SEEMS LIKE.... (poem) by Jms Bell on AuthorsDen

SEEMS LIKE....
by Jms Bell → (All Poetry by Jms Bell)
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There is a time when God dandles us on His knee. For, we are His children and He loves us and he pats and cajoles and encourages us. But then, like every good parent, there are also times when He pushes us forward and 'seems' to let go of our hand because He wants us to 'learn' to 'stand(Eph 6:10-18). Like a good parent who encourages their child to crawl, walk, run or ride a bike for the first time, He wants us to grow and be strong so that we are able to persevere against the 'plough'. Thus, when it 'seems like' He is silent and not there? He is there, but merely shaping you for battles that you must face as His child. As 'heirs' of Christ, we inherit His enemies. And they will come against us as they came againt Him. Remember, He did not promise us that you would not go through the waters and the fires(Is 43:1-2). What he promised was...'when we go through' - He would be with us! That said, do not be disillusioned by how things 'seem'. Do Not be disillusioned by an illusion of defeat. By Faith, keep your Eyes on the Prize(the light!)(Phil 3:14) and ...go through no matter what it...seems like! Let's Press-on!

Seems like, your defeat...doesn't it? Ah, but there you go...peering at your situation With eyes...physically lit ----- Come, consider the matter via...another pane Lift your gaze and peer...see? There is a...Spiritual Plane ----- Ignore the press...apex is closer than you think It awaits...just around the bend You've come too far to give up...don't sink! ----- By faith, do not veer...stay the narrow course Remember, you're strengthened by The Redeemer Who saved you by Love...not force ----- You cannot please mammon and please Jehovah too There's no room for placating...carnality Mustn't walk by 'sight'...as others do ----- Grab hold of Jesus...'never' let Him go! Consider 'not' how the ‘cards are stacked’ Let 'His' Light...the way show ----- 'Appearances'...obscure what really be 'See' with your soul ..and know In God's hands is...the victory! ----- Your struggle was won...on Calvary That's why your dissent...arouses such resent... wanting you to see defeat...not 'He' ----- Each time you're tested and you wonder...why? God is using your life...to show there's 'Hope'... Beyond...the sky ----- Now you, Press-on Soldier…don’t you dare retreat For, it matters not…how it looks It only...'Seems'... Like Your Defeat! 2 Kings 6: 15-17, Rom 8:28, 2Corn 4:8-10 & 5:7, Heb 11:1 & 11:6 copyright; jmsbell/2007
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Reviewed by J Howard

Reviewed on September 7, 2012

Faith is clarity-indeed.
beautiful-

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on September 3, 2012

I do not claim to "know" anything for sure. I know that I always pray as I have done since I was a child... ...and many tell me that I never "grew up" so... ...thank you, Joyce. Love and blessings,

Regis

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on August 13, 2012

when the light of truth seems to flicker it is only our perception that has deceived us - the whole of life is a test of faith - His love is the truth we should all seek moment by moment - I wish you love and peace my dear friend - Jon Michael

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on August 10, 2012

This message really made me think and helped to lift my spirits....I do believe that most things in life are predestined and we must accept what is !....M

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on August 8, 2012

Beautiful and uplifting, Joyce.

Reviewed by Lily of Lough Neagh C. Dennis-Woosley

Reviewed on August 7, 2012

Faith is important, it is what gives you comfort.

Lovely write Joyce

Love and Light
Lily

Reviewed by Ann Marquette

This is great, and just what I need right now. Thank you Joyce.
ann

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

the seeds of Satan are plucked
and trampled on...oh I am so elated
to read this!! Bonding in verbal relationship
with the Lord is such powerful armament!!
Having Faith in every situation is triumphant!!

In His Daily Presence
Coffee & Praise His Glory
Kneeling To His Most High
Love & Blessings, Vickie

Reviewed by John Domino

So each time you're tested and you wonder...why?

He's using your life...to show a 'Hope'...

Beyond...the sky

Loved it! Love you in Christ name,

John Michael