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STORIES and STATMENTS of FAITH.

*ALWAYS*

by Sharron R. McMillan


Low tide always

is followed by high.

Rain always stops

when the clouds pass by.

Winter always

turns into spring,

and broken hearts always

learn new songs to sing.

This poem is copyright by Sharron R. McMillan.
permission must be granted before it is used by anyone.
Contact her at mcmillan at hardtocomeby dot com

You say: it is impossible.
God says: All things ARE possible
Luke 18:27
You say: i'm too tired.
God says:I WILL give you rest
Matthew 11:28-30
You say: i can't figure things out.
God Says:I WILL DIRECT your steps
Proverbs 3:5-6
You say: i feel all alone.
God says: I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU or FORSAKE YOU
Hebrews 13:5

*Hurt to Heal*

by Peggie Bohanon

I cried, "Lord, use me!" 

He answered, "Wait."

Then came the hurt. 

Loneliness--I walked through desolation 

to share His fellowship. 

Doubt--I wept through despair to seek His faith. 

Fear--I wrestled through darkness to seize His freedom.

And the Balm of Gilead flowed 

into the depths of my soul. 

It cleansed; it soothed; it healed.

Again I cried, "Lord, use me!" 

This time He answered, "Go!"

"I send you forth to heal. 

Walk with the lonely-- 

share with them my fellowship. 

Weep with the despairing-- 

seek with them My faith. 

Wrestle with the fearful-- 

seize with them My freedom.

And the Balm of Gilead will flow 

into the depths of their souls. 

It will cleanse; 

it will soothe; 

it will heal."

He spoke again: "My child, 

I spared you no hurt-- 

that I might use you to heal!"

This poem is copyright 1996 by Peggie C. Bohanon. Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved. Peggie Bohanon lives in Missouri with her husband and two sons. She is an early childhood writer for Assemblies of God Sunday School curriculum.

Visit her excellent website at Peggiesplace

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