Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

Well written presentation about prayer. The poem requirements have been met. There are no author notes or syllable count. Effective imagery as it is about praying to God.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Rosemary. A little prayer, now and then, is a good thing.

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

Your words are so true, when we cry out to the Lord in prayer, He hears our cry. He gave His life on Calvary to redeem us from sin. Congratulations on winning first place.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Anne. First win in quite awhile.

reply by Anne Johnston on 07-May-2023

You are welcome

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

Congratulations on your well deserved contest win. You express beautifully the fact that in addition to hearing our prayers of praise and thanksgiving, God also hears our prayers when life is in disarray. Well done.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, LJ. Hopefully your life has had very few periods of disarray.

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Yes, He does. I think most of us who know Him sometimes expect an instant happening, but God has a timetable but it always great when seeing Him move.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Ben. I do get a little impatient sometimes.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

This is a beautifully written piece of poetry dear Paul! Congratulations for the win, you definately deserve it.
Thank you for sharing!
Blessings with hugs and kisses!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Rebekka. Probably got lucky. I thought "Petal Power" was the better poem.

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

Surely, this is more true than not for people only pray when they are on the spot, endangered on depressed. Maybe though, the world would be a better place if everyone would recognize the beauty that surrounds them, is His work as well. Give thanks.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

You are right, Tom. I'm sure that God would appreciate a thank you.

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Amen Paul, God does hear our prayers...
and no matter where we pray from...
He is always right by our sides...
He hears what we pray about...

CONGRATULATIONS on a well deserved
win my friend...

I love your poem...and your picture...perfect...
very nicely written...love Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Linda. It has been awhile.

reply by l.raven on 07-May-2023

sooooo welcome you...
been staying busy...
babysitting 5 days a week for
my girlfriends daughters 1 year old...
and just doing other things...it always
seems the end of the day comes to fast...sigh...love xxoo

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Hello, Paul,
Congratulations on your well-crafted 5/5/5 poetic offering and win!
I, too, often find comfort and solace in knowing that when my own life is in a disarray, God listens on our very frequent chats ... especially as I am walking out and about...
So simply stated, but with a powerful message.

Thank you!
diane

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Diane. I am quite simple.

reply by Mrs. KT on 07-May-2023

So am I, Paul...

Comment from BermyBye50

Excellent

Paul McFarland,

This is an excellent entry in the 5-5-5 contest. Your first place finish was well earned and appreciated by your fellow Fanstory members. It is succinct and conveys perfectly the power of prayer.

Congtrats! :-)

Eugene

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Eugene. It has been a long time between wins.

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Very nice job...and I am so glad you won this contest! It's essential we remember this when we're down and discouraged. We may give up (temporarily) on ourselves...but God's always got out back!

Congratulations.

Karenina

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Karenina. You are right about God having our backs.

reply by karenina on 07-May-2023

(This means we ought to trust and turn around just a bit more often to bolster our faith, I think!)