My precious child of grace
I understand the pain you face.
Long ago I had a son who died.
He was hurt by men and crucified.
It made me very sad
To see him hurt so badly
Though he had done nothing wrong
But he was brave and strong.
Men buried him inside a cave.
But I would not let him stay in that grave.
So I raised him back to life again
Now he can forever be your friend.
I have sent him to be at your side
To help you with every tear you've cried
And make you just as brave and strong,
For you are my child and to me you'll always belong.
I love you, my child of grace.
One day you'll see me face to face
Because of my son, Jesus, who died
And is now and forever at your side.
Author notes
Nothing tears at my heart more than a little child suffering.
I tried to write this simple enough for a child to understand.
Written October 2nd, 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- Courage of Grace/Kraleigh Grace Burnett by veritas.
307 points, ended October 11, 2004, 14 entries
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This was such a beautiful write. Anyone who didn't know Jesus and the Father would surely learn from your words, no matter the age.
The little children suffering tears at my soul as well. My dear friend on the site was abused physically when she was a child. Every time I read of it, and when I read her published book...I wished so much that I could hold her close and keep her safe. Makes me sick that no one helped her...they all turned a blind eye.
This was a wonderful morning read. Our Father wants to comfort all His children, that is why He sent His Son.
Sam
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A message simple enough for a child but wise enough for anyone to understand. It's funny how we often feel that as we get older we need to change the way we speak with eachother and then wonder why so many fail to understand. Just because this is meant for a child does not mean it can't be used for any one needing encouragement. I think you did an amazing job with this poem. Wonderful job and keep it up!
~Lise
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OH, this is so beautiful. YOu did a wonderful job and it was such a great way to end my day. An excellent show of love and compassion.
Sam
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well it's simple, but mostchristians I have ever met do everything BUT follow this tenderness and sympathy for others(though I have to say the Christians I have met here on this site are different). Really, they seem to understand everything about Christianity, BUT this!
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Yes, the message is really simple. It's simple enough that a child could understand. It's adults that get all hung up on complicated theology, imperfect Christians, imperfect church, pain and suffering etc and miss the simplicity of the message and miss who Jesus is.
I think it's put best in the child's song “Jesus Loves Me.” If we just knew and believed that, all else would not matter. If we knew "Jesus Loves Me" then obedience wouldn't be an issue. Of course we would obey. We would know his rules were from love and for our good. If we knew "Jesus Loves Me" we wouldn't be so concerned about our pain. We would appreciate his pain and truly see that all things do work for good. If we only trusted and believed the simple truth that "Jesus Loves Me." Have you read my pieces titled "I Love You" and "Reflections on September 11?" -
thank you for entering this contest.
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Hey I'm sorry- I didn't realize this was written for a child, or I wouldn't have written that kind of comment. It is sad though that it is just for a child, because this is the kind of sensitivity that the world needs to recieve from Christianity, but doesn't.
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wow, you know what dawned on me when reading this? That this is NOT a religious poem, but religion raises people's defemses so much that they can no longer hear the message that it is trying to bring to the world. Religion wants us to hear that Jesus died innocently, but then the church turned around and killed so many innocently. There MAY have been nalicious intent around Jesus murder, but it could have been that the people honestly believed they were doing the right thing for the good of society. It doesn't make it right, but it sheds a different light on how the church should spread its message. You have conveyed the message so beautifully here. The problem is I am not sure wether to believe it or not. That is who was Jesus really? Did her really die innocently? Or was he a threat back then to those who ruled? Don't you think that if someone today ruled and seemed like a threat to Christianity, Christians would want that person put to death(or have his influence diminished?). What you have written has moved me in this incredible way. My first instinct is to believe it. I just don't know though about the rest of Christianity and all it's rules, ect. There seems to be so many good things outside of Christianity that Christians dismiss as evil. Well if anything you are moving me closer to truth whatever I end up believing that truth may be.
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Please take a look at this contest. It is for a little girl and her parents. I hope many poets submit entries. This family needs encouragement.
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If you have a chance, please look an the contest. It is for a little girl (not my child) only 5 years old. She needs much encouragemnet.
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This is very beautiful and inspirational and YOU HAVE written this in an easy soft context for a child to read and comprehend, that comes straight from my seven year old who is here at my side and read this and said Mommy whoever that person is they write very lovely for us children! BRAVO POET!
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Beautiful
My prayers are with you and i applaud your strength..I'm not sure i would be that strong..You words moved me to tears and i really do wish you well in you're healing ...God bless -
Very beautiful. It went straight to my heart. It shows the mercy God gives us. I also love the background its very cute! Well, best wishes go to you. Through this poem I can tell you are a kind person. I love it.
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I really dont know how to comment on this one. It must be the most difficult thing to live with - the death of a child - wish I had your faith for comfort though - I am envious
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