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An Easter Message

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My dear Lord Jesus, (HE DIED) for my fatal flaws.
When all was blackness and death (FOR ME),
I called out His Name.
I said,
"Jesus save me from my sins,
Release me from the bondage of self.
Make me a new creation.
Exchange this rotting existence
with a better way of living."

My dear Lord Jesus, He heard my cry.
He reached down and lifted me to Him.
Now (I LIVE) not for my vain desires,
but now I live (FOR HIM).

HALLELUJAH!  JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY!

 

 

 

Author notes

"Easter" means my life in Christ Jesus.I celebrate this new life in Him every day - not just one Sunday out of the year. He is awesome!

This graphic can be seen as a poster at http://www.christianartforyou.com/

This received the silver trophy in Shancy Fayre's Easter is upon us contest 4/7/06.
Written April 6th, 2006

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  • The Azure Flame
    August 4, 2008
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    Great poem and keep writing.


  • Orual
    April 7, 2007

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    Lovely work. I've grown up in a Christian home, so sometimes it is difficult to feel any real awe over Jesus' death and resurrection. This does a wonderful job of emphasizing the wonder of Jesus' mission. Good work.


  • CookieZeal Greeters member
    April 7, 2007

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    You stand where Jesus' witness is concerned. How wonderful is THAT?

    A great tribute to what has happened in order that we might live. I don't know how I missed it so long before. I guess it was like history. I wasn't interested until...........well, in this case, until I was really 'called'.

    What's so NOT EVERYTHING about someone who was prophesied to come 4000 years or more before he came
    who was destined to fulfill the needed sacrifice of
    all iniquities and sins of the fathers? What is so insufficient of the Persian invention passed to Rome's superior use of the tantamount execution for the worse crime ever...................?
    If one looks at just the bible history's revelation, it's only a 'yes or no' away from getting to the whole truth, the ABSOLUTENESS of life as we have it.

    Thank you for sharing this and intriguing those of us to know that it is the truth of a lifetime of 'knowing' the actual Creator, and also a promise of ever after that NO philosophy of mankind can give.

    Well stated!

    I'm counted among the 're' living! The Lord will certainly bless you for this!


  • grannyeri gold member
    April 7, 2007

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    You certainly did a agreaet job with this poem - loved the picture and how youused that message in the lines of the poem - stressed with capitals. Can see why it won a silver and a HM in the two contests - very to the point, with such a strong message. Where did you get the poster used for this poem from?


    • thelordreigns gold member
      April 7, 2007
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      Thank you so much!

      This was the picture that was shown on the contest page last year when I wrote this and entered it. But if you like this as a poster, you can find it at http://www.christianartforyou.com/ for purchase. I do not know who actually created it.

      God is so great. Have a truly blessed Resurrection Day! Because He live we can face tomorrow!

      Love and hugs - joanne


  • My Solitude
    April 7, 2007

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    Wonderful

    This is a great wrte. Wonderful message, its makes a blessed read. Just got back from the Sunrise Service myself. Glad to have come across ths one on this blessed sunday. Be well.
    Love, Bob.


  • duana
    April 7, 2007
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    Thanks for sharing.


  • Turtledove
    March 17, 2007

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    Fine poem-pro position

    Tks for your entry. Interesting form you have chosen here with the ( ) and high lighted bold caps inside. Thank you for entering the contest.


  • Katie Lazette
    March 17, 2007
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    Excellent

    Wonderful poem, expresses our risen Lord. I like the last stanza.
    Good luck in the contest.


  • Ellis gold member
    April 13, 2006
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    Essential Message

    I am a Brother
    I invite you
    Some time or other
    To come and view...

    allpoetry.com/list/26647

    --Ellis


  • mzladyt
    April 13, 2006
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    I'm with you all the way on this. Wonderful job.


  • kjd
    April 13, 2006
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    APPLAUSE

    YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amen and amen--thank you.

    (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.


