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Unless the Lord Build the House
by Cynthia A. Buhain-Baello → (All Poetry by Cynthia A. Buhain-Baello)
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There was a well-known pastor
So effective in ministry
The congregation's favor
Blessed him well materially.

He preached so eloquently
And with his wife they served,
Their time spent in activity,
Recognition well-deserved.

They traveled to and fro
For sermons in all places
Their children left and so
Their son fell from God's graces.

They say most pastor's kids
End up in gross rebellion,
Without the care he needs
He fell into temptation.

The young man had a Miss,
With whom he spent most days,
Sin came with just one kiss
And desire came all the way.

While the couple never knew
The son and his affairs,
No matter what we do
Sin always shows her wares.

The young man's girl got pregnant
But they were to immigrate,
So the son chose in an instant
The "problem" he'd terminate.

The couple said a miscarriage
Had taken the baby away,
But in church it drew a wedge
That clouded it to this day.

Couples active in ministry
Neglect to care for their children,
Out of touch with God's priority
Suffer loss of home in the end.

Like a house that's well constructed
Through the years of love and caring,
Families are God-connected
With lifetime nurturing.

Unless the Lord build the house
We will all build in vain,
His Words in us will arouse
Our dwelling will be free from pain.


 

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 Reviews of "Unless the Lord Build the House"
Reviewed by Milton Handfield
Reviewed on May 7, 2009
Real case scenario. This scenario is very common in todays society.Good work.

milton

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler
Reviewed on May 1, 2009
That is a wonderful write Cynthia and so true. Blessings, J'nia

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle
Reviewed on April 30, 2009
This is great Cynthia! Thank you for writing it.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on April 30, 2009
Strong emotions depicting what so many go through when all it would have taking is a little devotional time....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on April 30, 2009
Excellently written Cynthia!I'm sure we all know of such cases! All we can do is continue to pray for them and take note of your last stanza which says it all!

Love,
ET

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on April 30, 2009
They say most pastor's kids
End up in gross rebellion

I've known a few of these very rebellious 'church kids' myself; very sad, indeed.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on April 30, 2009
And when anybody do it, "miscarriage", is when they go away with murder.

Georg


Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on April 30, 2009
So often this happens. Another excellent write Cynthia. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Susan Smith
Reviewed on April 30, 2009
The prophet Samuel had the same problem. His sons turned out rotten and the people wanted a king - and they got Saul.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on April 30, 2009
WOW ! This is very moving and so, so true, Cynthia. An excellent write my friend. God bless.


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