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REMEMBER JACOB what is normal? i’m back to it with my back to the negativity a smile securely in place, in place of the fog that was raging, raging strong… fighting me (how do you fight an entity - you cannot see). i pray, i pray through day and night night and day. remember Jacob wrestled even with God - he wanted a blessing. a blessing i’ll take but the enemy i leave behind. the enemy is often lurking in my mind, propelled by memories that are touched upon or by things i shouldn’t see or hear. we live in a fallen world a world of turbulence. even i, have trouble sorting it out. i sure feel for those who are caught in an unholy squeeze. sneeze it out…bring it to your knees… shout it out with every ounce of grateful thing you can think about. turnabout is fair play - play unfair with unholiness cling to godliness. even if we suffer dislocation, like Jacob, our disorientation all gone - the sun with its warmth of healing touch. 3/27/2023 Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak…”Your name will no longer be Jacob. It will be Israel because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.”… The sun shone on him (Jacob) as he passed by Penuel — limping because of his hip. (From Genesis 32:24-30)

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Date: 3/8/2023 11:42:00 AM
I've never been religious, but I quite like others being religious for me. Jacob persevered, and in life, that's all you can do.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 7:55:00 AM
A relationship with the Lord is better than religious. I search his word, ponder, pray and so so many times through a sermon, a friend, and other sources Jesus answers. Thank you for reading, Paul!
Date: 3/7/2023 7:43:00 PM
Wrestling with God for a blessing .... I like that idea. I missed seeing this as POEM of the DAY. This is simply beautiful. Belated Congratulations Kim on yoyr well deserved honor.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 7:56:00 AM
Thank you so much, Valsa!
Date: 3/2/2023 4:12:00 AM
Back with congratulations on POTD. Way to go. Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 7:57:00 AM
Thank you, my friend!
Date: 3/1/2023 9:32:00 PM
Clinging...POTD indeed, KR. ~;o]
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 7:58:00 AM
Yes, Arlo! Thank you!
Date: 3/1/2023 7:46:00 PM
"Cling to godliness. even if we suffer dislocation, like Jacob." I completely agree. Your thoughts are beautiful, uplifting and filled with so much truth. Congratulations Kim, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 7:58:00 AM
Thank you, Brandy! Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 3/1/2023 7:29:00 PM
beautiful, a poem who bring serenity and grace, thanks yann
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 7:59:00 AM
Thank you! Love brings serenity and grace!
Date: 3/1/2023 5:02:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD, very inspiring and encouraging poem, love it,. May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 7:59:00 AM
Thank you so much! I just came back from visiting in Arizona! Uplifting! God bless you, Stephan!
Date: 3/1/2023 5:02:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Kim! Great story put into poetry for us to learn from and enjoy. Enjoy your special day! Bill
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:00:00 AM
Thank you so much, Bill!
Date: 3/1/2023 3:51:00 PM
Congrats on POTD Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:00:00 AM
Thank you, Joseph!
Date: 3/1/2023 2:52:00 PM
Kim, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:00:00 AM
Thank you, Tania!
Date: 3/1/2023 12:07:00 PM
A beautiful write, Kim. Congratulations on POTD! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:00:00 AM
Thank you, Charles!
Date: 3/1/2023 9:53:00 AM
Superb Kim, congratulations on POTD! Disturbing yet insightful, let us try to be holy and listen to our better angels no matter the trials and bitter tribulations of which we are all subject to. I found your verse to be a wake call to follow the honorable and sacred path. Robert
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:01:00 AM
Yes! Thank you, Robert! It is a delightful path that leads to eternity. God bless!
Date: 3/1/2023 8:23:00 AM
An inspirational write, Kim. And big congrats on potd. God bless. :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:02:00 AM
Thank you, Fin!
Date: 3/1/2023 8:12:00 AM
Amen to that! Congratulations on the POTD Kim Rodrigues! Beautiful poem & Perfect for Lent: Lent begins 46 days before the Saturday of Easter weekend (Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, April 9, 2023) Hugs & Blessings
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:03:00 AM
Hugs and blessings, dear Anaya! Jesus birth, life, death and resurrection significant every day and we celebrate to stir us up and remind us. God bless!
Date: 3/1/2023 7:40:00 AM
So filled with gladness , to see you win, excellent message, Love and Congratulations. You spiritual poetess.. POTD bessings! Love, Pangie xo
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/9/2023 10:43:00 AM
Yes and a horrible poet, I am. Ready to leave PS PR
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:03:00 AM
You are such a cheerleader and very much appreciated! God bless you, Pangie! :)
Date: 3/1/2023 7:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful write. Love It. Have a great/blessed day writing away................
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:04:00 AM
Thank you as always, dear one!
Date: 3/1/2023 7:14:00 AM
Kim, excellent writing, fantastic poem and congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings, Constance
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:04:00 AM
Thank you, Constance!
Date: 3/1/2023 7:05:00 AM
'the healing touch!' -- worked for Jacob; works for me! Congratulations, Kim, on POTD! Sunshine and Joy, Gershon
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:05:00 AM
Amen and Amen! Thank you most kindly, Gershon!
Date: 3/1/2023 6:24:00 AM
Terrific Kim. Congratulations on POTD! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:05:00 AM
Thank you, Linda!
Date: 3/1/2023 5:49:00 AM
Wonderful, Kim for your POTD. You deserve it.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:05:00 AM
Aww…thank you, my friend!
Date: 3/1/2023 5:42:00 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, Kim. Thank you for the context in your footnote. Enjoy your day.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:06:00 AM
Thank you, Vijay! :)
Date: 3/1/2023 4:45:00 AM
Excellent poem Kim. Congratulations for POTD! Enjoy :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:06:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi!
Date: 3/1/2023 4:28:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD Kim. A very inspirational write.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:06:00 AM
Thank you, Daniel!
Date: 3/1/2023 4:25:00 AM
Kim, congratulations on your POTD honors! Enjoy your day xxoo
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 8:07:00 AM
Back from vacation! Thank you, dear one!
Date: 3/1/2023 1:47:00 AM
A well deserved honour of poem of the day Kim, we all have our wrestles within, till we see the Light and give in… Belle
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/9/2023 7:52:00 AM
We do, indeed! Thank you, Belle!
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