It Is Not...I (2024) (poem) by Jms Bell on AuthorsDen

It Is Not...I (2024)
by Jms Bell → (All Poetry by Jms Bell)
Thursday, December 28, 2023 Rated "G" by the Author.

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God never…ever…makes a mistake! And absolutely…nothing…happens that God has not allowed. Therefore, everything we experience…is for ‘His’ good purpose, and ours. Thus, as we leave 2023 and approach the threshold of a New Year…I personally, am not at all ashamed to admit that I am numb from the pass year’s events! I should not be still standing! I should not be able to go through each day! But I …do! Thus, I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt…it is not me who perseveres, indeed…it just can’t be! But it is… Jesus…who lives in me! I am entirely grateful that because of Him, we…press-on into 2024, Amen… HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Here I am…peeking… thru a pristine, ajar… door albeit, after twenty-twenty-three… I’m apprehensive, as to what’s in store? But then, there’s this…peaceful, shading… of a parasol, hovering…near… that’s sheltering…a hope within… scattering…fear Somehow troubles are washed… instead, there’s…a smile… brightening up my visage… overlaying…pre-destined guile I need to understand…how this is so… when I’m constantly…exhaling…sighs? there is only one answer…Jesus! as, it is…not I. Trying to figure this …faith… that’s surely a tenant dispersing…strong winds walking…independent A river, so calming… disarming...mal descry? it’s…got…to be…Jesus! yea, it is not…I. Can’t explain… this mesh of warmth… this mellow… glide… that directs, with tender… chastise. A resplendent adorning Jesus' Love...that's spied here…every moment... surely, it is not I. And tho' at times...soulful sobs… do fall…into earthen spring each is caught in a bottle… which belongs to… Our King. Whereby, when strength wanes… in fact, at moments…all gone it is…The Power of God… which moves me, right along. Why, it would be a …crime… if I let my head swell… a downright…lie… if I neglected to tell… That of myself? I want to…bend… I want to run… give-up the fight but there’s…something inside that keeps me …aright. So then…if this encroaching new year… was in my hands…to be seeing? I’d slam the door shut, negating… 'His' reason…for my being. Thus, my purpose…in 2024? in…God’s Will Alone…it lies for…indeed, without question… it is…not…I. Gal 2:20, Ps 56:8-9, Ps 27:13-14, 2Corn 4:6-10, Rom 8:28 ©jmsbell – 12/28/2023
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Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on December 31, 2023

Powerfully spiritual verses filled with faith and meaning therefrom. Love, peace, and blessings to you, Joyce,

Regis. 🙏🌸

Reviewed by JoAnne Cromp (Reader)

Reviewed on December 29, 2023

Glory to God~~~~Love ya sister and I have missed your shining bright flame!!!

Reviewed by Mystic Rose

Reviewed on December 28, 2023

It is not you but He who loves you and opens the door at the most opportune time dear poet, Merry Christmas past, may the New Year bring you Diamond Jubilee moments of peace and joy

Reviewed by John Herlihy

As we approach the end of another eventful year, it is a blessing to reach such inspirational verse to remind us of all the things that we should reflect upon as we approach the new year, our blessings, our roots, our inspiration. Thank you for posting.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

A real blessing to read, JMS Bell. One of your best, and most definitive, 'statements of faith'. I read this aloud to Michele; She said the imagery was great, especially the image of "a parasol hovering near" I agree. Wishing you all the very best in 2024. Light, Love, Strength, and Endurance. r