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A Poem That Had A Big Impact On My Life – dedicatedrider

dedicatedrider Member Posts: 210 From: USA Registered: 08-04-2005	For a long time I was uncomfortable speaking out to people who were not Christians, about my faith, until this poem was read to me. The poem brought tears to my eyes as people I know, whom I consider my friends, and yet are not Christians came to my mind, and I NEVER wanted them to be able to say this to me. I wanted to share this poem, in hopes that maybe there are others out there, who are where I once was, who will realize how important it is to tell the people you know about the Lord, who will realize they never want their friends to be able to say this to them. "My Friend" My friend, I stand in judgment now, And feel that you're to blame somehow. On Earth I walked with you day by day, And never did you point the way. You knew the Lord in truth and glory, But never did you tell the story. My knowledge then was very dim; You could have led my safe to Him. Though we lived together here on Earth, You never told me of the second birth. And now I stand this day condemned, Because you failed to mention Him. You taught me many things, that's true; I called you "friend" and trusted you. But I learn now that it's too late, And you could have kept me from this fate. We walked by day and talked by night, And yet you showed me not the light. You let me live, and love, and die, You knew I'd never live on high. Yes, I called you "friend" in life, And trusted you through joy and strife. And, yet, on coming to this dreadful end, I cannot, now, call you "my friend." ------------------ Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005	. . . . . . sad ------------------ (yes, i know im stupid) God rules! Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy. - Matthew 5:7 Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. The kingdom of hevan bleongs to them.-Matthew 5:10 [This message has been edited by Realm Master (edited September 06, 2005).]
QuestLeader Member Posts: 629 From: My house, Va, USA Registered: 04-20-2005	woah, nice poem. Might I ask where you first heard it? ------------------ I am QuestLeader, and I approve this message
dedicatedrider Member Posts: 210 From: USA Registered: 08-04-2005	I was at a youth function with my church, one of the guys in the youth group did the devotional that night, and read that poem. ------------------ Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Brandon Member Posts: 594 From: Kansas City, Mo, USA Registered: 02-02-2004	Wow.. I read that poem a couple of days ago, and it is very sad Things like that definitly help me not only to think more about what's most important, but also to put that realization into action... ------------------ I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.
Hisart Member Posts: 20 From: here to eternity! Registered: 09-15-2005	How many will stand there, that you didn't tell. If you can tell them now, do so. If they've moved away. pray for their salvation and that Christian brothers/sisters go and speak to them. Here on earth the law states that standing and watching a drowning man, and not helping when you can, is manslaugther. I am not guiltless. God Bless! Hisart ------------------ His talent, Hisart, His way.
Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005	yeah, im gonna start telling more of my friends... however, they arn't.... as enthusiastic about it as i am... ------------------ (yes, i know im stupid) God rules! Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy. - Matthew 5:7 Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. The kingdom of hevan bleongs to them.-Matthew 5:10
Hisart Member Posts: 20 From: here to eternity! Registered: 09-15-2005	Oh, I've heard that poem before, years ago. I just can't remember where. Still like it. God Bless! Hisart ------------------ His talent, Hisart, His way.
Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005	...are you by chance trying to be a poet? ------------------ (yes, i know im stupid) God rules! Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy. - Matthew 5:7 Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. The kingdom of hevan bleongs to them.-Matthew 5:10 [This message has been edited by Realm Master (edited September 17, 2005).]
Hisart Member Posts: 20 From: here to eternity! Registered: 09-15-2005	Not me! I usually don't get poetry. God Bless! Hisart ------------------ "His talent, Hisart, His way."
QuestLeader Member Posts: 629 From: My house, Va, USA Registered: 04-20-2005	quote: Originally posted by hisart: God Bless! Hisart If you keep puttin this in your posts, y not just put it in you sig? ------------------ Sharing christ through gameplay since 2005
Hisart Member Posts: 20 From: here to eternity! Registered: 09-15-2005	Okay, Does this work for you? ------------------ God Bless! Hisart "His talent, Hisart, His way." [This message has been edited by hisart (edited September 25, 2005).]