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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: HOT (08/10/17)
Pillar of cloud appeared
to shield the scorching heat
from the sultry sun
while the people journeyed
across the desolate desert
,escaping the Egyptian bondage
,towards their promised destiny

At night
the cloud turned into fire
to provide warmth
to ward off the chilly cold winds
from the dull and dreary desert
and sufficient brightness to move forward
light, life and comfort;
He timely offered

The cloud and the fire
that led symbolised
His presence and loving-kindness
,tender loving care
towards the Israelites
His chosen people
so are we His children
by faith in Christ

How amazing
the way these miracles happened
-appropriate and sufficient
: the temperature was neither too hot
nor too cold; just plain pleasant
Interestingly,He never disturbed
the nature He created
:the sun, the moon,
the winds and the breeze
Neither did He send the rain
to give relief to the afternoon heat
He dealt with it creatively

Lord, as I think about the state
of the planet earth
I can't help mourning
How they have turned
lush Eden into barren deserts,
the luxuriant gardens
into wastelands

Teach me the wisdom
of blessing the earth You created
in the beginning
by planting a tree
,watering some plants and flowers
,and being more conscientious
in recycling, reusing and reducing

By my example,
may I influence
some to spare a thought
for Your world
before they fall
into ruins
or beyond restoration

Though the earth
may be eaten away
like old clothes
by the worms
as if they were well-worn wool
His salvation will never end;
His goodness will continue forever.”
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Loni Bowden-Horn 
08/19/17
Thank you for the powerful reminder God's presence in our lives.

I liked the flow of the poem.

I don't believe the punctuation was placed properly

Nicely written





Raymond Bouchoc
08/22/17
The presence of God for His people in the pillar of fire and cloud always stands out to me of His mercy and grace.

The punctuation issues were a little distracting.

I was reminded in the part about Eden moving to a wasteland how the Lord promises in Isaiah to transform the wilderness back into a garden like Eden.