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Comment on Top 10 Regrets #8 I held it together. by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:31:24 +0000

Yes, somewhere it gets drilled into us that above all else we must “hold it together.” I suppose it was done out of good intentions but if followed as the rule it seems to be it doesn’t serve us well.

Comment on Top 10 Regrets #8 I held it together. by Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:30:53 +0000

“There are times and situations in life where holding it together is exactly the wrong thing to do.”

Oh, yeah…how many times have I stood in a social circle & everyone else is laughing & I stand there feeling frozen emotionally. Or, I give the “I’m fine” answer when what I’d really like to do is burst into tears…but won’t because I’m trying to hold it together. Good post.

Comment on Feeling Loved by themerchantsdaughter

themerchantsdaughter — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:41:02 +0000

your comment about books for guys made me think of ‘wild at heart’–a great read for guys, and girls too.

Comment on Feeling Loved by themerchantsdaughter

themerchantsdaughter — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:36:24 +0000

this is making me think of all sorts of things.

i think i seek the feeling of belonging, and then push it away since the feeling of not belonging is more comfortable.

i think i seek the feeling of being loved, and then push it away since the feeling of being misunderstood is more comfortable.

feelings sure are interesting. i think i like to push feelings away to keep myself more balanced. i used to revel in feelings, great and not so great, because they were exhilarating, and now i think i try to move through them as quickly as possible.

hmm.

Comment on Aching for Redemption by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:25:20 +0000

Thank you for explaining your background a little. I certainly can understand why you might be thinking the same thoughts. I feel so privileged to do the work I do but if were not for the hope I have in the redemption Jesus brings, it would be an unbearable burden. There are terrible, terrible things going on everyday in this world. Redemption and a making of all things new is our hope. And the best part is that our hope is based on something that is really true, not just a happy thought we try to convince ourselves of to make it through the day.
I hope you visit again and comment in the future. Thank you.

Comment on Aching for Redemption by Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:49:26 +0000

You have beautifully expressed exactly where my thoughts have been lately, and my heart weighs heavy with what I see and hear every day, as I am also a therapist. Not only do I see the tragedy in the world from where I sit, I’m also experiencing it as a parent. Living grief everyday yet, our hope is in Jesus, yes that He will make all things new. Thank you so much for sharing your poem.

Comment on Aching for Redemption by liliessparrowsandgrass

liliessparrowsandgrass — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:08:04 +0000

Thank you, and I will be back to visit your site to read your other posts. :)

Comment on Aching for Redemption by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:01:07 +0000

Comment on Aching for Redemption by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:00:18 +0000

Thank you so much for your feedback on the poem. I just got done looking at your site and it looks like a blog to keep an eye on.

Comment on Aching for Redemption by Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:45:57 +0000

You’re right, I didn’t. =) And I confess I had typed “banal” in my response then deleted it (banal refering to saying “I like it” being too weak a comment in reference to this poem!).

Comment on Aching for Redemption by liliessparrowsandgrass

liliessparrowsandgrass — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:43:18 +0000

Certainly very thought-provoking yet heart-moving, where the poem’s first stanzas start with “Why here”, and the last stanza starts with “Why Now”.

“Why here” — because God so loves the world, in spite of it,

“Why now” — because now, while the whole of creation groans and travails in pain, is the time of decision, to accept the redemption and salvation offered by a loving God through His Son Jesus Christ.

Comment on Top 10 Regrets #4 I tried to love God. by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:23:04 +0000

Hmmm. You feel a song coming on? Well, it’s a good song. Let it ring! :)

Comment on Top 10 Regrets #4 I tried to love God. by Frana

Frana — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:15:14 +0000

How true, how true. Makes me want to sing “Jesus loves me.”

Comment on Aching for Redemption by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:58:09 +0000

Well… thank you Cheryl. Yeah it just seemed like what our world might look like hanging in space when there was all green and no parking lots!
Happy mulling. and I bet you didn’t even have to look up “pall” :)

Comment on Feeling Loved by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:54:46 +0000

Thanks for looking that up!

Comment on Aching for Redemption by Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:53:51 +0000

“How now…could we not long for escape from under this pall
and ache for the final Redemption of all?”

Dr. H, this is a very powerful and emotion-packed poem. It’s wonderful. Another one to print and mull over. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

I LOVE your phrase “the emerald work of his hands.”

Comment on Feeling Loved by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:51:58 +0000

Thanks!

Comment on Feeling Loved by ShaunQ

ShaunQ — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:37:04 +0000

Man Alive by Patrick Morley at amazon.

Comment on Aching for Redemption by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:57:09 +0000

hmmm, we all are a part of what needs to be redeemed it seems. Thanks for the compliments. I’m glad you liked it.

Comment on Aching for Redemption by Frana

Frana — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:07:20 +0000

The poem is indescribably lovely. I have to say though that, Yes, I see others messing their lives up, but I’ve done a royal job of messing up my own, and yet God keeps doing His wonderful Romans 8:28 thing. That helps me be patient with others who keep messing up. I so often go to I John 1:9 when Satan reminds me of failures and I don’t even ask for forgiveness – I just go right to “thank you for the blood of Jesus that cleanses me from all sin.)

I would love to say things as beautifully as you do. There is a haunting beauty to that poem.