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Prayer For Colorblindness

by Mary -BrytEyz- Ball (Age: 43)
copyright 10-28-2006


Age Rating: 4 +


Prayer For Colorblindness magnify



We all want to connect to the powers that be,

and deep in our hearts, hope that He reflects "me"

Whatever the color, whatever the race BECAUSE

No matter what else, Jesus has shed precious blood

 

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"They" may see white palms, others see black

But Jesus looks down upon all things that we lack

I just see a light that fills the old emptiness

And pray for the fulfilled promise of happiness

 

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We are ALL family, brothers and sisters, you and I

Born of Adam, born of Noah, born of God in the sky

we all spend green and bleed that ever crimson red

Even God's first born, at least that's what I've read

 

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Sometimes I wish the world blind because then

we'd be forced to see where our hearts have been

To see from the inside out, not the other way 'round

Forced to hear with our faith... God's loving sound

 

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So, God, blind me to the injustices of the world

let me hear not hatred as it shouts unfurled

Close my nose to the nauseating smell of bigotry

let me not feel the anger that ever threatens me

 

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Let me see instead your precious promise of Paradise

Let me feel the current of hope that surely underlies

every word, every prophecy, every miracle, every promise

And please, God, keep me from becoming a doubting Thomas

 

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See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil the monkeys said

I pray the same for my heart as I nightly kneel by my bed

May I see the best in men, may I hear your truth daily

May my speech reflect yours so I may be saved... maybe

 

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May we really become one in union with you, dear God

And like Jesus, may my own feet with The Good News be shod

May I wear your armor and continually fight the Fine Fight

And may I ever strive to do what I know is right

 

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For only then, Jehovah, will I truly and completely be

Acting in unison with our brotherhood here in harmony

And only then will we have what we've been wanting, what we lack

When once and for all we're forgiven with Jesus' blood, white or black

 

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(This was Inspired by Libra, a poem by Brian Jones)

 

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The main photo at top is an anthropological view

of what Jesus would actually look like and was obtained from... 


 

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A much further look into who Jesus is and what he's done for us

(and will yet do for us) can be found at ...

 

Jesus' Miracles - History or Myth?


 


Jesus' Worlwide Influence


 


Why Believe In Jesus?


 



 

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I posted this on my blog site

and this was an answer I left to someone's comment there...



 



 Boudreaux  Saturday October 28, 2006 - 10:16am (CDT)


 


beautifully shared ~ good morning mareee.



 


 



 BrytEyz Saturday October 28, 2006 - 12:08pm (EDT)


 



Wow... that was quick! Do you LIVE here? LOL. Glad you like it though... Brian is a great writer and familiar with the scriptures as well. I read his poem and felt a pain for him, imagining him sitting there in a pew, staring up at the statue of Jesus and being somewhat unable to connect with "God" because in his mind... he was black and Jesus was white.



I wished then, that we were all color blind, because it shouldn't matter what our skin color is, whether we're applying for a job, considering a friendship, or trying to relate to God. We ALL came from Adam, we all later come from Noah, and we are ALL family. Even though I am light skinned (having Cherokee and Philippine coursing through my American Mutt veins), I don't try to picture God in any human form, just a spirit being, a light to guide the way.



Much research has been done and has pretty much ruled out that Jesus was not white or black, but more of a middle-eastern man with dark brown skin and black or dark brown thick wavy hair (and not LONG like everyone depicts either). I included a link at the bottom of my post to a very interesting article I thought others would like too. And I also headed my poem with the most likely version of what Jesus looked like. In the end, though, does it really matter? If he was black, would he be unable to identify with me? Would he love me less? Would he be unable to understand my trials and tribulations?



No! For the scriptures plainly state that "We have as high priest, not one who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tested in all respects like ourselves, but without sin." Paul then encourages those who exercise faith in Jesus Christ to take full advantage of this arrangement for reconciliation to God saying: "Let us, therefore, approach with freeness of speech to the throne of undeserved kindness... for help at the right time." (Heb. 4:14-16; 1 John 2:2)



No, it doesn't matter what color Christ's skin was. What matters is that he is, that he remained faithful to God's and fulfilled his will and ensured God's purpose was met. With Christ as our leader, the things that matter are inside and unseen... not visible to the naked eye. When reading the following scripture, do you think of color? Or comfort?



"Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for your souls. For my yoke is kindly and my load is light." (Matt. 11:28-30)


 





 






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        10-19-2008     Leigh Gilholm Fisher        

First of all, thank you very much for the entry in my contest, Wishes! :D

I found this piece very enjoyable. ^-^ Not only was the message you aimed to convey very clear, it was also supported by good flow and structure. The pictures were a pleasantly unique though, and also reflected how much time you must have spent on this one. The author's note also made some interesting points to ensure the piece's meaning was completely expressed.

Great work here! The topic was interesting and meaningful! Thanks again for entering. ^-^


Leigh

        11-08-2006     Richard Reed Jr        

seeing nothing but the words of Christ and his teachings therein would be sufficient
to bring peace and tranquility to the world and make us the family he wished us to be.

You express truths in a gifted creative manner which permits them to speak more loudly to our hearts.

Well Done Mary,

Rich

        10-29-2006     Deborah Thomas        

Ah, Mary.. to have your fire and strength to see it through..
This is an amazing testimony.
My Lord saw fit to be sure that I would not go into my old age with the ways of the era that I grew up in. I am reminded some times of how horrific it really was then.. in the 60's.
But with grandchildren of many colors, I have found my way to being colorblind at last. How many of us of one color or another today can say that we are 100% pure of the culture(s) we are anyway? I have at least 4 different 'homelands' myself... ancestrally.
We seem to have different color skin to acclimate to the climate of our homelands.. whether it be snow or sand.. how can we be against what God created with such thought as that?
Thank you for doing God's work with such a fierce heart. I hope I have never offended you... you are truely a child of God.
Yours in Christ,
Debbie


        10-29-2006     David Pekrul        

Mary, I commend you for putting your faith out there for all to see. I love the writing, the prayer and the desire to accept people for who they are and your desire to grow closer to God.
One line I had problems with is:
"May my speech reflect yours so I may be saved... maybe". There should be no 'maybe' here Mary, for the Bible says in Romans 10:13 "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" - not "maybe" but "shall".
Also I felt that all the commentary at the end of the poem would have been better saved for the stories section of this website. I understand where you are going with it, but it somehow takes away from the feelings and expression in the poem.
Just my thoughts! You know I will always speak my mind, but respect your feelings.
Keep writing, Mary, and stand for your faith. That's what makes us strong.



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