Overcoming – A Poem
Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meaning as another word. Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning to other words. I am thankful for antonyms because they are proof that in spite of all the evil in the world there is hope that good ultimately prevails. So I decided to write a poem about some of my favorite antonyms.
Overcoming
Apathy
overcome by
passion and sympathy
Envy
consumed by
good will
Greed
swallowed up by
generosity
Selfishness
negated by
altruism
Pride
cured by
humility
Violence
remedied by
peace
Confusion
cleared away by
truth
Anger
healed by
forgiveness
Hatred
overwhelmed by
love
Fear
alleviated by
faith
Death
defeated by
eternal life
Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV).
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Linda, I think your writing keeps getting better and better. I loved the verbs you chose to use with each one. It just built and built to a wonderful ending. yay! And I loved how much it blessed Ann and was like God designed it for her situation. wow!
God bless you as He keeps you thinking of Him!
Deb, You are such a wonderful encourager! If my writing is getting better it’s only because I have determined to focus on Jesus and glorify Him, and He has made my writing better. What a wonderful God we serve! 🙂 Peace, Linda
Very nice — like listing antidotes for all the natural poisons! Very nice approach driving towards that last stanza.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. I like your analogy of antidotes for natural poisons, only they are antidotes for spiritual poisons. 🙂 Peace, Linda
Thank you, Linda!!!
I just had to deal with an uncomfortable situation. Wrong was done and I took it upon myself to ask the authority in the room to resolve an issue that had been ignored. It was tough talk, but we needed to hear it. Can you imagine my shock and joy when I read your poem?! So much ‘confusion… anger… hatred… fear…’, pain and hurt was sitting there all dressed up and pretentious but ‘truth …forgiveness … love …faith’ , understanding and compassion exposed and soothed at the same time! How great is our God?!!! As if that wasn’t enough you added His words. I am thrilled to bits when I look at it on the large scale of having peace in Jesus, regardless!!
When the announcement came out for the post-a-day challenge, I opted out. I am happy you decided to do it and I continue to pray for your strength as you post what God lays on your heart to share with us each day. I don’t always get to comment but I always read. I thank you for every single day you have posted but I am especially grateful for this poem today.
May His hand continue to be upon you, especially in the times when the pain feels unbearable. I am so glad He is working all things for your good.
Blessings, with much thanksgiving,
ann
Ann, Thank you for your wonderful words of encouragement! I love how God works things out so that that truth all falls into place, and I love when He gives me an idea for a post that resonates so perfectly with others who read it. 🙂 Peace, Linda