Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

Blessed Is the Man - James 1: 12-15

God is the one who gives out blessings
real blessing with the divine touch
why then does mankind reject this?
ignorant of blessing is so much

Many trials come upon mankind
but God has promised a real-life crown
for those who are in love with God
standing the test refusing to stand down

The tempter seeks us all to fall
for God can't be tempted to sin
the Lord Jesus never tempts anyone
rather He spurs us on being our king

Beware of sinful desires within
that tempts you away being lured
so enticed by one's own desire
learning all things to be endured

these sinful desires birth ones' sins
which when grown fully will bring death
but God provides your spiritual antidote
granting life eternal, Jesus saith

(Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.  Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.  But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.  Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.)
James 1: 12-15 (ESV)

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Lisa Ricci February 9, 2022 at 4:25 AM Hello Gordon - I am a believer in God and all his blessings. I am one who sees and hears them and remain grateful of that fact. Your entry before us us wonderful in its entirety starting with the title because blessed is the man.... Thank you for sharing with us. Have a wonderful day. Blessings always. Gordon Mcconnell February 9, 2022 at 8:21 AM Hello Lisa, So lovely of you to drop in and great that you're a believer like myself. Glad you enjoyed my piece and I look forward to reading your profile soon, you can look at my profile if you like. Hope you're having a blessed day, Yours in Christ, Gordon

Sam Kauffman February 8, 2022 at 10:57 AM One of the great lies is that God has a limited number of blessings. Your lovely poem of faith reminds us that God's blessings are limitless. We are truly blessed by an eternal valentine. Sending you many blessings of joy and gratitude for this beautiful poem. Gordon Mcconnell February 8, 2022 at 2:26 PM Thanks Sam, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it beautiful. Thanks for your kind words and blessings, have a blessed day,Gordon

Tom Cunningham February 8, 2022 at 10:13 AM Many will try and turn to God on judgement day but for them it will be too late, they ignored his blessings and they've already had their reward Hope you're keeping well Gordon. Tom Gordon Mcconnell February 8, 2022 at 2:24 PM Thanks Tom, Indeed all so true what you say, we are well here, the weather is mild for the time of year but hail is forecast tomorrow but we shall see. Blessings always,Gordon