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God Is Nigh

His parents bid him a premature adieu He hadn't become what they wanted him to They've bid him farewell, yet he doesn't cry His faith sustains him ~ God is nigh His wife divorced him, badmouthed him too He bore it with dignity, and from it grew Though some say she casts an evil eye His faith sustains him ~ God is nigh His children don't visit, they never call For them he hardly exists at all When asked, he replies, "It's decreed on High" His faith sustains him ~ God is nigh

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Kim Merryman

Date: 8/21/2019 3:47:00 PM

Sad, but a testament to faith in God! I don't want to think about what my life would be like if I didn't have God to cling to. Blessings, Kim

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/21/2019 3:52:00 PM

Exactly. He is a never-failing source of strength when we turn to Him. Thank you so much for the perceptive comment, Kim. Warm wishes, Gershon

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 8/21/2019 3:01:00 PM

Sometimes it's hard to understand God's plan, but he is always with us.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/21/2019 3:51:00 PM

He is not the Ineffable One for nothing! Warm wishes, gw

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 8/21/2019 10:56:00 AM

A very inspiring verse, Gershon. He is always nigh in any situation. Best to you, Bob

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/21/2019 11:53:00 AM

Happy to hear that you find this inspiring. And you are so right: God is always nigh. It's up to us to seek Him out. Thanks for your comments, Bob. Blessings, gw