Air is rushing in my face
As I begin to run my race,
I look ahead and see the Son,
Now I know where to run.
At first it all seems like fun
But things get tough
The road gets bumpy,
The road gets rough.
People around me, stumble, and fall,
I wish I’d gone back to help them all.
Sometimes I get lost along the way,
God loves me, no matter where I stray.
When I get tired, or when I get weary,
Or when the weather gets cold and dreary.
I know that GOD is always near me.
Sometimes the sky is cloudy and grey,
But there is a light that guides my way.
It matters not if you come in first or last place,
It matters how you run the race,
It matters how you live the light,
If you do what’s wrong or right.
As I near the finish line,
Light shines on my face,
And I have won my race.
* written when i was about 15.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
What God Said to Me
I know your thoughts,
I know your ways,
I know your sad and happy days,
I see you deep inside your heart,
Even in the deepest part,
I hear you when you call my name,
I can change you; you’ll never be the same.
Pray and I will give you strength you need,
And bless you when my words you heed.
You are my child, I love you true,
I alone am always with you.
I love you so much, I sent my Son,
He died for you, the battle is won,
I am with you now, No need to fear.
For I alone am always near.
I know your ways,
I know your sad and happy days,
I see you deep inside your heart,
Even in the deepest part,
I hear you when you call my name,
I can change you; you’ll never be the same.
Pray and I will give you strength you need,
And bless you when my words you heed.
You are my child, I love you true,
I alone am always with you.
I love you so much, I sent my Son,
He died for you, the battle is won,
I am with you now, No need to fear.
For I alone am always near.
Some thoughts
Taken from a journal entry dated first of October 2006- reflections on YITS.
I’ve been thinking about stuff. Last year was officially called ‘Year in the Son,’ but is there any reason why I can’t have a lifetime in the Son? I know it would be a lot of hard work, but it would also be very rewarding.
Just like a year has seasons, so does the spiritual life, there are times of change- autumn, times of growth- spring, times of silence- winter, and times of draught- summer. But if we wait, all the seasons change, one doesn’t last forever.
Last year GOD was constantly shoved in our faces, now its up to me to look for and seek Him for myself. Even though GOD is everywhere, we sometimes see him through a veil. We know he is there but we can’t see him clearly.
I worked out that it’s not a matter of finding GOD in what seems like a GOD-less world, but it’s a matter of recognizing GOD in a GOD filled world, finding GOD in small things as well as Big things.
I’ve been thinking about stuff. Last year was officially called ‘Year in the Son,’ but is there any reason why I can’t have a lifetime in the Son? I know it would be a lot of hard work, but it would also be very rewarding.
Just like a year has seasons, so does the spiritual life, there are times of change- autumn, times of growth- spring, times of silence- winter, and times of draught- summer. But if we wait, all the seasons change, one doesn’t last forever.
Last year GOD was constantly shoved in our faces, now its up to me to look for and seek Him for myself. Even though GOD is everywhere, we sometimes see him through a veil. We know he is there but we can’t see him clearly.
I worked out that it’s not a matter of finding GOD in what seems like a GOD-less world, but it’s a matter of recognizing GOD in a GOD filled world, finding GOD in small things as well as Big things.
Is this really me God?
Beloved Child of GOD,
Is that how you see me?
Adored, loved, Beautiful?
I do not understand,
How can this be?
I’m weak and I fall,
And yet you see past that,
You see my heart,
Every little part,
You see me sin, you see my shame,
Yet you love me all the same,
You know my fears, catch my tears,
Only you are with me through the years.
Is that how you see me?
Adored, loved, Beautiful?
I do not understand,
How can this be?
I’m weak and I fall,
And yet you see past that,
You see my heart,
Every little part,
You see me sin, you see my shame,
Yet you love me all the same,
You know my fears, catch my tears,
Only you are with me through the years.
