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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Africa (03/05/09)
Once again the images flash across the screen
Children, young and old, without a thing to eat
Abandoned, broken and confused they seem to say
“Is there anyone who will help me?”

Once again voices of relief call out
To defend the orphans and widows
The needy, desperate and dying they say
“Won’t you please send some help?”

Once again my heart is moved
Overwhelmed with grief
Heartache, thoughts and intentions I say
“Lord, please help me?”

Once again the Spirit beckons
Apathy replaced by hope
Wisdom, direction and guidance I hear Him say
“In Me they find their help.”

Once again I petition Jehovah Jirah
Send laborers into the harvest
Helpers, ministers and preachers to say
“Take and eat for we have brought the Helper.”

“But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.’” – Matthew 9:36-38 (NKJV)
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Sharon Kane
03/12/09
A very moving piece. Your good word choice captured the emotions strongly.
I was left a little confused about where you were writing from, and about your response to the voice of God. The images on the screen suggest you were viewing from a distant country, but your petition to send more labourers made me wonder if you were writing from the perspective of someone ministering within Africa? Or if you were offering yourself to God to go there? Maybe it was deliberately left ambiguous so that the reader can make his/her own response?
Well written, and a nice Scripture verse to tie it together at the end. It is truly only Christ's compassion that brings hope.
Karlene Jacobsen 
03/12/09
What I see and understand is this: you are a minister of the Gospel asking for help. Where you are? I don't know. It could be Africa, or Detroit, MI, USA.
This is an incredibly lovely and heartfelt poem though.
Lynn Jacky 
03/12/09
Hi - Totally understand where you are coming from - I too was overwhelmed with the pictures of pain in Africa - One thing thought I noticed God is on the move there. Well written Good luck - Lynn
Charlie Comerford
03/13/09
Brilliant heartfelt poem, the scripture at the end wraps it up nicely.
Carolyn Crook
03/13/09
Your vision really tugs at my heart-strings.
This piece is well written; interwoven with despair, and hope.
A wake up call..is anyone listening?
Jim McWhinnie 
03/13/09
A compassionate verse filled with Christ-like sensitivity. Well-chosen words with enough rhyme to give it song yet not slave to it.

Many feed the hungry ministries might be able to use this heartfelt poetry.
Gary J. Borgstede
03/19/09
I can feel the compassion expressed in the writing as well as the commitment to intecessory prayer on behalf of those in need. I do think the article could be developed a little further in the transition from the heartache, thoughts, and intentions of the MC to the MC's petition of the Lord to send forth laborers. Although, as mentioned above, I can definitely feel the compassion for those in need and the sincerity of heartfelt prayer for them. Good job!
Faithful Okoye 
03/19/09
Beautifully written! And true.