Living in Victory
The Bible makes all the difference to living well23 total reviews
Comment from Aussie
Loved your thoughts on God. "And underneath are the Everlasting arms." I believe the key is nature. The Bible was written by men, inspired by god. Nowadays it has been changed so many times I can't keep up. I find every answer in the parables. John 3: 16. My people worship the land and all living things, as do I. Thanks for sharing. K xx
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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Loved your thoughts on God. "And underneath are the Everlasting arms." I believe the key is nature. The Bible was written by men, inspired by god. Nowadays it has been changed so many times I can't keep up. I find every answer in the parables. John 3: 16. My people worship the land and all living things, as do I. Thanks for sharing. K xx
Comment Written 20-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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Dear Kay, Thank you so much for your review and rating of this poem. I'm glad you liked it and have made the Bible the foundation in your life. These changes are generally not for the better, are they? When the storms come, only Jesus and His Word will keep you! I'm glad you know Him! Gudbjorg
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We only have to walk amongst nature to see His smiling face and feel his energy. Love, Kay.
Comment from Teri7
Because of the love of God and what Jesus did for us on the cross we can and do live in victory~ This is a very well written and beautiful poem you have written. You used very true words and great imagery. Thank you for sharing. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Because of the love of God and what Jesus did for us on the cross we can and do live in victory~ This is a very well written and beautiful poem you have written. You used very true words and great imagery. Thank you for sharing. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Dear Teri, It's really beautiful to receive a review from someone who loves the Lord. There's such a different spirit and understanding from someone with spiritual insight. Thank you for reviewing this and giving me more encouragement. God bless you, Gudbjorg
Comment from Paul McFarland
What you were thinking today was good. How many do we know that were thinking today how life has been, through the years, so filled with many trials and difficulties, but little love and happiness.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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What you were thinking today was good. How many do we know that were thinking today how life has been, through the years, so filled with many trials and difficulties, but little love and happiness.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Dear Paul, Thank you so much for this review. You brought up a very sobering point--all the more so, since the world has changed so much in our generation, and not so much for the better. It's nice to have a forum where we can bring more love to the world! Gudbjorg
Comment from C.J. Elliott
Well written, although I disgree with the subject matter. I also think there is so much more you could write to make this poem more personal, and more touching.
Why, do you think, the christian god is presented as male, even though god is "all-powerful, all-encompasing, and without form?"
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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Well written, although I disgree with the subject matter. I also think there is so much more you could write to make this poem more personal, and more touching.
Why, do you think, the christian god is presented as male, even though god is "all-powerful, all-encompasing, and without form?"
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Comment Written 18-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review this poem. You ask, 'Why do you think the Christian God is presented as male': Partly, I would say, because of the language structure that the concept originates from and also from the foundational family structure created by God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit--with the Holy Spirit, in many places in the Bible, possessing feminine characteristics. God is a spirit but clearly has a form, according to the descriptions given in the Bible. He is the Spirit of Love and the world would have no love in it without that spirit. It wouldn't be a pleasant place to live, as many today, having rejected Him, are finding out.
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Thank you for the thurough response. I agree that the foundational universal guiding, spirit is the spirit of love
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I believe my reply got cut off. I was saying that i agree that love is all, and love is god, but disagree with most Christian practices and beliefs. Do you consider that a more whole singlar god may exist outside of the Christian view?
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My belief is that all religions offer some perspective, but not a single one is all-encompasing. The Bible says that "no man shall ever truly know god," and yet, most Christians seem to have faith that their faith is 100% correct. Why is this?
Comment from Brandon Clark
Excellent post! Your word choice was great, flow and pace very well done too. My favorite line:
What is it that keeps me from sin's alloy?
Probably the best use of alloy in a poem that I've ever read!
Thanks for sharing!
Brandon
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Excellent post! Your word choice was great, flow and pace very well done too. My favorite line:
What is it that keeps me from sin's alloy?
Probably the best use of alloy in a poem that I've ever read!
Thanks for sharing!
Brandon
Comment Written 18-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Dear Brandon, Thank you so much for for your review and rating. I'm glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your taking the time to write it.
