Spoilt it all!
What have we done?19 total reviews
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Wendy,
As I read your letter to God, I thought of Isaiah 53:6,
"All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all."
It also caused me to think of this war between Israel and Hamas, hatred that has killed around 10,000 innocent Palestinians, nearly 4,000 of them children. If Israel doesn't stop their revenge, the fighting could spread to other countries... as if Ukraine is not enough in this world. Surely Israel must know that this is going to end up in antisemitism around our little planet. That's going to be the by-product of this war.
This is a powerful letter. I'd highlight a couple of portions...
"We've lost the truth. That's been collateral damage of our arrogance - arrogance because we think we know best, can live without You, are not responsible to You, and don't want to believe in You."
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"You offered free choice to love you, and we claimed that free choice - and most of us chose not to love You, yes, refused to love you. Now people don't want You or any thought of You to hinder their hedonism."
and,
"Why are we content with tokens of spirituality, rather than yearning for Your Holy Spirit to fill us?"
Your letter should be in the newspaper, newspapers around the world. It's past time for us to wake up and smell the coffee. Our heads are buried in the sand. Armageddon is sneaking up on us.
"We've spoilt the creation you gifted us with." ... (I suggest,
We've spoilt the creation you gifted us.)
Nicely penned! Thanks for sharing. And I wish you "Good Luck" in the "Dear God" contest.
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2023
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Hi Wendy,
As I read your letter to God, I thought of Isaiah 53:6,
"All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all."
It also caused me to think of this war between Israel and Hamas, hatred that has killed around 10,000 innocent Palestinians, nearly 4,000 of them children. If Israel doesn't stop their revenge, the fighting could spread to other countries... as if Ukraine is not enough in this world. Surely Israel must know that this is going to end up in antisemitism around our little planet. That's going to be the by-product of this war.
This is a powerful letter. I'd highlight a couple of portions...
"We've lost the truth. That's been collateral damage of our arrogance - arrogance because we think we know best, can live without You, are not responsible to You, and don't want to believe in You."
and,
"You offered free choice to love you, and we claimed that free choice - and most of us chose not to love You, yes, refused to love you. Now people don't want You or any thought of You to hinder their hedonism."
and,
"Why are we content with tokens of spirituality, rather than yearning for Your Holy Spirit to fill us?"
Your letter should be in the newspaper, newspapers around the world. It's past time for us to wake up and smell the coffee. Our heads are buried in the sand. Armageddon is sneaking up on us.
"We've spoilt the creation you gifted us with." ... (I suggest,
We've spoilt the creation you gifted us.)
Nicely penned! Thanks for sharing. And I wish you "Good Luck" in the "Dear God" contest.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 04-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2023
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Many thanks. A very kind and supportive review! I value the six stars as well, and also your suggestion.
Wendy
Comment from royowen
It's so true that even though we humans think in degrees of sin, and yet there is no differentiation in God's eyes, even the holy prophets included themselves in Israel's sins, i'm a man of unclean lips said Isaiah, beautifully written Wendy, good luck. Very honest post. Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2023
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It's so true that even though we humans think in degrees of sin, and yet there is no differentiation in God's eyes, even the holy prophets included themselves in Israel's sins, i'm a man of unclean lips said Isaiah, beautifully written Wendy, good luck. Very honest post. Blessings Roy
Comment Written 03-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2023
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Thank you for your positive review Roy. I appreciate your words.
Wendy
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this letter to God contest entry with us. Yes, we have made a mess of things and all of us should be down on our knees asking for forgiveness.
I used to tell my first graders when they explained their rights to me. "Your rights end where another person's rights begin." Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Thank you for sharing this letter to God contest entry with us. Yes, we have made a mess of things and all of us should be down on our knees asking for forgiveness.
I used to tell my first graders when they explained their rights to me. "Your rights end where another person's rights begin." Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Good response to their claiming "rights". The whole question of rights, and attitudes to them, is an interesting one from the Biblical perspective. Thanks so much for your supportive review. I appreciate it.
