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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "In God's Hands (Colossians 1:16-17)

It's such a gift to sit out in the yard, writing verses about God's Creation.

Sometimes when I'm writing inside my house, I have instrumental music playing in the background. However, when I write observation poems, Nature is the music as well as the subject.

I can usually count on my orange cat, coming by at some point to rub up against my legs with the apparent, "I'm here, Dad. I like being with you." While leaning into me, he scans the yard as if to reassure me, "I'm your watch cat."

The love and respect are mutual because he needs strength and reassurance from me, too.

One day recently, I laid out a shirt I was planning to put on. By the time I got back from the other room, Mr. Blaze Boy, the orange cat, had ensconced himself on top of that shirt. "I like your scent, Dad," was the sentiment, and I thought, Well, if you feel that way about it, Buddy, I'll just choose another shirt. Enjoy this one in good health.

We've learned to respect each other's space. He doesn't like me to pick him up as much as he once did because he is older, and a bit of a tubby now. However, on the good side, he doesn't bite at me like he did when he was a kitten and didn't know his own strength.

Understanding The Lord is a little like this, too.

Though we still see things, that give us pause about life on Earth. It's obvious, that The Lord is in CONTROL. It doesn't always feel that way, but it would be a lot worse if He wasn't in control.

"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist."
(Colossians 1:16-17, KJV)

"for through him God created everything
in the heavenly realms and on earth.
He made the things we can see
and the things we can’t see—
such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world.
Everything was created through him and for him.
He existed before anything else,
and he holds all creation together.
"
(Colossians 1:16-17, NLT)

Blessings, All!


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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "Faded Roses

In my home, there is a practice of giving a dozen roses to mark achievements. Sometimes the roses end up in the compost pile after a week to ten days of beauty, but for special occasions, like Jade Amber Jewel 's participation in a stage play, I will tie up the stems, hanging them upside-down to dry. These are kept for years in that form.

Tonight, I was reminded of the meaning of these treasures as markers on Life's road. I got a little misty remembering the past, but this poem, as with many others in my history, has been a counselor, reminding me of the folly of dwelling on the past, and the wisdom of looking forward to the new days of growth ahead.

There are faded roses from the past. There are hoped-for roses, stunning and brilliant red in the future. May The Lord always give us the grace we need to live for His Glory, Now and Forever.

Blessings, All!


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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "Echo Verse: "The Living End"

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According to Dave , "The Echo Verse is a device by which the last syllable or two is repeated in the following line to simulate an echo effect," which means a lot was left to the discretion of the poet. That being the case, I've chosen to create couplets of iambic pentameter, followed by iambic dimeter with internal rhyme in sets of two couplets. (Can you tell I like to rhyme?)

This is a somewhat serious look at the end-of-life experiences with tongue-in-cheek elements thrown in for comic relief.

I hope you enjoy my attempt at this new (for me) form of poetry.

Blessings, All!


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 Wonderland Again.  (ASR)
another trip down the rabbit hole...
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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "The Blessed Hope

The Blessed Hope is another name for The Rapture.


"Looking for that blessed hope,
and the glorious appearing of the great God,
and our Sauiour Iesus Christ,

(Titus 2:13, KJV 1611)


The time and date of His Appearing is still unknown, but I feel confident in saying,
that today it is quite a bit nearer than the day I was born.


Be truly Blessed, Everyone!


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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "The Rapture

I've always believed in the Rapture since I was a young Christian. However, the Rapture doesn't seem to be a popular belief anymore.

This scenario is well-documented as a word of prophecy in The Scriptures.

"3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:

7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness." (II Peter 3:3-13, KJV)

Verses 3 - 4 show, that scoffers don't believe The Word of God anymore, today than they ever have believed it.

Verse 9 shows, that God is patient, giving The Elect every opportunity to be saved.

Verse 10 shows, that people, who don't believe The word of God will be taken by surprise when He makes good on His Word.

Verse 13 shows, that a Place of righteous living is of utmost importance.


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I am one step closer to being White/Red Queen. I am in Wonderland chasing the white rabbit. Think of me and thanks for being a friend. I enjoy your writing. Always: Megan
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You're welcome. Much success to you. *Smile*
I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "The Sun's Eclipse

Today's poem has been created in response to the challenge from
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Next month's eclipse is being paired with the eclipse of 2017 to form an "X" across these United States.

Is this a natural occurrence?
Is this a warning of some sort?
How should we respond?
How will we experience the day, if we're not in the line of total occlusion?

I pray Wisdom will be learned all.

Truest Blessings Always.


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I think its evidence of Gods glory. They do happen occasionally and are miraculous in my opinion. But I also think it should remind us that God is in control and He could return at any time. If you are a child of God there is no reason to fear.Keep telling the truth Jay.
Lazy Writer est 4/24/2008 - Thank you for the encouragement, Dianne. The Lord is Sovereign. How wonderful, that he rules.
Scarypotato , thank you for your comment. Your viewpoint is certainly valid. You've given me an opportunity to clarify my belief.

First of all, it is not my intent to spread panic. I asked a couple of questions, that reflect the posts and videos I have come into contact with recently. I asked questions rather than stating a definitive position.

The truth is, it could mean nothing or it could mean everything. If The Lord Himself is giving us a sign, then we must take Him seriously, before it becomes too late to get saved for Eternity.

I believe The Bible. I believe Jesus, the Christ.

"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." This is John 14:6, KJV.

