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With A Little Help (From My Friends and Mostly From God!) (For George C.)
by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Friday, September 16, 2005
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I needed a good kick in the pants; thanks! *grins*


With a little help, I try to live each day,
With a little help, I always try to pray.

Sometimes life caves in, I fall in,
And my soul is soon mired in sin.

I fall to Satan's ways, I need help,
I soon cry out to God with a pleaful yelp.

I realize just how blessed I really am,
And God'll always get me out of a jam.

He is always there, somehow He always does care,
And He will never leave, all I have to do is call out in prayer.

He has blessed me, and surely He always will,
He writes upon my soul with His Heav'nly quill.

He saved me from sin, saved me from Satan's lair,
And I need to call upon Him whenever I'm feelin' scared.

So I cry out to God today, thank You for Your Mercy and Grace,
Because of You, God, I now carry a BIG smile upon my face!

PRAISE HIS MOST HOLY NAME!! GLORY!! :D   



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Reviewed by Jolynne Hudnell 9/7/2009
Beautiful! This so aptly expresses what I, too, feel inside!
Reviewed by SOULFUL SHEE G. Pulsing In Passionate Purple PassionS 3/14/2009
WOW! So glad I didn't miss this BEAUTY OF a GEM Karen!!!
"He writes upon my soul with his Heavenly quill."
How exquisite!
Love the poem! Love your heart! and Love how you realize all his love at all times! Amen!
KEEP! Writing! I'll read another, it's been awhile my sweet caring friend to the VERY END!
WRITE ON!

Warmest of Blessings of Love and Bright Light, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo
Reviewed by kg cummings 1/14/2009
Thank you for sharing this poem of inspiration and encouragement. Mostly for giving praise, honor and glory to God above. Hugs, Your friend, Kathy
Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper 8/13/2008
This is an excellent inspirational write, Karen. Glad to see you exercising your poetic ability. Your talent shines through.
Reviewed by Jill curry (Reader) 7/8/2008
beautiful poem here hugs
Reviewed by John Domino 6/2/2008
Praise Jesus! Nice Poem! Thank heaven for the spiritual blessings The Lord has provided. Jesus is the only way!
AMEN!
Reviewed by Sandra Hartsell 2/16/2008
Karen Lynn,
It is great to read your writing. I love how you talk about Mercy and Grace. God's Grace is so Awesome. Thanks for sharing with everyone.
Reviewed by Olita Williams 2/7/2008
Lovely! Sincerity in every line and so true!!!
Reviewed by Dawn Wilson 1/16/2008
This was like a breath of fresh air, Karen. Such beautiful words, and even better, because it's so true!
Reviewed by Randall Barfield 11/1/2006
thanks for sharing why do some Christians think they're suppose to be sad n serious all the time? it wasn't intended to be that way in my little opinion cheers
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader) 10/25/2006
This write was so refreshing. Loved it so much! Holly
Reviewed by Accoustic Blanket 10/25/2006
Amen to that. It is good to know that we wake up not to ourselves but to the Godhead dwelling within us. Unfortunately, no sooner do I open my eyes from a prayer full of commitment to do better today than what I did yesterday, I start behaving the the day before yesterday. So much for the flesh, eh?
Jesus said that we are His friends, so He sticks by us through our pitfalls and strugles. We know that don't we?
Reviewed by Sharon Whitworth Daring Sunshine 10/15/2006
Awesome and so true...God is with you all the way.
Love, Sharon
Reviewed by Joyce Bowling 9/29/2006
Beautiful words and so true...Oh my gosh when I viewed you sight..I was amazed, I wondered where to begin, this title jumped out at me...like yourself I too am a christian, and I owe my life to him. My daughter is a living miracle, many times over, I was asked to abort her before she ever came into the world...it's a long story one I suppose I should put on the den. I actually wrote it many years ago. I too and originally from Ohio, Springfield to be exact, but I've been in Kentucky since I was six. You are a great writer and am going to enjoy reading your work. Thanks for reading my writing. Oh, another thing we have in common, my sister has a vision dissability, but she like you is very strong and keeps on going.
Your friend from Kentucky
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson 9/24/2006
God is there and he does guide and protect us. A wonderful uplifting poem....M
Reviewed by ROCK-Salt! Proctor 9/18/2006
Beautiful dear1 beautiful, He is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD, and He, is always there for us. Awesome write a "Master's Piece" for sure!! love Art
Reviewed by Amor Sabor 7/12/2006
Beautifully said and yet most wonderfully attributed to our Creator.
Love,
Amor
Reviewed by Connie Faust 7/12/2006
You know, dear Texas Tornado, I can sure
identify with your dilemma, it's easy
to stumble. But you reveal in this poem
where you get the help you need. I just
love the BIG smile ending. It made me
smile, too. Also the visual about God
writing on your soul with heav'nly quill!
Reviewed by Judy Meeker 6/15/2006
A sweet truth and a good testimony! Thanks for sharing and God bless,
Judy Meeker
Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader) 3/16/2006
How true these sentiments are, Karen!
It is evident that you believe Jehovah to be the source of mercy and love we all need, with which to survive.
Praise his name, indeed!

