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The ONLY one you can trust not to disappoint you is Jesus. He is the only one who knows all there is to know about you and loves you enough not to tell anyone else about it.

Weaknesses

Like others I have weaknesses,
That make me less than perfect.
Things I don't want spread abroad,
Lest they leave me suspect.

Some people trust their neighbors,
Way more than they should.
Some don't trust them near enough,
And neither way is good.

Some folks just can't be trusted,
With e'en the smallest things,
And taken into confidence,
What wickedness they bring.

I told my sister 'bout a weakness,
That I found out I had.
She told her friends and then told mine,
And then told Mom and Dad.

I told my friend about a weakness,
I did not want found out.
She told someone, they told someone,
They spread it all about.

I told my pastor 'bout a weakness,
To be kept twixt us and God.
He asked the board to pray for me,
My honesty applaud.

My friend if you need someone,
In whom you can confide,
Leave your troubles with The Lord,
On Him you can rely.

No one knows you better,
But He'll turn you not away.
He'll keep your secrets in His heart,
And throw your sins away.

He turns your weakness into strength,
And failure becomes victory.
Keep your secrets 'tween you and He.
To folks remain a mystery.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Dietrich Avatar
December 13, 2022 at 12:07 PM
what a great lesson in this enjoyable poem of yours. Great job, Judy
Ball Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 3:30 PM
Thank you so much Andrea. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
November 28, 2022 at 1:02 PM
Hi Judy my dear philosopher poetic friend, you again give a wise lesson. We all fall into the trap of not trusting people and ultimately feeling disappointed with them and cross with yourself.. Cest la vie, bet we will do it again one day. Trust in the trinity. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer.
Ball Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 3:36 PM
Thank you so much Jennifer. God Bless, JB
Messina Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 3:55 AM
So right you are, Judy. Everyone has weaknesses (except Gershon of course...lol) Trust- the lord, secrets are kept best to oneself...trust me (lol) Lovely write my dear friend. PS: Thanks for the visit as well. Hugs Charlie
Ball Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Thanks so much Charles. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
November 19, 2022 at 9:10 PM
I had to stop reading after line one, of course --- as I have no weaknesses... Either that or I have all strengths. Haven't quite figured out which they are yet... lol. The meek will inherit Heaven; I'm not so sure that they'll inherit the Earth, however... ~ Just wonderin'
Ball Avatar
November 20, 2022 at 5:48 PM
You always leave me with a smile Gershon. Thanks so much. God Bless, JB
Poet Avatar
November 19, 2022 at 6:33 AM
Judy, you have written a beautiful poem that is encouraging and inspirational. We should all acknowledge that we have shortcomings, but focus our attention solely on the Divine.
Ball Avatar
November 19, 2022 at 1:26 PM
Thank you so much Lasaad. God Bless, JB
Buhagiar Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 10:35 PM
Brilliant poem. We all have weaknesses, but we should confine ourselves to the Lord only.
Ball Avatar
November 19, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB
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November 18, 2022 at 6:40 PM
Amen, finally some uplifting encouragement, thanks for allowing the Lord to live and shine through you, bless you in your walk and seeking Jesus above all
Ball Avatar
November 19, 2022 at 12:59 PM
Thank you so much Stephen. God Bless, JB
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