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From Cast-Down To Redeemed

My son, my son, my son To whom I had taught the Lord’s Prayer Guided His mind to ways of righteousness Instilling what is right Hoping for a man that shines forth. Strong! A man of Godly character What did I do wrong? What unchangeable mistakes have I made? Did I not show forth the Lord’s ways? A life worthy to be exemplified? Tell me my son, Where did I go wrong? Now you bare the burden of shame Sitting in a state of anguish and pain Days of torment, thinking Knowing that this should not have been Wanting to change what is time passed God would not allow that even if you asked If you were not where you are Maybe, you would not have heard Gods call He is going to take your shame, your pain and your anguish He is going to take your loneliness He is going to fill you with His Spirit He is going to make you a lighthouse for Him Do not despair my son Do not despair You will shine As tarnished gold Polished by the jeweler My love for you will never wane God’s love for you even more so remain Give your all to Him Let go and let Him You have tried on your own Now let God work His will through you He is God and God alone Love, Mom

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Skat A

Date: 7/21/2013 9:33:00 AM

Joy, I like this awesome write. Congrats, on having your poem featured on the soups home page. Have yourself a nice day. LUV* ~SKAT

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/21/2013 8:58:00 AM

Good morning Joy, Congratulations on your featured poem of the week. enjoy life with smiles :-) love <3 LINDA

Milton Toran

Date: 7/19/2013 5:57:00 PM

I have sons and daughters. Every word of this incredible poem sounds exactly like the same questions I asked my kids. So as a parent, I can truly relate! All we can do is pray for them and hopefully what we taught them will someday sink into those skulls! LOL! Congrats on your featured writing!...Milt

L'Nass Shango

Date: 11/19/2010 5:36:00 AM

This is what mothers are for, my own mothered prayed for me until her last breath was gone ... those prayers kept me in the hope of a little grain of salvation.

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/10/2010 6:51:00 PM

enjoyed reading your works!

Diane Christian

Date: 9/10/2010 7:35:00 AM

your son has been redeemed and we can pray our familys into the kingdom, thanks be to the Lord who loves us so much. God wil complete the good work he started. God bless you from diane

Diane Christian

Date: 9/10/2010 7:33:00 AM

aww a beautiful poem for your son, I think all our children walk their own way at one point or another sadly itr's how they learn, all we can do is our best and show them Gods' love and encourage them, we plant the seed the rest is up to them. my two older boys both realy don't belieive anymore but the Lord said if you belieieve in me and know that it's true you and your family will be saved. I hold on to that promise, God will help you, just keep praying for him.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/10/2010 4:59:00 AM

Joy, a precious gift to share with your pride and joy. My kids love the fact that I thought them about God, from the start. And all the things that will follow in life. Joy, you are a true gift for your son as well, always reaching out to him.. It's a good thing mothers like us never give up,, enjoyed your delight poem of keeping strength,..p.d.