"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words." This is I Thessalonians 4:16-18, KJV. This refers to The Rapture of The Church, The Bride of Christ. I wrote about that for NaNoWriMo 2023 in this book,
 
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A hamlet in a remote region of its island country experiences the effects of the Rapture.
#2307137 by Jay O'Toole


I believe The Word of The Lord. He has yet to fail in one of His Words written.

I'm not trying to spread panic. I am trying to spread comfort.

"Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7, KJV

First comes the New Birth, then comes comfort.

Please, take The Lord seriously.
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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "Constant Truth

Life is filled with disappointments, but there is One, Who will not disappoint for He is "The Way, The Truth, and The Life." (John 14:6, KJV) Salvation is in Him.

Thank The Lord for Jesus, His Only Son. (John 3:16; John 6:37,44; Romans 10:9-10,13; Philippians 2:13)

May His Salvation be your blessing this very day.


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Praise and glory to God for this day which he has made and the breath of life to enjoy it.
Amen. So well said, Viv.
I saw a panel van outside of a business, today, with the title, Espresso Medic.

When I got home, I did a search, and learned, that it is a company, that services espresso coffee makers.

Silly me. I thought it was a service to help those of us, who hit the road running, forgetting our first cup of coffee, until well after noon. *Laugh*
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That would be a great service, but they would need emergency lights so they could chase us down and hand our coffee over while we're driving.

There just might be a market for that. Forgot your morning coffee? Need a pick me up to get through the day? Emergency Coffee has your back!
I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "What Happens on the Day After Tomorrow?

God is not a man, that he should lie;
neither the son of man, that he should repent:
hath he said, and shall he not do it?
or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

(Numbers 23:19, KJV)


If we neglect The Lord's Warnings about the future, then someday we will get Justice, rather than Mercy.

The world is in bad shape right now. We all know it. We can all feel it in our bones.

Is there Hope? Yes, but we don't have much time to benefit from it.
(John 3:16; John 6:37,44; John 14:6; Romans 10:9-10,13, Philippians 2:13)

When The Lord has reached His Limit.
Wrath will come.
I pray we're all ready to meet Him when He comes.


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God is waiting for everyone to hear and know the bible truths, about Jesus, and about the Holy Ghost so no one is deprived of His mercy and His grace.
Thanks, Viv. I agree. I don’t enjoy writing about heavy subjects, but it’s important. I don’t want anybody to go out into eternity without a chance to be saved.
I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "Canzonetta: "Leaping Day"

Today's Leap Day Poem to commemorate Leap Year has been created in response to the challenge from
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With tongue firmly ensconced in cheek, I offer Thee, my friend, this rhythmic rhymer to tickle thy funny bone. *Laugh*

No groundhogs were harmed in the making of this poem, and Bill Murray refused to subject himself to this uncivilized sequel.

"Why do we have February 29th once every fourth year?" you may ask, and why must we be forced to leap all this live-long day? Well-meaning, pragmatic humans decided, that years of 365 and one-fourth days would kind of throw things off over time if we didn't have a party every four years to tidy up those six hours, that we leave over every year. Six hours times four equals 24 hours. Whoa, Dude! That looks like February 29th.

Most people know this, but for those, who didn't, You're Welcome! *Wink*


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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "Coming in Like a Lamb

Where I live the day seems rather gentle, which has led to the thoughts of this poem. The rhythm and rhymes are not as smooth as often I am blessed to see in my poems. It's a "mixed bag."

The point is simply a piece of folklore similar to Groundhog Day. The groundhog is the alleged prognosticator of early or late Spring. A folklore saying about March is supposed to predict the type of weather to expect on the bookends of the month.

"If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb, but if it comes in like a lamb, it will go out like a lion." That makes our situation seem a bit foreboding, locally, but it also begs the question, "Is the weather, today, gentle the world over enough to predict, that the end of the month could be ferocious, like a lion? Or is this merely a cute saying, that gives us something to contemplate, since not much is happening this time of the year?"

The Farmer's Almanac is a source for the saying from years ago. https://www.farmersalmanac.com/the-truth-behind-in-like-a-lion-out-like-a-lamb#:...

I hope you enjoy the poem.


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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         ""A Past"

THANKful Sonali LOVES DAD touched me today in the deep part of my heart. https://www.writing.com/main/em/box//msg/22121 The Spiritual Newsletter played a resonant chord, that led to the writing of this poem.

I'm grateful for the respect I've received on Writing. Com, but sometimes my past still troubles me when I take it out to look at it like I have today.

Anyone, who has known me for any length of time on this website, knows I talk often about The Lord Jesus Christ and His Great Salvation. I don't do this because I think I'm better than anybody else. I do this because I have come to realize, that Sin is universal, and I, the sinner, need The Savior.

Clinging to the foot of the Cross, and only there, I have hope.

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4, KJV)

When I was a child, I used to hear about "the sea of God's forgetfulness." Since God is Omniscient, does He actually forget, or does He choose not to remember against His Elect things, that are covered by The Blood of Jesus?

"16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;

17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.

18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

21 And having an high priest over the house of God;

22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)"
(Hebrews 10:16-23, KJV)

I offer mercy and grace to others. After all, I have received so much mercy and grace myself.

Blessings, All.


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I agree with the comment about Sonali today. Very touching.
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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2:
         "Resting in the Afternoon

The quiet afternoon hours, sitting, writing, listening to the sounds of nature and Mankind are restful to the soul.

One day there is hope for eternal rest for those redeemed from sin and made perfect in Jesus' Substitutionary Righteousness. I pray we'll all be ready when He comes, again. Writing.Com truly has become a home for me, and I care about everyone, here.

Blessings, All.


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