One Amazing Day
©copyright 2005 Bonita M Quesinberry, R.C.
I recall a number of memorable days in my life:
pleasant ones, others joyous, and some of them strife;
but, one amazing day stands out, yet began the year before,
when MS took its toll and cut me to the core.
My mortgage was now past due and the house would have to be sold,
though a year passed by: seemed I'd be out in the cold.
In fifteen days my home would be offered on the auction block,
my neighbors wary while watching a homeless clock.
I had done all I could do: applied for housing assistance,
and social security; who was resistant.
Neither of these seemed forthcoming, but I waited patiently
while packing many boxes quite efficiently:
taking care to mark each one, to find easily in storage,
and hoped the rats wouldn't find it easy forage.
Fifteen days to go: and, suddenly, I had a good buyer!
"Can you close before auction," taunted the Liar.
Oh, but Satan had more to say, "You've no place, except the road."
It was a timely closing, my house finally sold:
three days to vacate, so I called the movers to load my things.
Wry neighbors watched to see what God's timing might bring,
as I stood on the sidewalk, each knowing I trusted the Lord.
I silently prayed that quickly they be not bored.
All year I heard this as Karen asked again, "What will you do?
You're so calm! I couldn't take what you're going through."
I replied, "Sure you can. Just trust God to work where you can not."
Eyes wide, she pointed, "They've almost loaded the lot!
And, you have no apartment to take it to. Where will you go?"
I chuckled, "Well, at this time I really don't know.
But, I do know God has never let me down and never will."
Karen wondered if, indeed, God would fill my bill;
for there was just an hour left before the movers were done.
I prayed, "Father, let them see power from your Son."
It seemed in that instant I heard the phone ringing in the house.
We dashed to catch it, Karen quiet as a mouse.
"What did they say? Tell me!" she said, when I broke the connection.
"An apartment," I smiled. "Look at these directions.
It is just five blocks from here and the rent is what I can pay."
Then, Karen asked, "Will they let you move in today?"
I grinned, "As soon as the movers finish, in about one hour."
"Oh my gosh," she hugged me tight, "God has great power!"
God has performed lots of wonders in my life, but this one's best:
for my neighbors a witness and for me a test.
I know I aced this exam, yet still pray for each one of them;
that at least one neighbor came to wholly trust Him.
Ah, but there remained social security with whom to deal,
for this humbling thorn of MS wasn't to heal.
God settled that score, too, with enough to pay my only bill
and a new computer to fulfill His will.
A little was left over for a cremation in the end;
so this one task my children will not have to tend.
Keep this story close; for loving God means total reliance.
Each event's meant only to build our compliance:
for already God has prepared the way through each of our trials.
Why needlessly worry and weep in denial?
Don't you understand that what you can't do, only God can do?
Trusting Him is His testimony seen in you.
Author notes
3) personal miracle/s in your life
This story is just one of countless miracles God has wrought in my life, so many that it would take a book larger than the world could hold to recite all those miracles! GOD IS GOOD TO THOSE WHO LOVE AND OBEY!
Actually, this one incident held many miracles in one: first, it was a miracle the house sold 15 days before auction; second, it was a miracle it closed in 12 days, unheard of in the lending industry!; third, it was a miracle I had a place to go in one hour; fourth, it was a miracle the house sold for everything I owed on it plus moving costs and $300 left over! GOD IS GOOD!
More importantly, I had a free in-residence teen counseling program in my home and God saw to it I was able to stay there until the last teen was successfully through the program!
In a list
A contest entry
- Miracles! by Dark Otter.
1250 points, ended January 26, 13 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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This is a wonderful poem that fit the contest topic very well. This is a good testimonial on the providence and care of our loving God. Your poetic telling of your experience is well written.
Thanks for your entry in this Bandit activity. 
Brother Dennis
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A lovely piece written congratulations on your well deserved gold best wishes to you always be well
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This is absolutely amazing and it is indeed a miracle. I hope God grants you many more miracles. Good luck to you in the contest.
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It amazes me when I see God in action and I have seen a miracle or two...may not be what the person thinks they want at the time but it turns out to be just what they need....you never will be dripping in riches but He will provide enough always just enough.Thank you for sharing you miracle. Good luck in the contest
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Very powerful!
and well written. This is a great testimony of God working through your life. I totally enjoyed it.
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Trusting Him is His testimony seen in you. ..
Indeed it is a golden verse and, Inspiring one as well...well shared piece..
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Thank you, precious friend, for always lifting me up! God's miracles are inspiring, aren't they? Indeed, they are! And, hopefully, sharing some of those miracles He has performed in my life will help another learn to trust our awesome Father and His Christ!
Luv & Hugs, BonnieQ
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WELL PRAISE HIS NAME
What a fantastic testimony to the almighty. You have so much skill and you certainly know just where to apply it. Here is praise in a totally original manner, being offered up for all he does for you. Your poem just brightened my day!
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Oh, thank you so much, darling brother! Isn't God and Christ simply awesome! I added some note to the Author notes, mainly because this one incident held many miracles all in one!
Luv ya tons and more, SisBon
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God is so faithful - with the big things and the small things.
I love this testimony. I can use all the reminders I can get these days.
Love and hugs,
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Hey Sis! About time I heard from you! I know what you mean, though, and I was just praying for you and yours last night. You know, my son-in-law got laid off his job about 4 weeks ago (journeyman electrician). It is happening all over the place. By the way, I added more notes to "One Amazing Day" because it really encompassed a bunch of miracles all in one! Thought everyone should know it and know that God will do it for them, too!
I love and miss you! SisBon
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Miracle Sonnet!
You really have a gift my friend! Great content, rhyming, timing & faith. 
This is quite a miracle for sure. I love the phone you have ringing off the hook! 
I had Him do a "Miracle Move" for me too! Thanks for the reminder. He's done so many that I forget many of them! 
It's easy to have His blessing & then move on to the next thing in life. Ancient Israel showed us how easy it is to do that! 
This is sure to be a winner! 
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