Monday, February 21, 2022

Mine

 

 

  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ~John 3:16


I don't deserve you

I never will

And yet, you're here

With me, still

God of wonder

Lord of all

Loving me

Before the Fall

Sending once

Your Son, divine,

Grace falls down

You call me, "Mine."

47 comments:

  1. Wonderful poem and a prayer too. Thanx Martha.

    God bless.

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  2. I'm glad I am His. Thanks for a wonderful thought today Martha.

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    1. Oh, me, too, Bill! There's no place better to be.
      Love and blessings!

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  3. Amen my friend. We are blessed indeed.

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    1. It certainly does, Glynn, it most certainly does.
      Love and blessings!

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  5. These first two lines gave me Godbumps! How blessed are we?

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    1. We are blessed beyond words, Myra! Wow, goosebumps? Thanks!
      Love and blessings!

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  6. Boa tarde Martha. Texto lindo e maravilhoso. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro e carioca.

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    1. Thanks, Luiz, for your kind words here!
      Love and blessings!

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  7. Dearest Martha Jane,
    A meaningful poem and let's hope that more and more people facing present day difficulties, will start realizing this!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  8. Beautiful as always, Martha. I always enjoy your blog posts and your poems. God bless, dear friend.

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    1. Thanks so much, Karen, for your kind words here.
      Love and blessings!

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  9. Love this poem. So uplifting! Blessings and hugs.

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    1. So glad you found this poem to be uplifting, Nells.
      Love and blessings!

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  10. So simple...yet, profoundly beautiful...I say Amen to this poem!

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    1. Thanks so much, Diane, for your kind words here.
      Love and blessings!

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  11. What a profound and beautiful statement..."You call me...mine". I love this. Thank you for sharing this with us. How comforting. Wow.

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    1. So very glad this poem spoke to you, Pamela.
      Love and blessings!

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  12. Heartfelt, and so touching Martha... How wonderful to know He desires to have relationship with us, even more than we do with Him! Isn't that an amazing thought :)

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    1. It is an amazing thought, Marilyn, that's for sure. I'm glad you liked the poem.
      Love and blessings!

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  13. The most profound piece of truth the world was ever offered, Martha--not just for the human race in general, but for us personally, individually, and irreversibly. Thanks for that uplifting reminder--Good News in the midst of a darkening atmosphere.

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    1. Yes, Ron, we can all use a heaping helping of God's good news right about now. Just remembering that we are His is a great place to start.
      Love and blessings!

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  14. Lovely poem, my friend. Says it all!

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  15. One of your best, Martha!
    Blessings!

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  16. such lovely beautiful peaceful words!! Love your creativity

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  17. Really beautiful Martha. So perfect in these days that are troubling. I am so happy you are doing better and are able to write such beautiful thoughts. Thank you, you made my day happier.

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    1. Thanks so much for your kind words here, Anne!
      Love and blessings!

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  18. Uma excelente quinta-feira com muita paz e saúde minha querida amiga.

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  19. the verse we first memorized, the foundation of our faith, our hope for the future.

    thank you, Lord, for your word never changes.

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  20. He IS a God of infinite wonder! And to think he loved me enough to send Jesus as my Savior. Your poem drew me to praise God, Martha!

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    1. Oh, how that made my heart soar to know that the poem made you want to praise God, Nancy! Very, very humbling.
      Love and blessings!

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  21. Such a beautiful poem, Martha. It made me think of the words of this old hymn.

    "Not in the temples made with hands,
    Though beautiful by art,
    But God in mercy condescends
    To dwell within my heart.

    Refrain:
    Oh, glory to Jesus so sweet in me,
    My body, Thy temple shall forever be.

    How wonderful that He would take
    This poor abode of sin,
    And wash me in His precious blood,
    And now abide within.

    No more I think of God afar,
    But see Thee, Lord, within;
    Oh, shine in me, Thou morning star,
    And keep Thy temple clean.

    O Lord, enshrined within my breast,
    My constant joy and peace;
    My soul can now forever rest,
    Secure in Thy embrace.

    God bless you, sweet friend.

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    1. Amen, Cheryl, and amen, again! Thanks so much for sharing these inspirational words here.
      Love and blessings!

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  22. Simply beautiful poem Martha. Thank you for sharing.

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