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Isaiah 41:10 ~ Fear thou not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed, for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee. Yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Fear is a lonely word that haunts The silences and solitude of defeat Creates a sense of despondency Feelings of madness without any amity Anxiety breaks the heart anew each dawn Trapping the soul in a nightmare of sorrow Sentencing the spirit to death with dread Filling the mind with overpowering grief Panic traps the thoughts with despair Torturing the emotions with phobias Teaching that worry is something to trust Lending concern to the most precious hope There is One who knows the fear that defeats And leads the heart and soul to unending peace Beckons the spirit to see and believe the truth That there is a God of love who gives us real hope He sees into our anxious thoughts and brings about Assurance that our faith has brought us out of doubt Into a better place of peace and tranquility, serenity Feelings that come from knowing that He is nearby God calms the heart that fears and worries and hurts Brings pure joy and harmony to the lonely thoughts Creates a sense of purpose in the one who is discouraged And captures the spirit with a love that is so honest His love inspires the broken spirit to believe the truth That our Heavenly Father is always there to reassure And see us through the storms that seem to be brewing Within those of us who share these feelings of insistent worry With a thankful heart, I look to the source of strength The One I pray is always there, alive and well, giving to me True acceptance and inspiration to never give up in defeat To lean on His loving promises with assurance, hope and faith! Favorite Scripture Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke May 30, 2020

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Date: 6/7/2020 4:12:00 AM
Congrats! We thank and praise God for assuring us His presence through His words. Indeed, I'm delighted with your piece, especially with your last stanza, worth quoting: "With a thankful heart, I look to the source of strength The One I pray is always there, alive and well, giving to me True acceptance and inspiration to never give up in defeat To lean on His loving promises with assurance, hope and faith!" God bless you.
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Date: 6/6/2020 4:58:00 PM
Gina! Terrific poem deserving a win. Panagiota xoxo
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Date: 6/6/2020 3:19:00 PM
A wonderful poem of assurance; so nice to read during these uncertain times when fears of the future and of rising unrest are so prevalent. Love the verse you chose, and how you embellished it so nicely with your words of faith, Gina. Congratulations on your win today. Be blessed ~ John
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Date: 6/6/2020 3:03:00 PM
This poem would give hope to the hopeless, faith to the unbelievers inspiring God's love Gina. This is a treasure and a Fave for me! Congratulations on your deserving win! Blessings xxoo
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Date: 6/6/2020 1:38:00 PM
Full of faith in the courage that God bestows us with. Congratulations on your splendid win Gina. Much love :)
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Date: 6/6/2020 12:56:00 PM
Regina, congratulations on your winning placement. This poem is so rich in its imagery. And I love the way the last verses answer the first verses. So creative. Blessings and hugs dear friend.
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Date: 6/6/2020 12:10:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. The key is, "Fear thou not, for I am with thee." A beautiful write. Enjoy your win and day..............
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Date: 6/6/2020 10:08:00 AM
Marvelous scripture from one of my own favorite books. The concept of God's righteous right hand is primary in Isaiah and Psalms in particular but throughout the Bible. Congratulations on a fine scripture-based piece for Chantelle's Premiere.
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Date: 5/31/2020 6:39:00 PM
Such a lovely statement of faith, Regina. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 5/31/2020 10:28:00 AM
Oh, so well written. A verse to be written on a time that really has put all in despair. Good luck in the contest, should score high. Hugs Eve
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Date: 5/31/2020 8:15:00 AM
Excellent poem. Inspiring too. Well written. Thanks for sharing :)
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Date: 5/31/2020 6:09:00 AM
God is always there when others are not.. Well expressed my friend..
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Date: 5/31/2020 5:31:00 AM
I love the light of your words...must be the spirit in the ink...and the hand that plows the heavenly soil...
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