  • Cherokee
    April 13, 2006
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    Jesus is smiling. This is so sweet and just such an awesome tribute to the one who deserves it the most. Thank you for writing a poem that reminds us of why we celebrate Easter. You are awesome. Do you know, I used to work in a Behavioral Hospital for teens. These kids were the worst of the worst. They came from very sad home lifes and this was their last chance before going to jail. Some of them had actually killed people. Some of them had been prostituted by their own parents for drugs. All of them had been abused in one way or another and most of them had abused someone. They were so lost. I loved those kids. One Easter we played a game. I brought a basket of chocolate eggs and we played a trivia game. It was about how to deal with feelings in an appropriate way because that was what we were really focusing on. At the very end, I asked who knew what Easter is celebrating. And do you know, not one of those 12 kids in that room knew. I got answers like "Jesus' Birthday." Nobody knew. That kind of says it all doesn't it?

  • armorbearer
    April 13, 2006
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    Lovely meaning and one in which I am in total agreement. However, the form of the poem is a bit too free verse for me to call it poetry. I did not feel a rhythm as I read. God bless and write on.


  • Lil Langston
    April 13, 2006
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    AMEN!!!! Praise the Lord!!! He has indeed risen!! Nice Poem!!


  • EatYourSunlight
    April 13, 2006
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    Well deserved to win something!!!! Yes, i do need to give more of my worldly desivers up and live for God, you show that in the poem, of course. HE is risen! He is risen INDEED!


  • April 13, 2006
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    This si a very beautiful poem even if I don't agree with what its saying but its poetry so it doesnt matter so much what you say but how you say it. The picture was a nice touch but i could have lived without the last line. Thats my humble comment


  • martinezjjoe
    April 13, 2006
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    beautiful

    a beautiful poem an excellent flow


  • Dlvvanzor
    April 13, 2006
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    Cool! I love the pic! And of course the poem!


  • WordWraith
    April 13, 2006
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    Great job on this. I really appreciate that you took the time to do this for Easter. I wish you and yours a happy resurrection day. "He is risen indeed."


  • Samplette gold member
    April 12, 2006
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    oops....congratulations on your trophy!!!


  • Samplette gold member
    April 12, 2006
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    This is so beautiful and so true. Those who deny the Cross also denies Jesus. What a blessing this was to read. Best wishes to you in the contest.
    Sam


  • Lencio Rodrigues
    April 12, 2006
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    Peace be with you. Thanks for writing this and increasing us in the strenght of our risen Lord!

    Love and blessings,
    Lencio


  • Abreadcrumbandfish
    April 10, 2006
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    WHOA, this is truly a beautiful write. I so enjoyed reading this. It saddens me that so many people forget the true meaning of easter....but you get the message out real clear in this wonderfully written poem. Good luck in the contest! Many blessings to you!


  • Shirley Shaw
    April 9, 2006
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    Excellent-Poem"

    You have me "sold",dear,Shancy Fayre. I always "Love" religious-poems,anyway,but this one,is "great".I Loved" it,and the picture,too.Exceptional,for "Easter".Love,Your Friend,Shirley ann shaw,Raytown,mo.64133

  • Classicalydarkgirl
    April 9, 2006
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    Can't say enough !

    This poem is very great it captures all the accpects of Easter. That no one seems to remember these days it's all about bitting the ears of the chocolate rabbits. Chirstian that's me and I thought you did a great job keep up the good work!

  • XfallenfromgraceX
    April 9, 2006
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    im not a believer but i did believe 1 thing. that this is poem is good!! congratulations on getting silver. You did a really good job with this. well done you should keep it up i hope to read some more of your work in the near future
    Sarah xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Ir.muse
    April 9, 2006
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    This is a wonderful piece dear friend.
    Shahrzad


  • Gwenevere
    April 9, 2006
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    A very apt poem for Easter.I love the way your faith shines out.You are fortunate to find this.Good luck, Ros


  • zimmy1608
    April 9, 2006
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    very very good

    Any poem regarding Jesus Christ is amazing. This particular one caught my eye because of the prayer of salvation. Not many people understand how powerful that prayer is. I'm glad you do.


  • Whispered Devotions
    April 9, 2006
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    Wonderful message on your part.. Absolutely beautiful... lol, again. You always do so amazing. I love the fact that you mention celebrating living for Jesus constantly instead of just on special ocasions.

  • thelordreigns gold member
    April 9, 2006
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    Thank you Robin.