Open Me
Open my eyes that I may see
The way that you have set for me
Open my eyes, don’t let me be blind
To your leading of any kind.
Open my ears that I may hear,
Your gentle whispers in my ear
Open my heart that I may know
Your love for me O LORD.
Open my mouth and let me speak,
To the poor, the oppressed, the weak
Open my life, let the world see
The wondrous things you’ve done in me
I give you my life, to use as you choose;
I know there’s nothing I could ever loose
The way that you have set for me
Open my eyes, don’t let me be blind
To your leading of any kind.
Open my ears that I may hear,
Your gentle whispers in my ear
Open my heart that I may know
Your love for me O LORD.
Open my mouth and let me speak,
To the poor, the oppressed, the weak
Open my life, let the world see
The wondrous things you’ve done in me
I give you my life, to use as you choose;
I know there’s nothing I could ever loose
You stand before me
And call my name
My child, precious child
I love you as my own
Come to me, just as you are
I see you my child
Every hurt, every tear, every scar
You cannot hide, I know you well
I love you my child
Too much to tell
When you fall, I’ll pick you up
Time and time again
You cannot fall beyond my reach
I love you my child, I want you to know
How far I went, and how far I’ll go
I hold you now in the palm of my hand
I hold you up and help you stand
Lean on me, I’ll get you through
I’ll never leave, nor forsake you
You are my precious child,
I’ll never let go of your hand.
And call my name
My child, precious child
I love you as my own
Come to me, just as you are
I see you my child
Every hurt, every tear, every scar
You cannot hide, I know you well
I love you my child
Too much to tell
When you fall, I’ll pick you up
Time and time again
You cannot fall beyond my reach
I love you my child, I want you to know
How far I went, and how far I’ll go
I hold you now in the palm of my hand
I hold you up and help you stand
Lean on me, I’ll get you through
I’ll never leave, nor forsake you
You are my precious child,
I’ll never let go of your hand.
An Easter Reflection
No. 1
Lamb of GOD for sinners slain,
Your blood has washed away my shame.
Upon that cross you hung and died,
The Father turned away and cried.
At the third hour, the sky turned black,
And the temple curtain began to crack.
The veil between you and me was broken,
So these words can now be spoken.
LORD, you came and died for me,
You came and died to set me free.
What can I do to repay this sacrifice?
I can do nothing, but give you my life.
No. 2
Forsaken by Your Father,
Bleeding, Betrayed, Alone
Taken from that rugged cross,
Laid behind a stone.
Why did you do that?
I don’t understand
The price you paid for me
It was the price, the only price
The price to set me free.
Free from sin, free from shame
Eternal life to live
What must I do now?
I must go
The love of GOD to give.
Lamb of GOD for sinners slain,
Your blood has washed away my shame.
Upon that cross you hung and died,
The Father turned away and cried.
At the third hour, the sky turned black,
And the temple curtain began to crack.
The veil between you and me was broken,
So these words can now be spoken.
LORD, you came and died for me,
You came and died to set me free.
What can I do to repay this sacrifice?
I can do nothing, but give you my life.
No. 2
Forsaken by Your Father,
Bleeding, Betrayed, Alone
Taken from that rugged cross,
Laid behind a stone.
Why did you do that?
I don’t understand
The price you paid for me
It was the price, the only price
The price to set me free.
Free from sin, free from shame
Eternal life to live
What must I do now?
I must go
The love of GOD to give.
An Untitled piece
Standing still before you LORD,
As angels sing of one accord.
Gazing into your holy face,
While getting lost in your embrace.
The things of this world grow strangely dim,
As I see them in the light of Him.
The pain, the hurt, the toil the sorrow,
Fade into the light of tomorrow.
Tomorrow when the Son comes out,
And breaks through the clouds of doubt.
When the veil is lifted from my eyes,
And the darkness of despair dies.
LORD, I long to see your face,
To feel the warmth of your embrace.
To know the depths of your grace,
To be in that Holy Place.
