A Matter of Faith

orchidee

Something to shake our faith

Or attempting to shake it?

We know the sort of things

Death, suffering, calamity, etc

 

Yet it need not always be so

Things can strengthen our faith

Easy enough to say it

When it relates to 'others'

We can forget their sufferings at times

As in 'Out of sight, out of mind'

 

Not forgetting on purpose

But things slip our minds

Or we're busy with other things....

 

Let's hold to faith

We can't see it visibly-

That's why it's 'faith'

If we could see faith, it would be 'sight'

It's a ground to stand on - a Rock

Not as one said - a crutch to hold us up

So that we limp through life

 

Sufferings and troubles could turn us away from God

But they can also draw us nearer to Him

Not that they're good in themselves though

There's the hymn lines

'God works in a mysterious way

His wonders to perform'

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 3rd, 2024 02:21
  • Comment from author about the poem: I'm not used to public speaking. I rarely do it. But I said, with God's help, a little at the Funeral Thanksgiving Service recently. A rare opportunity when so many close friends and relatives were all gathered in one place. Regular singing may resume shortly!
  • Category: Reflection
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  • sorenbarrett

    Whether true or not this view is most helpful if taken. A positive outlook to life is not only more healthy but more fun and that is what life is all about. Good write Orchi

    • orchidee

      Thanks SB.

    • Tony36

      Excellent

      • orchidee

        Thanks T.

        • Tony36

          You're welcome

        • Neville

          They do say faith can move mountains and who am I to disagree .. I have seen some pretty remarkable things which can not easily be explained by anything other than faith .. Nice one Steven .. Neville

          • orchidee

            Thanks Neville. Sometimes we might lament our faith if not seeming to be able to move (or curse) a fig tree, let alone a mountain. This is the event where Jesus speaks the words about faith being able to move mountains.

          • arqios

            Been mulling over of recent times about sacrifice, suffering and loss. Such a great honour and service you have given at a memorial.

            • orchidee

              Thanks A.

            • Thad Wilk

              Amen! 🙏
              Great poem,
              thoughts and
              message I'd say! 👍
              Yes, God sometimes
              works in a mysterious way..
              Keep the faith my friend!! ✌️
              Best regards ✌️ Thad

              • orchidee

                Thanks T.

              • Goldfinch60

                Such great words Orchi and they mean so much.

                "May you god go with you."

                Andy

                • orchidee

                  Thanks Gold.



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