Darlene Gifford Poet Quatrain

From Hurt To Healing

When others hurt you verbally
and the arrows pierce your heart,
do not act in anger,
nor toss your fire-filled darts.

Pause instead and take a breath,
and let God's Spirit in.
Respond in love, then turn away,
and don't let Satan win.

Each time your suffer
in the name of the Lord,
be comforted in knowing
He has your reward.

He'll bind up your wounds.
He'll give you strength for the day,
when you trust in His Word,
and walk in His way.

Remember God's promise:
"I will never leave you,
nor forsake you."( Heb. 13:5)

God's healing balm is always there,
when you turn to Him in faith and prayer.

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Anthony Beesley February 17, 2015 at 7:32 PM Love it...keep painting the pictures with scriptures

Hamida Yamin December 3, 2014 at 7:59 PM Dear Darlene, An awesome poem. You have a beautiful heart. I am so glad I read your poem. Thanks for visiting my poem and for your very kind comment. Love -Hamida Darlene Gifford December 3, 2014 at 8:17 PM Hello, Hamida. Thanks for your response, and I'm glad you visited my page and read this poem. I think everyone can relate to situations like this. I was just trying to suggest that responding in love will help to diffuse the situation. While angry retorts never seem to help... I am enjoying your poems, too. And I'm happy we connected with each other. Blessings, Darlene

Robert Lindley December 2, 2014 at 9:43 PM Very nice write and on the mark. You stay true to that path and you will do well in life . Giving this one a solid 7 .. Darlene Gifford December 3, 2014 at 3:09 AM Thank you, Robert, for reading this poem and for the 7. It is so much appreciated. God has put the love of poetry in my heart and it has helped me though life's difficult days. I raised a cherished son with CF. Lost him at 13.When he was 3, God told me to write,( my outlet for grief.) I've been writing poems ever since.I wrote happy kid's poems to entertain Gary and later branched out to spiritual, nature,etc. At 77 I'm still writing.God saw me Through.True to His way, Blessings, Darlene

Shadow Hamilton November 26, 2014 at 3:07 AM very nice Darlene you make a good point hugs Darlene Gifford November 27, 2014 at 6:39 PM Hello, Shadow, thanks for agreeing with my point. Like others, I am still practicing on improving. But every step forward strengthens me.

Darlene Gifford November 25, 2014 at 12:34 PM When someone hurts our feelings, our first reaction is to lash back. But instead of giving back anger for anger, try practicing a softer response that will diffuse the situation. Remember that old saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones...."But words do hurt!" Still, ahead of time, if we practice a Christ-like comeback, that will diffuse anger, both parties will benefit and learning another Good habit takes time and practice. But well worth it. Who has a comeback response to share?

Brenda Meier-Hans November 24, 2014 at 4:47 PM True, but so hard to do. It's really good advice Darlene and it is much better for your blood pressure also. Darlene Gifford November 25, 2014 at 12:20 PM Forming another good habit takes time and practice, but well worth it, don't you think? And God is right there with us, saying, you can do it! Respond in love and soften those hurtful blows. Darlene Gifford November 25, 2014 at 6:11 AM Yes, Brenda, my friend,but it gets easier as we learn to control our out bursts by forcing ourselves to pause before we react. Just take that vital second to let God guide our responses. As we continue to practice, amazing things will begin to happen.The other person's anger will soften as you take her/him by surprise and do not return anger for anger. I, myself, am improving, as I remember to take that pause.And how true about the blood pressure!

Faye Gibson November 24, 2014 at 2:28 PM Well spoken, Darlene; I have found this to always be true. Darlene Gifford November 24, 2014 at 2:38 PM Thanks, Faye, glad to hear from someone that has been through it, too! With God's guidance we understand more.