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Comment from royowen
What a beautifully written letter to God, and whether prayer in the form of a letter or with the words of one's mouth, the Lord still hears and nobody has more compassion than God. A beautifully composed letter and entry in this contest, well done Iza, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2024
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What a beautifully written letter to God, and whether prayer in the form of a letter or with the words of one's mouth, the Lord still hears and nobody has more compassion than God. A beautifully composed letter and entry in this contest, well done Iza, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 12-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much
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welcome
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Most welcome
Comment from Liz O'Neill
One of my favorite lines this is profound: " Love your life exactly as it is because even the hard times are part of our spiritual growth." For those who are religious and not spiritual this will make no sense. There is a danger of us sabotaging our happiness. It sounds like you are very aware of all of this and are moving on productively.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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One of my favorite lines this is profound: " Love your life exactly as it is because even the hard times are part of our spiritual growth." For those who are religious and not spiritual this will make no sense. There is a danger of us sabotaging our happiness. It sounds like you are very aware of all of this and are moving on productively.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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Hi Liz, getting older had taught me that happiness is not always good for your health:)
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good point...I will add, the happiness when it turns to life's disappointments is not healthy either.
As as an adult child I learned not to have much excitement or happiness because most things didn't ever turn out right. Now I just leave things open, maybe things will turn out right and maybe they won't. That's the way that works.
Comment from Wendy G
An honest and authentic talk with God. You are right. We would not appreciate our many blessings if there was no other experience to compare or contrast them with. And we would definitely become smug and independent from our heavenly Father. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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An honest and authentic talk with God. You are right. We would not appreciate our many blessings if there was no other experience to compare or contrast them with. And we would definitely become smug and independent from our heavenly Father. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 21-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much, Wendy
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading your poem. The poem was an inspiration to be thankful for what I have. I complain too, but I am thankful for what God has done for me. The poem is well written. Great job.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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I enjoyed reading your poem. The poem was an inspiration to be thankful for what I have. I complain too, but I am thankful for what God has done for me. The poem is well written. Great job.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much Brenda, and thank you for taking a chance on this piece.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very nice and well written entry you have penned for the Dear God contest. You used very good and true words with great imagery in your words. Please check out this one tiny thing:
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Thank you for sharing and best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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This is a very nice and well written entry you have penned for the Dear God contest. You used very good and true words with great imagery in your words. Please check out this one tiny thing:
realized
realize
Thank you for sharing and best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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Hi Teri,
Thank you so much for reviewing my letter and for pointing out that tinny mistake that now I have finally corrected.
Comment from Sally Law
Iza dear, this letter to God is so you! I think that's what I love about it. I'm sure God will love this too. As for the committee, who cares what they think? You have acquired much wisdom and walk humbly with your God in your sweet faith. I admire you. Thanks so much for sharing this today.
A winner in my eyes. :+)
Sal Xoxo
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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Iza dear, this letter to God is so you! I think that's what I love about it. I'm sure God will love this too. As for the committee, who cares what they think? You have acquired much wisdom and walk humbly with your God in your sweet faith. I admire you. Thanks so much for sharing this today.
A winner in my eyes. :+)
Sal Xoxo
Comment Written 19-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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Hi Sally,
So sorry for my delight replay.. . I am just always bumping into the next thing, and forget about writing. Thank you for your patience and kind support. Love you, always and forever:)
Comment from estory
Interesting philosophical discourse. You bring up lots of issues here about accepting the path God puts you on, adversity and all, and of accepting yourself for who He made you , in spite of the things you wish you weren't or wish you had. You speak of trying to find a path through selfishness to some kind of relationship with society in which you contribute instead of just receiving benefits. You speak of how good times can lead to a sense of entitlement. We need the tough times to toughen us up and remind us that we live by grace. estory
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Interesting philosophical discourse. You bring up lots of issues here about accepting the path God puts you on, adversity and all, and of accepting yourself for who He made you , in spite of the things you wish you weren't or wish you had. You speak of trying to find a path through selfishness to some kind of relationship with society in which you contribute instead of just receiving benefits. You speak of how good times can lead to a sense of entitlement. We need the tough times to toughen us up and remind us that we live by grace. estory
Comment Written 18-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Hi and thank you so much for your wonderful and insightful review:)
Comment from lyenochka
Now that's a message that God would give us. And you're right - if we have too much, we become lazy and unfaithful and ungrateful to God. As it says in Proverbs 30:
"Two things I ask of you, LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the LORD?"
I especially liked "The norm today is single, mingle, and oopsie oopsie" and feel so sad for the kids!
Great commentary on the world today and the right response to love the life He gave us. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Now that's a message that God would give us. And you're right - if we have too much, we become lazy and unfaithful and ungrateful to God. As it says in Proverbs 30:
"Two things I ask of you, LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the LORD?"
I especially liked "The norm today is single, mingle, and oopsie oopsie" and feel so sad for the kids!
Great commentary on the world today and the right response to love the life He gave us. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 17-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much for your beautiful review and encouragements.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. There are some harsh realities in this entry, but true. Yes, we need some issues in our lives, so we relish the good things. God is always there to help us. I feel we need to return to the family values of yesteryear in order to get back on the right track. Good luck with the contest.
Only then did she realize that she was living the Pura Vida! (quite a few 'that' in this post. Here's an example of one that can be deleted.)
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. There are some harsh realities in this entry, but true. Yes, we need some issues in our lives, so we relish the good things. God is always there to help us. I feel we need to return to the family values of yesteryear in order to get back on the right track. Good luck with the contest.
Only then did she realize that she was living the Pura Vida! (quite a few 'that' in this post. Here's an example of one that can be deleted.)
Comment Written 17-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Thanks for reminding me that:) I think I am just I am on autopilot with the use of this word:)
Comment from Begin Again
A wonderful talk with God and one we should all pay attention to. We take life for granted and forget that it is merely a gift to be cherished. We need to learn to love the good and endure the bad because He is always urging us to do better. Well done, Iza.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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A wonderful talk with God and one we should all pay attention to. We take life for granted and forget that it is merely a gift to be cherished. We need to learn to love the good and endure the bad because He is always urging us to do better. Well done, Iza.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 17-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Hi Carol and thank you so much for your wonderful review