It may not be just me, just ourselves (meaning 'self' in the singular) if affected by some problem, difficulty, etc. Maybe we can add 'misfortune. though I don't believe in 'fortune'.
It's all of us really - all who are involved in the problem, difficulty, call it what we will. Though we ourselves can be taken up with thinking 'What about ME?' and sort of cancel out or think less of others in the same situation. Yet we may still care about others, going through, suffering, etc, the same or similar as we ourselves are.
Having a faith surely helps, though that's what it is - faith. We can't see it as a tangible thing.
And 'Out of sight, out of mind' may cause us to think less of others, though again, we may still care about them - people or animals, or both, if both are involved.
Well, the Bible says 'If we are in trouble, to pray; if we are joyful, to sing Psalms'. It's not the other way round, though I suppose we can still sing in times of trouble, and pray in times of joy. Also, not taking anything for granted, nor being in escapism.
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Author:
orchidee (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A short piece on 'Where I am' or 'Where we are' in this family matter problem at present, and ongoing.
- Category: Reflection
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I hear the emotion in this poem and the quandary as to whether to pray or sing, when in doubt do both. Hope all becomes well Orchi
Thank you SB. It's not really a quandary for me - pray or sing. It's more common sense sort of thing. The main emphases here seem to be on prayers in times of trouble, and songs in time of joy.
A lovely crafted write with some emotion, those of faith should do both, enjoyed the read
Thank you PL.
You are very welcome have a lovely weekend
Wow. Now this is a dissertation worth meditating on 🙏🏻🕊️
Thank you A.
You’re welcome O
Thank you for the update! Indeed, prayers are songs and songs are prayers. The Psalms themselves are prayer/songs of joy, of praise, and of lament! Orchi, my friend, I am so sorry to hear your family is going through such times, and I am glad you are able to try and make some sense of it here. Not only that, but this piece (coming from a place of pain and hurt) hit me in a way that spoke to me in my own relational troubles. So, you know what friend? Thank you for sharing. From reflection on your hurt comes hope and healing for others and, HOPEFULLY, ultimately for you and yours as well. Well done. This gets a fave because of the hope I find in it. Blessings upon you my brother. ❤️🙏
Thank you T.
You are most welcome.
Your faith will pull you through Orchi, keep moving forward.
Andy
Thank you Gold.
Powerful work.
Thank you T.
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