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Hope Is My Anchor

Hope is the anchor that secures my soul
Needed for endurance as the Bible foretold
One of three qualities, along with faith and love
I am filled with hope to honor my Holy Father above

Hope in God's promises lightens my heavy load
It's instilled in me when I venture down a dark road
Hope has power to keep me moving in the right direction
And there I will find the mercy and love of God's protection

Hope is a means of trusting in what will be
Faith in the unseen; that is what hope means to me
Life without it fences me inside a brick wall without a gate
I believe in the Word of God;  I do not adhere to destiny or fate


April 30th, 2016

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2016

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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 11/19/2016 5:24:00 PM This is a great poem, Lin. It is so deeply spiritual, w/the wisdom of ancient truths retold. You are a blessed muse worthy her gift. This was one amazing poem, a fave for sure. A7+ on the I love it scale. Much love to your, dear lady. Login to Reply

Rob Carmack Date: 5/2/2016 7:21:00 PM This is my favorite from the contest. Congrats with your placement. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2016 12:06:00 AM Your comment means so very much to me, Rob. Thank you sincerely.

Funom Makama Date: 5/2/2016 1:53:00 PM This is awesome... Thank you so much for this wonderful share Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2016 12:05:00 AM Hi Funom...thank you and it's good to see you again.

Paul Callus Date: 5/2/2016 3:34:00 AM I agree with you, Lin...hope is our anchor; once hope is lost, it also means that love and faith have already been abandoned. ~ This is a lovely and uplifting poem; well done! ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/2/2016 6:24:00 AM That's so true, Paul. Without hope what is there to believe in? Life would be so futile. Thanks so much for liking this one. ;)

Joseph May Date: 5/1/2016 7:50:00 AM " Hope springs eternal"...great write and win Lin....Congrats Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/1/2016 8:43:00 AM Yes, it does, Joseph. Thanks so much.

Vladislav Raven Date: 4/30/2016 3:43:00 PM Hi Lin, Congratulations on your win in the contest. Once again your gentle words sing out the theme of the contest. This is hope and hope is life, without it we would give up the ghost. I am glad to see you on another winners list. This is a most deserving write. This is an excellent write Lin. This is a seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/1/2016 8:42:00 AM Thanks, Mike, for all the compliments.

Beautiful Scars Date: 4/30/2016 12:53:00 PM Lin, beautiful poem on hope. I didn't get a chance to enter this one it filled up so fast! Good luck lady :)-luloo Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 4/30/2016 1:31:00 PM Thanks, Luloo. I spent the night at my son's and wrote this when I got home. It's a good witness for having hope.

Carol Eastman Date: 4/30/2016 12:24:00 PM Bravo. Congratulations on the win. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 4/30/2016 1:30:00 PM I thank you very much, Carol.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores Date: 4/30/2016 12:24:00 PM Congratulations on the placement of the contest Lin Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 4/30/2016 1:29:00 PM Thank you very much, Nayda, and for hosting this contest.

Bl Devnath Date: 4/30/2016 11:26:00 AM Congratulation my lovely friend on your beautiful win. Loved always, bl Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 4/30/2016 1:29:00 PM Thanks so very much, BL. Your comment is surely appreciated.

Sandra Haight Date: 4/30/2016 11:08:00 AM Hope is so powerful, Lin. I enjoyed your imagery of its importance in your life. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 4/30/2016 1:28:00 PM Yes, it is, Sandra, and thank you for the congrats. I haven't seen the winner's list yet.

John Hamilton Date: 4/30/2016 7:41:00 AM Hope is our anchor great poem great message, thanks for posting this encouraging write. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 4/30/2016 1:27:00 PM Thank you, John. I hope it planted a seed or two.