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Spiritual Starvation
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By Nan Forehand
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Spiritual Starvation

 

rampant across our nation

epidemic of spiritual starvation

utter tragedy - souls in despair

food in His hands - He's holding it there

starving for so long - numb from the pain

to take the Bread of Life would be your richest gain

open wide and feed the soul inside

don't give up - I know you've tried

slow and easy -  you don't want to choke

believe me, spiritual starvation is no joke

this starvation is no laughing matter

spiritually feed on this heavenly batter

risen to it's highest perfection

accept this bread - feel no more rejection

to those of you who already partake

nurture these souls - make no mistake

keep feeding the needy and in due course

our Heavenly Father will surely rejoice

John 6:34-40

"Sir," they said, "from now on give us this bread."  Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life.  He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.  But as I have told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe.  All that the Father gives me will come to me, and who ever comes to me I will never drive away.  For I have come down from heaven not to do my will, but to do the will of him who sent me.  And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day.  For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life and I will raise him up at the last day."


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Submitted: Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 28, 2006

About the Poet
I grew up in rural North Carolina, married for 38 years to my best friend and soulmate, Allen, who retired almost 17 years ago from the Air Force after 24 years of service to our beloved America. We have a daughter, Ashley ( and son-in-law, Kris) and, a son, John, and, our two beautiful grand daughters, Amelia and Haley, and Isaac, our only grandson, all blessings from God. We have four cats; Mr. Peabody, Missy, aka Middle Kitty and Tabby, aka Little Kitty, and Gracie. I've seen a lot of hard times and God has always been here for me to see me through them. I am a vessel God can use to help others in need. If I could be described in one word, it would be that I am an encourager.


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