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We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 6:19?-?20 NIV In darkness once drifting away No control of the direction of the sail Ropes had all came untied To and fro tossed back and forth Never reading the map before leaving Believed in my own guidance You have heard men hate asking for directions Would rather drive in circles Not the first time I would Have to learn the hard way But in this moment when seeking guidance In knowing there was something I was missing All , became calm with a new vision An anchor grabbed my soul in an instant Having Jesus to pull up the curtain From then on excited to be a crew member Who else could control the wind And bring the mind to ease in Stillwater. Many others try to convince There boat is faster Some say there's holds more people Some might say this one is unsinkable We have the best metals one could buy In response, saying this one was made Without the hands of man Are things to parrish When one has found the true one Stay in it for this one is heading home. All glory to Jesus in being The anchor unto a soul to cling to Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Ephesians 4:14 NIV

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Date: 5/31/2023 9:03:00 AM
There are false prophets who will lure us to think that, with them, there are answers to all our problems. But they can only misguide us . Most of us rely on our own power. But know that Jesus is our saving vessel and anchor. Without him, we can never reach our destination. Beautiful poem dear Stephan!
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Date: 5/30/2023 9:50:00 PM
Hi Stephan, Once again you penned a life-giving poem. What an anchor he is. One of my favorite gospel songs is “ My Soul Is Anchored”. When I read one of your poems, it's likened to attending Bible study. Thanks for continuing to shine your light on the Soup-Alexis
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Stephan McBride
Date: 6/1/2023 8:01:00 PM
All glory to God, it's through Him , His word brought forth this new creation, just trying to share what Christ has done within to encourage another to seek , May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )
Date: 5/27/2023 12:42:00 PM
- A lovely description, Stephan ... "an anchor gripped my soul in an instant" :) - hugs
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Stephan McBride
Date: 5/27/2023 2:05:00 PM
All glory to God , for revealing His presence unto ones which seek , : ) hugs May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )
Date: 5/27/2023 6:43:00 AM
Forever is meaningful when it has no pain, death, no sin and the greatest King and kingdom to look forward to. How can we not praise our Savior Lord and King! My husband once dove a shipwreck. A British guy bragged how the one door was still intact to which my husband said, “…but they sank!” What are we holding onto? God bless you always, dear saint of the Lord! ~ your sister in Christ Jesus
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Stephan McBride
Date: 5/27/2023 9:34:00 AM
Thanks for the great story, what a blessing to read. May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

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