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Kingdoms
We’ve all tried to build kingdoms on our own. Banes of existence in castles, on thrones. Set high above, which should be brought low. Raising flags from depths of the undertow. Making selfish decrees of empty intent; Proclaiming independence from … Continue reading
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Heavenly Father
H – Holy E – Everlasting A – Able V – Victorious E – Enduring N – Nurturing L – Loving Y – Yahweh F – Faithful A – Attentive T – Teacher H – Honest E – Embracing R … Continue reading
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Limitless
Countless faults of mine You erase; Endless grace You bestow to me. Infinite ways I felt like a disgrace; Innumerable ways of comfort I see. Continual doubts wrecked my mind, Everlasting peace You promise. Boundless love in You I find. … Continue reading
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Be My…
God, when I’m scared… God, when I’m a nervous wreck… God, when I can’t pick myself up… God, when I get so frustrated… God, when I get fed up… God, when I want to let go… Be my strength. Be … Continue reading
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Before You
Before You, My life’s goal Was to play my role. I was sold On what I was told. Then, You called my name and touched my soul, Forgave my mess and made me whole. I’ll follow You till I’m worn … Continue reading
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God is Over All
The Lord God… Overtakes my path Overpowers the darkness Overshadows my enemies Oversees my future Overrides my sin & shame Overthrows temptation Overwhelms my heart with love Overabundantly provides Overruns my fear Overflows with grace Overcame the grave God is … Continue reading
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The Clay
Placed on the wheel of life, spinning; Human nature follows the bent of sinning. Round and round and round we go, What we will become, only God knows. The Potter takes his place next to me- Accepted His offer of … Continue reading
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The Hunted
Ducking and diving, I’m too used to hiding; I am the hunted. Fear stretches near, Attacks are upon my back I am the hunted. Wide eyes search for escape. This peril, all can relate. I am the hunted. Innocent like … Continue reading
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My Psalm
Sometimes, we just need to cry out to God. When I was struggling in a deep dark pit, I used the gift and beauty of poetry to cry out to the Lord and bare my very soul to the One … Continue reading
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Driver
The road of life with its twists and turns, Bumps and berms, its passengers spurn. Signs and lines with limits by design; Gas, sudden brake, hazy path, which to take? Careening or crawling, rising or falling, I trust the Driver … Continue reading
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Orchestral Breath
Sometimes the beat is in our soul. Sometimes two halves don’t make a whole. Sometimes the rhythm is in our heart. Sometimes the harmony splits apart. Sometimes the lyrics are our song. Sometimes the music plays all wrong. Despite the … Continue reading
Choice
Speak out with words Or use none at all. Sit on the hands Or answer the call. Embrace the blessings Or set up a wall. Cower in opposition Or for truth stand tall. Run the race Or settle for a … Continue reading
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