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 ....

[Rita L. Sev]

Very nice, Neil - a lovely declaration of faith. :)

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Ms Rita ....we still have freedom to express and share it...

[Marie]

I am not surer about a Tanka's form, but this is very nice,

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks a lot Ms Marie . That you find this piece worthy of your reading and time..

[gabrielle]

We live in a society where religious intolerance is existing and this could be the reason why i barely read writes which directly tackle about faith (or perhaps, i am not reading much). Admirable, neil.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Gab, always a pleasure to see you here. I do agree Gab that it could be labeled that way. However there is a fine line between religious intolerance and religious fanaticism. Often times society are very indifferent and divided about the role and message of the church and religion. Why do we have so many denominations. Is there such thing us absolute truth. When it comes to the issue of salvation, the common denominator will always be - GRACE. ...

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

The image used is a perfect explanation. Superb!

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Dhaye that you noticed immediately that its a flawed Tanka. Second line only has 6 syllables instead of 7. Hence the title implied.

[lei]

and through grace by faith we are save... deep, NEIL!

[NeiL ArandA]

You discern it well Lei. Mans way is flawed. My Tanka is flawed ( 2nd line only 6 syllables ) The writer of this piece is flawed. God's requirement for salvation is absolute perfection. Jesus met all this requirements for He is perfect and flawless.