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What Keeps Me Going

The dominoes fall, yours or another’s, life hurts your heart, your brain - feels insane. Where does one turn - do you make calls, run to church, grab a blanket, roll into a ball? The call went out to the saints of God… I am surrounded by the Holy Spirit-filled faithful. The lamb had his eyes on me. Why me? Why not? I’m his… I give him my heart, as he teaches me what is. His word keeps me going, and prayer; and Him. A relationship with Jesus keeps me going. Slim was my fullness, now I’m fat with mercy and grace. My joy I am showing, knowing I’ll move into his place. What keeps me going when times are tough? Savior who gave his all for me. He is enough! 4/9/2022 Sponsor: Cecilia Hopkins-Drewer

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/12/2022 10:34:00 PM

"I give him my heart, as he teaches me what is." Nicely penned Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/13/2022 4:28:00 AM

Thank you, my friend!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/10/2022 5:15:00 AM

Beautiful! Love it. God bless you, Kim. Love, Gina

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/10/2022 6:12:00 AM

Thank you, Gina! Bless you too!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/9/2022 10:17:00 PM

So heartwarming, Kim. My favorite is the last line of the third verse. Best wishes for the contest.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/10/2022 6:12:00 AM

Thank you, Evelyn! <3

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/9/2022 4:58:00 AM

Much grace and serenity you convey through words of faith, Kim. Power of the invisible sustains us in difficult times. I like the inspiration and confidence of your thoughts.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/9/2022 8:03:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay!

Silpika Kalita

Date: 4/9/2022 4:04:00 AM

Nothing can be more truer and graceful than whatever comes in eulogy to the Almighty. Thanks for the hymn like spiritual share. Splendid.... Hugs Silpika

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/9/2022 8:03:00 AM

We give him glory who watches over us! Thank you, Silpika! ~ hugs

Judy Ball

Date: 4/8/2022 11:44:00 PM

Amen my friend. His Grace is sufficient for me. Good stuff. I can relate fully. God Bless, JB

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/9/2022 8:02:00 AM

So happy! God bless you, Judy!

Jcb Brul

Date: 4/8/2022 10:21:00 PM

Splendid write! Your last two lines marks the poignancy of this poem. Blessings!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/9/2022 8:02:00 AM

Blessings to you! Thank you, JCB!

Valsa George

Date: 4/8/2022 9:55:00 PM

".........Slim was my fullness, now I’m fat with mercy and grace.".... This is the feeling of every true devotee. Abidance in God can help us brave the storms of life. May your firm faith keep you going, Kim. Beautifully written...

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/9/2022 8:01:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Valsa!