Monday, May 22, 2017

Poem to God

by Lisa Newton

The first poem I remember writing was in high school. Many heartaches and heartbreaks caused me to find an outlet for my emotions. Penning my feelings to paper was a release for me. Many years would pass before I would write another poem. There was just no desire or reason. 

At my job we have many fun events, parties, retirements, etc. There was a lady who would write poems for these happenings who would soon retire. I elected to take on the position of poem writer. I even would re-write the words to songs and sing for the office. That was nerve wracking. I am shy by nature and singing is not my gifting. I enjoyed sharing the poems more and would continue to write for all occasions. Some of my co-workers even requested me to write some for different occasions outside work like a family members birthday or graduation. I could not believe how easy the words would flow from my head to the paper. 

One day it suddenly dawned on me that I had never written a poem to God, the One whom I received this gift from. This poem is from April of 2015. I remember the day I wrote it like it was yesterday. I can’t believe it has been over two years ago. Here is what came flowing from my heart: 

My God

There are times when I wonder

Why You God would save me...
Awe struck in wonder
Of Your Goodness Supreme.
Your mercy so amazing
Your Love is Divine
And all you ask for
Is this heart of mine.
No, I do not deserve Your love
But You love me anyway.
So what am I to do..
How can I not give my life to You?
You give me a choice
I can have the world or You.
You are a jealous God
You deserve my loyalty through and through.
But each day I must choose.....
The world will never satisfy
My heart would always ache
That special spot inside my heart
Designed for You would be left agape...
I would try to fill it
With things that never satisfy
Pain and sorrow would overwhelm me
Joy and peace not near my side....
The choice is clear
My mind is sure
My God I love
My God I adore.
My God who gives me Peace
My God who gives me Joy
My God who always Is
My God forevermore!
My God who first loved me
And had ordered all my days
My God who sent His Son
To take the punishment in my place.
My sins to erase.
I love you Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, my life is yours to the uttermost!

 

8 comments:

  1. Awesome Job! Keep up your good work I absolutely loved the poem. :)

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  2. This is so good, you have a real talent for writing.
    -Natasha Johnson

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  3. I wish I had the talent of releasing what I was feeling onto paper instead of taking it out on people or keeping it inside. It is so cool you have a position at your work as a poem writer. You can do what you like and you are very good at it from what I can see through the poem you wrote. It is such a gift you have being able to put everything you feel into words and especially a poem. Your poem was beautiful!
    -Caylie Hulett

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  4. Beautiful Poem! You are very Talented!
    -Kathy McClear

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  5. Very impactful poem. The Bible says that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. In our sinfulness, we search for worldly happiness and come up empty handed every time. We will only find true happiness as we reverently approach the cross, with a truly repentant heart. Thank you for sharing!

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