Researching the Riddle

Lost sheep he rescues; the shepherd rejoices.
The woman stops looking when her coin is found.
The prodigal bemoans heeding wrong voices;
as hope finds an humble son homeward bound.
I propose you a riddle, hear and explore.
What when it's found is still hunted the more?

When searching for anything worth searching for,
ask the right questions as a plan you unfold.
I care I search. Which pathways to ignore?
Seek with your heart, you'll find but never hold
Zeal that prompts the searching is what frees us;
knock daily, pursue the finding of Jesus. 

written 3 January 2011 
edited 23 September 2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Hawley Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Finding Jesus is the best search of them all. Congratulations on your win in my contest. Looks like *from the comments, you also entered this to another contest. This is fine. Well, you did a great job.
Merryman Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 1:36 PM
You can never go wrong pursuing Jesus! Great write, Reason! Congrats!
Poteet Avatar
July 5, 2016 at 12:45 PM
thank you, Kim, based on the Ask, Seek, and Knock passage found in Matthew 7 and Luke 11. Have a great 5th of July.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 2, 2016 at 7:08 PM
His is brilliant Reason! Congratulations on your win! 7 ; )
Poteet Avatar
July 2, 2016 at 7:38 PM
He is brilliant indeed, the Light of the World. Thanks. Connie, for the read and response.
Brown Avatar
November 30, 2011 at 8:59 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's "The Voice Of Reason" contest Reason. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 10:01 PM
You took the theme to heart and came up with a little masterpiece, REASON!! Way to go on your win in this contest.
Roberts Avatar
November 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM
congrats on your win in Paula's contest with this wonderful entry
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