It outshines the old!

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 17 Oct 2021
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Rushing to the pub with their weekly pay;
wives wait, knowing little will come their way.
See the Spirit shake up the husbands’ souls –
now they’ve found real joy, and fulfilling goals.

Some loved buildings old, with their rituals, bells –
calm and balm from ceremonies, incense smells.
But God’s Spirit wakes them, with Christ they meet –
symbols superseded by Life so sweet.

Some loved hate of Christians, like-minded ‘friends’
spurred each other on to malicious ends.
A few were shocked to notice their anger sore
hated what could give love they’re yearning for.

[IP: write about a place that’s lost its power, be that just for you, or for everyone .]  – or for some!

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Comments

Submitted by Nolan on

All that you say here is true Rhiannon but does it help to worry about things we have no control over and even as far as trying to change the past? Rather not giving too much thought and effort to those things that you cannot change, or even influence in any way.

Think of the serenity prayer: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”.

Rather think of good things like hope and faith the Kingdom and yourself bringing light and love to the world?

Goodnight, take it easy! &&

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi, Nolan. Thanks for reading, but this verse wasn't meant to be about worrying about the past or things we want to change, it was recounting how God's Spirit changes people. The Inspiration Point had been about something that loses its attractiveness. During the Welsh revivals, the pubs were suddenly rather empty, whereas before they were so attractive to many as to empty the needed pay from men's pockets. And the other two verse were also looking at things that were replaced as the source of pleasure when people came  to know the Lord and his Life and grace.

I hope that is clearer? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater. It's summer now we're still waiting for rain there was a little bit, not nearly enough. It has been warm. As far as Covid goes it is definitely looking up, and we will be reaching innoculation targets very soon.

See you &

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

I vividly remember those long nights waiting to see what state my dad would come home in, but even then the hannd of God did not let me go.  The anger I felt has gone.  Forgivness both for my dad and the way I thought i was better are both valid to me.  Thank you so much for this piece.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. We all have and had different problems, but all need His grace, and what a difference He makes, what better things really delight us now! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Interesting story you tell in your poem.  I enjoyed reading it.

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, 3 'stories' in a way! Rhiannon