Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Gift

He extends the gift
with hands marred and opened wide.
The two-fold gift contained in one,
life forever, life now.

I fumble for payment,
something to offer
for such priceless treasure,
something worthy of
such love.

He asks only faith
without trappings;
No ticking off the lists
of works,
No seeking to search out His judgements,
No striving to plumb the
depths of unfathomable ways.

Simple, child-like
faith.

Blessings,
Linda

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11 comments:

  1. Elizabeth YoungApril 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    How true Linda, there is nothing we can offer Him - He did it ALL at Calvary! Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem today and have a truly annointed Easter.

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  2. nance marieApril 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    good one :-)
    i like the message.

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  3. grammyApril 20, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    loved the lines
    how often do I sleep when I should pray
    run when I should stand. (o:
    Loved todays too....
    thanks for penning your words...

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  4. Brian MillerApril 20, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    the greatest gift one can receive but only if they bend their will...very nicely played and apropo for the season...

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  5. Jannie FunsterApril 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Happy Easter! The message is forgiveness and faith indeed. Faith of a child, and so much love He offers, infinite love.

    xo

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  6. Jennifer @ Studio JRUApril 20, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful Linda! He extends the gift. I love that!

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  7. LauraApril 20, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I especially like the image of fumbling for payment--something to offer. Don't we do that? Just try and try to even it out. It can't be done. Accepting grace has been the single most liberating act I have ever chosen.

    Beautiful, Linda! Happy Easter, sweet friend. Sunday is coming...

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  8. ayalaApril 21, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Lovely!

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  9. tiffany @ tea with tiffanyApril 21, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    How freeing to know we need child-like faith alone. :) Love this.

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  10. VinayApril 23, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Very beautiful image - childlike faith! Lovely!

    My One Shot

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  11. Promising Poets Parking LotApril 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    elegant.

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