Why do nations plot?
A poem.17 total reviews
Comment from DeboraDyess
Well written! And it's so sad to me that the nations want to shake their chains off, not knowing that the chains they're under are the very things they crave. God isn't chains. God is freedom. But they see lust and desire as their goal. They are actually the chains. Sad.
This always makes me think of Rich Mullins 'While the Nations Rage'.
https://fanstory.com/mymessages.jsp?page=1
Thanks for sharing, Roy! Blessings and hugs
Deb
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Well written! And it's so sad to me that the nations want to shake their chains off, not knowing that the chains they're under are the very things they crave. God isn't chains. God is freedom. But they see lust and desire as their goal. They are actually the chains. Sad.
This always makes me think of Rich Mullins 'While the Nations Rage'.
https://fanstory.com/mymessages.jsp?page=1
Thanks for sharing, Roy! Blessings and hugs
Deb
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Thanks Deb, for these fabulous comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from scongrove
A wonderful post, my friend :) Your messages are always inspiring.
My favorite part:
Let all God's children sing, rejoice,
they clap their hands, to song give voice.
They shout and dance, declare with glee,
the Lord be praised for faith's decree.
Thanks for sharing!
Always your fan,
Shana :)
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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A wonderful post, my friend :) Your messages are always inspiring.
My favorite part:
Let all God's children sing, rejoice,
they clap their hands, to song give voice.
They shout and dance, declare with glee,
the Lord be praised for faith's decree.
Thanks for sharing!
Always your fan,
Shana :)
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Thanks again dear Shana, you?re a good friend,
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Roy,
Many years ago, when I was just 32 years old, I had a Christian band called "The Potter's Clay". We used to put on concerts at various churches, and the local Gospel Jamboree put on by Frank & Marg Lunn at the Westfield School auditorium. One of the songs we did several times was "Clap Your Hands" by LAMB. Your poem made me recall that song, here it is...
https://youtu.be/ICxAnVv6xDE
"Let all God's children sing, rejoice,
they clap their hands, to song give voice.
They shout and dance, declare with glee,
the Lord be praised for faith's decree."
Nicely penned!
Blessings,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Hi Roy,
Many years ago, when I was just 32 years old, I had a Christian band called "The Potter's Clay". We used to put on concerts at various churches, and the local Gospel Jamboree put on by Frank & Marg Lunn at the Westfield School auditorium. One of the songs we did several times was "Clap Your Hands" by LAMB. Your poem made me recall that song, here it is...
https://youtu.be/ICxAnVv6xDE
"Let all God's children sing, rejoice,
they clap their hands, to song give voice.
They shout and dance, declare with glee,
the Lord be praised for faith's decree."
Nicely penned!
Blessings,
Kimbob
Comment Written 14-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thanks Kim, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Wendy G
A fine one based on "Why do the nations plot and the heathen imagine a vain thing?" God is and will always be in control and rebellion against Him is futile. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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A fine one based on "Why do the nations plot and the heathen imagine a vain thing?" God is and will always be in control and rebellion against Him is futile. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
Comment Written 14-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thanks Wendy for these super comments and review, blessings Roy
Comment from BethShelby
Men are full of greed and feel they are powerful and in control and they are foolish because in the end they find their power is weak compared to the Lord.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Men are full of greed and feel they are powerful and in control and they are foolish because in the end they find their power is weak compared to the Lord.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks Beth, for these wonderful comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from judiverse
It's all about power. If a country has a lot of land and wealth, it rules. China wants Taiwan, Russia wants Ukraine. Waging war to gain more land has been part of history for centuries. God may have the last laugh if nations pursue their desire for power. I like your optimism in your last stanza, that faith's flame will spark. We need to get some stability in the world. judi
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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It's all about power. If a country has a lot of land and wealth, it rules. China wants Taiwan, Russia wants Ukraine. Waging war to gain more land has been part of history for centuries. God may have the last laugh if nations pursue their desire for power. I like your optimism in your last stanza, that faith's flame will spark. We need to get some stability in the world. judi
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Judi, for these wonderful comments and great review, blessings Roy
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You're welcome. Enjoy your weekend. judi
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Thank you
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You're very welcome. Have a great Sunday. judi
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You too Judi
Comment from strandregs
We have a saying in Israel
" From your mouth to his ear."
I hope he's listening.
A joy to read.
A little heart strengthening
Goes a long way.
As long as one is persistent. :-))Z.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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We have a saying in Israel
" From your mouth to his ear."
I hope he's listening.
A joy to read.
A little heart strengthening
Goes a long way.
As long as one is persistent. :-))Z.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much for these wonderful comments and great review, blessings Roy
Comment from karenina
I hear you, Roy. God doesn't love according to imaginary boundaries marking nations around the world. The wars and battles surely do not please Him...and it seems futile, doesn't it, when we all are his children, to squabble amongst ourselves!
Karenina
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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I hear you, Roy. God doesn't love according to imaginary boundaries marking nations around the world. The wars and battles surely do not please Him...and it seems futile, doesn't it, when we all are his children, to squabble amongst ourselves!
Karenina
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Karen, for these wonderful comments and great review, blessings Roy
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Welcome!
Comment from Teri7
Roy, This is a very good poem asking a very good question. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work you chose. Thank you for the great scriptures also. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Roy, This is a very good poem asking a very good question. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work you chose. Thank you for the great scriptures also. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Teri, for these wonderful comments and great review, blessings Roy
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for your poem based on Psalm 2! I could recognize it immediately from the title. I found it most comforting that you end with "
God's light will dawn, as Earth grows dark,
His time has come, faith's flame will spark."
We, His children, can keep praising Him and trusting in Him.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thank you for your poem based on Psalm 2! I could recognize it immediately from the title. I found it most comforting that you end with "
God's light will dawn, as Earth grows dark,
His time has come, faith's flame will spark."
We, His children, can keep praising Him and trusting in Him.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks Helen for these excellent comments and review, blessings Roy
