From John 3:14-17: “And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”
Holy God of Abraham and Sarah
His Tree of Life blesses generations
Throughout Creation’s awesome certainty
Into Christ’s death, reborn as new nations
When rising with each new, precious morning
Blessed by our Father’s love, mercy, and grace
Witnessing His divine truth, now spoken
Passing on to each act and word we place
Walking as His body, the Son of Man
Sanctified through His sacrificial blood
Christ leads, encouraging all to follow
Life streaming to pristine sea, free of mud
Broken lives, breathing as imperfections
Life’s daily missteps, forever stumbling
Christ’s forgiveness showers each soul with love
Pardoning sinners, no longer tumbling
Grace-filled Holy Spirit moves within us
Offering necessary strength and hope
Fueling deep faith, God’s awesome certainty
Go forth, blessed and ready, walk life’s tightrope
Here is a special song, written by American composer, Marty Haugen, “Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery.” This short tune is filled with inspiring verses.
Amen! Yes we are forever stumbling…but he picks us up and carries us, in times of need. Beautiful poem, as always. 😊
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Yes Suzette, a big Amen! I have lost count of the times He has picked me up. Blessings to you and your loved ones.
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Yes, same here. His grace is sufficient. I receive your blessings. Thank you very much🙏
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I love this conversation Jesus has with Nicodemus. Everyone should read this. God bless.
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Sandy, thank you for sharing this conversation. We learn much from Jesus’ encounters with other people (outside of His group of disciples).
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So thankful for His Tree of life that has blessed me! 😁
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Amen! Our Lord’s blessings continue to carry us forward, even when we face life’s challenges.
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How wonderful it is to be showered by Christ’s love! This poem is delightful!
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Indeed Susan! Thanks for sharing a blessed thought, and I appreciate your kind words. Blessings to you and your loved ones.
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Love that trail photo. Poem is Gospel centered. All of it makes this a fine post
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Jim, I appreciate your affirmation of this Gospel-centered poem. There were multiple sources which inspired this poem. I agree with the significance of the final photo.
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