Metaphoric Metaphor

*Just a metaphor, decipher it yourself*

My life,

My days,

My time,

My phrase.

Liken to a bruise,

A bruise that was never sealed,

Never dealed,

Never healed.

Like the bruise in shape,

Time passes for healing,

Then again,

The hammer strikes once more.

Still,

As love is blind,

So shall I be,

For in my blindness, your flaws I see perfection.

Copyright by Josiah Wu

Holding on.....

How fast, time flies.....

Its already been more than a year she's in BPahat already. And the very same period of time, marks the time since i've started work.

Truly, i thank God that i'm still surviving without her presence. Even tho i walk thru the valley of 'loneliness', i shalt fear no 'lonesome-ness'. Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

And that is all, i need.

However, as much as the spiritual side of me is getting a hang on the spiritual realm, my physical body, heart and mind, misses her so much.

Lord, u hear my cry, u contain my tears. Give us the strength to persevere on, for another 2yrs+. Truly only by Your grace, that i can last thus long......

I pray that You give her strength, courage and wisdom, in her work for You.

I pray that You give her peace, joy-everlasting, in sharing with her friends.

I pray that You give her health, growth, attitude, character and wealth in the Lord.

I pray that You give her time, for You and for me.

I pray that You give me perseverance in achieving my dreams to come.

I pray that You give me strength to run Your race.

I pray that You give me peace, courage, and trust everyday.

I pray that You bring her back to me, after it is done.

Still,

I pray, that Your will be done, on Earth, as it is in Heaven.

I love you Father.

I love you, Abby.

Eternity.

Question: "Do you have eternal life?"

The Bible presents a clear path to eternal life. First, we must recognize that we have sinned against God: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). We have all done things that are displeasing to God, which makes us deserving of punishment. Since all our sins are ultimately against an eternal God, only an eternal punishment is sufficient. "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23).

However, Jesus Christ, the sinless (1 Peter 2:22), eternal Son of God became a man (John 1:1,14) and died to pay our penalty. "God demonstrates His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). Jesus Christ died on the cross (John 19:31-42), taking the punishment that we deserve (2 Corinthians 5:21). Three days later He rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), proving His victory over sin and death. "In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3).

By faith, we must change our mindset regarding Christ - who He is, what He did, and why - for salvation (Acts 3:19). If we place our faith in Him, trusting His death on the cross to pay for our sins, we will be forgiven and receive the promise of eternal life in heaven. "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son so that anyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). Faith alone in the finished work of Christ on the cross is the only true path to eternal life! "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).

If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, here is a sample prayer. Remember, saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Christ that can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation. "God, I know that I have sinned against you and deserve punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness - the gift of eternal life! Amen!"