  • Robin Candor
    April 9, 2006
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    The message within the message, within the poem makes this a great piece. It has a better working for me than say an acrostic. The didactic form in this case comes across very evenly as personal and evangelistic. Sometimes we are too preachy and sometimes the message is lost to personal thoughts. You pulled both together without over riding one for the other or offending even the non-believer, while exhorting the believer to remember why we live in Him. Thanks for sharing this very simple and spriritual work. RC


  • pattyann4500
    April 8, 2006
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    This is so wonderful! Easter is the time for celebrating the return of Christ, and I would be happy to see that happen. I went to see my therapist yesterday and noticed she had a Christmas tree up with Easter eggs all over it. Hmm. Sad. Love, Patricia


  • BonnieQ silver member
    April 7, 2006
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    Excellent

    Sis, this exquisite piece is not only well-written but also clever in that it delivers a message within a message. Fantastic! Like you, I celebrate our Lord's life, death and resurrection every day; after all, Easter is a pagan festival, a floating holiday whereas Christ's resurrection does have a fixed date following Passover.

    If the host is seeking the perfect poem reflecting Christ's resurrection, this one is it, hands down!

    Lots of love and hugs, SisB♥n

  • Linda Sue silver member
    April 7, 2006
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    Congratulations on winning the silver. Your poem is a lovely and heartfelt expression of what Easter means to you. Many Blessings to you and your family. ~ Sue


  • Samplette gold member
    April 7, 2006
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    Though Good Friday was a day of pain for our Lord....it was a day of freedom for us...what Love is that!!! Easter, ah priase God He has risen and He is Lord. I LOVE THIS!!
    Sam


  • gullionmar
    April 7, 2006
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    well written we all become new in christs likeness once we give our life to him keep up the good work mary


  • Cupcrazy
    April 7, 2006
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    Beautifully written and expressed. Loved the flow and your faith shines thru, simple powerful message. Great job. Keep your pen forrever flowing!


  • Yrusonvs
    April 7, 2006
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    I enjoyed this poem, and the subject matter there always touches me.


  • grannyeri gold member
    April 7, 2006
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    To the point here - good message for celebrating Easter. Easy to read and understand. THe real Easter message is here. Happy Easter!


  • manasvi
    April 7, 2006
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    what a wonderful thought.. this is a thought provoking write..wonderful write!bravo!really loved it.hope you keep it coming!cheers!


  • Geneva
    April 7, 2006
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    Very simple message for one of my favorite seasons.
    I feel joy at Easter and anger at Christmas when it should be the other way around. But christams is so commericial and so much work while easter is like this poem full of the celebration of the wonder of life.


  • lies-n-pain
    April 7, 2006
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    AMEN!!! I loved this is was awesome! nice flow and i am very glad that you took the truth and posted it in poetry form!!! nice jon!!!!!!!!

    keep writing things like this to spread the word of God!!!

    AMEN


    God Bless
    your sister in CHRIST!!!!
    -cait

  • Revwilliamfoos
    April 7, 2006
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    i do not he rose up in the sky i think he remained on this earth with his sleves rolled up doing the work he has always done working with the people on the other side of the tracks. i love this write keep doing well
    love the papa


  • Vickie J
    April 7, 2006
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    I tremble to think of what would become of us if there had never been an Easter. It is still unfathomable to me how our God could sacrifice His own perfect Son for sinful, corrupt and undeserving man. I am just soooo glad He did and I've been graphed in-PTL! Easter-indeed a new beginning.
    Wonderful message, Joanne!


  • FireNymph
    April 7, 2006
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    Normally I don't like religious writing, simply because it's generic, redundant, and basically like every other thing written about religion, however, this was nice. Thanks for sharing.


  • joybug
    April 7, 2006
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    Great piece of work

    A nice piece. A glorifying write. Keep up the God work.


  • April 7, 2006
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    Excellent

    Glorious writing and how true keep writing about how he died for you.


  • shuggie
    April 7, 2006
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    devine

    Words used that ring so true here joanne I've got a piece up my sleeve for tomorrow or Sunday I feel good that you can be so inspired by our lord if we all had your faith the whole world would be steeped in love and peace,I'm always up for a piece that praises god or gods work and I have an endless well of insperation I can call on to give thanks,peace be with you my friend.Shug


  • Shancy Fayre
    April 6, 2006
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    Oh, this is lovely. I do so appreciate it. It really sets the mood for Easter. Thank you very much for entering your work. Shancy.


  • OutsideTheMirror
    April 6, 2006
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    I really like the way you put "He died for me, I live for Him" in caps. The wording was lovely, too: "rotting existence"

    .:Marie:.

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