From Isaiah 40:10-11: “See, the Lord God comes with might, and His arm rules for Him; His reward is with Him and His recompense before Him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms and carry them in His bosom and gently lead the mother sheep.”
Father’s passionate plan
His mercy offers one way
Defeating darkness of sin
Sheep shall no longer stray
Father’s earthly descent
Love bears mankind’s salvation
Shepherd leads those lost to peace
Faith grows hope’s foundation
Father’s redeeming love
Unconditional with grace
Calvary bearing man’s debts
Resurrection’s birthplace
Father’s ultimate deed
Tomorrow offering light
Spirit leading as Christ’s guide
Transgressions colored white
Father’s forgiving breath
Savior’s search will never end
Wayward return to His voice
Disciples, He now sends
From Hebrews 13:20-21: “Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do His will, as He works among us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever.”
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I love that closing stanza especially, Richard. Once we were wayward, but now we are called to be disciples who bring the wayward back into Christ’s fold. Praise God!
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Peace be with you, Dora. Thank you for sharing your perspective. It fits quite well with the poem’s theme.
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Beautiful words, as always, Richard! Happy Father’s Day to you!
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Renee, thank you so much for reading and sharing your kind words of affirmation. God’s peace be with you and your family.
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I love this God-centered poem! I am particularly taken by the last stanza.
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I love that last stanza!!!
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Linda, thank you for sharing how this last stanza speaks to you. God’s peace be with you.
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Love this
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