God Cares

When I face utter discouragement and deep despair,
I know that when I appeal to God in thankful prayer,
He'll set aside some time to hear my fervent plea,
Because I think He is rather fond of even me!

When seemingly with life's challenges I cannot cope,
And my precarious path is fraught with forlorn hope,
I know that His love and compassion will set me free,
Because I think He is rather fond of even me!

When facing critical crossroads on my earthly quest,
His guidance will determine what for me is best.
He'll never forsake me or leave me at sea,
Because I think He is rather fond of even me!

Tho' my shameful transgressions are so very rife,
He is a forgiving God who promises eternal life.
He welcomes me at His throne, unworthy tho' I be,
Because I think He is rather fond of even me!

Tho' life's vicissitudes are at times hard to bear,
He is always at my side with His love and care.
His endless faithfulness hath wrought my destiny,
Because I think He is rather fond of even me!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Johnson Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 6:44 PM
I am glad you directed me to this poem. It is very uplifting and it is a wonder that he does the way we act someitmes but I believe he is fond of most of us. Joyce
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March 15, 2010 at 4:04 PM
And we on Soup are rather fond of u too Bob.. a wonderful inspiration poem today.. so happy u are now a PM .. u will be able to create your own blogs now and even sponsor a contest if u want to... blessings to whomever enrolled u as a PM.. they saw your great potential.. luv.. and thankxxx for your comments on my poetry and blog..I have answered each one personally on the same blog.. luv.. "Sweetheart"
Taylor Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Another good one Bob. If God is as fond of you as I am of your poems -you got it made! Cheers - Ralph
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March 15, 2010 at 11:17 AM
I like your ending . I wish I could be positive when it comes 2 GOD. I am still looking. A wonderful poem of faith..I wish I had, I need...Thank u ROBERT. 4 a warm read..
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