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
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!
Awesome Job! Keep up your good work I absolutely loved the poem. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Amber!
DeleteThis is so good, you have a real talent for writing.
ReplyDelete-Natasha Johnson
Thank you Natasha!
DeleteI 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!
ReplyDelete-Caylie Hulett
Thank you Caylie!
DeleteBeautiful Poem! You are very Talented!
ReplyDelete-Kathy McClear
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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