Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

These Haunting Fears -1 Samuel 17: 45

Throughout life, particular fears have haunted me
in school, adolescence band adult life up to now
the fear of speaking to others especially strangers
it's been so natural to fear them and just bow

Recently someone said you can speak fine
it's all the rest of the clutter that beats you
the tension, anxiety, low self-esteem and fears
in the mind that's defeated saying this, I can't do

Learn well like David to trust in the Lord
to face my fears in God's mighty glorious name
bringing with me the God of the armies of Israel
so God's glory supremely would be my aim

Fear gets within the heart makes one doubt
with anxious tense nerves all in a spray
one thinks this tongue's tied who'll loosen?
God's able to do what I want to say

(This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off your head. And I will give the dead bodies of the host of the Philistines this day to the birds of the air and to the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel,)
     1 Samuel 17: 45 (ESV)

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Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2019 at 11:45 AM My pleasure. Gordon Mcconnell September 11, 2019 at 12:24 PM Thanks Richard, trust you're having a fine day.

Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2019 at 5:05 PM The quiet among us occupy a vital position, especially in a world that doesn’t stop long enough to listen. If you want to really learn something, talk to a quiet person. Gordon Mcconnell September 10, 2019 at 5:13 PM Thanks Richard for a rather insightful thought, something I hadn't thought of in that way before. Thanks for the insight!

Anne-Lise Andresen September 8, 2019 at 12:01 PM - Most people will know this in some situations in life Gordon, and some will notice it more than others - Some may find that they are more shy in periods of life, such as in youth :) - A great poem, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gordon Mcconnell September 8, 2019 at 2:58 PM Thanks Anne-Lise, glad you enjoyed it and also for your insightful words. Poetry hugs, Gordon

Sandra Adams September 3, 2019 at 6:54 PM i was shy and quiet when it came to speaking to a group in school...hated it, shy at parties too, or places with strangers but with my friends, i can out talk all of them... liked this one...powerful scripture at the end... nice penning Gordon :) hugs Gordon Mcconnell September 4, 2019 at 3:40 AM Thanks Sandy for sharing your thoughts on your earlier years, sometimes think I was one of few like that but nice to know I was not only one. Glad you liked the scripture at the end. I am still quiet at groups and social events. Have a great and blessed day, hugs, Gordon