Lord Willing
©copyright 2006 Bonita M Quesinberry, R.C.
Thou hast told us, Lord, that we know not
what tomorrow may wrought;
thus, we should preface each of our plans:
"Lord willing," that we can
go with the flow of each coming day,
knowing Thy perfect way.
So on Thursday, I planned this Friday
but then forgot to say,
"Lord willing, I will mow that big yard
and fertilize to guard
green grass from winter's harshest weather."
Rain falls light as feathers.
Yea, Lord, I understand my mistake
thus put away my rake
and say, "Lord willing, later I'll mow."
Tomorrow just You know,
and this reminds me to be humble;
else the best plans tumble.
Lord, Thy ways seem so easy to me,
because Ye let me see
and understand all that Thou hast said;
thus, by grace I'm not dead
and in Thine own mercy I do know
by Thy Word I must go.
Would that the world should not make a move,
until within Thy groove;
for then it would know success and peace,
love and joy not once fleeced:
instead, they fire vile ammunition
at Thine admonition.
By God's grace and mercy go I.
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Author notes
Considering a deadly brain aneurysm last year and a broken back 7 weeks ago, I am a winner just by virtue of the fact I CAN mow the acre of lawn as of two weeks ago. . . well, if it hadn't been raining today. 
I am a winner through God's grace and love. I just need to remember to preface my plans.
Written October 7th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- Winning IS Everything (CONTEST) by Touchof1der.
350 points, ended October 16, 2006, 11 entries
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incredible
Hi Bonnie this poem is really awsome my God it flows so well that you feel serene and faithful as well as full of hope after reading it thank you for cheering my soul with such beauty
hikmat
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excellent
I do not have a problem with thees and thous, I think it lends itself to poetry extremely well and can contribute to putting some people in the mood. Thank you for sharing this poem with us. It is a thought provoking piece. I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue just over 12 months ago and really appreciate good days when they happen, so I know , I think a little bit where you are at, health-wise
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Very well done
I like the style in which this is written although in some parts it seems too modern for me but I am thrilled that there are so many sweet Christian souls on this lovely site. Were it not for some of the undesirables I have encountered this could be poetic heaven. Very well written and please stay on the path to heaven, be it mowed or not! -
Bonnie.. this is perfect !! By God's grace and mercy I go " sure applies to everything we do from rising in the morning to tasks we need to complete. But for the grace of God, go I. Much love and mucho hugs. Love Debby
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In touch with The Light
The Children of The Light will never be without it. GOD takes care of HIS creation in ways beyond our perception. Sometimes we do not know what is good for us and then The Light gently persuades us what to do and when to do it. It is a bond that cannot be broken or beaten by anything. This is a most comforting thought. Thank you for creating and sharing, precious soul,
Chris
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my dear bonnie....God's grace is sufficient...we do need to grace the words. "Lord willing"...we do not know the morrow...yet we are held in his hand no matrter what is around the corner or what lies ahead...You, my dearest bonnie....are a winner through Christ who giveth thee strength...many blessings and love.....Brian...
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Very Awesome
Hey AUntie Bonnie!!! This is an awesome poem!!! You did a great job on this!!!! I really enjoyed it!!!!
Hugs,
Beth
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very nice
We all make plans and sometimes those plans are not what our Lord wants us to do that day. God's will, will be done, one way or another. This was an excelent poem and I have much love for the writer and the subject! The Shaker -
You are indeed a winner for all intensive purposes Bonnie. Your life has withstood the tests of time and the trials of man and you have endured it all as the battles around you raged on. My hat off to you for your faith and courage and stength. This is a delightful testimonial. Thank you for taking the time to enter my contest and good luck.
♥ Touchof1der -
I almost missed this wonderful poem. I love you dear sister of mine! You are such a blessing to me and to all who know you and read your wonderful words for our Lord.
Love and hugs forever...
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excellent
Ah this one is for me! I do tend to get ahead of myself in planning for tomorrow when today holds enough trials of it's own! A lesson I've learned time and again! Great penning as usual! Love it!
Frog~ -
excellent
Ah this one is for me! I do tend to get ahead of myself in planning for tomorrow when today holds enough trials of it's own! A lesson I've learned time and again! Great penning as usual! Love it!
Frog~ -
excellent
Ah this one is for me! I do tend to get ahead of myself in planning for tomorrow when today holds enough trials of it's own! A lesson I've learned time and again! Great penning as usual! Love it!
Frog~ -
You go gurl!
You rock Mom! I was taught always to say "If God wills" before making plans, since I was a leetle boi! It has stuck to this day...people look at me weird though lol.
You are a trooper! But WHY ARE YOU mowing??? No man around that place? Jeepers!
Love you!
-James-Boi. LOL.
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I LOVE swinging angel picture.
My heart aches for all you've been through. Yet, even so, your spiritual muse rushes forward to minister. I LOVE picture of angel swinging!!! -
Sorry to hear of your health problems. I also wrote a poem in the archaic language, and it was not received well. But, I happen to personally love it. I think its a job pretty well done. Than you for sharing this.
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Wasn't too sure of this poem when it began, because I'll have to admit here and now that I'm a cowed and fearful product of fork-tongued Irish Catholic nuns from a British boarding school, harking back to the late 70s. It was all fire and brimstone, and has left many of its 'students past' with terrible emotional scars...so I tend to shy away from anything with deep religious conviction, I'm afraid. However! I got through it without so much as breaking out in a sweat, and ended up quite enjoying your piece and the train of thought therein. Your wording is clear, and although I agree to a small degree with chasingtheday, I do think the inclusion of 'thou, thee and thus' lends this particular piece a humourous flavour that might be lost if you changed it to today's language. Good stuff ~ well done, and good luck in the contest.
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my thoughts go out to you with the broken back - recently i had severe back pain that lasted thankfully for just one week, but in that week i could not even stand up straight. i am not too sure on the use of thou and thus and thine and thy here though, no one really speaks so in this day and age spill ink and twist me into the crazy shape of love...
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B E A U T I F I L i loved this poems for too many reasons to lists your talent is very noticed in this poem and i wish you no luck for it is not need you have a gift and im glad you shared it thank u ..........have a blessed day...........WRITE ON ROCK ON READ ON!!!!!!!!!!!
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