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Made Whole

 

Not liking who I was

before I knew the Lord,

my thoughts were self-absorbed,

my heart empty.

 

True joy I didn't know,

my life was incomplete,

until His voice so sweet

called out to me.

 

All doubt became belief,

to Him I gave my sin.

He gave me life again

through forgiveness.

 

Now I can see,

Jesus in me.

 

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Artwork by Julia Starr aka night-fate

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  • sherry-lee
    January 26, 2009

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    may you see the face of Jesus in every one you meet and may everyone you meet see the face of Jesus in you....i love this saying...and its so fitting here..thank you for this lovely piece..


  • daviscth
    January 23, 2009

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    What an amazing poem you have written fron this prompt.Congratulations on winning the gold. It's very worthy of this honor.

  • carole21
    January 20, 2009
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    well done . . congrats on the gold !!


  • justgot2loveme
    January 19, 2009

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    This was well worth the Gold that you earn.
    Very beautiful words from a heart of one of God's child. I am glad that you found the Lord. I bet he missed you.

    Justgot2loveme


  • ShelleyA
    January 17, 2009

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    A beautiful write and interpretation of the picture prompt. Heartfelt. Lovely expression of faith. I love creativeness of the Abhanga form and its ending couplet. Good flow, rhyme and tone. Lovely depth of feeling. Good word choice, nice alliteration and assonance. Word count: 60. Thank you for your entry.

  • jodygirl
    January 13, 2009

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    Go Girl, I know I've already commented on this poem, but I couldn't resist a second praise.
    As always, you have mesmerized me into prayer with your beautifully written words. The picture prompt is very special. You worked your words to it perfectly. I can always count on you to make me feel so much better. Good luck in the contest.
    Joan


  • Shancy Fayre
    January 12, 2009
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    A lovely take on the prompt. I think the poem goes perfect. Nice work. Shancy.


  • Sandi Alford
    January 12, 2009

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    His miracles happen every day, if we but open our hearts to receive his blessings

    A most inspiring pen influenced by your awesome faith and a gorgeous picture, Superb musing!

    Best wishes!
    love and blessings, Sandi


  • PurpleSky
    January 10, 2009
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  • Vickie J
    January 10, 2009

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    Wow! 40 applauses!!!

    I guess you have to know what a great write this was by all the wonderful responses you received. I throw my hat in the ring with the others who know good stuff when they read it!


  • queenie gold member
    January 9, 2009

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    it has been a while but i knew that i would be still so pleased with your writing. to come to your page and encounter such simplistic and wondrous praise for the Father makes me so very inspired. this is a very lovely piece. my best to you in the contest.

  • poetry301
    January 9, 2009
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    Beautiful

    Truly God is loving, forgiving and full of mercy. Loved your poem!


  • SouthpawGA
    January 6, 2009
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    Wrote something like this once...

    I wrote something like this once.... they are always sweet. Nice job.


  • Dlvvanzor
    January 5, 2009

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    Absolutely. Wow, really well said. Great write! It's true that you don't know how good it really is until you have it.

    -Dlvvanzor


  • Gypsy Via Orleans
    January 5, 2009

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    awe inspiring

    great poem.this poem says all there is to say about the joy of having a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus. none of us are whole until we accept that nothing we do will be right without Him.your perception of this is evident in this poem.an awesome piece of poetry.something to go back and read again and again.


  • X Cinderella X
    January 5, 2009

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    Ah so simple, beautiful testimony. And just how it should be, the two last lines poignant when you think about what you are saying there. God bless!!


  • Denerica
    January 5, 2009
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    Definately tugged at my heart because your words just describe His unending love for us. Blessings.


  • Susan John Francis
    January 5, 2009

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    Yes..... until we experience the presence of Jesus in our lifes.....It all about me and myself......

  • carole21
    January 5, 2009
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    a very nice write . . nice to see you "in the spotlight" . . best of luck in the contetst !!


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    January 5, 2009

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    Oh this is just beautiful What a heartfelt piece of true understanding and acceptance. A truly fine write, for the emotions and power behind the words.
    Best wishes in the contest
    God Bless
    Gaylene


  • Poesing
    January 4, 2009

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    This is such a beautiful spiritually inspired poem. I hope you get lots and lots of reads on this one!
    Beautiful!


  • Rheea gold member
    January 4, 2009
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    I hope this feeling of peace, this brings to me goes out to everyone who reads your lovely work.

  • oldpoets
    January 4, 2009

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    With the waqy the world id today forgiveness is the only way. It is so easy to hate and bleme others for our fate. Great write, great words.


  • Frogzter gold member
    January 4, 2009
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    Wonderfully done and heartfelt!

  • mountain-woman
    January 4, 2009

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    Nicely Done

    I like the way you took the picture prompt and opened up your heart for all to read. All the best in the contest, Michele

  • Papagallo
    January 4, 2009

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    This is most true. I have finally realized that all we have to do is ask God for forgiveness and try our best to sin nomore. He will forgive us and understands if we occasionaly lasp. He is a loving and forgiveing God.


  • PrabhuDayal Khattar silver member
    January 2, 2009

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    The revelation through the self is obviously seen time and time again through the journey of this life..so true my friend..


  • Janice M Pickett
    December 30, 2008

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    This is so true. In order to live we have to forgive. Not only does God forgive us so we can live but he expects us to forgive others so that we can live freely and to our fullest potential. No matter how hard or what has been done to us, we have to forgive. God demanded it. We should obey as the result is amazing. Excellent dear friend. This really hit home to me. I keep telling my clients to let go and forgive. But it's really really hard.


  • troyias silver member
    December 30, 2008

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    Beautiful

    wonderful thought, and emotions. flow is rich and full and the movement lush. Great Job.

    *Go with God* my friend,

    Valerie

  • jodygirl
    December 30, 2008
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    Beautiful words, beautifully done. As always when I see that you have written something, I feel the need to see the creation you have put out here for us all to marvel at. Your poems are always a pleasure to read. Thank you for the wonderful feelings you elicit from us with your precious words from Jesus.
    Best of luck in the contest.
    In God's Love,
    Joan

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