His Sleeve
... a dirty job done well ...38 total reviews
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
This is quite an extraordinarily done piece of testimony I have read in a long time. I am very shaken with the words and symbolism. An absolutely wonderfully done piece with perfect statements and rhyme and flow. Your faith shows through along with your author's notes. The third stanza was the best...nailed shut the door to hell.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2016
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This is quite an extraordinarily done piece of testimony I have read in a long time. I am very shaken with the words and symbolism. An absolutely wonderfully done piece with perfect statements and rhyme and flow. Your faith shows through along with your author's notes. The third stanza was the best...nailed shut the door to hell.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2016
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Barb - My Bud and I have been from Tallahassee to OK City and back during the last week. Bud fell on the way out (the ALS has destroyed his balance but, stubborn man, he still insists on walking) and we spent a day in the Emergency Room making sure he didn't have a concussion. We're home, tired but still ticking. I get emotional when I'm weary and that and your comments made me cry. Thank you for your insight and encouragement.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from Franklin Price
We are a dirty job for Jesus but if we believe we are cleansed and saved and hell's door is nailed shut. You have said it all and I appreciate it. The truth shall make us free. Let's roll up our sleeves and get on with it. Very nice
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2016
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We are a dirty job for Jesus but if we believe we are cleansed and saved and hell's door is nailed shut. You have said it all and I appreciate it. The truth shall make us free. Let's roll up our sleeves and get on with it. Very nice
Comment Written 24-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2016
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Thanks, again, Franklin (I responded to 'messages' notification of the 'stars' - I think that will reach you by 'messages'.
God bless and my best,
Relda
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Comment from MelB
Hi Relda, This is a wonderfully written poem on faith and what it means to be delivered from the pit to His amazing grace.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Hi Relda, This is a wonderfully written poem on faith and what it means to be delivered from the pit to His amazing grace.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Thanks, Mel. It's quite literally the truth of how it happened for me. - Relda
Comment from WriteSins!
In my eyes, this poem near perfectly captures what faith is all about. I really enjoyed the word choice and structure of this poem, it really solidified it for me. Excellent job and keep up the great work!
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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In my eyes, this poem near perfectly captures what faith is all about. I really enjoyed the word choice and structure of this poem, it really solidified it for me. Excellent job and keep up the great work!
Comment Written 24-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Hi, and very nice to meet you. You comments encourage me so much. The poem expresses exactly what the Lord did for me. As Paul said, (paraphrased) I am chief of the sinners. I was.
I'll stop by your site soon and see what you're up to.
Relda
Comment from Thal1959
Very well done. This work is in the form of a sonnet. But traditional sonnets originally weren't spiritual in nature - this has become more popular over the past several generations of writers. The rhymes work fine, and the piece holds its own rhythm. The subject of the Lord rolling up his sleeves to do our dirty work on our behalf, and then rolling them down again when the work is done, is an excellent poetic device. In fact, it makes the author's secondary explanation of what you were considering when you wrote this, seem superfluous since the poem's language and expressions speak for themselves. Again, very well done. Thanks.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Very well done. This work is in the form of a sonnet. But traditional sonnets originally weren't spiritual in nature - this has become more popular over the past several generations of writers. The rhymes work fine, and the piece holds its own rhythm. The subject of the Lord rolling up his sleeves to do our dirty work on our behalf, and then rolling them down again when the work is done, is an excellent poetic device. In fact, it makes the author's secondary explanation of what you were considering when you wrote this, seem superfluous since the poem's language and expressions speak for themselves. Again, very well done. Thanks.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Hi, and so nice to meet you. This poem truthfully expresses what happened for me. Like Paul, I was chief among sinners. Forgiveness - what a gift! Thank you for your encouragement.
I'll stop by your site soon and see what you've been up to.
Relda
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You are always welcome.
Comment from Dr. Nad
His Sleeve Receives the first six star I have given in five months. To be honest the main reason is because I have been gone away from this site for approximately that long. I have however been on the site for five hours today and you receive my first six star. In your rhyming poem. You have told the divine story of sin, sadness and shame turned into unspeakable joy, full of glory. Thanks for sharing so masterfully! Happy Thanksgiving. May God bless you!
