The Gift of Faith

People ask, “Do you have faith?”
Well, do you?
How do you know?
Do you even know the meaning of faith?

Can you comprehend “obligation?”
Do you understand “loyalty and fidelity”
to a person, promise, engagement, or a diety?
Can you accept the observance of your obligations,
the fidelity to your promises, oaths, and allegiances?
If so, your are blessed with faith.
If not, you are hopelessly devoid of faith’s essence.

The value of faith cannot be measured.
It is more precious then any commodity 
and cannot be bought nor sold.
If you lack it, faith is only
accessible through prayer.
No one is worthy of faith
and faith is never based on proof.

Faith is a heavenly gift, 
a gift from “The Holy Spirit.”
It is neither earned or deserved 
and ought never be taken for granted.
Faith permits acceptance of our “Lord and Savior”
and HIS “Holy Sacrifice”
that alone can save our souls.

Faith is your connection to the divine.
If you lack faith, pray for it.
If you have faith, cherish it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Segal Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 12:40 AM
Wonderful write, love Simone
Burton Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 9:19 AM
SO truth... when i was younger i use to go to church and see hear the pastor speak and the people get excited, this poem breaks down what is real and what is for show. enjoyed reading it and have a nice day. Dont laugh at my poem BABYS..... TAKE THE TEST
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December 29, 2008 at 8:46 PM
The best poetic definition I have ever read... you have captured 'faith' magnificently! Best wishes, Keith (PS thanks for your kind words regarding 'Wayward.' How do I go about submitting it to Blue Frog?)
Heck Avatar
December 8, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Dear Ed - A wonderful verse filled with inspiration and hope. I wanted to stop in and wish you, your family and your loved ones a Happy & Blessed Holiday season. Thank you for all your support and kind words on my poetry this year. I truly am both humbled and honored - your friendship means a great deal to me and I wanted to thank you for that! Peace and happiness always, John
Gass Avatar
November 19, 2008 at 8:37 PM
Amen. We are suppose to come to Christ with the heart of a child and it is all about what is in your heart. Thank you for sharing this wonderful, thought provoking piece. Robin Gass
Sheart Avatar
November 19, 2008 at 3:06 PM
Hello Ed A beautiful message of your love and devotion to your faith. Very well written! Hey, I just wanted to thank you so very much for your kind words and invititation to submit my poetry to your magazine. They are songs however and I'm hoping to make them sing ha! So because of potential conflict of interest I will pass for now. But, who knows what the future holds. Happy Holidays to you and yours and I look forward to reading more of your wonderful poetry in the future! Love Light Truth P
Degenhardt Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Love the message within this and the clear affirmation of your faith. It is wonderfully detailed and defined and the thoughts flow effortlessly upon reading. Very well written. Michael
Strand Avatar
October 9, 2008 at 12:18 AM
So true and challenging Ed.Best wishes with your book.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Jordan Avatar
October 1, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Ed this poem is very well written and carries a powerful message - I was both pleased and honored to receive your offer - When I navigated to the page it said, "Error 404" so I went to Submissions & Guidelines and it said to e-mail my submission which I did. I hope I did correctly. I have a user name and pass word now and if you have time my e-mail is [email protected] to let me know if I did correctly - Thank you for your time & Respect Sir.
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September 18, 2008 at 4:50 PM
Love the last stanza. Faith is truly a gift. Thank you for sharing these inspirational words of truth. Blessings to you for using your talent to forward this message. Karen
Dawood Avatar
September 16, 2008 at 3:24 AM
Lovely!! Faith seems to be ever so rapidly dwindling out of humanity, only greed and deceit seem to be remaining behind!! Pride and arrogance rule yonder!!! Well done Peace Fathima
Loving Iii Avatar
September 4, 2008 at 10:57 AM
faith commith by hearing and hearing the word of God. you cannot pray without faith. jhl
Spence Sr Avatar
August 27, 2008 at 9:53 PM
This is such a wonderful poem of faith. It flows very well and is right on point. I truly love reading the message. Great job! ~Joseph
Dawson Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 6:28 AM
wow is you hit the nail in the head with this write you just blessed my soul my God bless yours as will
Foulk Avatar
August 23, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Faith is not seeing what is there, but you know it is there. We can't see air, but we know it is there. The Bible we have to believe in it by faith. this was a very good poem with a great message.
Winter Avatar
August 23, 2008 at 5:05 PM
My dear Ed, what a magnificent write. Deeply profound in it's truth. So much here. I believe my favorite line is "...and faith is never based on proof." Faith is so personal and perhaps quite different for each of us, but none the less, it is the truest blessing of all. I truly appreciate this write so very much. Beautiful. Love, Shar
White Avatar
August 23, 2008 at 4:37 PM
this is so true, faith is neither desrved or earned you have to get it through Holy spirit, no amount of money can buy it, and if you have it definitley treasure it, it's more precious thatn refined gold, silver or money, I have faith, and it can move mountains, it only takes a mustard seed worth, great write, take care D-nyce
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