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Can Someone Take My Place

John 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. A still voice, quiet in the shadow of truth it comes, proof not withstanding scrutiny. Failing not, he who asks for faith. Christ called in innocence on God’s awesome power and grace, Please, can someone take my place, Father—it is more than I can bear. His prayer wasn't meant for the pain. He was already immortal and that he knew. Then again- - -Father they know not what they do. While the sins of all people of all time weighed heavily on his heart and his mind, sinking him into the depths of hell itself, waiting in the lake of fire. Father, they are forgiven. Take me back now into heaven My spirit will forever remain. Never again will man be alone and afraid. He will know how and why I came, And I promise that great will be his reward, If he simply believes who I am and calls on my name. Do I believe this? Yes, I believe.

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Date: 2/21/2014 2:02:00 AM
Charles, your belief is your essence... Do not asunder... Thanks for this enrichment... Verlena - Dark Sunshine
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Date: 2/18/2014 9:19:00 AM
God loves you, no doubt at all! Light & Love
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Date: 2/12/2014 6:38:00 AM
Thankyou Charles, I too believe which means we are family. I am glad I read this one today.
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Date: 2/12/2014 4:33:00 AM
Chas, this is a good way to start my day...David
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