The Three

Faith is the foundation, a rock, a bastion, a calling, a commitment,
requiring a leap, trust, surrender, a fearless heart, a willing spirit,
a higher conciousness.

Hope is a sustainer, a bottomless well, a lifting up by spirits wings,
a trusting soul, clouds of doubt pushed aside, a hand reaching out
trusting to be caught.

Love is the greatest, the key to open the first two. Love never fails,
the fruit of the spirit, longsuffering, a fearless domain, not puffed up,
enduring all, a joy to know, never selfish, freely given. A touch of
healing, a song not heard but felt, a spirit moving, a question you need
not ask. A state of peace, a heart unbridled, the answer to all questions,
a perfect truth, a solution for all things.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Maverick Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 4:19 PM
Well thats the other view then Jack.! can say totaly enjoyed this one..)
Okubo Avatar
October 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM
WoW! Powerful, inspirational. No one could say it better. Thank you Jack for reminding us of what is important in life.Thank you kindly for your lovely comment.
Mister Roboto Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 5:42 PM
I don't too much mess with the first two Old Jack...Faith cheats on me, and Hope, well she's just flat out become a Bar Fly....I stick with LOVE....she cooks chicken noodle soup for me when I take Ill! Cheers Old BuddY! 7up as always!
Ross Jr. Avatar
October 25, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Thank you kind sir for your comments, much appreciated...old Jack
Peranteau Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 11:08 AM
A magnificent burst of energy in this poetic re-nourishing of ourselves dear poet ! And a pleasure to read again ! Into mine favz for sure ! Keep the faith sir ! Have a wonderful week...much love, james
Ross Jr. Avatar
October 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Thank you kind sir for your comments, much appreciated...old Jack
Song Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Hey Jack--You captured all the Paul described in his letter to Corinth. A wonderful devotional poem for this morning. I will read it once again, yet slower....thank you for sharing your heart of God.
Ross Jr. Avatar
October 25, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Thank you lovely Lady Gwendolen for your kind comments.....old Jack
Song Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 8:02 AM
and Galatians of course..... :)
Clark Avatar
September 25, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Three great definitions that we should all live by. Nice write
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 25, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Thank you Sir Kevin for your kind comments....with love....old Jack
Mister Roboto Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 9:29 PM
'a song not heard but felt', PROFOUND! 'nuff said! 7 Stars rated from me!
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Thank you sir JS for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love....old Jack
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Thank you sir JS Lambert Esquire for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love...old Jack
Wesley Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 8:57 PM
I know this verse and your treatment of it is reverent and filled with insight. The human heart would do well to heed words of wisdom like these my dear friend.
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Thank you lovely Lady Elizabeth for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love....old Jack
Peranteau Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 9:13 PM
A wonderful write of endurance and peace dear poet ! I enjoyed very much ! Have a blessed week sir....much love, james
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Thank you for your kind comments sir James, much appreciated....with love....old Jack
Onclaud Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 5:56 AM
a special offering form you,jack! it is sunday here and i'm glad i read this flowing, uplifting gem...thanks for sharing!:) huggs, nette
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Thank you lovely Lady nette for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love...old Jack
Sadberry Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:54 PM
Ps. Smile, *^_^* “Thank You My Dear Jack, for Stopping By & Tis Good to Know That Your Daddy Was A Crusader for The Cause *^_^* My Sweet Friend!” === Love, Always & Forever, Jasper *
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:58 PM
I enjoyed reading your lovely writings as usual...yes and my father with the U.S. Army frought from the Normandy all the way into Berlin...received many decorations including the bronze star for valor...thanks for visiting my writes..with love...old Jack
Baity Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Beautiful write filled with faith and hope.. really lovely....smiles ....chiquita
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:02 PM
Thank you lovely Lady Chiquita for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love...old Jack
Sadberry Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Smile, *^_^* “Perfect Echoing of Truth Spoken My Dear Precious & Priceless, Blessed & Enlightened Friend Jack! *^_^* Causes Myself As But A Moment Ago to Consider Words of My *Beautiful Heavenly Father Spoken Amid The Book of James & Also In The Book of Philippians *^_^* Exceptional & Overflowing In The Beauties of Light &, Thank You, for Kind & Well Sightful Visit, My Friend!” === My Love Unto You & Yours, Always & Forever, Jasper *
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Thank you lovely Lady Jade for your kind comments, much appreciated I always enjoy your uplifting beautiful writes...with love.....old Jack
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September 17, 2011 at 12:39 PM
A great write on faith, hope, and love Jack, an inspiring read. Love Alexa
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:05 PM
Thank you lovely Lady Alexa for your kind comments, much appreciate...with love....old Jack
Agtani Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 2:50 AM
Faith, Hope and Love...how beautiful to put those 3 together. Thank you for sharing those inspiring words. Dalila
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 3:23 AM
Thank you lovely Lady Dalila for your kind comments, much appreciated....with love......old Jack
Dietrich Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 1:45 AM
Almost like reading the Beatitudes, jack. But with your inspiring modern touch.
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 3:24 AM
Thank you lovely Lady Andrea for your kind comments, much appreciated.....with love.....old Jack
Sweetheart Avatar
September 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM
Jack my friend u have penned a masterpiece so full of truth ...luv... way to good life .. an awesome expression of God's Master Plan for us to follow luv.. impressive piece of poetry..
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 3:25 AM
Thank you lovely Lady Linda Marie for your kind comments, much appreciated....with love......old Jack
Horne Avatar
September 16, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Beautiful spiritual piece, my friend
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 16, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Thank you sir Jack for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love...your mate old Jack
Merryman Avatar
September 16, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Spiritual truths wonderfully expressed! Well written, Jack! Kim
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 16, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Thank you lovely Lady Kim for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love...old Jack
Cooke Avatar
September 16, 2011 at 7:44 AM
A beautiful soul resides within these words. Excellent write , uplifting to the heart in a world full of madness.
Ross Jr. Avatar
September 16, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Thank you sir Steven for your kind comments, much appreciated...with love....your mate old Jack
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