God laid stepping stones across the river,
so I could reach him on the other side,
my heart was searching for the answers,
there He was, His arms were open wide.
I walked upon the stones across the river,
walking straight towards God's open arms,
I was heading for a lifetime of happiness,
finally escaping all of Satan's charms.
I kept looking down into the murky river,
praying Lord, don't let it swallow me,
I have waited a lifetime to find you,
a few more steps,then I'll walk with Thee.
My mind was thinking of my many burdens,
the Lord lifted each one to set me free,
as each stone brought me a little closer,
His loving arms, were all that I could see.
Reaching the last stone, I stood thinking,
my life was about to change forever more,
I leaped off the stone into His open arms
amen, for the strength to open God's door.
The road through life was long and winding,
God had stepping stones all along the way,
at the end of my journey, a new one began,
knowing God's great love, each and every day.
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Written September 24th, 2004
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Such a beautiful poem written with ink of tranquility. I liked the image of stepping stones and the fact that they are always there for us - laid out long ago - only for us to take the step towards healing and life. Thank you for this and may God bless you!
~ Nicolette
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this is good, but wasn't really what i was looking for as it was hopefull and i wanted sad
good write though and tyhanks for entering my contest
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Kim xxxxx
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Thank you so much Bonnie. I appreciate your nice comment. I truly enjoy writing spiritual poems, they are my favorite. Take care, Sandy
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Sandy this poem was beautiful Thank the Lord for stepping stones.
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We all make mistakes at times, it happens right? I know I like it when someone tells me if I have made a mistake, that is what we are here for anyway, right? Improvement. I see that you have fixed that mistake, your peom is now, simply perfect
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Thank you for takeing the time to read my poem. I always appreciate it. I thank you for letting me know of my misuse of the word was. I appreciate it when poets let me know of my mistakes. I am glad you enjoyed it. Take care, Sandy
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One more thing, there was something I was going to do with that quote up there and I forgot, arent I the smart one?
Ok.... here we go, "His loving arms, was all that I could see." Was should be were, since you were talking in past tense throughout this piece, you suddenly jumped to present tense and it kind of stopped your other wise very well drafted piece in its tracks. Just my suggestion
God bless!
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Again, a very heartfelt piece you have written here. God lays out things to help us along our way always, it is up to us to see them and take him up on his offer.
My mom always tell me about the man who drown. He was in a storm, and he asked God to help him, to save him from what it looked like was his fate, God sent him many things, to help to save his life, but the man kept saying "God, please help me", he never looked to see the life raft that had been put before him, he was waiting for something miraculous to happen.
God only provides us with the tools we need to survive, it is then we must open our eyes and use these tools in our own lives.
Make sense?
Great write and good luck in the contest.
Criss
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I am glad you enjoyed it. It was written from my heart. Take care. Sandy
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Very well done. I like this poem a lot. Very uplifting and very true. Your words speak with reverance! Very well done sandygram. Keep up the good work. I look forward to reading more.
Much love,
Kristen
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You are so sweet Linzui(with a u )
I look forward to hearing from you. I love you too. I will be back on in 1 hour, My other grandaughter Ashley is here. The 6 year old. She wants to use the computer to play her games. I'll be back. Love Gram
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Hey grandma,
I love this write..... i love the whole stepping stome things... that was a gr8 touch..... ur a beautiful writer.... i love ur poems... and i love you!!!
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I never get bored listening about God. Being newly saved (July 16) I am like a sponge. I have so much to learn. Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I appreciate it so much. Take care, Sandy
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Like I told Carl in the comment before, I can only write what God has put in my heart. Thank you Elaine for such a wonderful comment. God has also blessed me with so many new friends on allpoetry. This website has really changed my life. Well take care, Luv, sandy
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Thank you Carl for your kind words.I can only write what God has put in my heart. I always look forward to your comments. We may be a little weary at times and yea, I guess we are getting a little old too, but we're young at heart. My grandchildren keep me young. They are truly a blessing in my life. Well take care, Sandy
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Aww this was beautiful Sandy, some nice imagery used, especially those of the stepping stones - very ambiguous. Could be for someone within Satans clutches, and each step on each stone leads them further from sin. Could be a portrayal of life - each stone takes you through your life, and the final stone is passing away from this life to the next. I can think of many many more, which I wont write down for fear of boring you all.
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Sandy, yet another beautiful true poem, I really like this a lot. Isn't it wonderful that there are so many christians on this site?
Your work always scores top marks with me, it is so hard to believe you have not been writing that long
Take care and God bless
Elaine
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You have once again touched this weary old heart of mine Miss. You sure do have a way with words and your words have a way of getting into the head and the heart of your readers. You have done well.
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Thank you for taking the time to read and leave a nice comment on my poem. It is always appreciated. Take care, Sandy
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The words are so true..Life is very difficult and we need more spiritual input..
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