Dear God, why do we walk in such shallow waters?

Date: 23-09-2008 11:51 pm (15 years ago) | Author: AdesuWa I.
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- at 23-09-2008 11:51 PM (15 years ago)
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I've been walking along this inlet
where crabs and sand abound
the guile of the ocean tide
would make you think we're fine
but the shallow sinking waters
count down the slowly sinking time
when a wave sits on the horizon
stoic and benign
we speed out to catch the rush
but we get caught in the tide
hiding under the surface
only deepens the pulling current
and dividing gap you find
leaves your sandy tracks behind

And try as we may to hide it
the desire to drown is there
and with every passing
faintly passing breath
we feel the crush rush through the air
with the chilly winds of the ocean
and the cleansing shifting tide
we feel ourselves
wash away
the sick desires that we hide

Posted: at 23-09-2008 11:51 PM (15 years ago) | Newbie
- khadijah at 26-09-2008 03:24 PM (15 years ago)
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think of it this way.......when we finally suceed in getting out of the water itself,then u have achieved greatness,beaten a feat,and a true feeling of freedom....
Posted: at 26-09-2008 03:24 PM (15 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- bertona12 at 5-10-2008 07:07 PM (15 years ago)
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Maybe,4 you to catch big fishes
Posted: at 5-10-2008 07:07 PM (15 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sanity at 15-10-2008 12:51 PM (15 years ago)
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God is disapointed in Africa.
The fair and just God of variety gave every people there race, color, language, culture, tradition and every other things in entirely different ways and manners, and that is what makes God happy.
But Africa refused to Take all that God gave and went borrowing from the west and asia.
Left the true african traditional religion(this offends God more) for the true religions that God gave to the Asians(christianity and islam).
All are true religions but every people must do what God want of them.

Very soon we shall change our colors;_ this is the only thing remaining since we changed our culture, tradition, language etc.
Lets be wise.
Posted: at 15-10-2008 12:51 PM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- ajepakoromance at 15-10-2008 04:30 PM (15 years ago)
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na waa this girl u most be a cool girl to be with honestly i dont mind flying to canada to be with u for one week and am sure it will be one of my best week,

about ur forum
 ,wel before u go into eny ocean first go and lean how to swim.
Posted: at 15-10-2008 04:30 PM (15 years ago) | Upcoming
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- gclef at 27-10-2008 12:32 PM (15 years ago)
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well what i really want yoiu to know is that even right thee imn the shallow water the presence of God is always with those that ask for it. remeber moses he said if ur presence will not  go with us don`t let us leave this place so the presence of God is very important.
Posted: at 27-10-2008 12:32 PM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- ruthdiadem at 29-10-2008 03:01 PM (15 years ago)
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Shallow waters i believe are the trying periods of our life, God allows situtations like that to cause to transform to his image. Fear not, you will come out strong and with a testimony.
Posted: at 29-10-2008 03:01 PM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- loveword at 4-11-2008 07:26 AM (15 years ago)
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lord said ,,, fear not i will be with you , till end of time ,remember peter walk no water,,so you can do that ,just have in GOD , REMAIN BLESS
Posted: at 4-11-2008 07:26 AM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- Manhenry at 4-11-2008 11:09 AM (15 years ago)
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WE WALK IN SHALLOW WATERS BECAUSE GOD WANT TO USE IT TO MAKE US TO BE STRONG AND COME MORE CLOSER TO HIM ALL THE TIME. BUT BRETHREN, LEST US FIRST SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS RIGHTIOUSNESS AND OTHER THING SHALL BE ADDED UNTO US IT IS VERY SIMPLE TO CHANGE YOUR SITUATION AND ALSO SIMPLE TO WORST IT AGAIN BUT YOU CAN WRITE TO PASTOR MARTINS ON [email protected] AND HE SHALL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR SITUATION WILL CHANGE TO GOOD.
Posted: at 4-11-2008 11:09 AM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- featface at 19-12-2008 10:04 PM (15 years ago)
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dear babygirl
       i,m abbey, love u for ur word, pls contact on [email protected]. thanks have nice day.
Posted: at 19-12-2008 10:04 PM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- megapro at 15-01-2009 07:50 AM (15 years ago)
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Did i hear u say shalow waters is meant 4 our tring moment and cause by God? that is not true my friend but rather AT that MOMENT God is saying u can even soar in the top of d OCCENS. why did u want 2 be single out in ur field? well ask men with an outstanding result they will certainly tell u better of the blessing in the waters. shout out to u all .
Posted: at 15-01-2009 07:50 AM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- mammaT at 23-01-2009 04:24 PM (15 years ago)
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the water is just shallow cause we think its shallowed
Posted: at 23-01-2009 04:24 PM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- Toks-E at 25-01-2009 12:55 AM (15 years ago)
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Huh? Huh? Huh?

