Free Will Given To Us With Love

He holds the entire universe in His hands
Gently, like a father, for He is the ultimate father
We sense He is there, some more aware than others
He seems closer to us in the evening during our dreams

He is careful to let us have free will,
But He is also there to catch us if we fall,
And to lift us up and remind us of the world’s goodness
When we run out of steam and hope, and want to give up.

He holds the little bitty babies, the old ladies, the bachelor dads
In His hands, and who among us would have it any other way?
And if you would, isn’t it great that He allows you that luxury?
Free will is a gift not easy to give, yet given with love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 9:18 AM
Hmmm...yes, "Free will is a gift not easy to give...." But, it made me begin to think about the alternative. What if we didn't have free will? Which, in a way, we don't because we have to do it God's way...or else. Think about that! And, if it cost something to obtain, would I be willing to pay the price? I don't know. I seem to be doing just fine. Thanks for this poem, Caren. Made my gray matter light up!
Krutsinger Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 6:29 PM
I am glad Hank. Thanks for letting me know
Hawkins Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 8:01 PM
Beautiful verse..... Hope you are well Caren, a few of your Poems have been about Drs and nurses... Which made me think this.... Take care... Shirley
Krutsinger Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 6:29 PM
I have a cyst that is super painful, and they will probably have to cut it out but I also have cellulitis and that has to settle down first.
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