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What would Jesus Do?

September 28, 2009
By hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
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They say that you should ask
"Oh what would Jesus do?"
I think these words were spoken
to relate to me with you

If I were Jesus I would go
and "turn the other cheek"
I know thats what I'm told to do
but that makes me feel week.

But If that cheek was turned to you
I'd let you slap me hard
You'd blame your sins on what I did
and play the same old cards.

I know if I was Jesus
exactly how I'd act
but it's so hard to never sin
and never hit you back

© Adi R., Houston, TX

The author's comments:
I wrote this because I try to be a religious person and I know you are supposed to ask "what would Jesus do" when faced with tough decisions, but it's very difficult as a lot of people probably know.
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hannahbee7 DIAMOND said...
on May. 21 2010 at 8:38 am
hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
67 articles 1 photo 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You know you&rsquo;re a writer if your friend tells you a heartbreaking story and your first reaction is &ndash; wow, that would make an incredible plot for a novel. You know you&rsquo;re a smart writer if you manage to keep that reaction to yourself.&quot;

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You'd be surprised! I have no idea what's going on in my realationship with Jesus. Sometimes I can't really decide if I even have a religion at all!
funnythewayitis SILVER said...
on May. 13 2010 at 11:05 pm
funnythewayitis SILVER, Redmond, Washington
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I really like this and I fully understand what you mean.
14gchristie said...
on May. 13 2010 at 6:33 pm
14gchristie, Key Biscyane, Florida
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Its really good... and I agree, its hard to do what Jesus would do, though we know what he would do.

 

loveibanez BRONZE said...
on Jan. 27 2010 at 4:43 pm
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I love it, its very flowing and to the point, and I totally know how you feel. Please write more! Fan-tas-tic!
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seriously this is amazing. this relates to me so much with my dad. i really love this.
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Wow! That poem has depth, meaning, flow and so much more, it speaks to all of the timeless battle of trying to be like Christ ! I love it and will favorite, I only have one thing to point out to you, and I surley hope you will take it in the good spirit in which I point it out, week, should be weak, once again, we all make spelling mistakes and just wanted to be helpful :)
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This is so intuitive! It really sounds like you get what is going on with your relationship with Jesus . I envy you that.
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Great poem
Lixxy_93 DIAMOND said...
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Lixxy_93 DIAMOND, Westminster, California
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This poem is amazing. I have had problems accepting my religion recently but this still got to me.
bonniex3rose GOLD said...
on Oct. 12 2009 at 4:20 pm
bonniex3rose GOLD, Pompton Plains, New Jersey
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i completely agree with your comment - Jesus wants you to do something specific, and not what he would do. the meaning of this message is flawless
mayzielabird BRONZE said...
on Oct. 10 2009 at 2:14 pm
mayzielabird BRONZE, Park City, Utah
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Jesus doesn't want you to be perfect but he wants you to be his. So he will always forgive you.
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 8 2009 at 12:33 pm
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
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Don't focus on being religious focus on your relationship with  Jesus   Christ  and maybe that'll help you out:) oh n your poem is great you've got quite a talent;)
cross.fire BRONZE said...
on Oct. 7 2009 at 5:16 pm
cross.fire BRONZE, Monroe, Louisiana
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I completely understand. Sometimes I wish I could just scream "What  Jesus  WANT you to do" instead. We can't all die on the cross.