Promises

OUTSIDE EDEN To the garden, add children twist - the boys Outside Eden; were they ever great friends? Cain’s sin parts ways; his jealousy destroys. The blood of Eve’s son cries…to God ascends. HEARTBREAKING KNOCK AT THE DOOR A quiet day in shade - a broken heart. Adam and Eve - their due penalty seed Brought forth; the sting of death - Abel’s depart’. Torrential tears before earth’s flood was freed. BLOODY SOIL Thus cursed, Cain can’t remain on bloody soil. He must wander…”It is too hard”-complaint. Afraid…all cowards are…filled with turmoil. Mark placed on Cain - God’s grace…not poster paint. PROMISES This first recorded death…the promised end. Christ’s cross positioned in God’s grace-extend.

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Joe Dimino

Date: 7/22/2023 8:04:00 AM

"Mark placed on Cain - God’s grace…not poster paint." -- explains a lot of the suffering going on in the world. Great read! Instructive.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/22/2023 11:10:00 AM

Thank you, Joe! :)

Bill Baker

Date: 7/21/2023 9:50:00 PM

I enjoy your accurate retelling of the first death and the sting it brought to mankind, and the fortelling of God's grace toward mankind. Thanks for you spiritual encouraging words, Kim. The word will always be rewarded when shared. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/22/2023 11:11:00 AM

Aww…thanks, likewise for your encouragement!