Poetry
LONGSUFFERING
Longsuffering endures
Every sorrow and wrong
And knows that deliverance
To the patient belongs.
The world shouts, "Forsaken!"
It cuts like a sword.
But the Spirit whispers softly,
"Wait on Jesus, the Lord."
Yes, the fruit of longsuffering
In confidence waits.
Though our Lord often tarries
He never is late!
GENTLENESS
This fruit shouts not in city streets
But speaks with words so mild,
Offers a smile to all she meets
And comforts the frightened child.
She tramples not with careless feet
Frail flowers in the wild.
And when the repentant sinner falls
She hastens not to blame,
But lifts her tender voice and calls,
"There's mercy through God's name."
She takes his flickering soul withal
And fans it into flame.
Gentleness! Soft as a summer breeze
Bids harshness to depart.
Lord, hear my pleas from bended knees,
"This fruit Thou must impart!
Pluck it from thy heavenly trees
And plant it in my heart."
PLEASE ENCOURAGE AUTHOR BELOW LEAVE COMMENT ON ARTICLE
The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com. This is especially true with articles that
deal with personal healthcare and prophecy. We encourage the reader to make their own decision in consultation with God, His Word, and others as needed.
This article has been read 1564 times < Previous | Next >
Read more articles by Linda Wright or search for other articles by topic below.
This article has been read 1564 times < Previous | Next >
Search for articles on: (e.g. creation; holiness etc.)
Read more by clicking on a link:Free Reprints
Main Site Articles
Most Read Articles
Highly Acclaimed Challenge Articles.
New Release Christian Books for Free for a Simple Review.
NEW - Surprise Me With an Article - Click here for a random URL
God is Not Against You - He Came on an All Out Rescue Mission to Save You
...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them... 2 Cor 5:19
Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38
LEARN & TRUST JESUS HERE
FaithWriters offers Christian reading material for Christian readers. We offer Christian articles, Christian fiction, Christian non-fiction, Christian Bible studies, Christian poems, Christian articles for sale, free use Christian articles, Christian living articles, New Covenant Christian Bible Studies, Christian magazine articles and new Christian articles. We write for Jesus about God, the Bible, salvation, prayer and the word of God.
Julia