Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani Poem by Mary Louise Mann Gabumpa

My God, My God
Why have You forsaken Me?

In some point of our lives
We all get to ask that question?

Not one born in this world will ever miss it
For not even Christ who is born of God

Inspite of what He knew of what will become
Contrary to what we human will ever know

Amidst of wanting some answers
To that state where we're left of

But somehow, we do know where to ask
The question that no human can answer

There is a God above
Above all human powers and strength

A God not of darkness
But a God beyond and above all darkness

Now, where are we?
Back to the earth where we're left of

Is life full of mystery?
Full of pain, full of misery

Not a bed of roses-they say
The best things in life are free-so they also say

Even before the world began WORDS were spoken
Promises were already made to fulfill

Before fulfillment of promises
A procedure must to take place

A process wherein the mystery of life
Goes on on a journey whereas to wander

What a man can really do?
Can a man go against all odds?

Where does the wandering leads us?
When does it end?

So it goes on and on and on
Until we realize and probably rationalize a bit more

But no! We give up!
Are You there God?

Jesus said:

The words I say to you are not just my own.
Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. (John14: 10)

Anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing.
He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.

You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. (John 14: 12-14)

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-the Spirit of truth.

I will not leave you as orphans: I will come to you. (John 14: 16-18)

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. (John 14: 26)

I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him,
he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15: 5)


January 20,2011