Good Friday and Me

April 14, 2006 / by MentalHealthRN

                                       Two Baby Lamb

They look totally different, but they are both still lambs, aren't they?

                 

                    Is one loved more than the other? I don't think so.

 

            

 

Am I a sinner?  You better believe it.  I'm human. Many times I have been the lost lamb... I've been so lost I couldn't tell you which way was up, much less what I should be doing. ( I'm SO glad he isn't keeping a score card on me!!!) 
 
Thank God I had a shepherd.
 
The apostle Paul wrote, 
      "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners -- of whom I am the worst" (1 Timothy 1:15)
 
Jesus said,  
    "What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?" (Matthew 18:12).
   "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him" (John 3:17).
 
This isn't a blog for debate. This is my belief, as you have your belief.  It's wonderful that we live in a country where we can write our religious beliefs on paper and not be stoned to death.
 
This is me, this is what I believe.  If you feel differently about me now , I'm sorry about that, it comes with the package.
 
 

The Straying Sheep  

by Robert Wadsworth Lowry 
 

  How many sheep are straying
Lost from the Savior's fold!
Upon the lonely mountain, They shiver with the cold:
Within the tangled thickets,
Where poison vines do creep,
And over rocky ledges
Still roam the poor lost sheep.

O come, let us go and find them!
In the paths of death they roam.
At the close of the day 'twill be sweet to say:
"I have brought some lost one home."

O who will go to find them?
Who, for the Savior's sake,
Will search with tireless patience
Through brier and through brake
Unheeding thirst or hunger,
Who still from day to day,
Will seek, as for treasure,
The sheep that go astray?

O come, let us go and find them!
In the paths of death they roam.
At the close of the day 'twill be sweet to say:
"I have brought some lost one home."

Say, will you seek to find them?
From pleasant bow'rs of ease
Will you go forth determined
To find the least of these?
For still the Savior calls them,
And looks across the wold,
And still He holds wide open
The door into His fold.

O come, let us go and find them!
In the paths of death they roam.
At the close of the day 'twill be sweet to say:
"I have brought some lost one home."

How sweet 'twound be at evening
If you and I could say,
"Good Shepherd we've been seeking
The sheep that went astray!
Heartsore and faint with hunger,
We heard them making moan,
And lo! we come at nightfall,
And bear them safely home."

O come, let us go and find them!
In the paths of death they roam.
At the close of the day 'twill be sweet to say:
"I have brought some lost one home."

Robert Wadsworth Lowry

 

24 comments on Good Friday and Me

  • bluegrasslady said 2 years ago
    VERY, VERY GOOD, STRAIGHT FROM THE BIBLE, [THUMBUP][HEART][SMILE] TXMOM
  • elkhound said 2 years ago
    good article. yes we all have different beliefs or no beliefs. I cannot force my beliefs on anyone. Only God knows what is in our hearts and that is the only one we have to answer too. [HEART]
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    So true Mary![HEART]
  • gwensgifts said 2 years ago
    [HEART][THUMBUP]I'm definitely feeling IT this Good Friday
  • ChihulahuaLover said 2 years ago
    Great Post Cindy!!![THUMBUP][HEART]

    Jenn
  • disabledhealer said 2 years ago
    Beautiful photo. It's so great what you say, that in this country we can state our religious views and not have to worry about being stoned to death, or in some countries where you are imprisoned or even tortored for expressing your beliefs. We are so fortunate here, and we must take great care that we will keep our freedoms. We cannot allow atheists to enforce their lack of belief on our countries policies. Separations of church and state means just that, not destruction of church, just because a few want it so. I, too, am a sinner in need of being washed clean in the blood of the Lamb.[HEART]
  • grahamsherwood said 2 years ago
    Hello Cindy. I've looked at this post and the feedback that you've had. I hope my view isn't seen as out of character to you guys.
    My personal belief is that this is the only shot we get of things, there is nothing to come. I have been a church goer and I still think some chotal music is sublime.
    However, when one comes to the conclusion that there's no seat waiting in the hereafter, you get to make a clear choice. To do good or to do bad.
    I've been married for 35 years and have four wonderful kids. In my time I've trained and taught hundreds of people a variety of things. I pick people up and give them lifts if they need one. I hand some cash to the homeless sometimes and would help anyone in distress.
    I don't need a medal for this, but I think it makes me a sort of OK bloke. My friends know that I'll drop everything and come straight away.
    When I think of my father, now dead, it makes me happy, and I remember doing lots of things with him. I know I'll never see him aagain though. Memories, skills, helping, just being OK are a religion in themselves.
    I don't need to go to chuch to sing, and I'm not trying to book a place anywhere.
    I've never hurt anybody either physically or emotionally. To me that is my religion.
    Humans need to be in groups to stay strong I guess, but all groups should get on.
    I hope this bunk'um written whilst alone this GF doesn't sound too trite. I hope that you have a nice break. I think I'll stick to poems in future.
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    sweet graham, the Dalai Lami says, " my compassion is my religion." and I totally agree with that.[HEART]
  • biggdawg49 said 2 years ago
    Whether our beliefs are the same or not doesn't matter, respecting the other persons right to have that belief does. (short of jihad and murder that is) Ya'll have a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Easter! [THUMBUP]
  • jensgems said 2 years ago
    [THUMBUP] I totally agree
  • LovelyLinda said 2 years ago
    good stuff--LL
  • KDawg said 2 years ago
    [HEART]
  • Blogdreamz said 2 years ago
    This is totally good Cindy. You know what? I am that lost sheep too and one day hopefully will be found.
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    just know he will never give up the search...[HEART]
  • dawgnurse said 2 years ago
    Mary had a little Lamb...and He was sacrificed for me! Beautiful post, lovely tribute to our Lord. We are each different lambs...but loved all the same.[HEART]
  • LovelyLinda said 2 years ago
    great way to say it----LL[THUMBUP]
  • honeybugg3 said 2 years ago
    very inspirational for this Holy Season. good job, Cindy.[HEART]

    reguards
    yer seriously lapsed pal
    bugg
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    thanks buggs, hope you are feeling in tip top shape.[HEART]
  • Ancient1 said 2 years ago
    Happy Easter
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    Happy Easter to you A1[SMILE]
  • docrock said 2 years ago
    Well ... NOW I feel differently about you. Each time I read one of your posts I feel differently. Does your husband realize what a prize he has?
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    ok, doc, how much money do you want???[HUH][ROLLEYES][HEART][KISS]
  • november said 2 years ago
    I couldn't agree w/you more... apropo for today.[HEART]
  • bamick said 2 years ago
    I'm still trying to find my way as I've been lost many times too. God is forgiving. Jesus is my savior. Thus, I keep trying.

    Thanks for this beautiful entry, Cin. I missed you guys [HEART][SMILE]

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