I saw God But Now What

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Written, April 14, 2024
For the International Contest I Saw God But Now What
Sponsor, Unseeking Seeker, Judged 04/16/2024

Tenth Place

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Line of inquiry: Yes, I affirm, I have seen God But He appeared and then disappeared This knowing that transcends mind, left me awed But until what’s imbibed is assimilated, by fears I’m seared Once, I was so very sick, and I almost died, and wandered hospital halls lost ... broken. Until- I found a quiet room just for praying so, I sat down and opened a bible placed on a table looking at different Psalms, Verses. Soon, I felt another person in the room, a man sitting beside me quietly. He turned to me taking my hand and I knew it was God. I thought that my time on earth was over. But, he stroked my hand and holding it told me I had things still to do for him. That it was not my time .... yet. After, I got well I never forgot what God- said. Now, I do things very meaningful, things for .. God. I help the poor and help animals. I try to be kind every single day. And say prayers each new dawn I read this in the bible- Isaiah 43. When you pass thru the waters I will be with you ... and thru the rivers, they will not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Even Jesus holds me when I am afraid. So, I saw God's face and it was beautiful and felt his love and that is my why.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/15/2024 4:55:00 PM

How creative of you to use the 'shape' poem for this contest. Your poem was touching, almost heartbreaking as you revealed an illness that put you on the brink of death. Yet you saw God, and felt reassurance and comfort. I had a similar experience after surgery...long story, but one night God spoke to me not in words but in understanding; totally changed me. Like you, God is my why. Fabulous contest entry! have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

Constance La France
Date: 4/15/2024 5:25:00 PM

Sara, thank you for the great comment, for sharing and for the compliment, appreciate, hugs

Stephan McBride

Date: 4/15/2024 6:44:00 AM

?2 Corinthians 4:6 NIV? [6] For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.

Constance La France
Date: 4/15/2024 5:26:00 PM

Stephan, thank you for the compliment, comment, and sharing those bible verses, appreciate, hugs

Stephan McBride
Date: 4/15/2024 6:51:00 AM

?Psalms 51:17 NIV? [17] My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Love your poem, the Spirit of God surrounds you my dear friend and dwells within, just not many understand, much love and prayers for you always, May, God, bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His inexpressible peace, joy,love and overflowing of the Holy Spirit: )

Valsa George

Date: 4/14/2024 11:26:00 PM

So beautifully worded and aligned. I agree with all your convictions and ratify your experience. When I feel broken down, God comes to me as a friend assuring that He will ever be with me as a fort sheltering me from all storms of life. Love the shape of this poem and the inspirational message it conveys. Into my FAV.

Constance La France
Date: 4/15/2024 5:28:00 PM

Valsa, thank you for the lovely comment, for sharing and for the FAV, appreciate, hugs