What God's Made Clear?
A philosophical question.12 total reviews
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Bob, thank you for participating in the Finding Your Muse club. You wrote a beautiful exploration of faith and the meaning of life. God should be clearly Love for everyone, but not all people are clear about it. You make a good point.
reply by the author on 05-May-2024
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Bob, thank you for participating in the Finding Your Muse club. You wrote a beautiful exploration of faith and the meaning of life. God should be clearly Love for everyone, but not all people are clear about it. You make a good point.
Comment Written 04-May-2024
reply by the author on 05-May-2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review this poem. I really do appreciate your comment.
Comment from mrsmajor
Interesting thoughts, Bob, and the answers to your questions can only come if you have studied the word of our loving God.
One thing to remember, is that We are All His children, and so You are just as important to Him, as any of the rest of us.
Now if you don't believe in what the scripture says, well then, that's something else.
Open your eyes to the reality of your own life. It's not a matter of being dumb, simply believing what you have read, and have faith in its truth...
You're here to be a person that has learned to become a kind, and decent human being, and yes, even to be grateful for being able to use the talents given you...Just as you were able to write these well written words...
Enjoy that gift!
and Thank God for giving them.
Thanks for sharing...
Blessings,
Warmly,
Victoria
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Interesting thoughts, Bob, and the answers to your questions can only come if you have studied the word of our loving God.
One thing to remember, is that We are All His children, and so You are just as important to Him, as any of the rest of us.
Now if you don't believe in what the scripture says, well then, that's something else.
Open your eyes to the reality of your own life. It's not a matter of being dumb, simply believing what you have read, and have faith in its truth...
You're here to be a person that has learned to become a kind, and decent human being, and yes, even to be grateful for being able to use the talents given you...Just as you were able to write these well written words...
Enjoy that gift!
and Thank God for giving them.
Thanks for sharing...
Blessings,
Warmly,
Victoria
Comment Written 20-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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I think we all need a belief system. There must be a tomorrow and a better life to come, otherwise life becomes an exercise in futility. We must keep looking ahead.
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Indeed, we must continue to believe in what has been promised, today, and everyday...Then life will take on a special meaning and we can be at peace...Trusting in God is the answer, Faith does has meaning...
All the best....Blessings,
Warmly,
Victoria
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I totally endorse you final two sentences. Have done so all my life. God, truly is the answer. To almost every question.
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Hugs!!!
Comment from lyenochka
I think that's why the Lord gave us His Word because that makes it so much clearer. That God loved us so much to enter into our world to fulfill His Laws perfectly so that we could be in relationship to Him - gives us that purpose and meaning for life.
Thanks for sharing this deep pondering. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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I think that's why the Lord gave us His Word because that makes it so much clearer. That God loved us so much to enter into our world to fulfill His Laws perfectly so that we could be in relationship to Him - gives us that purpose and meaning for life.
Thanks for sharing this deep pondering. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 13-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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This isn't a contest entry, rather it's a question I face myself seeking an answer too. Faith provides one answer, just believe and accept, guess I'm one of those doubting St. Thomas's who like to see absolute proof.
Comment from Julie Helms
This is a lovely, honest exploration of the purpose of life, and your life (or the narrator's) specifically.
Though a perfect God has created us along with a perfect paradise to live in, sin entered the world, and that threw things off...sometimes subtly, like the uneasy feeling of whether we belong here. That is normal and expected, because we are in a period of decay (body, mind, world) awaiting the glorious restoration of all these things, in which we will be once again perfected in paradise.
It's good not to get too comfortable in this life because it is temporary and a shadow of the beauty to come.
Very thought-provoking piece that I enjoyed.
Julie
:-)
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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This is a lovely, honest exploration of the purpose of life, and your life (or the narrator's) specifically.
Though a perfect God has created us along with a perfect paradise to live in, sin entered the world, and that threw things off...sometimes subtly, like the uneasy feeling of whether we belong here. That is normal and expected, because we are in a period of decay (body, mind, world) awaiting the glorious restoration of all these things, in which we will be once again perfected in paradise.
