He Has Been Blamed

He Has Been Blamed
     By Dane Smith-Johnsen

Drifting on the wings of hope through trials and temptations,
One heart can only take so much before a deadly split.
And then, it's time to call the Lord to lend His helping hand.
To drive away the evil works that shed their fight on you.

Praying to the heart of God for help and approbation.
One soul can only plea so much before doubt enters in.
That's when it's time to kneel and pray throughout the night and day.
“Abide with me, Oh Lord, today, and shine your light anew.”

Dwelling on a distant past with heartache and depression.
One soul can only bear so much before faith's zeal is lost.
Remember friends, please ask the Lord to give His loving care.
To take away malevolence that found a restless view.

Resting in the arms of God through painful dissolution.
Temptation only gets a grip when choices let it in.
So, hold the faith deep in your heart and keep your sights on God.
In innocence He has been blamed for paths He did NOT trod.
                                                                        Selah
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Knop Avatar
October 12, 2009 at 3:29 AM
Without faith we would be lost. We have to struggel every day anew, but that is life. Well written, Dane Ann! Love, Gert
Freeman Avatar
October 11, 2009 at 1:52 PM
This is awesome lady. When the last stanza brings the whole thought into it's cumulative summation. "In innocence God has been blamed for paths He did not trod". For about a year ago God totally open my eyes to this very fact. I've not been the same since. And I hope to never be the same as I was then. As love will keep me from the ego of that time. Sincerely, Love Moses
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October 11, 2009 at 11:25 AM
That is so true....this is a nice write..loved reading it today...Marty
Hilliker Avatar
October 11, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Nice poem, Dane Ann. Faith is a constant struggle. Yo said it well.
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