Wendy
Comment from Sally Law
I quite agree and say amen to your hearfel letter to God. There's so much in here to comment on it all, but I must say you covered the important points. Life is simply much better when the Lord is in the center.
Sending you my best today as always and blessings in Christ.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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I quite agree and say amen to your hearfel letter to God. There's so much in here to comment on it all, but I must say you covered the important points. Life is simply much better when the Lord is in the center.
Sending you my best today as always and blessings in Christ.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 03-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Thank you very much for your supportive review. I always appreciate it.
Wendy
Comment from BethShelby
This is an excellent prayer showing how much the world has fallen short in wanting any part of God and how humans have destroyed the planet and broken all the laws and feel they should be free to do their own thing. It is an acknowledgment of all that is wrong in the world and plea for forgiveness and hope for a better world. Beautifully written.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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This is an excellent prayer showing how much the world has fallen short in wanting any part of God and how humans have destroyed the planet and broken all the laws and feel they should be free to do their own thing. It is an acknowledgment of all that is wrong in the world and plea for forgiveness and hope for a better world. Beautifully written.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Thank you very much, Beth. I am glad you enjoyed this one, and I value your review.
Wendy
Comment from patcelaw
This is such a beautiful prayer that you have offered up to our loving God for all that he has done in our lives. I am sure when he looks down on the creation that his heart is grieved just as ours are screwed when we see the devastation that's going on in our world right now. You have written so beautifully, and it speaks to my heart and you never knew much more profound than I ever could've written it, but I believe it you know that you have written. Patricia.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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This is such a beautiful prayer that you have offered up to our loving God for all that he has done in our lives. I am sure when he looks down on the creation that his heart is grieved just as ours are screwed when we see the devastation that's going on in our world right now. You have written so beautifully, and it speaks to my heart and you never knew much more profound than I ever could've written it, but I believe it you know that you have written. Patricia.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Thank you Patricia for your very supportive review and for the six stars, all greatly valued and meaningful. I am glad you enjoyed my thoughts here.
Wendy
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
The entire paragraph that begins, "We've lost the truth." Every single statement in that paragraph is truth; we are paying for it now, and our children will continue to pay for it in the future.
This is an excellent entry for this contest, and I wish you luck.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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The entire paragraph that begins, "We've lost the truth." Every single statement in that paragraph is truth; we are paying for it now, and our children will continue to pay for it in the future.
This is an excellent entry for this contest, and I wish you luck.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 03-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Thanks so much Pam. I appreciate your thoughtful and insightful review.
Wendy
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a fine post Wendy, full of all the excuses man has in his book and how we justify ourselves in life when really we need to apologise, a fine entry for the contest, a very touching post, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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This is a fine post Wendy, full of all the excuses man has in his book and how we justify ourselves in life when really we need to apologise, a fine entry for the contest, a very touching post, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 03-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Thank you Dolly for your supportive review. Mankind has spoilt what should have been wonderful, and will be again. But in the meantime, so much pain and suffering. I appreciate your kind words very much.
Wendy
Comment from lyenochka
Great job with this. You bring up a key part of prayer which is confession and you did it not personally, but for all humanity. It's so important to ask forgiveness as we come before His throne.
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Great job with this. You bring up a key part of prayer which is confession and you did it not personally, but for all humanity. It's so important to ask forgiveness as we come before His throne.
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 03-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Thank you for this lovely and supportive review and good wishes. I always appreciate you.
Wendy
Comment from Paul McFarland
Very nice letter, Wendy. Everybody would benefit from reading it. In the second half of the letter, you are missing a "we" and a "You". This should score well in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Very nice letter, Wendy. Everybody would benefit from reading it. In the second half of the letter, you are missing a "we" and a "You". This should score well in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2023
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Thank you for the pickups. I've fixed them, and hope there are no other nits. I appreciate your kind review, and your careful eyes.
Wendy