Comment from Lea Tonin1
A lovely and sweet poem. Very well put together sentences creating a beautiful write.
You're a poem read as well and flows well off the tongue with some great rhyming structures as well.
I find no grammatical issues with your poem nor do I find any problems with your aesthetics or presentation. It's very well done and presents a lovely package.
I thank you for your submission and wish you all the best have a great day!
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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A lovely and sweet poem. Very well put together sentences creating a beautiful write.
You're a poem read as well and flows well off the tongue with some great rhyming structures as well.
I find no grammatical issues with your poem nor do I find any problems with your aesthetics or presentation. It's very well done and presents a lovely package.
I thank you for your submission and wish you all the best have a great day!
Comment Written 18-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023
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Dear Lea, You've given me such an encouraging review. Thank you so much. Thank you, too, for the rating you gave it.
Comment from Sally Law
Thank you for this encouraging word and faith building reminder of where our joy and victory lies. I too have had many trials and difficulties in this life. Yet, the Lord is my strength and has overcome them for me! Praise the Lord!
Sending along my very best and blessings to you always, Sally xo
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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Thank you for this encouraging word and faith building reminder of where our joy and victory lies. I too have had many trials and difficulties in this life. Yet, the Lord is my strength and has overcome them for me! Praise the Lord!
Sending along my very best and blessings to you always, Sally xo
Comment Written 18-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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Dear Sally, Your reviews are always so encouraging and Spirit-filled. I get fed from reading them every time. Thank you for taking the time to review this poem and I pray that it will continue to inspire you and yours. God bless you! Guðbjörg
Comment from Mario PIERRE
I truly was captivated by the simplicity, the honesty and the deep spiritual message this poem conveys. The words are powerful, the rhymes are very well researched and the read flows like a freshwater spring. This I will copy and print as a reminder to put God first in my daily life.
Thank you!!!!!
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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I truly was captivated by the simplicity, the honesty and the deep spiritual message this poem conveys. The words are powerful, the rhymes are very well researched and the read flows like a freshwater spring. This I will copy and print as a reminder to put God first in my daily life.
Thank you!!!!!
Comment Written 18-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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Dear Mario, Thank you so much for your beautiful review and heartfelt comments. They are so encouraging and I'm glad you enjoyed the poem and found it a blessing. Thank you, too, for the 6-star rating. Have a wonderful week, filled with His blessings! Guðbjörg
Comment from nomi338
Looking back over my 80 years of life, I can see the times when I should have faced destruction. where my enemies should have been able to prevail and bring me down to nothing. I can also clearly see how in those situations, God was there to deliver me from some situations that seemed to be impossible. I cannot thank him enough. I do not always remember to even try. Within my heart of hearts I am grateful beyond measure. I do not deserve his love, but that is the beauty of his love. He loved me before I even knew who he was.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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Looking back over my 80 years of life, I can see the times when I should have faced destruction. where my enemies should have been able to prevail and bring me down to nothing. I can also clearly see how in those situations, God was there to deliver me from some situations that seemed to be impossible. I cannot thank him enough. I do not always remember to even try. Within my heart of hearts I am grateful beyond measure. I do not deserve his love, but that is the beauty of his love. He loved me before I even knew who he was.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your review that is such a wonderful and powerful testimony! It's a beautiful affirmation of the poem's veracity, too. Thank you and may God continue to bless and keep you! Guðbjörg
Comment from Ben Colder
One of the lessons we as Christians learn is how to count it joy when being tried in every way known to man. Is it easy? No but after the storm, the peace is worth it. Good post. Well done.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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One of the lessons we as Christians learn is how to count it joy when being tried in every way known to man. Is it easy? No but after the storm, the peace is worth it. Good post. Well done.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Dear Ben, You really expressed the quandary we Christians face. Being tried may not be easy but it really builds character that will stand us in good stead when the next wave of trials hits. And each new wave only seems to get bigger and the climb to its summit that much harder-but to see the 360° circumference from the top makes it worth it all! Thank you so much for your review and rating.