Hugs to you, and thanks for your lovely "welcome back" to me.
Reviewed by Robert Martin 3/11/2006
Karen, it is obvious you have great faith, and are able to express it beautifully. Most people in your case would have more of a woe is me atittude about life, but from what I've read of your so far, you seem to be able to see the positive side of most everything, which is an amazing gift no matter who you are.
Reviewed by Emma Willey 2/26/2006
This is beautiful, Karen! I love it.With a Little Help is a good title too for your poem. I have read some of your other stories too, and enjoyed them a lot.

About being your adopted grandmother, I'd be honored to have both you and your sister Karla as granddaughters! I'd sure like to see a real picture of you. How old are you? Age doesn't matter, though, it's how you feel inside that matters.

Keep up the good work! Love you! Emma
Reviewed by Helen Downey 2/22/2006
Beautifully written Karen! Bravo!
Reviewed by Only A Poet 2/6/2006
a very inspiring poem Lady Karen.
Reviewed by Katryn Dougherty 2/3/2006
LOL, it so reminds me of my girls...i think everyone needs a good kick in the pants from time to time :)
Reviewed by SilverCeltic Moon 2/3/2006
Aren't we all guilty of getting mired into the daily grind of life and forget the spirtual side. Great write! ;) Silver
Reviewed by Vicky Jeter 1/27/2006
Hi Karen
"He writes upon my soul with his Heavenly quill."
SWEET!!! Most excellent.
Also, I finished my story -- The Summer of '75 if you still want
to read it.
Love Vicky
Reviewed by J M 1/19/2006
We watch the light for he holds our paths. Beautiful work.
Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook 12/8/2005
Praise His Most Holy Name! Indeed! Thanks, Karen!
Reviewed by White Dove left 12/5/2005
(((((((( Karen ))))))
Lovely, Lovely..
Merry Christmas,
Catherine
Reviewed by Rosalie Gattuso 12/2/2005
Sweet Prayer!!
Reviewed by Peter Paton 11/30/2005
So touching this heartfelt and moving confession of faith in God Karen !
"He writes upon my soul with His Heav'nly quill. "
You can always count on God to deliver his promises.
Peter
Reviewed by Sandi Schraut 11/29/2005
I love the serenity prayer unfortunately I am still learning to have wisdom. Sounds like you have achieved wisdom already. Sandi
Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed 11/23/2005
The wisdom is in the knowing.
blessin's my dear Sister K: Happy Holidays. . . you are loved,

cynth'ya
Reviewed by Huda Orfali 11/17/2005
Amen
Wonderful expression of faith
God bless
Huda
Reviewed by Sandie Angel 11/13/2005
A wonderful poem of faith. Wonderful write, Karen!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
Reviewed by Judith Pleasant 11/9/2005
You just tell it like it is. Plain and simple. The kind of write I like to read. Keep up the prayers. Sometimes they are not answered in the way we would like, but it seems they are always answered in the way we need.
Love and Blessings,
Judith
Reviewed by Birdie Houston 11/7/2005
Amen. I loved the way you quilled your write God sure does answer prayers. I'm glad you are carrying a big smile for you are a talented writer and have a heart of gold.
Reviewed by Sarah Tagert 11/7/2005
beautiful write!!
Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero 11/7/2005
Im sure his smile is on you right now, as I know he's heard this beautiful and heart-felt prayer. Thank you Karen, you've made me smile today. :-)

