If we go and ask God to try and explain,
the reason for suffering, heartache, and pain;
His answer won’t be an answer at all,
but a challenge, a purpose, a duty, a call.
When evil descends with intent to devour,
God says, “Go change it”, that we have the power.
He set the example, He showed us the way.
He gave us authority through words that we say.
Our courage grows stronger from trials we face.
Our spirit is strengthened by running the race.
So, rather than give us the things we desire,
He gives us the tools that we will require.
Faith can transform those questioning, “Why?”
into spiritual warriors, who are willing to try.
Into armored believers unwilling to hear,
the voices of demons delivering fear.
We can bask in our troubles, bathe in our woes,
or praise God for challenges, struggles, and blows.
We can whine and complain of how life is unfair,
or go change the world with the words we declare.
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A contest entry
- Help me find my muse! by Chazz.
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Honorable mention
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Strong
The connection to beginnings is a bit tenuous but it is a strong poem. -
'into spiritual warriors, who are willing to try.'
It's great that it doesn't say faith will fix everything; it will just give us the belief we need to try to fix it ourselves. It's honest.
I wrote a poem once. It was only two lines long. I don't remember the first, but I do remember the second. 'I've lost the race, but I won't stop running', or something similar.
It's as though I know I've lost, yet if I run far enough I'll win something. Guided entirely by hope. Perhaps I'd do better to stop and trust something, rather than inadvertantly keep running away from having to accept that I didn't achieve what I wanted to.
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out "The Race is not Over" - oh, I forgot, you want to stumble on them.... go stumble on "The Race is not Over" - you'll see why.... Kevin -
very well stated
you are a gifted writer... you have insights
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I felt like standing up and shouting " YEAH!"
Such wisdom and sense in your write!
Those of us who desire change need to take action and be heard.
It changes nothing to sit around and complain; only makes oneself miserable.
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Good Message
Another nice one Kevin, nicely rhymed great meaningful
narrative and message interwoven to make a great poem
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thanks
I'm just listening well... thanks for reading and reviewing another one... you are always welcome - Kevin
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Beautiful write! This has such a wonderful message. Thanks so much for your entry and for your help!
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A very nice piece and it really reflects your faith and trust. Unfortunately religious pieces leave me cold, I rarely can find the depth in them other than the display of faith of the writer. You are welcome to enter again but please take a look at the finalist list so far to give you an idea of what I am looking for. Hugs, Bunny
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thanks
for your comments even if it wasn't your cup of tea. Best wishes - Kevin
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If we ask God to try and explain sounds better.
Actually a brilliant poem this one -
wow! I must say that you sured gave me a word today. This was so timely for me, in the situation I'm in right now. Thanks so much man of God! Be blessed today and always!
~a Fellow Worshipper
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