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Even if I Tried...
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I can leave any time I want to...the doors have always been open...but I remain in His Presence. Why? Because I have fallen in Love with Him. I am then...Jesus' 'willing' captive. I refuse to leave Him. But, you say to yourself, I Love Him too! So, what makes your 'Love' for Him so different from mine? And the answer is...absolutely nothing! However, I find when I am inspired to pick up my pen...most times, I write of 'Him'. This then, is my 'calling' and I cannot help it! Nor, do I want to! There is nothing 'holy' about me. I am a sinner(Gal 3:23)daily forgiven receiving new Mercies and Grace(Lam 3:22-23). My platform is that of, 'Inspirational/Christian Poet' and this I do. Thus, though I am often judged, even if I tried I could not turn around, for...as for me... it's Jesus! Do...or die!
Pressing-on!


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Even if  I tried...I

could not cease...glorifying His name

I am totally...sold-out

never to stop...lighting His flame

<> 

No matter how I'm ridiculed

or scorned

I share a Word to the world's

...forlorned 

With my life...He speaks

this is my mandated ministry

for those so like me, yes...

the hard-pressed...the weak

<> 

There's purpose in my songs...

that warn; even if we do fall...

we can go on... after all

We are all so imperfect, indeed...

none without sin

but there's still...a victory to win!

<> 

Survive, we will and climb... we must

we will not ... give up!

whereby, there is 'urging' ...

in a..sometimes...bitter cup! 

It's when we attempt to scribe

our own...destinies

that we find ourselves...undone

sinking... in 'ego' seas

<> 

The gifts within aren't our own

but for the earth this seed was sown

not just for now is this light lit

but generations ahead...will profit 

Press-on, I say! and remember...

we cannot all be on top!

but whether the middle or the bottom...

to Jesus...? really, it matters not!

<>

Thus, we stay our mapped course

doing what His Spirit

enables us...without neglect

Some may point, but in the end

God alone sees heart's purpose...

and its full effect

<>

From the outter rim of poetic clan...

no matter the oppression

I raise my hand and take a stand 

Thus, for me...it is Jesus...do or die

for, I could not keep silent, albeit...

Even if... I Tried! 

 

 


Eph 4:1-3, 1Corn 4:9-14, 2Corn 12:9-10

 

 

 

 

 

jmsbell;copyright2009(edited7/28/2011) 


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 Reviews of "Even if I Tried..."
Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on September 4, 2012
Your faith shines in this beautiful poem...M

Reviewed on August 3, 2012
You must be true to your calling and always remember that He said, "They have hated me without a cause" Joyce I'm sure your work has touched many hearts and pointed them toward Christ.

Reviewed on August 2, 2012
always write what you want.....always.

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on August 2, 2012
Bless you, Joyce, for being you, for being an inspiration, and don't underestimate the beauty you bring to the world as an instrument of His peace. I love you Joyce!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on July 29, 2012
Dear Joyce,

I been a fan of yours for years now and I too cannot rest.
To love Christ is to put Him first, for He is higher than the rest.
I will wander a bit to and fro and write a silly poem now and then.
But my main focus is on Jesus, he is my Father, my mentor and my best friend.
Amen

Yours in the LOVE of Christ,


John Michael Domino

Reviewed by Laura Fall
Reviewed on July 29, 2012
Beatifully wrote so heartfelt and truly meanigful Laura

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on July 28, 2012
Very nice.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on July 28, 2012
So very beautifully said, Joyce. God bless.

Reviewed by Ann Marquette
Reviewed on July 28, 2012
Wonderful Joyce. Loving God and following Him is first, and when we do as He directs we walk the path He has for us. Stick to your purpose Joyce, no matter what. You are a light in our lives.
Love,
ann

Reviewed on July 28, 2012
You go, girl! I'm not ashamed to witness. I don't care what other people think because if we deny him here he could deny us on that day of an eternal judgement! My father would witness to every person he came in contact with. Strong man!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Connie Faust
Reviewed on July 28, 2012
I just love this, Joyce! It is so thrilling to know that God is in the written word He gives to His poets. Really, I--and you--and others, are not the "poets." God is. It's just so exciting to be His instrument!
And you would never want to stop the flow of thoughts that come from spending precious time with Him.

Connie

Reviewed by Gail Delaney (Reader)
Reviewed on July 28, 2012
Amen Joyce, he is our savior thank you for sharing this

Gail

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on July 28, 2012
Thank you for sharing this encouraging testimonial of your faith, Joyce. Love and blessings to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Keith Rowley
Reviewed on July 28, 2012
We all need spiritual comfort in one way or another; Christ brings peace to the hearts and souls of millions and I am glad for you. Mine is another journey I guess, but I rejoice in the well-being of all people of goodwill.

Reviewed on July 28, 2012
It is what brings you peace Joyce

Love and Light
Lily

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger
Reviewed on July 28, 2012
Joyce~
An inspirational gift of His divine praise.

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed on July 28, 2012
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Being In His Presence!!
People "living in the world" do ridicule unfortunately
they manifest and are stuck in all the ways of sin
while seeking to please and gain approval of "mankind"
over seeking the shelters and approvals to please the Lord.
I too have forsaken Our Lord while "living in the world"
it is through His Abundance that I am In His Glorious Light
to see my own personal journey. I am so utterly Joyous!!
I like how you mentioned the forgiveness each and everyday
some people stay in a vice grip of the past to crucify...
It's a song and dance that only the Lord can change
Perhaps you might like to read my post:
Spiritual Soaking Vault Of Heaven
http://poetrywritersbookshop.org/poetry-devotionals-the-lords-vine/spiritual-soaking-vault-of-heaven/
I am in awe each and every day to my New Eyes!!
& My realizations!! This Glorious Abundance!!

In His Daily Presence
I Kneel & Praise His Holy Name
Purifying Our Hearts
Vickie


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