A man walked up to me one night
It was a very warm summer night
All of the stars were shining bright
But all of my fears were clearly in sight
He came up to me and asked me if I was alright
I told him that I had a bad day and was in fright
He asked me if he could pray for me and if it was all right
Something seemed familiar about him but I was not sure
At the time he seemed like he was pure
I usually don’t talk to strangers about my problems but I needed a cure
As he started to talk with me I felt at peace at heart
He told me that I just needed a new start
As he went on I felt joy and peace
As if the feeling would never cease
As he started to pray for me I felt at ease
It had been one of the hardest days of my life but I felt total peace
For the few short minutes I had talked with him
I had felt a change in my life, like a new beginning
Never before have I heard such words from a man
Even though he was a total stranger I shook his hand
Though it was a pitch-black night
After awhile I could really feel the light
A minute later he had vanished into the night
After a minute or so I raised my head to the skies
It took me a minute or two to dry my eyes
I just thanked God and never asked him why
For sending his son down here to clear my sighs
Author notes
a true story that happen to me on june 11 , 2004
A contest entry
- when you look into a persons face do you see god by raggyann.
500 points, ended February 28, 2008, 6 entries
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i some how felt that this was a true story
how amazing god is
thank you for entering
my contest
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Wow. It seems when we really need to smile, God finds a way to cheer us up somehow. I'm so glad He offered you peace and comfort in the form of a stranger. Great write, Dad. Keep the keyboard clickin
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Wow, that is truly inspiring, I don't know if it's true for everybody, but so many times, just when a person needs someone, someone shows up to help. I hope this person was able to help you solve your troubles and I hope your belief in Jesus brings you peace. Good luck.
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Wow
This poem captured me straight from the start, I felt something the whole way through, I'm not really sure what, but something...
Truly great job, it's beautiful
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well written and with a renewed faith in life and hope. Often in our darkest of days when we have no strength or will out of the shadows comes a needed blessing from heaven's graces. Thank you for entering many loving blessings always xxx
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