Accompanied

Thank you Lord for walking with me
Through the shadowed vales and valleys,
Holding when I blindly stumble
Until flagging spirit rallies.
When you take the larger burden
Relieving me of its great heft;
You ask only that I carry 
The modest portion that is left

Now that I’ve survived the danger
And have now safely swum to shore,
I know big waves would have swamped me
Had you not lifted me once more.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 2/12/2012 9:49:00 PM
Witout being "preachy" you create a wonderful word picture, especially with "You ask only that I carry The modest portion that is left" Thoroughly enjoyable. - Chuck
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Date: 1/30/2012 9:47:00 PM
congrats Joyce on Honorable Mention for these splendid words luv..
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Date: 1/30/2012 10:15:00 AM
Beautiful Joyce. Congratulations
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Date: 1/30/2012 7:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/30/2012 6:03:00 AM
Very good poem here Joyce.God is always with us.Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 1/30/2012 3:15:00 AM
Congratulations Joyce (catching up after my week away so sorry if I'm late) x I see from Andrea's comment you have lost a much loved pet, Sorry to hear it. x
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Date: 1/29/2012 3:51:00 PM
oh, man, and now I find out your dear cat died right the moment i decided to post about Priscilla. How awful, Joyce. I'm sorry about this new loss for you. this is poem is very fitting for times like these when life throws you a curve ball. I hope the rest of your day goes better. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 1/28/2012 2:57:00 PM
Your faith is very moving, Joyce. Even as we stumble through life, He is always by our side. I especially like the last verse. It seems like crises come in waves and that's when we're most likely to turn to God and ask for his help. Beautifully written! Love you, dear friend, Carolyn
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Date: 1/27/2012 11:46:00 PM
such a graceful, divine offering to the One who leifts us all, joyce.... i am touched by your glorious song!.. congrats on alll your latest wins as well! :) huggs
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