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Is It The Plan
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Last evening a friend called and was telling me of all the misery going on in her life. Before she hung up she said, " Pray for Me." That was the inspiration for this poem.


Can't help but wonder, " is it the plan?"

Perhaps it's not within my understanding,

maybe a momentary lapse of compassion,

or is life so trying only to test His hand?

 

If one is evil can he find his heart

and at the final moment 

reap the rewards of a good man,

or has he sealed his fate from the start?

 

Are we categorized from birth,

filed from A to Z,

A being the annointed and Z the zero

or are we truly sorted by our worth?

 

Nevertheless you'll be on my mind.

Wether I'm worthy to be heard 

is not for me to decide but I know

that in Him, there is Love. 

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Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on November 29, 2007
Paul,

The best thing we can do is listen. You are right; it's not for us to judge. This poem delves into the wonderings of many. Who can be sure how things work? We can only follow our own path and see where it leads. Quite thought-provoking! -Sheila

Reviewed by Richard Orey
Reviewed on April 16, 2007
If we were worthy of creation then you must know that we are worthy of salvation, for God commits no useless act.

Life is a gift from God, and we will not be judged until we have totally unwrapped his gift. Thus, it is never too late to find your heart. That is why we were created.

God tends to every bird in the trees, so you know he listens to every prayer. Every prayer, Paul.

Wow! I love your work. I'm humbled at your feet. Profound. Stimulating. Thoughtful. Insightful...

I must move on now. There's so much of you I've yet to read.

Richard

Reviewed by Angel God is Love
Reviewed on February 1, 2007
Your worthy we all are. great poem
Hugs Angela

Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)
Reviewed on January 16, 2007
Right on, Paul! And I've always wondered the same thing -- is my prayer worthy to be heard? Being pragmatic, I take it one step further. With about 6.4 billion people on this single planet, and they say that about 70% of us are religious, every single instant must contain a rioting Babel of prayers (that's a LOT to be listening to). But God handles it!

Neat poem, Paul!
Ted

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on October 4, 2006
Well said Paul. We all face challenges in life and God is there to help us when needed..Prayers help so much....M

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on November 16, 2005
I think we all go through these questions as we go through our tests in life.

Reviewed by Rita Faith
Reviewed on November 4, 2005
yes,soemtimes we don't know what to say when someone is having a bad time, we can say "i'm sor sorry" and feel so terribly "weak" as if those daft words are far from enough. You have written some words here
with questions I have so often asked myself.
Nice,I like it,,Gives us a sense of.......mystery ......and FAITH
I have been through your works and find many quite enthrawling,
Thanks a lot
Rita still trying ...from over the atlantic.

Reviewed on October 4, 2005
Everything happens 4 a REAson- I've believed that for so many years....Even, if only to make 1 sTRonger! or to teach someone- I enjoy you style Paul- and I appreciate you peekin in to my side of the den with your Uplifting and thought prevoking Reviews! I am tracking you~! I feel myself gravitating to your writings- Love&Light,Sheeeox

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on September 29, 2005
Paul....powerful write my friend....excellent!!!

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on September 24, 2005
True and prayers are heard. Lovely poem, Paul. You're a good friend. So many of us say yes will pray, hang up and go on our way assuming not even a good thought in the friends direction will help. Well, we know what the word "assume" gets us. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on September 23, 2005
Awesome poetry, my friend. You have and inner gift. Thank you for reading my works and giving me encouragement and support in my writings. You are truly gifted , Paul.

~Linda

Reviewed by Leysa Lowery
Reviewed on September 22, 2005
The mysteries of the stuggles of life. The glory is in looking up when we are the farthest down. Nice write.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on September 22, 2005
well defined poem on faith and hope ...

Reviewed on September 20, 2005
This is a good poem about faith and optimism. Well-done Paul!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Sandra Mushi
Reviewed on September 20, 2005
I believe everything happenes for a reason - I don't know if there is a plan, if we have been catagorized - but He listens and He is there. Keep the faith strong, Paul!

God bless,

Sandie.

Reviewed on September 20, 2005
hello Paul, great poem and yes love is in him, wish I could say the same for some of our fellow human beings

Reviewed by June Thompson (Reader)
Reviewed on September 20, 2005
well done!

great concept.... nice to know that some friends out there are this way

Reviewed by Sandra Corona
Reviewed on September 17, 2005
Questions such as those you raised can only be answered in the heart of each individual as faiths differ so. Thanks for the reminder.
:)Sandy

Reviewed on September 17, 2005

This is a poetic striker for the soul. "Is It The Plan" sings
a wise song of perseverance in a message of humanity.

I enjoyed the energy delivered through the lines of "Is It The Plan".

I salute You, Sublime Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU


Reviewed by Patricia Gomes
Reviewed on September 17, 2005
I hope we are sorted AND judged by our worth. Beautiful work, Paul ... thoughtful and nuturing.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 16, 2005
A powerful message of faith and hope, Paul. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace to you.

Regis

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 16, 2005
Your message is from the heart, it touches the soul, Paul, and the spirit is present throughout. Beautifully expressed!

Eileen

Reviewed on September 16, 2005
Paul,

An excellent, compassionate write--very well thought out and composed. :)

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 16, 2005
No matter how we pray..God listen...so be sure he heard you Paul!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on September 16, 2005
The unanswerable questions are to be treasured, Paul, and the answerable ones to be searched out and found. But the true test of faith and "worthiness" is that, notwithstanding frailty and questions, confusion or even doubt, STILL we take the step of reaching out to God with whatever is on our hearts to seek His face or His help: that kind of FAITH is what qualifies us to be His children, irrespective of "good works" or track record. What more could one friend do for another than to reach out into the unknown or beyond their own comfort zone to seek to bring them help and relief? Beautiful sentiments here and well-expressed. TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on September 16, 2005
Amen, uplifting and possitive Paul...

peae, Carole

Reviewed by Tina Clark
Reviewed on September 16, 2005
May the Lord hear your every prayer and send a speedy reply Paul. God bless you my friend!


Hugs
Tina

Reviewed on September 16, 2005
Amen. I wish your prayers shall be answered and your friend shall overcome all her problems.


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