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Yesterday I Was Wrong

Yesterday I proved to myself that all of my enemies and even some of my friends were justified in hating me. Troubles that I had started seemed impossible to rectify. So I planned on removing myself far away from all of them - away to the ends of the earth. Now just a day later, I know that will never make sense. It looks irresponsible to abandon ship, as if troubles ever go away. I turned to God's word, I John 1:9 and found confession good for my soul, seeking out my unrighteousness. I started with God, and as He forgave me, He started doing a work on my heart cleaning up the junk that I have let come between Him and me. Though we try to rationalize them, mistakes are going to follow us. Here is how I will face my friends - and others that I used for my own gain. To apologize will be hard but I will stay the course, run the race and win the prize. God is the faithful one, and He will help me. Oh, remorse is so beautiful. I am sorry and I have come to believe - “I am sorry” are the loveliest three words In the world. They can lead to forgiveness - Yesterday I was wrong. 1/29/14 Sponsor Regina McIntosh Contest Name Repent and Believe 1 John 1:9 KJV - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Date: 1/30/2022 10:46:00 AM
A very beautiful poem on the growth of the soul through a new understanding of forgiveness Reason! How blessed are we?! Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 1/30/2022 12:50:00 PM
thank you, Sam, I like your emphasis on how very important it is to grow as a believer in our relationship to God and His Son.
Date: 1/30/2022 9:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A "Beautiful" write. Today the problem is most people will Not say, “I am sorry.” Love your line, "God is the faithful one, and He will help me." Have a blessed day and week to come...................................
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Date: 1/30/2022 12:50:00 PM
Thank you, Paula, yes it is God who is faithful and true.
Date: 1/30/2022 7:38:00 AM
Very beautiful and spirit-filled writing. Congratulations!
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Date: 1/30/2022 12:52:00 PM
thank you, my poet friend, Christuraj, my spirit celebrates with you in your commendation.
Date: 1/30/2022 4:52:00 AM
Wonderful writing. Yes... repent and BELIEVE. God bless you and congrats. Love, Gina
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Date: 1/30/2022 12:48:00 PM
Thank you, Regina, for the placement in your Repent and Believe contest. God is such a blessing to those who believe in Him.
Date: 2/22/2014 5:15:00 PM
So glad I came back to your site Reason Poteet. Wow a strong and powerful write. And such character contained there within. What a difference a day can make and you have great friends. God Bless you all. Congrats well deserved.
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Date: 2/8/2014 12:40:00 PM
I find this one a number 7. Congratulations on a great poem. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/8/2014 8:08:00 AM
Congrats on your winning work..Way to go..Sara
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Date: 2/7/2014 8:13:00 AM
A wise message and one of my personal favorites so far.
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Date: 2/6/2014 5:14:00 PM
hi Reason I love this well penned congrats on placing hugs
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Date: 2/6/2014 2:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your nice win...
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Date: 2/6/2014 12:55:00 PM
This one comes clearly from the heart, Poteet. I was looking for nostalgia and regret. You dug deep into regret and remorse and then found a way out. Congratulations. Cheers, Roy
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Date: 2/6/2014 8:52:00 PM
Thank you Roy, for the honorable. I am glad you gave us such an unusual opportunity. Such a familiar, memorable song.
Date: 1/30/2014 8:42:00 PM
Reason, much to enjoy here. First of all, forgiveness plays a big role in this world. I don't know where this is coming from, but I felt the ending expressions of it... SKAT
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