Love of Plenty

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Written on April 21, 2024

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I need Him every morning, as the day dawns. He silences the shadows, restores my peace within. I need Him when I awake, just like the apostle John – Without Him, I am lost, not knowing how or when! I need Him when I’m silent and also when I seek. He encourages me to listen, and to be His voice. I need Him when I fear, when I can’t hear or speak. He causes me to reach out in prayer and always rejoice! I need Him every night, when I lay down my head. He assures me that I’m safe and His promises are real. I need Him to know my name, my heart, everything unsaid. He reminds me to pray in absolute faith when I kneel! I need Him when I’m filled with doubt and when I believe. He knows the best that I can be and the worst He also sees. I need Him to reach down with love that will never deceive. Without His touch when I pray, I’d never rise from my knees! I need Him every time my heart feels like it is going to break. He can see the depths of my soul, where my tears are falling. I need Him and His amazing grace when I tremble and shake. He destroys the darkness with His love that is always calling! I need Him when I’m more alone than I have ever been. He quiets desolate tears and reassures me that I’m His child. I need Him to erase the shame that reminds me of my sin. He lights the way for me to say, on my heart He has smiled! I need Him when the burdens are few and when they are many. He restores my soul when I feel like I can’t make it through. I need Him to know I love Him so and His love is a love of plenty. He is the maker of my soul and I’m so thankful His love is true!

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Jerry Brotherton

Date: 4/22/2024 9:02:00 AM

Such an inspirational and spiritual poem my friend.

Miranda Hawley

Date: 4/21/2024 7:46:00 AM

A great and detailed description of when and why we need God. Your picture is interesting, although I think I would have used a picture of Jesus, but that is just where my mind went when reading your poem. I like how you rhymed every other line with each other. I think I am going to mark this one as a fav, for it really is a 5 star poem! Fantastic job!

Ink Empress

Date: 4/21/2024 6:33:00 AM

This is so very soulful and touching how youv expressed your humble need , and how you appreciate the light within from God. Your faith emanates in the most poetic manner, in such seamless flow so well delivered. Pleasure always reading you dear gina. Sending you light always

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/21/2024 6:15:00 AM

liked the physical structure of this poem and the repetitive use of "I need, He..., I need, He..." Your poem is sincere, soulful and heartfelt. I liked "He is the maker of my soul, and I'm so thankful His love is true." You truly are an inspirational and spiritual person, dear Gina. hugs and blessings, Sara