Forgive them
A philosphocal and faith poem45 total reviews
Comment from judiverse
Thanks for the shout-out, Roy. I could use the publicity! Your poem is lovely. It isn't easy to forgive, but as you write, it isn't our job to judge. God will take care of that. We can only pray that good will prevail. There is good in the Russian people who don't war and upheaval either. Your write about the news reports. It's hard to know what's true from them sometimes. They are rushed to get the story out or may be biased. Great thought about impossible things being achieved through prayer. Excellent AABB rhyme use of internal rhyme with trees and seas. Great use of alliteration as with postings and postulate. This is so meaningful and timely. judi
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thanks for the shout-out, Roy. I could use the publicity! Your poem is lovely. It isn't easy to forgive, but as you write, it isn't our job to judge. God will take care of that. We can only pray that good will prevail. There is good in the Russian people who don't war and upheaval either. Your write about the news reports. It's hard to know what's true from them sometimes. They are rushed to get the story out or may be biased. Great thought about impossible things being achieved through prayer. Excellent AABB rhyme use of internal rhyme with trees and seas. Great use of alliteration as with postings and postulate. This is so meaningful and timely. judi
Comment Written 30-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thanks Judy, for these fantastic comments and a lovely review. Blessings Roy
Comment from Teri7
Amen! We are not supposed to judge anyone- that is God's job to judge. We are supposed to pray for them and encourage others and hopefully they will see the light. I pray for Putin's heart to be softened where he can see what he has done and praying he will stop the war and evils he has done. May God bless you my friend and brother in the Lord!Teri
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Amen! We are not supposed to judge anyone- that is God's job to judge. We are supposed to pray for them and encourage others and hopefully they will see the light. I pray for Putin's heart to be softened where he can see what he has done and praying he will stop the war and evils he has done. May God bless you my friend and brother in the Lord!Teri
Comment Written 30-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thanks Teri, for these excellent comments and review. Blessings Roy
Comment from LJbutterfly
A minister once said, "If someone has offended you, or you disapprove of their actions, spend 15 minutes praying for that person. It may help them, and it will surely help you to feel differently." I've done that, and it didn't change the person, but it softened my outlook. I agree with your poetry and am glad to read your opinion. It is not our task to judge. We are to spread the good news of Christ.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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A minister once said, "If someone has offended you, or you disapprove of their actions, spend 15 minutes praying for that person. It may help them, and it will surely help you to feel differently." I've done that, and it didn't change the person, but it softened my outlook. I agree with your poetry and am glad to read your opinion. It is not our task to judge. We are to spread the good news of Christ.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thanks so much for these excellent comments and a great review. Blessings Roy
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Threads of words through Holy books weave too infrequently when what is written or spoken is leading men to catastrophic events continuously. Is there still a door-to-door sales pitch for the Good Book?
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Threads of words through Holy books weave too infrequently when what is written or spoken is leading men to catastrophic events continuously. Is there still a door-to-door sales pitch for the Good Book?
Comment Written 30-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thanks Tom, for these great comments and super review, blessings Roy
Comment from Versch
Indeed, to judge someone comes so easy with people. It sounds more like a gossip, a common thing they do. Maybe because they got nothing else to spend their idle time with. I myself have been the constant target of the gossip and I really don't mind them because it's God I believe in. He is the only fair judge who knows everything. Thanks for sharing more verses from the Bible, Roy. Many blessings to you. Ver
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Indeed, to judge someone comes so easy with people. It sounds more like a gossip, a common thing they do. Maybe because they got nothing else to spend their idle time with. I myself have been the constant target of the gossip and I really don't mind them because it's God I believe in. He is the only fair judge who knows everything. Thanks for sharing more verses from the Bible, Roy. Many blessings to you. Ver
Comment Written 30-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2022
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Thanks Ver, for these terrific comments and super review, blessings Roy
Comment from Janet Foor
Your pray for Vladimir Putin is mine as well - that God will change His heart and rescue and save the citizens of Ukraine, redeem their land, and change the hearts of the Russian soldiers to have mercy on the innocent folk of Ukraine. We know that He alone has the power to claim the hearts of all.