Outstretched your arms are before me,
Longing to love and hold me,
I long to run into your arms,
Where I am safe from all harm.
I long to be in that place of light,
I long, I want with all my might
LORD, you love me with all your might,
And carry me through my darkest night.
As angels sing of one accord.
Gazing into your holy face,
While getting lost in your embrace.
The things of this world grow strangely dim,
As I see them in the light of Him.
The pain, the hurt, the toil the sorrow,
Fade into the light of tomorrow.
Tomorrow when the Son comes out,
And breaks through the clouds of doubt.
When the veil is lifted from my eyes,
And the darkness of despair dies.
LORD, I long to see your face,
To feel the warmth of your embrace.
To know the depths of your grace,
To be in that Holy Place.
Outstretched your arms are before me,
Longing to love and hold me,
I long to run into your arms,
Where I am safe from all harm.
I long to be in that place of light,
I long, I want with all my might
LORD, you love me with all your might,
And carry me through my darkest night.
Hand in hand, we walk together
Along the sunlit shore,
‘You are my beloved daughter, someone
Whom I adore’
You tell me that you love me.
But I don’t believe it’s true,
How could some one BIG as you, love
Someone like me?
I’m small, I’m weak, I’m a sinner
But its you alone I seek
I try to find you everywhere
But you hide your face from me.
You’re in the air that I breathe,
The sunshine on my face,
I want to know you personally
To see you face to face
I try so hard with all my heart
But my efforts go to waste
Take control of my whole life,
Renew my soul again,
Lead me down the path you choose,
There’s nothing that I’ve got to loose.’
Along the sunlit shore,
‘You are my beloved daughter, someone
Whom I adore’
You tell me that you love me.
But I don’t believe it’s true,
How could some one BIG as you, love
Someone like me?
I’m small, I’m weak, I’m a sinner
But its you alone I seek
I try to find you everywhere
But you hide your face from me.
You’re in the air that I breathe,
The sunshine on my face,
I want to know you personally
To see you face to face
I try so hard with all my heart
But my efforts go to waste
Take control of my whole life,
Renew my soul again,
Lead me down the path you choose,
There’s nothing that I’ve got to loose.’
My Prayer
My Prayer.
Break me of the strongholds that try to hold me back,
Give to me the strength I need, for that is what I lack.
Take my hand and lead me, along the path I’m meant to tread,
Fill me with your spirit so high I can hold my head.
Take away the fear that once controlled my life,
Give me peace and joy so I can give my life,
With courage to face what you want me to do,
In everything bringing glory to you
Show me the way that you want me to go,
And teach me everything I need to know,
To be the light, and show the way
To those in the dark, who have gone astray
Teach me to be humble, compassionate, and kind
Show me how to focus, to keep your will alone in mind,
Hold my hand and guide me, lead me walk beside me,
Guide my footsteps along my path; never leave me in the dark,
Be the light and show the way
To guide my life from night to day,
Jesus, you are everything to me.
Please show me how to be, just how you made me.
A DAUGHTER OF GOD.
AMEN
Break me of the strongholds that try to hold me back,
Give to me the strength I need, for that is what I lack.
Take my hand and lead me, along the path I’m meant to tread,
Fill me with your spirit so high I can hold my head.
Take away the fear that once controlled my life,
Give me peace and joy so I can give my life,
With courage to face what you want me to do,
In everything bringing glory to you
Show me the way that you want me to go,
And teach me everything I need to know,
To be the light, and show the way
To those in the dark, who have gone astray
Teach me to be humble, compassionate, and kind
Show me how to focus, to keep your will alone in mind,
Hold my hand and guide me, lead me walk beside me,
Guide my footsteps along my path; never leave me in the dark,
Be the light and show the way
To guide my life from night to day,
Jesus, you are everything to me.
Please show me how to be, just how you made me.
A DAUGHTER OF GOD.
AMEN
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