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Isaiah 53:6 KJVS All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him (Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God) the iniquity of us all.

Jeremiah 50:6-7 KJVS My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace.

Psalm 23:1-4 KJVS The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. [2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. [3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

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Astray




All we, like sheep, have strayed
From the good and righteous way
Choosing a shepherd to lead the flock
Is the difference between pasture or rocks
One will feed and nurture the sheep fold 
The other waits over the edge, below

Follow the Black sheep to the brink
Or the false shepherd, distracted with drink
Go your own way with little light
All will bring you to a disastrous plight
The Good Shepherd leads with rod and staff
To protect, and guide on a true and safe path

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Vanya Evangeline

February 8, 2025 at 4:16 AM

We often like to think we know better, don't we? But unguided by the light, we'll just end up lost.

Crystol Woods

February 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM

One cannot see in darkness, yes. Thank you for stopping by! Xo

Arlo Parker

December 15, 2024 at 7:52 PM

Temptation is not a sin. Our discipleship guards against it becoming an active agenda. Thank you, Jesus. And CDub for the reminder. :o))

Crystol Woods

December 16, 2024 at 5:32 AM

You're right! But it is the first step on a slippery slope. I'm with you, thank you Jesus for the ability to repent and be forgiven of we fall and for the strength to flee from sin in the first place. Thx for commenting! Xo

Tom Cunningham

December 15, 2024 at 12:26 PM

With all the temptations coming our way it’s easy to fall astray and fall by the wayside. Avoiding temptation leads us on the right path. Good luck in the contest Crystol. Tom

Crystol Woods

December 16, 2024 at 5:30 AM

Yess for sure! I believe that was the point Jesus was trying to make when he said to look at someone with lust is adultery... it all begins with our minds and thoughts. Nip it in the bud! Ty! Xo

Andrea Dietrich

December 15, 2024 at 12:13 PM

I am glad to see the bottom part . Well written. . At first I thought you were just giving scriptures. They are good ones though till I looked below. I took this contest a different way but I am not holding my breath. Haha

Crystol Woods

December 16, 2024 at 5:29 AM

There are so many perspectives which is what makes poetry so personal...we can usually find our own and relate or see things from another's view and grow! Tnx! Xo

Astray

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