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For the  A Child Of Light Poetry Contest of Suzette Richards

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When His Darkness Met Light

In a state of darkness, with hatred in his heart,
there traveled to Damascus with the intent to persecute Christians
one named Saul.
On the road,light surrounded him, blinding him. He was a witness to Christ,
who admonished him. Once in Damascus, he waited until a believer, Ananias,
would soon answer God’s call
by laying healing hands on a man who was once so cruel.
That same light that had blinded Saul transformed him into
the redeemed apostle known as Paul.
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Hind Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Ah, such a beautiful life - :)
Godwin Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 6:36 AM
All right, I get the tonal slippage thing. I wonder if you researched your topic. Just curious knowing your religious background. Great job, Andrea, I'm sure you'll place. Love, CayCay
Dietrich Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
yes, sweetie. I researched it to be on the safe side. I guess Saul actually SAW Jesus! I did not know the name Ananias, so I had to look that up.
George Avatar
July 21, 2025 at 6:29 AM
When God touched Saul, his darkened spirit turned into one of light. He became an ardent follower of Christ and bore witness to him for the rest of his life. Indeed, he became a child of light. A great entry for the contest. All the Best, dear Andrea.
May Avatar
July 21, 2025 at 5:12 AM
A divine transformation. Very nicely penned
Kendrick Avatar
July 21, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I would say that Saul (Hebrew form)/ Paul (Latin form) had quite a unique experience with Christ/ the Holy Spirit. The original name means ask for or desired and the other form of Saul means humble. Amazing isn't it. Thanks for sharing this work with us about Saul/Paul coming to the realization of Jesus and Who He really was. Sara K
Fleming Avatar
July 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Only God can truly, truly love a sinner...but maybe, just maybe...we could strive to love a little bit more like God would have us want to so try and earnestly do. We have tried everthing else. Maybe love is the only way after all. :) john
Dietrich Avatar
July 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Of course. Love is all
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