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when we partake of
the bread and wine,
we accept the gifts of
his body and blood,
(soul-nourishing essence
offered by living presence).
my broken heart kneels
thankful for a broken
savior who loves us with
his arms stretched wide,
present in our suffering.
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*T-shirt title quote for quadrille on “present” prompt by Lillian at d’Verse Poets
a poem in my pocket 
Jun 13, 2023 @ 17:24:40
Such a heart-touching poem, Lynn. Praise God for a Savior who loved us with his arms open wide at Calvary. Even now he welcomes us with wide open arms every time we come to him. In addition, praise God for a Savior who is present in our suffering, fully understanding of our suffering, because his was worse by far.
Jun 13, 2023 @ 19:48:53
Praise and Amen, Nancy!
Jun 13, 2023 @ 14:10:26
I love a message of love… it should be universal I think.
Jun 13, 2023 @ 01:38:33
Yes indeed, i can identify with this poem. To accept his presence in so wonderful a manner is healing for everything that breaks our spirit.
Thanks for dropping by my blog, Lynn
Much💚love
Jun 13, 2023 @ 13:47:01
Much love to you as well, Gillena!
Jun 12, 2023 @ 18:27:24
Beautifully expressed, Lynn!
Jun 12, 2023 @ 18:14:04
A very clever theological poem, Lynn. The title is very catchy! Love it.
Jun 12, 2023 @ 20:26:52
Thanks…I saw t-shirt with title at Christian music festival over the weekend 🙂
Jun 12, 2023 @ 20:38:50
:>)
Jun 12, 2023 @ 15:00:18
Deeply moving, Lynn.
Jun 12, 2023 @ 16:17:19
i pray it’s his spirit moving
Jun 13, 2023 @ 06:57:19
🙏🏼
Jun 12, 2023 @ 14:33:40
The lines that resonate with me, Lynn, are:
‘my broken heart kneels
thankful for a broken
savior who loves us with
his arms stretched wide’.
Jun 12, 2023 @ 14:36:21
Thank you, Kim…we love because He loves us!