The Essence of Belief

I have heard it over and over again, "What God may allow all this pain?"
Consumed up by misery, need and grief, they come to an end with their belief.
If they look deeper in their dubious heart, and begin to absorb life from the start
They'd know that God has crafted life, for us to believe, feel and strive 

Life of comfort, relief and ease, doesn’t always trigger an inner peace
Only the ones who work and reach,  truly stroll along happiness beach!
God has put life as a challenging test, and guided us to do our ultimate best
HE never meant us to suffer and lose, he just gives us ways and asks us to choose.

If all the clouds get out of sight, how would we exult the bliss of light!
Or how we would value the days of rest, if not with fatigue we get possessed. 
As much as we crave life's joyful side, its recurrent sadness we need to abide.
For seeing life through black lenses, will make us with time lose our senses!

The essence of belief is to always accept, whatever for you God has given or kept
No matter how bitter the present seems, or how much with pain the world screams
God only knows what the days hide, don't  get deluded by the outside 
Believe in Him, let your heart dare, for He always around and forever there!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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February 7, 2016 at 9:55 AM
SHAMSA, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing you're poetry. LOVE LINDA
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April 29, 2011 at 8:03 PM
I give you the highest mark for this and I am glad that I read this, because I needed a bosster shot for my faith and tonight you and your words have given me that. Thank you so much, Gerard. This is extremely felt and crafted. You should be proud of this. I am.
George   Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Many congrats on your win in John' contest, Shams. Lainie
Brown Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Shams in John Moses Freeman's contest "Praises of Life Precept". Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 4:02 PM
Congrats on your awesome win in John's contest with this lovely creation .. enjoy your 4th place with luv always...
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Wonderful read this afternoon. Looking forward to reading more. Take care. Dana'lynn
Freeman Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 11:49 AM
"They'd know that God has crafted life, for us to believe, feel and strive" He is the precept of it's very beginning, as you have aply related to your readers, Shams. Congratulations on a great rendition of my contest theme and your 4th place. Agape, Moses
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April 9, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Shams, I believe God puts challenges before us to help us grow spiritually. Like you, I hear people complaining a lot. Those who see "life through black lenses" would be better off learning to accept the challenges that strengthen our faith. Well said! Congratulations on your win in John Freemans's contest! Love, Carolyn
Guzzi Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 10:39 AM
everything has a reason and a purpose under heaven ;) an extremely professional write here! I really enjoyed it. Congrad's Light & Love
Mehta Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Congratulations on the fourth place win in the contest, shams
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