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I know not why this path I’m on perplexes so before the dawn. But treading forth, one truth is known - that God sits firmly on the throne. For in his great and wise design, how well He knows this pain of mine; that searing grief of bitter loss - for Christ, His Son died on the cross. We know all things he’ll work toward the good of those who love the Lord - the very ones he calls his own, who worship him upon his throne.

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JCB Brul

Date: 7/12/2020 1:05:00 AM

Very enlightening piece dear poet John. The spiritual taste of this poem will linger forever.

John Watt
Date: 7/12/2020 2:31:00 AM

Bless you for your kind words, my friend. Bless you on your journey ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/6/2020 4:28:00 PM

You told me you did this quickly? Well, I am very impressed. It's wonderful, John. and Congrats on the win.

John Watt
Date: 6/10/2020 10:52:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend. Your words encourage more than you can know ~ John

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/6/2020 7:13:00 AM

Beautifully written and a FAV for me. Congratulations John :)

John Watt
Date: 5/6/2020 2:58:00 PM

Heidi, I'm touched by your fav and kind words. Thank you very much. As I mentioned in another reply, I wrote this for a friend whose husband had just taken his life. No words ever seem sufficient for such a shock, but we share a common faith in God, and thankfully, these words were a comfort to her. ~ John

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 5/5/2020 11:25:00 PM

Very faithful and heartfelt write - best wishes and congrats for your win in Dear Heart's contest, John - I hope you and yours are staying safe and sound. Blessings and keep up the great writing, My Friend! :o)

John Watt
Date: 5/6/2020 12:01:00 AM

I'm grateful for all the kind words, congrats, and good wishes, my friend. You keep writing as well.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/5/2020 8:20:00 PM

Beautifully written. A poetically divine poem that touches me with feel and impresses me with talent. Amen and amen ... CayCay

John Watt
Date: 5/5/2020 9:15:00 PM

CayCay, your comments are always so lovely and uplifting. Thank you, my friend. Hugs ~ John

Constance La France

Date: 5/5/2020 7:16:00 PM

John, wonderful write, and congratulations on your win in my contest. Your faith is shining bright _Constance

John Watt
Date: 5/5/2020 9:15:00 PM

Thank you, Constance for your affirmation and congrats, and for again sponsoring such a lovely contest. Hugs ~ John

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/5/2020 6:01:00 PM

Your pen flows well in the spiritual theme ... probably due to sincerity, that's where most poets excel, I find. That path you're on need not be so fearful if you know the one who is with you, to guide you, and to care for you.

John Watt
Date: 5/5/2020 9:12:00 PM

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, Timothy. These words were originally written to console a friend whose husband had just taken his own life.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/4/2020 10:09:00 PM

Vibrant poem of faith in poetic expression, John. God does work all things for the good that He started in us. Congratulations!

John Watt
Date: 5/4/2020 11:08:00 PM

Thank you, Sam. Always appreciate you and your thoughtful words ~ John

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/4/2020 9:55:00 PM

Very moving poem on your faith, congratulations on your win in the contest, John!

John Watt
Date: 5/4/2020 11:07:00 PM

Always grateful for your kind and generous comments, Michelle ~ John

Eve Roper

Date: 5/4/2020 11:28:00 AM

Congratulations on your inspirational verse win in Dear Heart’s contest. Hugs Eve

John Watt
Date: 5/4/2020 5:45:00 PM

Thank you my friend. I really liked your poem for the couplet contest. Still imagining lying down under a tree as the leaves fall on me. Hope your day is blessed ~ John

Lu Loo

Date: 5/4/2020 11:06:00 AM

wow awesome, really! I love this. There's no throne like our Lord's, well done. Stay safe and be blessed :)

John Watt
Date: 5/4/2020 5:43:00 PM

It's great to see your colorful butterfly flitting about again! Thanks for the kind words. Safety and blessings to you as well Laura ~ John

John Hamilton

Date: 5/4/2020 10:31:00 AM

An excellent entry, should do well, Constance does appreciate spiritual writes, enjoyed very much!

John Watt
Date: 5/4/2020 10:39:00 AM

John, thank you for stopping by with your encouraging words. Blessings ~ John