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"FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WHOSOEVER MIGHT BELIEVE IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE."                                                                                                             John 3:16\

                                           (What don't we understand here)

Unclear On the Concept

There are some things that I just don't understand,
'Bout the ways of God and the ways of Man;
Such as why some choose to live in the light,
And others choose to rail and to fight,

Against a Father Who's love is sure,
His intentions made clear through actions pure;
For both God and Satan are tried and true,
By the things they say and the things they do.

Why cling to a master you must serve in fear;
One filled with hate spreading pain far and near;
Who wants only destruction of all that is good,
And death's the reward of any who would,

Do his bidding and serve him, I don't understand,
For that's nowhere near what my God has planned,
For a world He created in joy and in love,
And filled it with beauty below and above;

Creating a masterpiece of beauty and life,
For His pleasure and comp'ny, not meant for strife.
He wants the closeness of Father and Child.
I don't understand how we were beguiled,

By a smooth talking sneak filled with hate, lust and greed.
The track record's clear what more do you need.
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Kendrick Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 3:10 PM
One thing for sure Satan is no dummy when it comes to using deception and presenting a pretty picture of sin. He can make a person think what they are doing is great. Sad isn't it. I enjoyed reading your work. We have read the whole book and we know the ending for Satan and all his staff. Sara
Ball Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 6:12 PM
Amen to that Sister. Thanks bunces Sara. God Bless, JB
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January 26, 2021 at 8:16 PM
I choose to live in love and light, I don't like fighting, guess I'm more of a pacifist, I try and avoid conflict as much as I can, and God is my comfort and my savior. Thankyou for sharing this beautiful poem full of altruistic messages. Peace & Love
Ball Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 11:18 AM
Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB
Canerdy Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 7:42 PM
Beautiful poem about God's love and Satan's evil, Judy! Janice
Wolf Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 7:25 PM
Let's see, are we talking about Xi? Putin? Biden? Obamas (both)? Harris? Pelosi? Schumer? AOC? lol. ~ From Sanity Island
Ball Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 11:15 AM
Multiple choice. Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB
Buehler Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 7:19 PM
John 3:16 was the first bible verse I ever learned. I think all children should be be taught to love the Lord from a very early age. Then fewer people would stray. I feel as Andrea, that these are the last days. A wonderful poem, Judy.
Ball Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 11:10 AM
Me too Evelyn. I think John 3:16 is the first Bible verse most of us remember for always. Thanks bunches, God Bless, JB
Dietrich Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 3:11 PM
the devil is in full scale motion now with the Pandemic and the propanda leading to New World Order. It's very strange to me seeing the last days unfolding!! I've never been all that religious but I think it's pretty easy to see good vs. evil these days.
Ball Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 6:39 PM
Thanks bunches Andrea. May God Bless and keep you. JB
Mcconnell Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 1:58 PM
Lovely penning Judy, such nice imagery and insightful thought too making it so uplifting and inspirational. Take care always!
Ball Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 6:27 PM
Thanks so much Gordon. God Bless, JB
Trifiatis Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 12:40 PM
One answer may come from Isaiah's verses 45: 5-7 dearest Judy . The other would be that since the Lord has created this world wisely it means this world is the best he could create. From this follows that God has allowed the manifestation of evil which occurs only when we cannot balance the opposite forces in our soul , when we fail to achieve harmony. God of course, provides us the precepts to achieve harmony but he doesn't force us since we are part of him, see Genesis! Blessings! Our duty is to follow the path He indicates and not to question the existence of the path! Love xxx
Ball Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 6:24 PM
Well said my friend and brother in Christ Jesus. The question here is what is wrong with Man that he is so blind. Thanks bunches, God Bless, JB
Horne Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 12:04 PM
love this thoughtful write
Ball Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 6:20 PM
Thanks bunches Jack. Good to see you again. God Bless, JB
Andresen Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 7:59 AM
- I agree with Victor's comment ... we have free will ... lovely written, Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ball Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 6:17 PM
Thanks bunches Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB
Michael Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 7:00 AM
You shine Judy...a wonderful message her...
Ball Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 7:09 AM
Thank you so much Arturo. God Bless, JB
Buhagiar Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 5:28 AM
God gave us free will. He created us for Him, but if we chose to reject Him, then it is our fault. ~~
Ball Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 7:01 AM
So True Victor. I agree. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB
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