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A faithful dialogue

This is but the surface of the religious conversations that chase themselves in my mind's mind. I was so excited to see this challenge and has been entertaining different internal conversations since then. This is the first of many.

By Nneka AniezePublished 2 years ago 1 min read
A faithful dialogue
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In the silence of the chapel, we meet, "Have you found solace in prayer's embrace?"

"Solace, perhaps, but questions still entreat, Why does suffering persist, leaving no trace?"

"Faith is the anchor in tempest's snare, Yet the world seems blind to divine care."

"Does faith alone bear the weight we share? Or does it falter in the face of despair?"

"Christ's sacrifice is the beacon of hope, A promise of redemption's light." "But where is hope when we can't cope, When darkness overwhelms the night?"

"Grace abounds even in the unseen, A mystery we strive to understand." "Yet faith feels fragile, like a dream, Slipping through our grasping hand."

"Love thy neighbor, the greatest command, In service, we reflect His grace."

"But how to love in a divided land, Where judgment often takes its place?"

"Forgiveness is the heart's true test, A mirror to the soul's own need." "Forgive, but not forget, unrest, When wounds of old continue to bleed."

"Scripture speaks of a path divine, Guiding us through life's complex maze."

"But can words alone the soul refine, Or do we stumble in the haze?"

"Community in faith, a sacred bond, Together, we find strength anew." "Yet, faith and doubt seem intertwined, A dance between the false and true."

"In worship, we lift our voices high, In hymns, we seek the divine."

"But silence often follows the cry, Echoes fading in the spine."

"Still, we gather, hearts entwined, In the quest for truth, for light."

"Faith's journey, a mountain climb, Together, we ascend the night."

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Nneka Anieze

Hello there,

My name is Nneka, a mom of one living in Windsor, Ontario. I invite you to explore the many short stories and poems that contain little pieces of my soul. I hope you enjoy my writing as much as I enjoy creating it.

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  • Dawnxisoul393art2 years ago

    "Does faith alone bear the weight we share? Or does it falter in the face of despair?" your poetic dialogue delves into the deep complexities of faith, suffering, hope, and love, wonderful!

  • Joe Patterson2 years ago

    Very well done.

  • Manisha Dhalani2 years ago

    Love this sharing.

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