Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

Once again I have not been on for a few days, so have a lot of messages to catch up on. Great poem, Roy. When I look back on my childhood, I often wonder why God chose our family from our little village to save. But I am so glad He did.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2022

---

reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022

Thanks Anne, for these insightful comments and review, blessings Roy

Comment from GARY MACLEAN

Excellent

Christ has chosen each and every one of us, it is just up to us to acknowledge being chosen.

Great poem Roy. I especially liked the following sentence.

"yet I served sin in raging youth."

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2022

---

reply by the author on 25-Sep-2022

Thanks so much Gary, for these terrific comments and great review, blessings Roy

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

I like to believe everyone is given a chance to be saved. I don't know but the scripture that "many are called but few are chosen" confused me just a bit. I would like to think "all are called but few choose"

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2022

---

reply by the author on 25-Sep-2022

I?m afraid I can?t change the scripture Beth, it seems to me that some refuse to even entertain a spark of God?s existence, maybe I am naive Beth, but I believe everyone is welcome, the scripture in Roman?s 1:20 says, "You are without excuse o man, His invisible quality declares the glory of God" thanks for the great review, blessings Roy

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Lovely poem Roy, and I do like the format you chose for this one, as it gives emphasis to your words. I also like the parallel between the sun and the Son. Well and thoughtfully composed.
Wendy

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2022

---

reply by the author on 25-Sep-2022

Thanks Wendy for these splendid comments and review, blessings Roy

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

Brilliant on using the sun and the Son as shining light onto the world. A wonderful and truly beautifully penned poem of faith.
I truly enjoyed reading this.
Blessings,
Mary

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2022

---

reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022

Thanks Mary, for these positive comments and an affirming review, blessings Roy

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Hi, Roy. I'm behind as always...

I loved your poem but for the life of me could not figure out why you put in this bit about circumcision!

"Romans 2:29, NIV: No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person's praise is not from other people, but from God."

I needed a little remedial help on that one not being as attune to the bible as I ought to be! (I called my cousin, a Pastor, who helped me understand it)

See? You teach even when you inspire curiosity!

Karenina

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2022

---

reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022

Thanks for this Karen, the OT testament is the outward sign, and the NT is the inward sign, thank you dear girl, blessings Roy

reply by karenina on 23-Sep-2022

I have much to learn!
Thanks, Roy...

reply by the author on 24-Sep-2022

You?re on the ball dear Karen

Comment from DeboraDyess

Excellent

SO TRUE.
I have no idea why He chose me, either. I'm not sure I would have. Not fun to admit, but trye. But I'll be eternally grateful that He chose to shine on me and allow me to be a part of Him.
Thank you for this beauty.
Blessings,
Deb

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2022

---

reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022

Thanks Deb, for these positive comments and an affirming review, blessings Roy

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I was impressed how you used the sun and the Son as shining light onto the world. Yes, they both do. God chose us even before we were born. He already knew who would follow Him and who would reject Him and who would eventually return. He loves all of us.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2022

---

reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022

Thanks Barbara, for these positive comments and an affirming review, blessings Roy

Comment from aryr

Excellent

What a fantastic picture, Roy. You are absolutely correct, Christ the Son is the light just as the sun. I agree that we are blessed to see that light of the sun each day until our last. Blessings.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2022

---

reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022

Thanks Alie, for these excellent comments and review, blessings Roy

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

An excellent piece, Roy, I appreciate all you have to say in your pieces. It's like receiving a subliminal message of faith each time I read your work. Your pieces are gratifying and meaningful. Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2022

---

reply by the author on 23-Sep-2022

Thanks John, for these positive comments and an affirming review, blessings Roy