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Sign of the Cross

SIGN OF THE CROSS In the name of the Father — of lights, and the Son — who crossed the great divide, and the Holy Spirit — of wisdom and comfort. One God — all present — throughout time and creation In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God Why are we surprised that GOD of all the Universe, who made us from scratch, gave us minds to ponder, filled us with thoughts of relationship, would give us power, and when stolen immediately devises a plan to get us back so he can walk with us in the cool of the day. Since HE saw we must suffer, he suffered. But in the end the greatest restoration of all things… Shall you open up your eyes now. See the scars...see them anew. Can you visualize? Hear the pounding of nails as if it was you? Feel the tearing of flesh, blood oozing dark red. All the wounds aching from the beating... Feel the thorny crown being driven into your head, the lack of oxygen as you hang while all mankind stares, mocking, laughing... as you stretch out your arms and love them all the more knowing their existence counts on you. You stare in disbelief, Denying until the cock crows three times. Throw yourself at eternity’s feet, Warm yourself in his eyes. Step over the line — Then shall a witness be made. The truth on fire ~ The burning bush ~ A holy place ~ You were lost But now you’ve found grace. Repent! Repent! He’ll lead you home! 11/27/2018

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Date: 11/28/2018 9:45:00 AM
Kim, your faith is shining bright in this wondrous write, well done ~
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/28/2018 11:06:00 AM
Thank you dear Constance!
Date: 11/27/2018 10:21:00 PM
A very moving piece; well penned, well painted with a clear message imaged on the page. Wonderfully true.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/27/2018 10:27:00 PM
Thank you, dear Poet!
Date: 11/27/2018 9:50:00 AM
Wow! This blew me away. Great poem and a lift to the spirit. Love it, dear Poet.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/27/2018 10:19:00 AM
Thank you, Sherry! Blessing, sweet poet!

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