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Near As Our Prayers

He sat in the darkness, the room full of light, And though it was midday, it felt like midnight. The t.v. was on, the news kept on streaming, A nightmare in blossom, he felt his mind screaming. Inflation! A Virus! Wars! Nowhere to hide! He opened the Good Book and opened it wide. Feeling hopeless and lost in the news of the day, Lost hope in the world, not losing his way. . He now sought the wisdom, of Father so wise, His heart turned from fear, and the father of lies. "Surely" he mused "He Who parted the sea, And provided the manna; can take care of me. Jesus, please help me" Was all that he said. He looked to the hope in the Word as he read. For dread is a hellhole that leads down a spire, And the whispering darkness of fear is a liar. The hope that is found in the Truth and the Light Will usher us onward though day become night. The world is passing, and life fades away, But God is as near as the words that we pray. Written January 20, 2023 For the Fear Is Liar Poetry Contest Sponsored by Sotto Poet

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Heidi Sands

Date: 1/23/2023 4:00:00 PM

Congratulations for your win BJ ,:)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/23/2023 1:58:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a write and last line. Love It. Have a blessed day.............

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/23/2023 9:14:00 AM

This was excellent! Sincerest congratulations for winning first place in my contest, BJ

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/23/2023 12:44:00 PM

Thank you Sotto, I am so blessed! Thank you also for inspiring this poem through your contest, it is a very good theme :) I also love the song 'Fear is a Liar' by Zack Williams. This was a wonderful theme for us to ponder. Be blessed Sotto, I am so honored :) <3

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/21/2023 12:15:00 PM

A verse that is inspirational. Notwithstanding the hardships, we might confront along the way, BJ. You may always rely on God as a secure sanctuary.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/22/2023 3:07:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and kind words dear Sotto, it is true, no matter the hardships, He is our comfort. I was telling a son that I sometimes lose hope in myself, lose confidence in me, but not Him, our Lord, then later, picked up my devotional God's Promises for Your Life, a Jack Countryman book. It is filled with Bible verses. I just simply pray and open that book, and so often the scriptures concerning a need speak right to me. One of the verses on the page was "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Phillipians 1:6 That was awesome <3

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 1/20/2023 11:18:00 AM

Great penning BJ, really enjoyed this one and found it so excellently penned, it's so encouraging, uplifting and inspiring. I especially loved the last line! Blessings always,Gordon

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/22/2023 2:52:00 PM

Blessings to you as well Gordon :) Thank you for your visit and encouraging words, I hope your Sunday has been blessed!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/20/2023 6:43:00 AM

Much hope and light in these words of faith, BJ.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/22/2023 2:51:00 PM

<3 Thank you Vijay <3

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/20/2023 2:21:00 AM

My favorite song is "God will find a way" A spiritual lovely poem.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/22/2023 2:51:00 PM

I will look that song up Victor, thank you :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/20/2023 1:20:00 AM

A verse that gives you hope BJ, lifes path can be turbulent at times but he'll always give you safe harbour if you place your trust in him. Tom

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/22/2023 2:38:00 PM

Life can be turbulent; I am so grateful for the peace that I know awaits us in our hope through Him. Thank you for your visit and kind words Tom, I hope you are having a blessed Sunday <3