Bj Legros Kelley Poet Rhyme

Near As Our Prayers

He sat in the darkness, the room full of light,

                 And though it was midday, it felt like midnight.

                 The t.v. was on, the news kept on streaming,

              A nightmare in blossom, he felt his mind screaming.

                    Inflation! A Virus! Wars! Nowhere to hide!

                He opened the Good Book and opened it wide.

               Feeling hopeless and lost in the news of the day,
                   
                   Lost hope in the world, not losing his way.

 .              He now sought the wisdom, of Father so wise,

                His heart turned from fear, and the father of lies.

                    "Surely" he mused "He Who parted the sea, 

                  And provided the manna; can take care of me. 

                  Jesus, please help me" Was all that he said.

                 He looked to the hope in the Word as he read.

                 For dread is a hellhole that leads down a spire,

                  And the whispering darkness of fear is a liar.

               The hope that is found in the Truth and the Light

                 Will usher us onward though day become night.

                     The world is passing, and life fades away,

                  But God is as near as the words that we pray.

                


                              Written January 20, 2023
                        For the Fear Is Liar Poetry Contest
                               Sponsored by Sotto Poet

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Heidi Sands January 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM Congratulations for your win BJ ,:)

Paula Goldsmith January 23, 2023 at 1:58 PM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a write and last line. Love It. Have a blessed day.............

Sotto Poet January 23, 2023 at 9:14 AM This was excellent! Sincerest congratulations for winning first place in my contest, BJ Bj Legros Kelley January 23, 2023 at 12:44 PM Thank you Sotto, I am so blessed! Thank you also for inspiring this poem through your contest, it is a very good theme :) I also love the song 'Fear is a Liar' by Zack Williams. This was a wonderful theme for us to ponder. Be blessed Sotto, I am so honored :) <3

Sotto Poet January 21, 2023 at 12:15 PM A verse that is inspirational. Notwithstanding the hardships, we might confront along the way, BJ. You may always rely on God as a secure sanctuary. Bj Legros Kelley January 22, 2023 at 3:07 PM Thank you for your visit and kind words dear Sotto, it is true, no matter the hardships, He is our comfort. I was telling a son that I sometimes lose hope in myself, lose confidence in me, but not Him, our Lord, then later, picked up my devotional God's Promises for Your Life, a Jack Countryman book. It is filled with Bible verses. I just simply pray and open that book, and so often the scriptures concerning a need speak right to me. One of the verses on the page was "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Phillipians 1:6 That was awesome <3

Gordon Mcconnell January 20, 2023 at 11:18 AM Great penning BJ, really enjoyed this one and found it so excellently penned, it's so encouraging, uplifting and inspiring. I especially loved the last line! Blessings always,Gordon Bj Legros Kelley January 22, 2023 at 2:52 PM Blessings to you as well Gordon :) Thank you for your visit and encouraging words, I hope your Sunday has been blessed!

Vijay Pandit January 20, 2023 at 6:43 AM Much hope and light in these words of faith, BJ. Bj Legros Kelley January 22, 2023 at 2:51 PM <3 Thank you Vijay <3

Victor Buhagiar January 20, 2023 at 2:21 AM My favorite song is "God will find a way" A spiritual lovely poem. Bj Legros Kelley January 22, 2023 at 2:51 PM I will look that song up Victor, thank you :)

Tom Cunningham January 20, 2023 at 1:20 AM A verse that gives you hope BJ, lifes path can be turbulent at times but he'll always give you safe harbour if you place your trust in him. Tom Bj Legros Kelley January 22, 2023 at 2:38 PM Life can be turbulent; I am so grateful for the peace that I know awaits us in our hope through Him. Thank you for your visit and kind words Tom, I hope you are having a blessed Sunday <3