From Jeremiah 31:8: “See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here.”
Filling life with darkness
Wandering, defeated
Residing in exile
Forfeiting, depleted
Hearing distant trumpet
Sending invitations
Proclaiming Good News
Gathering each nation
Calling to faithfulness
Extending Holy hand
Leading us with promise
Witnessing God’s command
Sustaining light ahead
Proclaiming Father’s might
Returning from exile
Forsaking former plight
Accepting Lord’s mercy
Praising His love and grace
Walking in step with God
Tasting life’s Holy place
From Jeremiah 31:7: “For thus says the Lord: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, ‘Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.'”
Big Sky Buckeye 
What a journey, huh? We all should be so faithful!
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Indeed! This poem took me on a journey into the Old Testament and some of Jeremiah’s verses.
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“Walking in step with God”: reminded me of Micah 6:8, — This should be our prayer and our desire. Wonderful poem, Richard.
pax,
dora
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Dora, I appreciate you reading and sharing the verse from Micah. It’s a special privilege to bring God’s Word into much of my writing.
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Great poem.
From a defeated exile to being people called by God and accepting their calling.
May we walk in His grace always and never to be exiled again.🙏🏻❤️
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Deborah, I appreciate your kind words and thoughts. God never ceases in calling us to return to Him.
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Eileen, I appreciate your devotion to sharing this Christian poem. Blessings to your continued witness.
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Return of the Exile shows us God is merciful!
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Amen! Over and over, God shows man His everlasting mercy.
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And amen!
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