Poems from a Lifetime Ago
Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009
by Marijo Phelps
Unequally Yoked, But not by Choice There are those times
When the stereo pulsates with the heartbeat
Of some ancient drum
And he sits there
With watered down wine
It's smell circling around my life
Our differences so vast
I must cry out
Because I was momentarily flashing
It almost makes me want to
Throw in the towel
And give up
Knowing Jesus, that leaving You
Would be ultimate death
"A house divided against itself cannot stand"
But better still
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ
And you shall be saved and all your household"
Holy Spirit, convince his heart
I can't.
Neighbors
It s raining and gray today
And their dog is quiet
But the "music" next door
Is jarring
I have the warmth
And security of You,
My Jesus,
To brighten up this day
How cold it must be
For those lonely,
Aching hearts
Yet closed off to Your touch.
Give me a chance, Lord,
To reach out
And melt them
With Your love!
(C) Marijo Phelps all rights reserved. Use with with proper credits.
Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Marijo, I believe many have been there. Unequally yoked can apply to many situations. Work for instance. Unequally yoked in some relationships deepens appreciation of synergistic relationships. If only the young could heed warnings of those who have lived the states of being unequally yoked--much heartache could be spared.
Thanks, Suzi, I am broken hearted because a born again friend just married an unbeliever and she is in her mid 50s - tragic and I weep. I got saved after I married - it did end in divorce because after 12 years he left. Am now married to a wonderful Spirit filled believer. Marijo
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