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Jesus the Bridge Builder

There's a gap between earth and heaven so far separates this great divide what can a man do for a remedy? not a clue just like Adam go and hide But God looks down from heaven above sees His creation in such sinful mess His perfect righteousness says it won't do sinfulness corrupts so God can't bless Only Jesus God's son could intervene for He is holy no resemblance of sin now could He become human as a man making Himself God and man out to win Now Jesus took man's ultimate place where sin is nailed on two pieces of wood but the saviour put Himself to the tree took our sin paid it completely by His grace Jesus built His bridge over sin so sinners find God's perfect way to cross over satan's dirty river salvation comes to those who pray (Quote: Only Jesus could build a bridge to heaven with just two pieces of wood)

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/17/2019 7:56:00 AM

Blessings to you as well.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/11/2019 11:50:00 AM

I see this was POTD. Congrats. I enjoyed reading again and pondering more.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/11/2019 12:29:00 PM

Thanks Richard for your congratulations and appreciate you enjoyed reading it again. Trust you're having a blessed day,Gordon

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/11/2019 11:49:00 AM

I like the foot note as well. The thing that separates us from God is Shame. It started in the garden when Adam and Eve were ashamed of being naked and hid themselves from God. To this day we continue to hide ourselves like children playing a cosmic game of hide and seek.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/11/2019 12:28:00 PM

Thanks Richard, yes indeed all So very true what you've said about our shame and man doesn't seem to learn the lessons despite all the centuries of rejecting God's remedy. Blessings,Gordon

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/9/2019 8:17:00 PM

Congrats on your POTD with this gem.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/10/2019 3:06:00 AM

Thanks Jeannie, Glad you thought so!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/7/2019 12:48:00 PM

The division between heaven and earth -where man hides, but not from God who is omnipotent - love this creative line and the whole poem is a very special write absolutely deserved of POTD - congratulations Gordon, great write my friend. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer. Have been scarce lately, sold our home and moving from a home where first my parents lived and then us - 40+ years is not exactly easy to pack up hastily.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/7/2019 3:27:00 PM

Thanks again Jennifer, Glad you loved it so much and thought it worthy of the POTD, Have a blessed weekend, Gordon. Hope the move goes to plan and it's not too rushed time scale-wise, are you staying in SA?

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/3/2019 8:21:00 AM

Awesome write and I love the quote at the end! Congrats on POTD!

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/3/2019 10:56:00 AM

Thanks Kim, Glad you found it awesome and loved the quote too. Blessings, Gordon

Jan Allison

Date: 9/2/2019 3:41:00 AM

Many congrats on your POTD Gordon:-) hugs Jan xx

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/2/2019 9:16:00 AM

thanks Jan, poetry hugs, Gordon

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/1/2019 8:32:00 PM

Came back to congratulate you, so glad to see this beauty find its way to POTD~ Congrats my friend :) hugs Sandy

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/2/2019 2:53:00 AM

Thanks Sandy, Glad you loved it and for your congrats too, Have a blessed day, Gordon

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/1/2019 3:09:00 PM

Yes, Jesus took our place. 1 John 4:10 (KJV) God loved All the World, so He sent His Son, Jesus (Who being a Spirit, become a Man) to take on our sins. We could not pay the price, so He paid it for us. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. John 14:6 (KJV) Our Way to Heaven. Matthew 7:21 (KJV) Also, Faith without Works is Dead. James 2:17 (KJV) Your thoughts lift the heart. Congratulations Gordon, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/1/2019 3:26:00 PM

Thanks Brandy, Glad you enjoyed it and also for your gospel scriptures. Blessings, Gordon

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/1/2019 2:20:00 PM

Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with POTD Gordon! : ) xxoo

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/1/2019 2:32:00 PM

Thanks Connie, glad you enjoyed it and for your kind compliments. Blessings,Gordon

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 9/1/2019 10:27:00 AM

A wonderful poem for Sunday morning. I especially love the quote at the end. Congratulations to you and to those who chose this poem.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/1/2019 2:33:00 PM

Thanks Sunlite, glad you enjoyed it and it made your Sunday morning. Blessings,Gordon

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/1/2019 10:05:00 AM

Congratulations on yours POTD. It was Heavenly written.........

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/1/2019 2:10:00 PM

Thanks Paula, glad you enjoyed it and your heavenly words, Blessings,Gordon

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/1/2019 7:04:00 AM

Lovely words said Gordon...lets build more bridges of humanity...and pray for our salvation...Congrats!! on POTD!! my friend...^WW^ :o)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/1/2019 2:09:00 PM

Thanks WW, glad you enjoyed it and for your kind compliments, Blessings,Gordon

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/1/2019 5:15:00 AM

- A great message in your lovely poem, Gordon - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/1/2019 2:03:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise, glad you enjoyed it and for your kind wishes. Hugs, Gordon

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 9/1/2019 3:44:00 AM

We need a solid bridge of Faith to walk the road of salvation.. A great soothing message info a wonderful poetry! Congratulations, Gordon, on your well deserved POTD honour! My deepest regards and blessings.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/1/2019 2:02:00 PM

Thanks Besma, glad you enjoyed it, appreciate your kind thoughts and words. My kind regards and blessings too, Gordon

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/1/2019 3:06:00 AM

Without a doubt, "salvation comes to those who pray" Congratulations on POTD...All the best Gordon

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/1/2019 3:09:00 AM

Thanks Arturo, Glad you enjoyed it, blessings, Gordon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/1/2019 1:39:00 AM

You're right Gordon, this world has certainly become a sinful mess, so much evil and hatred. Congratulations on POTD. Greeting's from Weymouth. Tom.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/1/2019 2:54:00 AM

Thanks Tom, I didn't realise I had the POTD as was away all day at Pitlochry in Scottish HIghlands fighting through all the heavy rain to get there. Trust all well in Weymouth, I've never been but heard its nice. Blessings, Gordon

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/31/2019 6:27:00 PM

He is a master engineer, after all he constructed us from dust.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/1/2019 2:52:00 AM

Thanks Richard, So true indeed, Have a blessed day, Gordon

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/30/2019 7:27:00 PM

this is such a wonderful write my friend... he could build a bridge to heaven with 2 pieces of wood, sometimes it saddens me that he died for our sins yet some people don't seek salvation and the sins of man becomes greater and greater with time... love the thoughts behind your pen...Amen my friend, great write :) hugs

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/31/2019 3:29:00 PM

Thanks Sandra, Glad you were so blessed by this piece and enjoyed it so, hope you have a blessed weekend, Poetry hugs, Gordon PS: why changing the name of Sandra to Sandy back to Sandra ? whatever both are beautiful!