Lead Me Lord
Why do we do the things we do,
live the life we choose to lead?
Why do we wander off the path,
knowing full well we won't succeed?
Destiny is not predisposed,
nor predestined by God's great plan.
Making our choices , right or wrong,
God has given free will to man.
We search our hearts, high and low,
for answers and right choices.
To chose to live a righteous life,
as we praise Him, God rejoices.
Temptations build with desires,
fill us with guilt and convictions.
But man is weak, and so we sin,
giving in to our addictions.
We find as we stray from the path,
this world becomes dark and colder.
Before that point of no return,
God is tapping on your shoulder.
He never loses sight of you,
you are His child, His creation.
He is always there by your side,
Through all joy and tribulation.
Author notes
Psalms 139-23-24(NKJV) Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Written September 12th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- The Power of Speaking God's Word POINTS INCREASED by Glenda L Hand.
300 points, ended September 15, 2006, 18 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Congratulations on Bronze.
~Katie~
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I really like the message and I think this is a well done poem. Great job.
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Beautiful background graphic, however, this does not detract from your wonderful poem. Your rhyming is excellent and your poem flows well from start to finish. Well Done and best wishes for the contest.
~Katie~
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Good use of imagery here. I found parts of this quite dark. This had quite a hopeful ending to it which I liked a lot. This was a great narrative poem. I liked the way that you portrayed your spiritual beliefs here. Good use of rhyme here. Good luck in the contest
I liked the flow here.
All the best
Pozo
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Excellent write, sis! The only thing I might change is the second line in the first stanza; the word 'chose' for 'choose.
Other than that, this is an awesome write. The flow and word choices are great and powerful.
This is a great example of how you know the Lord. That is an indication of your eternal destiny. I can read in this you learning how He deals with His children.
Why do we do what we do? Because we are Children of God. There are no Adults of God. We will poop in our diapers, and then He has to clean us up. Hopefully soon, we will be potty-trained.
We search our hearts for answer, but they're not there. However, we must offer our heart to the Lord for examination, for He can clearly see and boldly counsel us where we need to be. Our answers are from an external, eternal source; the Lord Himself. He deposits His Spirit in us to help us see His perspective. His Word is our final court of arbitration.
What saddens me is there are many who believe themself to be Christian, just because they go to church, are good, or a citizen of a certain country. You and I both know Jesus said we must be born again (John 3:3).
Okay...I'll get off my soapbox. Great write sis, once again! I had to see what you were up to. -
you have done an amazing job here. Expressing words of a spritual journey for revival/ reminder to your walk or I must say our walk towards life. Well of course God never leaves us but I have read poems where some think so. Any way God is always there to Welcome us when we are ready to walk on the right track.
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I really enjoyed your write. I felt as if you expressed your spiritual journey well. I like the tone that you ended on, leaving a positive note for all to remember. Life is for me, nothing but a spiritual journey. I express some of what I have experienced in my poem - Religion: Tangled Web of Deceit. I'm not sure if you would enjoy it or not. If you read it, let me know what you think. Keep up the good work!
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Beautifuly expressive.
This is a beautiful write,I really love it. -
much love
solid and lifting,so true,blessed pen -
Truely beautiful!!!
Such an increadible piece!!!
I love the part where you said:
Temptations build with desires,
fill us with guilt and convictions.
But man is weak, and so we sin,
giving in to our addictions.
God knows us and who we are...
And the amazing thing is that he still loves us...
No matter what!!!
Take care,
Alanna -
WONDERFUL COMMENT THANK YOU!!!!!
Thank you so much for the nice comment. So glad you enjoyed it. Take care. Have a wonderful day.
(My maiden name was Palmer)
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beautiful! the 2nd stanza is my favorite...I am in full agreement to this ideology. If it is "THE TRUTH" you are looking for, you are on the right path to enlightenment...all you have to do, is ask very directly and exactly for whatever it is you are seeking...your will and desire will cause the answers to manifest themselves into your life...peace to you...
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Excellent
Terrific poem Sandy. It expresses so much truth about life here on earth. I guess we have to keep on trying to do our best. Keep up the great writes and good luck in the contest. Take care and God Bless.
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good
this is such a good piece. it teaches a lesson,
makes the reader think, and reminds us of the
many things that most of us already know.
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Beautiful
Thank you for sharing this piece and reminding us all that as we face our struggles and make our mistakes that God is always there and always ready to forgive, just for the asking. -
wonderful write and love the picture full of gracious words very well written you have expressed your self well well done and thanks for sharing
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WONDERFUL COMMENT
Thank you spiritual poet for the lovely comment and the correction. Both are appreciated. God Bless you. Take care, Sandy
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hey well done on an absolutely beautiful poem
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nice work
This poem is great and asks a lot of searching questions. The second stanza does not make sense thologically.
Maybe it should read:
Our destiny is never predisposed,
nor predestined by God's great plan.
We make our choices , right or wrong,
for God has given free will to man.
God invites but we are free to choose. We often choose to go the wrong way but he still invites after we fail and we are still free to choose.
Once we choose to go his way then he has a predestined path for us. We are predestined to be conformed to the image of his son......
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THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE EVERY DAY STRUGGLES OF A CHRISTIAN IN THIS WELL WRITTEN POEM WHICH SEEMS TO ECHO MY HEART TOO!! THANK YOU FOR LETTING GOD USE YOUR HAND TO WRITE SUCH WORDS AND TO CONVEY WHAT WE ALL FACE DAY AFTER DAY UNTIL THAT FINAL DAY! GOD BLESS YOU AND HAVE A WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, DAY!
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So true and so well written.
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I think this is a very dedicated amd well put together piece. May God read it and be pleased with what he reads. You are very blessed.
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