It's good not to get too comfortable in this life because it is temporary and a shadow of the beauty to come.
Very thought-provoking piece that I enjoyed.
Julie
:-)
Comment Written 09-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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'Because it is temporary and a shadow of the beauty to come.' I absolutely adore that phrase. It is so accurate and precise in its interpretation of what I tried to say. Thank you.
Comment from GoWiSt
Nice complementary picture art choice.
Good aabb rhyme scheme to the quatrains.
"Seems to me God made one mistake, and that mistake was me." Oh, that's kinda harsh--on yourself.
Indeed, count your blessings. God is good.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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Nice complementary picture art choice.
Good aabb rhyme scheme to the quatrains.
"Seems to me God made one mistake, and that mistake was me." Oh, that's kinda harsh--on yourself.
Indeed, count your blessings. God is good.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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I totally agree, I've been blessed in so many ways and I try to offer thanks regularly. But I still sometimes self-doubt. I think I should do better. Thank you for such a nice reply.
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Oh Bob, I wish I could make you see how you have been nothing but a blessing to me, and how fortunate I feel to be blessed with your friendship. So please don't have those horrid thoughts about your life. My gosh, I have a Bob Cullen folder where I keep your beautiful reviews almost every time you write one for me. You have no idea how you brighten my life with your kind words.
I used up every six star yesterday because I did all my writing too because I didn't think I would be reviewing this week after having some stuff done so I can possibly walk again without so much pain. I have Lupus and stage five Kidney disease plus crippled and in so much pain. So believe me I know that feeling you are going thru. I know your poem wasn't about pity, but there's times I do have a little. However, if I do throw myself a pity party, I only invite Jesus because He won't let me stay long. LOL... prayer and writing helps me thru the unsettled times.
Be kind to yourself my awesome friend, because you do have so much purpose in this life. I find giving to others helped me also. That is why the birthday poems. And why I always remember the one I have planned for you in August. You may even find out what a heck of a good guy you really are. LOL.. because I will sing your praises, as you have done for me so many times. Thank you for all those times when I needed that kindness and there was Bob. God sent you my way!
Also the Spine Dr I saw today is Dr Cullen from Minnesota? I'm sure that is too far away to be a relative?
Thanks again for the beautiful read, Virtual Six, my dear friend. Love, Debi
Your next poem, I am saving a real one for you.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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Oh Bob, I wish I could make you see how you have been nothing but a blessing to me, and how fortunate I feel to be blessed with your friendship. So please don't have those horrid thoughts about your life. My gosh, I have a Bob Cullen folder where I keep your beautiful reviews almost every time you write one for me. You have no idea how you brighten my life with your kind words.
I used up every six star yesterday because I did all my writing too because I didn't think I would be reviewing this week after having some stuff done so I can possibly walk again without so much pain. I have Lupus and stage five Kidney disease plus crippled and in so much pain. So believe me I know that feeling you are going thru. I know your poem wasn't about pity, but there's times I do have a little. However, if I do throw myself a pity party, I only invite Jesus because He won't let me stay long. LOL... prayer and writing helps me thru the unsettled times.
Be kind to yourself my awesome friend, because you do have so much purpose in this life. I find giving to others helped me also. That is why the birthday poems. And why I always remember the one I have planned for you in August. You may even find out what a heck of a good guy you really are. LOL.. because I will sing your praises, as you have done for me so many times. Thank you for all those times when I needed that kindness and there was Bob. God sent you my way!
Also the Spine Dr I saw today is Dr Cullen from Minnesota? I'm sure that is too far away to be a relative?
Thanks again for the beautiful read, Virtual Six, my dear friend. Love, Debi
Your next poem, I am saving a real one for you.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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Debi, your response has made my day. Reviews like this humble me. Please don't say such nice things, my wife has to put up with my oversized ego as it is. No American relatives. Though our son spent around five years in Texas. Thank you again.
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Sorry, it wasn't Dallas, it was Atlanta, Georgia. At least I got the country right.
