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One day I checked out the above link and found this beautiful poem that was inspired by God to Jacqueline in the early hours of the morning. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Here it is:
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By JSC
June 23, 2008
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Let me tell you a story that I promise is true;
it may seem familiar because it not very new.
It’s about a man beaten by this world’s awful games,
once proud and strong now full of sin and shame.
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The Devil had his fun; and started up a fight,
beating the man senseless, it was an awful sight.
He was left in a gutter to die, no use to anyone;
until that precious day when he met the risen Son.
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To that Hill called Calvary, this man just simply went;
to surrender his broken life, that seemed already spent.
Those burdens rolled off his back into the deep blue sea;
the chains and shackles were gone and he was set free.
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Then the Angels stopped and listened, with hearts so full of cheer.
Not a noise in heaven could be heard, as the music grew near.
A song broke forth that made the entire Heaven’s ring;
“Praise God, I’ve been redeemed,” the man began to sing.
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All at once the angels let out a victory shout.
They striked up the band, and danced all about;
'cause never will you hear any angel sing that song.
For only to the sinner saved by grace does it belong.
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Because Jesus paid a high price ever so long ago.
So He could take a blackened heart, make it white as snow,
then create a new man and give him a new start;
a new life, a clean soul and a joyful heart.
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But, the journey seem hard on the narrow way.
The man at first struggled and fell but, never would he stray.
He learned that the only way he could ever stand,
was on his knees and hold tight to Jesus’ mighty hand.
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When the dark night came and clouds hid the light,
the enemy came in; he felt he was loosing the fight.
Where did Jesus go? He use to be so near.
The man knew he shouldn’t be scared but oh how he feared.
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He felt he was walking through that Valley of Death,
wondering when he would draw his last and final breath.
This was to much to bear the burden was to great;
he knew he had to trust God but would this be his fate?
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Then silence fell, as the morning began to break;
the wounded soldier stirred then started to awake.
Where once he stood in that great battle’s heat,
he now stood with his enemies’ dead around his feet.
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The battle was too great, the night was oh so long;
but, there was only One who could ever be so strong,
To wipe out the enemies to make them all fall.
The One and Only, my All in All.
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In that great battle O’ how he had cried;
but, now his heart overflowed with joy inside.
On that battlefield where he barely had a chance,
now can be seen a man doing a grateful dance.
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For when you have the King of kings riding by your side,
you'll find the Greatest Warrior, being God your guide.
One thing's for sure and will always stay the same,
the enemy will always tremble at mention of His name,
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From mountaintops to valleys low, places he has gone,
from tragedies and miracles, yet the man journeyed on.
He did his duties faithful; he had a servant’s heart,
faithful in the little things he did his little part.
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So when death was coming to take this man away,
he hoped that he would hear Jesus simply say;
“Thou good and faithful servant, I must say well done.
You will rule with me and your life has just begun."
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So into the same arms that brought him out of sin,
those loving arms now welcome him in.
Once was a popper, now royalty, he's child of the King;
forever in heaven always to worship, praise and sing.
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But as I come to a close, this story now must end;
yet there is one last message that I promise I would send.
Remember this man, whos' life story I just shared.
Tell it to your family and friends for whom you care.
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Jesus is your Savior and your closest friend;
bread of Life, Almighty in whom you can depend,
the Alpha and Omega, Jehovah Lord of Hosts;
omnipresent Spirit, filling the universe we boast.
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Be faithful and true in all that you do
and no matter what, Jesus will never leave you.
Press towards the mark of heaven that’s above
and don’t forget to show neighborly love.
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So when death comes to take you away,
you will also hope to hear Jesus say,
“Thou good and faithful servant, I must say well done.
You will rule with me and your life has just begun.”
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~It was Sunday night and the day had been awesome after 3 people received the gift of the Holy Ghost. It was after midnight , I was exhausted and I felt much peace. After listening to the song, Untitled Hymn by Chris Rice, I had thought it would be neat to put a short story behind the song, something that could be combined with the song. But the story poem took on a life of its own and the song soon forgotten. So I sat down at the computer to scribble it out. It was 5:30 that morning that I finally stopped, now to excited to sleep, I sat crying. It wasn’t my writing it was God’s work; I was just honored to get to type it out. ~
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