My Manna Moments

When the children of Israel wandered for so long, God sustained them day by day. Daily there was enough nourishment-in the form of manna*-to get through that day. As I have wandered through the bewilder-ness of life, God has strengthened me by His word. Just enough for that day. This blog is a place to "pass the plate" and share the manna that has sustained my moments. And it's a place to add your insights so we can share the meal together. Bon Appetite. (*literally "what is it?")

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Yet love

Pity is not love.

The well-intentioned think it so.

Pity never fills a heart

or cultivates its soil.

Regret is not repentance.

The unforgiven wish it were.

Regret never soothes a wound

or brings a lasting cure.

"Bless you" is not mercy.

The judgmental rule it thus.

Condescension never raised a head

or brought life up from the dust.

Yet love can set the soul ablaze.

Repentance breaks one free.

Mercy resurrects the dead

And gives hope eternally.

-- Carol Dowsett, June 2010 --

1 comment:

LindaAugust 27, 2010 at 8:16 AM
Carol, great insights. Did you write this? I'd like to add it to the collection of stuff I save. Thanks for sharing it.
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