Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. ~Matthew 10:39
It is in the losing that we find
It is in the finding, we become
In becoming, we begin to see
All that God has yearned for us to be
Amen
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Amen. Wonderful. Thank you Martha.
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I'm so glad you liked the poem, Victor.
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May I be one willing to lose my life
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Amen ... all that God has yearned for us to be... one glorious day beyond is the focus that keeps us keeping on ,for eternity is in view and may it also live in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteLove the pithy poem that drives our eyes to the upward look, Martha.
Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X
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I'm so grateful that this poem spoke to your heart, Shaz. Yes, let's keep looking up!
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How quickly our life comes and goes ... and the older we get, the more our days speed by.
ReplyDeleteThat's so true, Linda.
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Once again, love your poetry!
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Thanks so much, Lulu!
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Beautiful! Yes, I want to please Him.
ReplyDeleteWanting to please the Lord should be our first priority, Myra, that's for sure.
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Dearest Martha Jane,
ReplyDeleteWe all will lose our lives but depending on the status of our souls, we will live on...
Hugs,
Mariette
You're absolutely correct about that, Mariette.
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DeleteMay we always be willing to sacrifice for others. Great poem, Martha. Hugs and blessings.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Nells! Thanks for the compliment.
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Truer words from God's word have never been spoken. It is in letting go of our own lives, our selfish desires and anxious thoughts, that we can truly find peace and life and health in Christ Jesus. I am thinking that is what I am needed to do in regards to the pain I've been experiencing. There doesn't appear to be any real definite "cure", and so I must just commit it to God and let Him do His will. That is where I am now.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wise and thoughtful decision you have made regarding your situation, Pamela. When we place all our worry and cares in God's hands, we know we can move forward in hope.
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Martha Jane, Hi from the Netherlands. What a good little poem. Biblical truth.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, Aritha; I'm so glad you stopped by here today, and that the poem spoke to you.
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Yes. Beautiful. Thank you. Bless you.
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Amen!
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Thanks so much, Beckie!
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Amen, Martha, Amen. xo
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Delightful poetry, Martha, and so inspiring. Praise God he continues to work on us, molding us into masterpieces!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the poem, Nancy! Yes, God never stops working on us, and that's a good thing.
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I'm currently "in the losing" so I look forward to the finding, the becoming, and the seeing what God yearns for me to be. Thanks for this encouragement, Martha. I need it!
ReplyDeleteLisa, I'm so glad this poem spoke to you so personally.
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Beautiful dear friend. Thank you!
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amen and amen.
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Yes, everything is upside down in the kingdom of God!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is, Marja.
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On this day (Sept 11) that we remember those that lost their lives 20 years ago, we also remember loved ones since then that have gone to be with Jesus. Your poem brings comfort. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this poem brought comfort to your heart, Katherine.
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Beautiful, Martha!
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Amen. Wonderful. Thank you Martha.
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Amen
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem. I am catching up with eveyrone as I took off a week to get many things off my mind and we worked in our garage too so it was a blessing to get things donated. Have a wonderful week and many prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the poem, Anne, and that you were also able to get so much done in the way of donations. Daunting task, for sure, but we feel so much better once it's done. Thanks for the prayers!
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So very true, and beautifully written Martha! I know the Lord himself does allow things in our lives, so He can show himself to us, just how much He cares and loves us. In our hour of need, He is all sufficient. Blessings to you dear friend!
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