waaa. I want prewrites! I have trouble writting stuff on the spot.
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i can only write stuff on the spot when it's humor so sorry i dont think i'll be entering but good luck with this contest
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excellent~
Sounds like a great contest
If I am feeling better in the next few days will see what I can come up with.....
Hugs
Susan~~~
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sound interesting
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I just entered, I hope thats what you where looking for.
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inspiring
I may try this one. The example given makes it hard to get a definite idea--but I'll do the best I can with what God gave me. good luck in finding grace. -
I love these kind of contests! They are uplifting and fun to read! I love the example provided... it was soothing and serene.
Hope you get some great entries!
Blessings
~Frog -
Hi! If you don't already know Reflected Light (I'll bet you do), look her up, and you'll find a whole bunch of grace poems.
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Hey I'm sorry for removing this from your contest, I thought it was over, Now I feel bad. Well, thanks for commenting, and God bless ya, I wish I could enter it back in.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I'm honored and humbled, truly, that you would like my poem! God bless you! ~Melissa
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Oh thank you so very much! I'm so glad that you enjoyed the peice I entered! It was a great contest and I'm sure you were uplifted byt all the wonderful entries!
Many blessings to you!
~Frog
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