FLAWED

Attempting a spiritual Tanka

 

 

Religion; man's way

of reaching out to God.

Then grace fell like rain.

Calvary's Cross bridged the gap

of broken relationship.

 

 

~by NeiL ArandA ~

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

“To not know the love of Christ… is to not know a love that's real..
Only His love can fulfill… heal.. restore.. and rebuild your life…”- Poetry Girl

Reviews

[David Scott]

There is nothing wrong with practicing spiritual disciplines.
Religions find their roots in seeking truth and choosing to live these truths in the practice of disciplined living.
Sadly, man perverts these truths by seeking power and control. Today, organized religions set policy, make financial goals, set political agendas, segments and isolates its members for better control...
Etc...
It no longer is about reaching to God. It is about showing off to everyone we are closer to God than they are.
Religions should focus on being vessels of Grace. We were asked to reach out to our fellow man with our hands and hearts acting as the loving hand of Christ. If we would touch the face of God all we need to do is touch those who suffer around us every day...

Sorry, I tend to get philosophical about the perversions of organized religions.

I am in flux about this topic... Peter and Paul did help organize "Churches", but they were structured to take care of their communities and support each other. Not to dictate a specific lifestyle...
Interesting topic however.

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow thanks David for this deep review. You coined the right words " perverted " . It's not about seeking His face anymore but its all about " Nickle and Noses " ... but its predicted David that a time where people and society will no longer listen or put up with sound doctrine. Preachers and pulpit will prophesy to tickle their member ear. An age of " apostasy " heralds an outcry for tolerance and compromise. The're no more absolute in a place and age of so much relativism. I appreciate so much your deep insight on this matter ....

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

I have seen Religious people
and that's all they were it happened to me as a child
I won't say who but I learned very fast as I grew up they needed more of Jesus
and his relationship because that was the void in them it was Just the Religion and nothing more I see it every where but
there is so much of Jesus and Beauty in our church less Religion it's More about
Jesus and god and the Holy ghost that's How it should be and many sweet kind loving Holy Ghost filled people Man you should see it when our Pastor get's to preaching the Holy Ghost really works him it is Amazing sight to see I tell you.

People that were Just Religious almost pushed me away from
a lot of things but thankfully I had family that helped and guided
me when I was younger.

Religion won't save you nor will it get you to heaven only
Jesus can save us.


Thank you for sharing this truthful Humbling piece.

Blessings. Kindred poet

[NeiL ArandA]

I like and appreciate your thoughts here KindredPoet. I will drop by to return your sweet and kind favor ...

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're very welcome. It's my pleasure. Blessings. kindred poet

[Lyn Anderson]

This is such a deep write. I really liked it, and one does not have to be religious to appreciate its symbols and importance to humanity.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks KLGoode... We broke the ice ...thanks for this read. Glad you like the idea and difference

[Coyote Poetry]

Hard for man to see the good road. Men prefer the easy road. In most cases men fail to see the good road till the end. Thank you for the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks my friend for such great support and patronage ...

[Jack...]

Neil this was a very nicely crafted piece and extremely thought provoking. You have said so much in so few words. Faith is exactly that....ours to believe.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Jack for this review . Sorry its kinda late ... but I appreciate your thoughts and input always.

[Sugar Plum ♥]

Strong and meaningful poem...Not always we succeed in our way to God, just we shouldn`t give up, as it will show us the real place to be...and this is way to our own self. which is so important. Poetry could revive our mind too and make it more open and connected to God.
Thank you for this lovely poem!

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[NeiL ArandA]

Sugar Plum thank you for your interest in religious and spiritual topics. Its one part of our being, as a poet that has never fully explored. I'm please that you have taken considerable amount of time and energy and thought grasping these veiled realities ...I thank you my fellow poet ...

[Sugar Plum ♥]

It`s my pleasure and I love to read your works!

[icelandicblue]

The plank that awaits us to cross us into paradise is a beautiful image.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Ms BlueIce for this heartwarming comments.

[Joyce S. Greene]

You are a true man of God, Neil. Your words say so much about our relationship with God - very reverent and inspirational piece.

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow ..thank you so much Joyce for that very encouraging words.

[Pax]

Ahh, without religion this will be a crazy missy place(earth). It's the best guide there is...
Beautifully put my friend. :)

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Pax..you got a break from your hectic schedule ....

[Pax]

my schedule is not that hectic, there are just times that my heart is too heavy to carry that i can't concentrate or write...and your most welcome my friend...

[Cassie]

Cool, always put your trust to God no matter what. :)

[NeiL ArandA]

Thank Cassie ...amen to that