For the Love of God, Think on These Things
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To those whose faith
Has suffered in stages
When exposed to beliefs
Discussed in these pages …
With all I here perceive. I only hope you’ll think
About what you believe.
Faith that doesn’t know why
Is faith without reasoning.
Faith that doesn’t know why
Is like food without seasoning.
Use the doubts that might arise; Ask and it shall be given;
Earnestly seek for sound advice.
When at last we discover
God as he is, we’ll feel
Nothing ever again
Our faith and devotion can steal.
To God in our endeavor Until we understand him
As the one we can trust forever?
For new thoughts and experiences
Are hurled at us each day
And either draw us closer
Or thrust us blindly away.
For whatever it’s worth, Some beliefs I feel God has taught me
In my journey on this earth.
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“For the Love of God, Think on These Things is a collection of beautiful and thoughtful meditations on the heart and soul of Christianity. Much of one’s own spiritual beliefs can be gained through reflecting on them.”
–Bishop L. Bevel Jones III, trustee emeritus, Emory University
The poems in this beautifully inspiring collection focus on the author’s spiritual life, from “Meditations” to her thoughts in “My Prayer of Thanks”.
Dear God, should any religion suggest your rejection
Of others outside its own connection?
We don’t have to accept everything we hear;
If we’ve strong faith, there’s nothing to fear.
When exposed to new ways through which some have grown,
Could it be your suggestion that we search our own?
We need not leave the religion we’re attending;
Just use what will help to make ours more depending.
So help us not look for the difference in our brother,
But look deep inside and your presence discover.
For we are all here, your family, to be
Not competing, but working together with thee,
Caring and sharing all that we can,
Building your kingdom to fulfill your plan.
About the Author
Frances Carson born in 1914, was educated at Florida State College for Women, now Florida State University. She and her husband, George K. Armes, were married for forty-nine years and raised four daughters, Elizabeth, Rosemary, Kathryn, and Kerry. While married to George, his profession required their living in various cities in the United States and other countries. After George’s death in 1983, Frances married John R. Benedict. Widowed once again, she married William B. Carson in 1990.
Through the years, especially while living overseas, Frances had the opportunity to learn about, share, and observe many religions and cultures. Her strong interest in religion grew, and she invited others to join her in religious discussion groups. From a lifetime of study and teaching in churches as well as her discussion group experiences, she has written and published her poems for inspiration.