A powerful philosophical poem of faith from your lips to God's ears.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2022
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Your pray for Vladimir Putin is mine as well - that God will change His heart and rescue and save the citizens of Ukraine, redeem their land, and change the hearts of the Russian soldiers to have mercy on the innocent folk of Ukraine. We know that He alone has the power to claim the hearts of all.
A powerful philosophical poem of faith from your lips to God's ears.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 29-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2022
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Thanks Janet, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from lancellot
Hmm, I don't think you have the entire judging think right. We were made to judge, to categorize to differentiate. King David judges as well as others and asked God for wisdom in making judgements. Jesus taught people to make wise and righteous choices, to do that, one must judge one path better than another, judge the actions of people who are doing wrong and not to follow. Judge which son is following God's path. There is even judgement in your notes: "judge, Putin and his unfortunate decision to invade Ukraine"
No, no, I have to disagree my friend. I think you may have misinterpreted what you've read.
The poem: I would look over some of the lines for smoothness of the rhymes. Some feel a little forced.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2022
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Hmm, I don't think you have the entire judging think right. We were made to judge, to categorize to differentiate. King David judges as well as others and asked God for wisdom in making judgements. Jesus taught people to make wise and righteous choices, to do that, one must judge one path better than another, judge the actions of people who are doing wrong and not to follow. Judge which son is following God's path. There is even judgement in your notes: "judge, Putin and his unfortunate decision to invade Ukraine"
No, no, I have to disagree my friend. I think you may have misinterpreted what you've read.
The poem: I would look over some of the lines for smoothness of the rhymes. Some feel a little forced.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2022
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You really have no idea what I?m talking about do you? Are you actually there in Putin?s mind, or do you believe everything human communication tells you, the judgement I speak of is not the outward appearance, but omniscient judgement, which no human has the insight?including you. But thank you, blessings Roy
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I meant no offense. I usually don't review religious post, because the authors take it so seriously that anything less than agreement make them angry.
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I think your confusing wisdom with judgement, Solomon was able to discern who?s baby the mother was In 1Kings 3:16:28
If one doesn?t have access to ALL the facts, how then does one know how to judge accurately without bias? I?m not angry, merely perplexed that you don?t understand that, human beings make judgements when they are really opinions, from questionable information, forgiveness sets the forgivor free, not the forgiven. Bless you,
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We can agree to disagree.
Comment from RGstar
The people already broken, and that kind of heart in changing does not come easy. His path his set as others before him, which does not call for judgement from anyone, because Judgement is not something that can apease him or his victims, as what he has done has been done for all to see, regardless of opinions, and the reasons around the opinions. His judgement, like you adhere to, may come from a higher place.
There has been men like Putin all our lives, and they always fail,
even though he is in focus because of Europe, and so will he. That is only a concilation...and will comet pass.
Best wishes Roy.
Have a great day.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2022
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The people already broken, and that kind of heart in changing does not come easy. His path his set as others before him, which does not call for judgement from anyone, because Judgement is not something that can apease him or his victims, as what he has done has been done for all to see, regardless of opinions, and the reasons around the opinions. His judgement, like you adhere to, may come from a higher place.
There has been men like Putin all our lives, and they always fail,
even though he is in focus because of Europe, and so will he. That is only a concilation...and will comet pass.
Best wishes Roy.
Have a great day.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2022
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Thanks RG, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Ulla
You are a forgiving soul, I must admit. I admire you for your faith, and I hope nobody or anything will be be able to take that away. Again you've written a wonderful poem. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2022
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You are a forgiving soul, I must admit. I admire you for your faith, and I hope nobody or anything will be be able to take that away. Again you've written a wonderful poem. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 29-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2022
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Thanks Ulla, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from harmony13
I really like this poem! The author's words are strong, clear, engaging,
meaningful, descriptive and creative. The author's notes - the author's
words are exceptional and the Bible quotes are great words to follow.
The poem flows and connects well. A great messages resides in this poem. Thank you, Roy!
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2022
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I really like this poem! The author's words are strong, clear, engaging,
meaningful, descriptive and creative. The author's notes - the author's
words are exceptional and the Bible quotes are great words to follow.
The poem flows and connects well. A great messages resides in this poem. Thank you, Roy!
Comment Written 29-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2022
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Thanks Maria, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy