A Glorious Invitation
©copyright 2004 Bonita M Quesinberry, R.C.
I was six at first memory of mother,
although I clearly remember my brother
and, of course, I do recall my loving dad,
a motorcycle cop: a tall, handsome lad.
Oh, but mother was not absent from day one:
family said, she was mentally undone.
Perhaps, being taken to church caused recall;
for it was there I found love reigned without fall,
as they taught us that Jesus loves me and you.
Me! Just a little girl not seen, it was true.
He gives peace, freedom and even more to gain:
in the end, no illness, misery or pain.
He invited me to join Him— at the time,
I think I was just barely the age of nine.
I was excited, my heart even appeased,
as I started for the isle, mother not pleased.
She tried to prevent me, "Too young," she had said.
Still, I struggled away and rushed on ahead.
Oh, I had many things from Jesus to learn,
to assure that I never, never would burn;
but, I was very young and, many times, fell.
Yet, His Spirit was there for me, quick to tell;
Then, He'd pick me up and say, "Now, do you see?"
Though, never cruelly nor scoffing at me.
I've known our Lord, now, almost fifty-six years,
through many ups and downs, joys and floods of tears;
in some way broke every law He gave us.
Still, Jesus stood by, all without a big fuss.
Ah but, He corrected me, yes He sure did!
Until finally, I learned to do His bid.
There was one time I felt so very alone;
He gently cradled me, His voice soothing tones.
Another time, I overdosed on pain pills:
I was tired and wanted free of earth's ills.
He was fierce, when in the hospital I woke.
"YOU'VE THINGS YET TO DO!" to me he loudly spoke.
Finally, I pray, I learned His lessons well;
then, our Lord gave me gifts, I am here to tell!
Now each day in my mission jobs I labour,
gladly doing for my beloved Saviour.
He said, "Seek me early and ye shall find me."
If you haven't sought Him, He's calling to thee.
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In a list
A contest entry
- I Remember When by Raining Kisses.
910 points, ended February 17, 2009, 60 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Have you met our Saviour? If not, you should; for you'll not be disappointed.
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This is beautiful thankyou so much for a wonderful entry
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wonderful testimony
A beatiful way to share that our God when we know Him will never leave or forsake us.
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beautiful
A very deep and spiritually inspiring piece..
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Awww, Desire. . . thank you so much for the incredible encouragement. There are times when I wonder if I'm doing anything at all for the Lord and each time He sends someone to let me know that I am doing just fine on His behalf: someone like you whose words lift me up and set me to moving forward again.
I actually left A/P almost 2 years ago, feeling I had reached all there were to reach: at the time persecution and accusations becoming so thick and heavy that those doing it were even contacting my Favs and persecuting them. The Holy Spirit instructed me to remove most of my work, at least all that revealed God's secrets and mysteries, and to leave this place.
Now, here I am again and hadn't planned to stay. The Spirit had other plans and different instructions; though the secrets and mysteries will never come here again, but Truth will and does.
Thank you so much!
Luv & hugs, BonnieQ
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Oh My!!
This is one Beautiful verse which swells the eyes with Happiness- also feeling the Journey~ every inch of the way- cheering for You during challenges You faced~ when I opened up this page- I initially was touched by Your energy and imagined all who cross Your path- leave with a piece of Light to carry with- to see in the darkest of days To help another in need~ when You mention-mission jobs- I balled like a baby- for I sob when I imagine a person without- just pains me~ also ball like a baby knowing a hand extended to one who has fallen onto hard times and to know You are helping to make a difference in even one Life is food for the Soul~ 
I keep being shown word: anointed- anointed in connection to You with the Divine
Flawless rhyme and just flowed like the waterfalls
Thank You for sharing Your Heart and Voice~
Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
Best wishes in the contest too
with much love & light~ Desire~*~
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Weather they cooperate or oppose, makes no difference for the destiny of the chosen ones. Some choices were made long before the ones involved entered life in a certain plane and they are irreversible, immune to whatever circumstance, just because they were made from Love, the ultimate power in the universes. I enjoyed reading your poetical testimony and wish you the best of luck in the contest. Take care,
Chris
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You are so right, darling brother. For a long time now, I've said I was blessed the day I was born; it's the only possible reason for surviving everything to this day. I remember, eons ago, wondering why I was on this planet, what would be my mission for God and Christ. If we are patient and do as instructed, He will enlighten us. So, I went about each day as usual and patiently waited. Finally, the day came when it was made clear to me what I would do and why I had experienced the abuses, why I had held some of the jobs I'd had: literally everything in my life was part of His plan. Awesome!
Tons of luv & hugs, SisBon
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What a truly wonderful and inspiring story mom!
Love ya so much,
Frogz~
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It was so nice to really get to know you through this write, you share so much of yourself with others. Blessings.
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