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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His Sleeve Receives the first six star I have given in five months. To be honest the main reason is because I have been gone away from this site for approximately that long. I have however been on the site for five hours today and you receive my first six star. In your rhyming poem. You have told the divine story of sin, sadness and shame turned into unspeakable joy, full of glory. Thanks for sharing so masterfully! Happy Thanksgiving. May God bless you!
Comment Written 24-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Dr. Nad, so nice to meet you.
Thank you for your insight and encouragement. This poem expressly describes what happened for me - like Paul, I was the chief among sinners. Thank God, that the blood covers sins then and now.
I'll stop by your site soon and see what you've been up to.
Rela
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You are welcome.
Embrace the love from above.
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Relda
= Beautifully written spiritual poem of faith encapsulating Christian belief, and most touching.
= I like the backside pix of you and and Sammy. Very creative.
= Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!
= Those who don't, I bid you a great day/evening. (*<*)
<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers & Blessings <> Jax
<> Published as <> Jacqueline M Franklin
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Hi, Relda
= Beautifully written spiritual poem of faith encapsulating Christian belief, and most touching.
= I like the backside pix of you and and Sammy. Very creative.
= Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!
= Those who don't, I bid you a great day/evening. (*<*)
<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers & Blessings <> Jax
<> Published as <> Jacqueline M Franklin
Comment Written 24-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Jacqueline - so nice to meet you.
Thank you for your comments and encouragement. Loved your well-wishes - are very timely. Dealing with aftermath of a bad fall for my husband over the holiday break. He has ALS (still stubbornly insists on walking) and he fell backwards on asphalt. Lots of blood, and spent the afternoon in emergency room removing gravel from his scalp and CT Scans. No concussion but he lost memory of events before and after hitting his head. Exciting but rested beneath the Lord's wings.
I'll stop by your site soon and see what you're up to.
Relda
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= OMGoodness! So sorry to hear about your hubby. Thankfully, he is okay. Hope this does not mess with his ALS.
= Blessings to you both, and hope the rest of the holidays are most =uneventful=
= Merry Christmas. (*<*)
Comment from nomi338
Where would any of us be without the saving grace of Jesus' sacrifice? We are all potentially saved if we reach for the forgiveness provided by the shed blood of the Christ. It takes effort and the humility to admit that we are indeed sinners in need of salvation.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Where would any of us be without the saving grace of Jesus' sacrifice? We are all potentially saved if we reach for the forgiveness provided by the shed blood of the Christ. It takes effort and the humility to admit that we are indeed sinners in need of salvation.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Thank you for comments and encouragement. 'God is good ALL the time. ALL the time God is good!'
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from RGstar
A strong poem of faith, even for the born again Christian.
Strong imagery and conviction. Your authors note also added to the delivery.
Solid write.
Have a good day author.
Best wishes,
RGstar
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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A strong poem of faith, even for the born again Christian.
Strong imagery and conviction. Your authors note also added to the delivery.
Solid write.
Have a good day author.
Best wishes,
RGstar
Comment Written 24-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Thank you for your comments and encouragement.
It happened exactly that way for me - like Paul I was chief among sinners. Forgiveness! What a gift.
Relda
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I really enjoyed your poem, Relda, and I could see Jesus rolling up his sleeves and getting His hands dirty cleaning us up. We use that expression here in the UK, and suits your poem for what Jesus has to do time and again.
Your author's notes were really good, too. I liked reading those. Well done! Sandra xx
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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I really enjoyed your poem, Relda, and I could see Jesus rolling up his sleeves and getting His hands dirty cleaning us up. We use that expression here in the UK, and suits your poem for what Jesus has to do time and again.
Your author's notes were really good, too. I liked reading those. Well done! Sandra xx
Comment Written 24-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Sandra - your comments and encouragement are very appreciated. Forgiveness! What a gift!
God bless and my best,
Relda
