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Lift Up Your Eyes - Psalm 120: 1-7

So in defeat and utter distress I called above on the Lord in mercy, He answered me revealing His blessing in sweet accord I seem surrounded by evil hearing so many lying lips as well as a deceitful tongue where's my true rescue ship For too long I have dwelt among those who detest peace I stand on God's true shalom but my enemy's voices never cease Then I hear God's blessed word clearly say 'lift up our eyes' look up for I am here eternally yours and never dies (In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, you deceitful tongue? A warrior's sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree! Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar! Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace. I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war!) Psalm 120: 1-7 (ESV)

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Date: 5/29/2022 3:18:00 PM
Very powerful poem. Well written Gordon. ! :)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/29/2022 9:02:00 PM
Thanks again Heidi, Glad you thought this a powerful piece and well written, blessings always,Gordon
Date: 5/27/2022 10:30:00 AM
Brother Gordon, it is always encouraging to see your faith and love of Scripture embodied by your poetry. This is a rich poetic interpretation of the Psalm, I love the statement "I stand on God's true shalom". May his shalom fill your days ~ John
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/27/2022 11:27:00 AM
Thanks Brother John, Glad you enjoyed this one and thought so highly of this piece. Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 5/26/2022 2:27:00 PM
Not everyone can understand the blessings of our Lord dear faithful poet. Sometimes when we expel the most peace around us, others get flustered lol, we need to pray that they find their own center peace too. thank you for sharing this faithful poem Gordon:)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/27/2022 11:21:00 AM
Thanks MRR, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it faithful poem. May God bless you, Gordon
Date: 5/26/2022 9:42:00 AM
Gordon, I enjoyed reading this poem. I call to the Lord quite often these days and He has not failed me yet. To God be the glory forever and ever. Take care my friend.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/26/2022 10:30:00 AM
Thanks Valerie, Glad you enjoyed this piece and thanks for your word of testimony that the Lord has not failed you. May our God bless you forever, blessings always,Gordon
Date: 5/26/2022 8:20:00 AM
Thanks so much for sharing this... echoing your faith in the Lord. God bless you.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/26/2022 8:38:00 AM
Thanks Beata, Glad you enjoyed this one and so encouraging coming from such a writer like you. God bless, Gordon

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