Carmen
Reviewed by Karen Cino 11/3/2005
A masterpiece. Very inspiration. Thank you for sharing this..
God Bless you

Karen
Reviewed by William Bonilla 10/31/2005
excellent very inspiring
thanks for sharing

William .....Peace & Love
Reviewed by Timothy Flaherty 10/29/2005
beautiful faith inspired write.

God bless,

Tim
Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader) 10/28/2005
Very Beautiful poem and truly shows your faith in the power of Prayer god and Jesus. The picture is breathtaking i always love pictures of Jesus though.
Keep your faith and I'm glad to hear you are SMILING! Keep it up! u
Cuz down is a frown n < < See that? Sideways too (c :) (: C).
Tracey 42xoox(c :)
Reviewed by Dave Harm 10/28/2005
Excellent soul touching write...
Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie 10/25/2005
Lovely Karen, so inspiring and wonderful to read this morning!

Reindeer
Reviewed by Tyrone Banks 10/25/2005
AMEN!!! The answer to it all - is all around us!

God Bless,

Tyrone
Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez 10/24/2005
Karen, this is so outstandingly beautiful and I've applied
it's blessed meaning is great to me!
love this awesome write..!

peace and joy to you'',
Rich Criso
Reviewed by Pier Tyler 10/21/2005
Fantastic write. We can all use a little help, especially from on high.
Reviewed by Mark Rockeymoore 10/18/2005
amen! sometimes, all the time, we have to call out, cry out to God, because we are so imperfect. a soulful write, thank you for sharing this prayer!
Reviewed by Joyce Hale 10/16/2005
Ah, our refuge in times of trouble and need, but also in times of joy and respite. Wonderful write, Karen!!

Peace. Joyce
Reviewed by Barbara Terry 10/13/2005
I agree Karen, that those who call on the Lord Jesus in prayer, and actually believe and are sincere, will have everlasting peace both on this earth and in Heaven. This is a very good poem sis, thnx so much for sharing. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, stubborn to a fault, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your still sad and terrified little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I may as well be."
Reviewed by Kate Clifford 10/11/2005
I almost missed this delightful uplifting write! Gratitude will take you a long way on your path in this lifetime. Great write.
Reviewed by Sandra Corona 9/29/2005
Hi, Karen :),
Beautiful write, as always.
:)Sandy
Reviewed by Carole Mathys 9/28/2005
Amen! very uplifting write Karen, as always...

peace and love, Carole
Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks 9/28/2005
This is the way I want to see you...rejunivated with God's Love. Remember, It is always there, no matter the darkness that seems to engulf you. It's there!

Micke
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 9/26/2005
Wonderful tribute by a wonderful woman. The irrepressible sense of humor that is so much a part of you [hope i spelled it right] and the deeply personal and informal tone, raise this tribute above others of its kind. Luv, to my way of thinking the greatest sin is not to recognize one's faults and frailties. None of us measures up, but you are so good and kind and loyal. . .there goes one Texan who is riding to Heaven. Horse may balk at times, but you will straighten 'r out. Head on up 'at 'ar mountain!! Love, Carolina Sinner
Reviewed by Sandra Mushi 9/21/2005
Amen! You can definitely always count on Him! Very uplifting write!

God bless, Karen!

Sandie.
Reviewed by Michael Kersting 9/21/2005
Yes, Karen , we can all do with a little blessing in our lives. Good write !
Reviewed by Patricia Eichler 9/20/2005
Hi Karen, we all do wrong and get angry at times, but God forgave us and continues to do so. Only a person who loves God cares when they have done something that might not be right. This is a beautiful poem. I've always loved your poetry.

