Teach Your Children Well

She often spoke of her past and the mistake she had made
The shadow that it cast in allowing herself to so be swayed
She had lamented it so often as even the tears still flowed
In telling those young women, it was reality that showed

That was the easy part, standing up there telling her story
In just speaking from her heart for the sake of God's Glory
But when she was alone they were the toughest times of all
Even in His Light Shone she couldn't forgive her own fall

There again in front of a crowd the tears welling in her eyes
Her voice echoing so loud in now so clearly seeing those lies
Seeing all those young faces and all that might have been
For in Gods Grace perhaps another might avoid such a sin

So there again she'd stand this time it was the ninth grade
Working with God's Hand helping the one who had strayed
As they stood to leave out with a new thought on their mind
But at least where was once doubt the truth they can now find
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Jones Avatar
December 9, 2015 at 10:11 PM
Hey...been a while friend...lovely poem..but hope whoever its about realizes not forgiving ones self after repentence is doubting God's power of grace..Its gone..erased. I think it makes Him well..not happy...hope things get better for her..hope you are well
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December 10, 2015 at 8:49 AM
Yes, it has been a long time Donna, good to hear from you. It was just a thought off the top of my head because many people do feel this way however I agree with you 100% without a doubt. It is His grace and His grace alone. Amen take care. And have a great day.
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