Saved, for a time such as this;
we must be brave
for we’ve a time to wait for bliss
Evil energies are building
Satan’s reared his ugly head
All the dominoes are stacking
soon’s coming all the dread
I was spared
to be partaker in this time;
compelled to write, not just in rhyme
but of His word
Tried, so that I plead to Him each day
not just to have it my own way
but to serve
Honed, to be the best that I can be
with eyes that really see
what’s in the offing
Saved, for a time such as this;
we must be brave
for we’ve a time to wait for bliss
Author notes
Es 4:14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
Adam Clarke's Commentary: And who knoweth whether thou art come] As if he had said, "Is it likely that Divine providence would have so distinguished thee, and raised thee from a state of abject obscurity, merely for thy own sake? Must it not have been on some public account! Did not he see what was coming? and has he not put thee in the place where thou mayest counteract one of the most ruinous purposes ever formed?" Is there a human being who has not some particular station by an especial providence, at some particular time, in which he can be of some essential service to his neighbour, in averting evil or procuring good, if he be but faithful to the grace and opportunity afforded by this station? Who dares give a negative to these questions? We lose much, both in reference to ourselves and others, by not adverting to our providental situation and circumstances. While on this subject, I will give the reader two important sayings, from two eminent men, both keen observers of human nature, and deeply attentive in all such cases to the operations of Divine providence:-
"To every thing there is a season; and a time to every purpose under heaven. Therefore withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thy hand to do it. SOLOMON.
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Thank you for your entry...your words are well penned
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for running a great contest & for that Bronze! 
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we are called to fill the earth with love
unconditional it is not once a day nor twice a day, it is every moment every thought, it is urgent...
why shouldn't we, we have been blessed every moment of everyday.
our thoughts are gift of love, and should be returned to our Creative with love and grace
Poetess this is where you brought my thoughts
this is where we need to be
this is why I read your Poetry
this is why I write
because this is above all, it is our priority
a wonderful pleasure
God bless you my friend...
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for your read & comment once again dear friend. We were saved 'cause He loves us & it's a pleasure to be in His service whenever I'm able. It's so rewarding to know that the inspirations I'm blessed with to share can received by others.
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