Posted: at 25-01-2009 12:55 AM (15 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- SAmyrocko at 1-04-2009 10:58 AM (15 years ago)
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Quote from: mammaT on 23-01-2009 04:24 PM
the water is just shallow cause we think its shallowed


WEll, thats your own view to that.

Posted: at 1-04-2009 10:58 AM (15 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Mikayah at 6-04-2009 11:31 AM (15 years ago)
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Quote from: sanity on 15-10-2008 12:51 PM
God is disapointed in Africa.
The fair and just God of variety gave every people there race, color, language, culture, tradition and every other things in entirely different ways and manners, and that is what makes God happy.
But Africa refused to Take all that God gave and went borrowing from the west and asia.
Left the true african traditional religion(this offends God more) for the true religions that God gave to the Asians(christianity and islam).
All are true religions but every people must do what God want of them.

Very soon we shall change our colors;_ this is the only thing remaining since we changed our culture, tradition, language etc.
Lets be wise.



It is not only Africa which brings dissapointment to all of mankind (I don't think of the creator of the heaven and the earth as showing dissapointment in His creation since all things work according to His plan and purpose: Revelation 4: 11; 17: 17; Romans 9: 14-21).
Posted: at 6-04-2009 11:31 AM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- Mikayah at 6-04-2009 11:40 AM (15 years ago)
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Quote from: babygirl08playa on 23-09-2008 11:51 PM

I've been walking along this inlet
where crabs and sand abound
the guile of the ocean tide
would make you think we're fine
but the shallow sinking waters
count down the slowly sinking time
when a wave sits on the horizon
stoic and benign
we speed out to catch the rush
but we get caught in the tide
hiding under the surface
only deepens the pulling current
and dividing gap you find
leaves your sandy tracks behind

And try as we may to hide it
the desire to drown is there
and with every passing
faintly passing breath
we feel the crush rush through the air
with the chilly winds of the ocean
and the cleansing shifting tide
we feel ourselves
wash away
the sick desires that we hide

Babygirl, I'm thinking of oceans (water in general) in light of the little understanding which I have of symbols and their meaning in the Scriptures. In this case oceans would represent: tongues, peoples, nations.

From the above no one can draw himself or herslef away except through death physically or spiritually.

To die physically is regeretable but something which must happen to all of mankind pending the return of the Messiah.

to die spiritually however denotes a repentance from sin into which this world has been sold from time by our fore-bears Adam and Chawah/Eve. Such a one dies to sin and lives to righteousness.

However, your poetic construction is cool and so far I've not been able to marry it to the Scriptural symbols especially if you're mourning about attempting an escape?Huh?

Lets put it down to inexperience.

Regards.
Posted: at 6-04-2009 11:40 AM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- kutabrown at 12-04-2009 09:41 AM (15 years ago)
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Jesus said, 'if you are ashamed of me, I will be  ashamed of you before my Father.'

Yes, we do Love God.

He is our source of existence and Savior.

He keeps us functioning each and everyday.

Without Him, we will be nothing.

Without Him, we are nothing but with Him we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Phil 4:13

This is the simplest test . .. . If you Love God,
and are not ashamed of all the marvelous things he has done for you.
just be happy today.and also give him thanks for all the  marvelous things he has done for you...happy easter to all naijapals
Posted: at 12-04-2009 09:41 AM (15 years ago) | Newbie
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- meczytimber at 12-04-2009 10:01 AM (15 years ago)
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Sorry pals, i ve got nothing to say

Posted: at 12-04-2009 10:01 AM (15 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- rbest at 14-04-2009 04:17 PM (15 years ago)
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watching
Posted: at 14-04-2009 04:17 PM (15 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- SAmyrocko at 15-04-2009 01:21 PM (15 years ago)
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What are you watching please?

Posted: at 15-04-2009 01:21 PM (15 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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