WHAT Do They...KNOW? (poem) by Jms Bell on AuthorsDen

WHAT Do They...KNOW?
by Jms Bell → (All Poetry by Jms Bell)
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Rated "G" by the Author.

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None of us are perfect…we all fall short. With this in mind, let us be mindful of ‘how’ we ‘correct’ a fellow pilgrim as we journey ‘home’. Remember, every individual’s walk with God is different. No two are alike. No one can judge another person’s relationship with Jesus, as it is…personal…in length, depth and ways that others cannot begin to comprehend. Indeed, what does anyone know of another's walk with Jesus…save, Jesus Himself? Let’s press-on, amen.

What do they know... of You and me? of You, who designed…and… commanded me…to breathe? What do they know …? of my development… in the womb how You structured and prepared this soul…for earthen entomb? What do they know of… the gifts, pulled from Yourself... and laid within this destined castoff...kept ‘til designated…time of purpose…felt? They know nothing... of You understanding… my babble…before You taught me to speak …nothing! of You prodding, urging…first step… strengthening muscles unsure and weak They have no idea of…things…that were done while me too young…to tell, lest explain nor…of the angels that You sent to comfort and play…when loneliness came What do they know of … the wretched inner pangs and turmoil that wrestled and pushed this flesh… to lash-out, hurt, seethe and boil? They have not even an…inkling of the…me…that searched and roamed filthy pathways with dead-end roads… seeking…an inhabitable dome What do they know of the hour, when You… there all the time, revealed…Your Glorious Self? changing me, my life forever, as I came… to comprehend…Your Love’s Wealth They can’t begin…to grasp the crest of our bond how we commune… hour after hour whereby my continued existence …is due only to the…potent…of Your Saving Power None can imagine…my savored calm… when You catch my tears and hush my sighs how Your Arms rock me to sleep, and then… stir…to another…deemed…sunrise They cannot phantom the…root…of Praise coming forth at the …oddest…of times adoring…The One…Who has Always…Loved me whether I be...high or low…inclined What do they know…yea! what do they know?! of our etched closeness and depth… a surrounding tie…that's mandated to live far beyond…mortal death! Yahweh, oh Jesus! What do they know…?! like the wind which listeth that none can see… Oh, what do they know…?! Of You…and…me? Ps 71:6-7, Isa 46:3-4, Ps 48:14, Ps 139:1-6, Jhn 3:8, Gal 6: 1-3, Matt 7: 1-2 ©8/16/22-JMSbell
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Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on August 19, 2022

You expound the depth and power of your relationship with God, our Creator as always, Joyce. Substance to think about for sure. Love, peace, and blessings to you,

Regis. 🙏🌷

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Reviewed on August 18, 2022

You have an amazing way of interweaving truthful and inspirational thought into your poems, drawing the reader in like a bee to the flower. Well done.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on August 17, 2022

Well put. I've encountered these kinds of individuals dozens of times over the decades. Some of them, sadly, are in the body. Perhaps in their hearts they mean well, but after what they want to share with you goes through their preconceptions and wounds and scars, it just comes out wrong, and ends up offending instead of blessing. For me: When offense comes, I let the warrior in me rage a bit, but after that, I press in, pray, forgive, and then press on. The days are short. You're in my prayers JMS Bell. r

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Your title reminds me of… "They know not what they do." Jesus.

Ron

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

People who constantly attack other people's beliefs and religions have issues within themselves.

They are dangerous people - They provoke wars, burn churches and Bibles. They are not content in their own lives. They are lost in confidence and direction. They become dangerous and shoot others, or become verbally abusive to other people's beliefs.

Many countries fight political wars for the same reason. When country is not satisfied in itself and its citizens, and is governed by greed and the need to control other's beliefs, they start to provoke wars with other countries.

When we believe in God, we are happy and feel contentment within ourselves.

Sandie

Reviewed by David Thompson

This is a fine read, Joyce. What does anyone know about our daily walk with Jesus, our Lord, except Jesus Himself. I have been hurt many times over the past fifty years because of people thinking they know the reason for my actions, when indeed they are totally wrong. I have even been attacked verbally and accused of thinking certain ways, when, in fact, it was that individual themselves attacking because of guilt feelings they have for committing certain acts themselves. Sometimes it is a mighty difficult row we hoe down through life, but if we remain faithful to the end, then we have a great reward awaiting us.

David