Not a Poet, But a Vessel

Bob Gotti · 12-28-2006, 03:43 PM

I grew up around Religion and lived without a true knowledge of God, Jesus Christ, or The Bible for the first 29 years of my life, although I believed I was a Christian. It wasn't until my wife (who was saved, but, never grew in the Word) started to witness to me, about 3 years after we were married, that I picked up a Bible for the first time in my life and was miraculously saved after reading the Gospel of John. I have been a Christian since 1986 and use April 1st as my Spiritual Birthday, to remind myself that The Lord Graciously reached down and saved a fool like me.

I don't consider myself a poet, as my poems come right of of my prayers to God, usually on my way to work, after I had a small conflict at home or my heart is just welled up with concern. I hope that all of the Praise goes to God and that He can simply use my small talent (which came from Him) in a bigger way to either be a Blessing to all of my fellow breather, or draw unbelievers into His Wonderful Light.

My first poem was on Visitation, which is very dear to my heart, and after posting it on poetry.com, I continued to use the 20 line format to post on their site. With this one poem published, I was moved to continue to post the poems that I truly thank God for, as I am not a poet by trade, and give all the Glory to Him. My thoughts at this point go to a beautiful song, by Nancy Steinman, where one of the verses she says "Even my Praise comes from You", as she is singing to The Lord.

I just thank The Lord for guiding me and pray that my poems can move people closer to The Soon Coming Kingdom.

In His Love, Bob Gotti / Poetic Pulpit.com

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

PaintedDiary · 12-28-2006, 04:47 PM

Dear Bob

to the JPiC Community! This was a beautiful introduction for what I can see a blessed soul. Thank you for joining and sharing with us your work, through the Almighty. Please enjoy the full realm of the site, and if you need assistance. please do not hesitate to send a PM. We are thrilled that you joined.

Take Care Bob, as we look forward to sharing in the word with you.

~*Painted*~ aka ~*Kimberly*~

Benny · 12-28-2006, 08:49 PM

Bob, it is good to have you here as a posting part of us! I enjoy your prayer poetry very much and look forward to seeing more from you. Thank you for joining us!

MsJacquiiC · 12-28-2006, 09:44 PM

Hi BOB - Welcome to the Community - Of course there are lots of spiritual poems here at JPiC so feel free to add to the beautiful abundance within that section.

Hope you enjoy your stay! And again = Welcome!

Jacquii.

permalink · 12-31-2006, 12:12 AM

Hello Bob, I have read your spiritual writings throughout the many sites you post on, your writings are beautiful, caring and loving, I hope you will share your work here
as well...Big Hugs Twinks

Benny · 01-07-2007, 03:59 PM

Hi Bob! I think we both came from and are a part of the Poets Paradise? I could be wrong about this, but I think so. This is a wonderful site to express your works. Great people to be with. Drop me a message if I am correct about Poets paradise...have some great memories there.