God Waits for Me
The Fruit of the Spirit20 total reviews
Comment from T B Botts
Hello John,
this is a well crafted poem addressing an issue that many of us struggle with. We haven't learned the art of patience, and expect the Lord to answer immediately. Sometimes, it's not until much later that we see the reason for the delay. At times we may never know. I guess that's where faith comes in, knowing that He hears our prayers and answers them in His time. Thanks for sharing this excellent poem. Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
  |
Hello John,
this is a well crafted poem addressing an issue that many of us struggle with. We haven't learned the art of patience, and expect the Lord to answer immediately. Sometimes, it's not until much later that we see the reason for the delay. At times we may never know. I guess that's where faith comes in, knowing that He hears our prayers and answers them in His time. Thanks for sharing this excellent poem. Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
-
Thank you, Tom. I think the more advanced we get, the less patience we have. As you say, we expect the Lord to answer our prayers immediately. He doesn't change...everything works on His timetable and for our benefit, if only we have faith to believe. I appreciate your insightful review and comments. Blessings to you as well.
John
Comment from mermaids
I remember a sermon where the minister said there are three answers to our prayers, yes, no and wait. I feel "wait" is the most difficult because as human beings we can be impatient. Excellent faith based poem that shows how we must accept God's waiting and continue to have a relationship with
Him.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
|
I remember a sermon where the minister said there are three answers to our prayers, yes, no and wait. I feel "wait" is the most difficult because as human beings we can be impatient. Excellent faith based poem that shows how we must accept God's waiting and continue to have a relationship with
Him.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
-
I agree with you, the hardest thing to do is wait. I think waiting is God's way of testing our faith. And you're right, the stronger our relationship with him, the more faith we have and the more blessings we receive. Thank you for your review and kind words.
John
Comment from Colorado Owl
This is beautifully said! Thank you for the reminder the He patiently waits for us, no matter where we are in our journey. I love "gard'ner of my soul".
Well done!
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
|
This is beautifully said! Thank you for the reminder the He patiently waits for us, no matter where we are in our journey. I love "gard'ner of my soul".
Well done!
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
-
Thank you for your insightful review and kind words.
John
Comment from lyenochka
So very true! And even in the silence, He still speaks to us. Sometimes a YES is given right away and sometimes, NO. But sometimes WAIT is part of the answer and we know we can trust Him. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
|
So very true! And even in the silence, He still speaks to us. Sometimes a YES is given right away and sometimes, NO. But sometimes WAIT is part of the answer and we know we can trust Him. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
-
Thank you, Helen. Your words are so true and insightful. I appreciate your review and best wishes. John
Comment from SimianSavant
Nice poem John, especially those last two lines. You have some triple meter in there to fit the syllables but that's ok, and the reader can intuit it. I would suggest using a free transparency remover utility (like remove.bg) to keep your image on a uniform background, and then you won't have to struggle with trying to incompletely matching the color of your background to the picture. I tested it out with your picture and it worked well. Let me know if you want to see the sample image, or you can just try it yourself if interested.
Best regards,
SS
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
|
Nice poem John, especially those last two lines. You have some triple meter in there to fit the syllables but that's ok, and the reader can intuit it. I would suggest using a free transparency remover utility (like remove.bg) to keep your image on a uniform background, and then you won't have to struggle with trying to incompletely matching the color of your background to the picture. I tested it out with your picture and it worked well. Let me know if you want to see the sample image, or you can just try it yourself if interested.
Best regards,
SS
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
-
An excellent point! I was so concentrated on consistent syllables that I didn't pay much, if any, attention to meter. Thanks for pointing that out. Also, I'm not aware of the utility you mentioned. I'd love to see your sample image. And appreciate your very constructive review.
John
-
Here is a copy of the edited picture:
To do it yourself, upload it here.
-
Thanks. I was not aware of that, and I appreciate you letting me know.
John
Comment from gansach
I enjoyed reading your poem very much. It is a good entry for the Faith Poetry competition. You've given it a wonderful presentation, it has a nice rhythm and rhyme. Well done!
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
|
I enjoyed reading your poem very much. It is a good entry for the Faith Poetry competition. You've given it a wonderful presentation, it has a nice rhythm and rhyme. Well done!
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
-
Thank you for your review. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. John
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading your poem. Sometimes, I feel as though God doesn't hear my prayers. I guess I am Impatient with him and want an answer sooner. I thought the poem is heartfelt, descriptive and well written. Very good job.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
|
I enjoyed reading your poem. Sometimes, I feel as though God doesn't hear my prayers. I guess I am Impatient with him and want an answer sooner. I thought the poem is heartfelt, descriptive and well written. Very good job.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
-
I think we are all impatient. Our culture and technology have made us that way. Computers have taught to want answers and want them now. Fortunately, God doesn't depend on computers, and He answers us in His good time. I appreciate your review and kind words. John
Comment from zanya
Faith entries are so interesting to read -mostly filled with a quiet but deep and abiding belief.This Faith poem has a beautiful metaphor at its core i.e Fruits of the Spirit growing like fruit on a tree' gard'ner of my soul.'
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
|
Faith entries are so interesting to read -mostly filled with a quiet but deep and abiding belief.This Faith poem has a beautiful metaphor at its core i.e Fruits of the Spirit growing like fruit on a tree' gard'ner of my soul.'
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
-
Thank you, Zanya. I appreciate your review and inspiring comments. John
Comment from Neonewman
This is a beautifully crafted piece you have entered for this contest. He waits patiently for us, as you stated, and well worth the wait. Thank you for sharing your talent.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
|
This is a beautifully crafted piece you have entered for this contest. He waits patiently for us, as you stated, and well worth the wait. Thank you for sharing your talent.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
-
Thank you for your review and kind words. Blessings to you as well.
John
-
My pleasure, John.
Comment from Wendy G
I like this - a different perspective on what seems to be unanswered prayer, but in fact, is God completing his work in us. Bringing fruit to full ripeness doers indeed take time.
Wendy
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
|
I like this - a different perspective on what seems to be unanswered prayer, but in fact, is God completing his work in us. Bringing fruit to full ripeness doers indeed take time.
Wendy
Comment Written 23-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
-
Thank you, Wendy. Your comments state so well the meaning I was trying to convey through this poem. I appreciate your review and inspirational words.
John