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Just read your reply again. I really wasn't seeking pity, and I am not complaining about anything in my life. I've been blessed in so many ways. I could however do with a good Literary Agent. As I said in my first reply, I'm humbled and gratified by your words. And by your Faith. Friendship from you is truly valued. Thank you again.
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And Bob, I hope it didn't sound like I thought you were complaining. I knew how it feels to go thru times like that so I was just saying what helps me. God wants us to cry out for His help.
And I wanted to tell you that you have brought joy to my life to by your friendship.
Thank you for that dear friend. You have no idea how many times you have made me smile when I didn't know if I had one in me. Thanks for being that kind of guy. Your wife is a lucky woman.
God Bless you both!!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I enjoyed your questions here Bob in your well rhymed poem about living with our wonderful nature. I have never questioned it as I have been too busy enjoying the sights, sounds and smells, a fine post, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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I enjoyed your questions here Bob in your well rhymed poem about living with our wonderful nature. I have never questioned it as I have been too busy enjoying the sights, sounds and smells, a fine post, love Dolly x
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Dolly. Your reviews always leave me feeling good.
Comment from Esther Brown
"What is man, that You are mindful of him?" How can the Creator of the universe love me. Yet He does. What purpose does He have for my life? Still figuring that out. Some day we will understand. Thanks for expressing so well the cries of my heart. Esther
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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"What is man, that You are mindful of him?" How can the Creator of the universe love me. Yet He does. What purpose does He have for my life? Still figuring that out. Some day we will understand. Thanks for expressing so well the cries of my heart. Esther
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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Sounds like we may follow the same principles of life. Believing really does make life a whole lot easier. Actions and intent though are so much better than just words.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Oh Bob, this is beautiful! It's packed full of emotion and humility in the sweetest and most tender sentiments. There are bumps in your rhythm but I must overlook that because the essence of your poetry is sincere, poignant poetic skill. And, at the end of the day, you answer your own philosophical question - because you have been blessed with such wisdom, love and craftsmanship. The repetition that you use is enchanting: beneath this leafy old green tree; Or am I simply blind or just too dumb to see exactly what God's made clear. This also has a timelessness about it and in tune with the 18/19th century romantic poetry era. A great club entry in which you've found your muse:) Well done! Debbie
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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Oh Bob, this is beautiful! It's packed full of emotion and humility in the sweetest and most tender sentiments. There are bumps in your rhythm but I must overlook that because the essence of your poetry is sincere, poignant poetic skill. And, at the end of the day, you answer your own philosophical question - because you have been blessed with such wisdom, love and craftsmanship. The repetition that you use is enchanting: beneath this leafy old green tree; Or am I simply blind or just too dumb to see exactly what God's made clear. This also has a timelessness about it and in tune with the 18/19th century romantic poetry era. A great club entry in which you've found your muse:) Well done! Debbie
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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Debbie, what a delightful review. It's always so fulfilling when you read a reply that interprets so clearly the message you envisage in what you have written. Thank you.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
If your musing are indeed true, think back to genesis and understand how we began. Premortally we were given Option A and B. One was Christ's the other Lucifer. All at that point had agency, but quickly following B lost theirs to serve the Master of Disaster and the rest of us gained physical bodies and sent here to be tested whether we'd keep our word to follow the commandments and other such things.
Your submission reminded me of these things.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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If your musing are indeed true, think back to genesis and understand how we began. Premortally we were given Option A and B. One was Christ's the other Lucifer. All at that point had agency, but quickly following B lost theirs to serve the Master of Disaster and the rest of us gained physical bodies and sent here to be tested whether we'd keep our word to follow the commandments and other such things.
Your submission reminded me of these things.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
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Love 'the master of disaster' phrase. It describes 'old satan' superbly. Seeing your final line was truly rewarding. It means, for once I really achieved the purpose of this write. Maybe that should have read; I got this write, right.
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You did fine, and it was a good read. Thanks for posting.
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Love the expression the 'Master of Disaster,' very apt. I'm glad you understood the message I was trying to send. Thanks for taking the time to read and review.