I give you a hug long distance. :-)

Your friend,
Patty
Reviewed by Henry Lefevre 9/20/2005
It is such a wonderful thought that we always have God to fall back on.

Hank
Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi 9/20/2005
Lovely! A pleasure to read.
Reviewed by A PAX 9/18/2005
wonderful...........ty karen :)
Reviewed by Constance Gotsch 9/18/2005
Keep this up Karen, I'd like to see you do more writing like this. Trying new things really stretches you. You will go back to your other stuff with renewed vigor. God bless.
Reviewed by OnepoetGem * 9/18/2005
hello Karen, Great poeming for, enjoyed
Reviewed by Vesna TwinFlameunion 9/18/2005
Wonderful enlighting piece..love it ...YES!!!


Vesna*
Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK 9/17/2005
Really It's You that Gets You Outa The Jam-(God)'s Too bUsy Known what He's Gonna Dueeeeeeee Wit Geroge C(See) Bushed & Coroprate Greed Mongering America...

Credit For Uplifting Write!

TRASK
Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU 9/17/2005
Blessed are those that can heartily identify a secure Port.

This poem is composed with words dictated by the soul, and sings
with a melodious voice of the heart.

I salute You, Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader) 9/17/2005
Yup you can always count on him.
Reviewed by George Carroll 9/16/2005
God works in mysterious ways but He's always waiting for the repentent sinner to come back to Him. Remember the story of the lost sheep? Remember there is more joy in heaven when a sinner repents....
An honest write from the heart of a loving disciple of Christ.
Reviewed by Sherry Heim 9/16/2005
I am so glad to see this poem, Karen. I read your earlier post and was at a loss for words to comment. Not knowing what had transpired to take you into that darkened place, I simply said a prayer that you would find your way back. We all get by with a little help from our friends. My thanks to George for getting you back on track. ;)
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 9/16/2005
A most powerful and prayerful expression of your faith, Karen. Thank you for sharing it. Amour et paix. Ton ami de la C-B, Canada.

Rιgis
Reviewed by E T Waldron 9/16/2005
Blessings to you Karen,and thanks for this wonderful acknowledgement of Creator's perfect grace that is with us whatever mood we are in, because of His great unconditional love! Splendid poem!

Eileen
Reviewed by * Aberjhani 9/16/2005
A deeply humbling and inspiring write straight from the soul. Beautiful in its sincerity and the language of dedication to a "higher resolve."
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 9/16/2005
Karen,

Excellent! Keep looking UP! :)

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
Reviewed by kenny baez 9/16/2005
It does seem, Karen, that life is a constant monitoring of our moral well being, but sometimes it's good to come off the moral highground I find (if you can get away with it!) and just be, relax, and be. I'm working with special needs people at the moment and james is an example; he acts as if he has all the time in the world, and no sins or flaws to worry about either. Existential angst isn't in his dictionary! :-) k
Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen 9/16/2005
Karen a great write
God Bless
Michelle!
Reviewed by Tina Clark 9/16/2005
Karen SO very glad to know you are feeling better my friend! I prayed for you as you know but I did have a big foot ready just in case you needed help kicking your self in the butt! LOL ;)

Love ya
Hugs Tina
Reviewed by Jane Rodway 9/16/2005
Glad to see this uplifting poem- I have felt the same way recently, but know I am also getting back to my prayer time- thanks for sharing these feelings with others, they will help others going through similiar things.
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson 9/16/2005
Very inspiring my friend.
Hope it will all work out.
We we're all born with sin, so
don't feel alone.
The sinless one knows we are not perfect.
Lurve ya!
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 9/16/2005
BINGO!!! Guess that heavenly box of chocs, red roses and Parfum D'Armani has arrived right on queue, huh?! Bless His cotton sox! He sure rocks and rolls... yup, can share that God-Always-Turns-Up-Right-On-Time thing. LOL and so, so glad, Karen! Big MWAHS Kate xx
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