From Matthew 14:25:27: “And early in the morning He [Jesus] came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'”
Dreaded Covid arrives, knocking at her door
Daughter takes refuge on a hospital floor
Fear challenges faith during this trying hour
Daughter and mother seek God’s love and power
Through their journey of faith, walking together
God steps forward, quieting stormy weather
Hand in hand with God, crossing scary tightrope
His love sustains their faith, resurrecting hope
Mother and daughter’s prayers, never alone
This hellish scourge flees at last, sending her home
Singing praises of thanksgiving, with glad hearts
Walking hand in hand, their life journey restarts
Kneeling before a Holy, mighty Father
Feeling the Lord’s love, like a great grandfather
From Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.”
The scriptures and poetry both messages of faith in the kindness of God. Great post.
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Thanks Suzette for reading and sharing. This was a very personal poem as the mother is my wife, and the daughter lives here in Ohio. We feel blessed with our prayers being answered.
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Praise God, Amen.
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Amen. Wonderful poem.
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Bonnie, thanks for reading this rather personal poem. The mother is my wife, and the daughter lives here in Ohio. God answered our prayers.
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I continue to thank Him for friends and family.
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Wonderful 💕
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I appreciate you reading this poem with its very personal theme. God’s peace!
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Great words of hope for these troubling times. Thank you.
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Kathy, I appreciate you reading and sharing. This poem was very personal as the mother is my wife, and the daughter lives here in Ohio. Our prayers were answered. Thanks be to God!
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Yay❤️❤️
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thanks for this….i wanted to share a post i did just around the time the pandemic began…hope it helps someone needing to hear a word of encouragement……please watch and share a comment….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgmLeE_qd3o
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Sophia, I appreciate you sharing your personal witness in the video. Stories from the Bible serve as excellent builders of our faith and sustaining our hope.
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