Feed the Spirit

Unrighteous, ungodly desires(spring up)
Those desires bubble up
From the flesh notions of sin stand
From Jesus flows grace's cup

Sin wrought so much concupicence
See the Law is Holy
Man in his separated state
Very carnal, lowly

There is a present principle
What one would do, they don't
What one shouldn't do, they do much more
Oh! Wretched man the tone__

Christians delight in God's great laws
Let the inward man feast
Crucify now the carnal man
Feed the spirit for increase  

Based on The Apostle Paul's writings in Romans 
The seventh chapter, King James Version
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 1/4/2014 5:03:00 AM
Wonderful poem!
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Date: 1/1/2014 10:08:00 PM
Very well written about a wonderful book of the bible..love it..
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Date: 1/1/2014 8:29:00 PM
very spiritual Sara happy New Year and good health Shadow x smile hug
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Date: 1/1/2014 5:22:00 PM
Nicely done basing this on the teachings of Paul, dear lady!! Happy New year. I'm sure I have already said it, but for BOTH of us!!!
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Date: 1/1/2014 1:54:00 PM
love this spiritual write, my friend
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Date: 1/1/2014 1:45:00 PM
Sara....he is my favorite author. Yes...I am encouraged when I remember that even Paul struggled....Yet, "We are more than conquerers" through Christ. My latest poem has several Bible verses....Give it a read if you've got a few minutes. Your poem was very well written....you took a Biblical concept and shone your light on it...IMPRESSIVE...HAPPY NEW YEAR, DEAR. HUGS
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Date: 12/31/2013 7:53:00 PM
I really enjoyed reading your tremendous and lovely write this evening! I really love the fact that you have written about the book of Romans, I particularly love the book of Corinthians myself, but they all are awesome! I want to wish you a Happy New Year for 2014 my friend! Thank you for being a good friend!
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Date: 12/31/2013 6:15:00 PM
Hi Sara, Happy New Year! Ken
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Date: 12/31/2013 5:58:00 PM
happy new year Sara. good to know someone else reads the bible.
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Date: 12/31/2013 5:39:00 PM
simply divine, sara.. how soulful and heartfelt is the wonder of your spirit.. glow, glow!.. may new year bring you more joy!.. huggs
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Date: 12/31/2013 2:06:00 PM
Beautiful poem Sara, happy 2014.................SKAT
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Date: 12/31/2013 1:50:00 PM
ah yes !! Such wisdom in your words and so much truth. Well written, one of my favorite books of the Bible. Have a blessed New Year !!
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Date: 12/31/2013 1:15:00 PM
Very nice Sara.Enjoyed the read.Happy New Year to you.
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