From Joel 2:12-13: “Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment.”
Earth quakes, full of darkness
Wilderness surrounds thee
Wayward steps, no escape
Misplacing salvation’s key
Hope dwells in empty faith
Where is God’s gracious love?
Enemy’s fire burns bright
Obscuring Spirit above
Each transgression concealed
Yet, God views every one
Righteous breath covers land
Offering grace to outrun
Heart fills with repentance
Every sin be confessed
God’s forgiveness shall come
Redeeming faith’s final quest
Christ waits at Calvary
Hidden in faith’s Good News
Hope’s new pathway of peace
Offering love to infuse
From Proverbs 28:13: “No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.”
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While we ponder our choices, God is always waiting for us to make the right one.
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Amen. God’s patience will carry the day. Blessings Vickie.
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Perfect post for the day.
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Jacqui, thank you for associating the poem with Ash Wednesday. This was my intent, and I will try to carry similar themes forward on each Wednesday during Lent.
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I am grateful our Father in Heaven is faithful to guide us
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Amen. Praising God for always following through with each faithful promise.
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Amen. He is faithful.
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Indeed! Even in the middle of our own wilderness journey, God’s faithful light invites us home. Dora, thank you for reading and sharing.
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Beautiful poem and words to remember how patient our God is to his children
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Eileen, thank you for adding your response to this poem. God’s spirit of faithful patience will always be present.
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This is a wonderful post for Ash Wednesday! Blessings to you during Lent!
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Susan, thank you for noting the schedule of this poem on Ash Wednesday. Its theme was intentionally placed on this notable date. May your own Lenten journey bring you closer to Christ.
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Jim, thank you.
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You are welcome
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