Wow! I can’t believe how bad I have been at writing blogs and keeping everyone updated on what is happening. I didn’t even release a collection of poems for May! I apologize for the lack of blogs. I will attempt to do better!
So many things have happened in May and June that it honestly becomes a bit of a blur. I wish I was more of a daily journal writer so that I could keep all my experiences and memories together. Suffice it to say, God has taken me on an incredible journey these past two months. He has humbled me, taught me lessons, and used me to further His kingdom! I honestly don’t deserve His love and constant mercy.
One thing that has been changing recently is how many poems I’ve been writing. In Romania and Albania, it was a daily occurrence. Now I’m lucky to write 3 in a week! There are numerous possible reasons for this. First, there isn’t as much time for me to sit down and focus on writing. Second, I’m growing and maturing in Christ and community, so I maybe no longer require that kind of individual, creative processing. Last, I am learning to just enjoy the things I’m learning and experiencing without overthinking them to death.
However, as long as God keeps blessing me with poems to write, I will keep sharing them! Here is a selection of some of the poems I have written the last two months. I hope that you enjoy them and I pray that God uses them!
Nap– May 13
Head on the Bible
Asleep on the Word
Just taking a nap
Right here with my Lord
His precious Spirit
And heart paternal
Gives me endless peace
And rest eternal
Filling me with love
And calming my fear
He is my Father
My God’s always here
Freedom– May 14
All of my life
I’ve longed to be free
Living in the slum
Death is all I see
Pain and decay
Upon every street
Sin and temptation
Each step of my feet
I dreamed of Oasis
A beautiful haven
Being taken afar
On wings of a raven
My fantasies take place
In lands far away
Gone forever
I relish the day
But then I met Him
That wonderful Man
His name was Freedom
Of the King’s own clan
He didn’t take me
To His Father’s place
Instead He taught me
To walk here with grace
My bondage is done
And I’m living free
Never left the slums
But they have left me
Freedom’s not a land
A distant place to hide
Freedom’s a Person
Walking by your side
God’s Expensive Purchase– May 29
I formed you in the womb
I shaped your every cell
I’ve seen you forever
My love’s an endless well
I made your perfection
And I gave you it all
I waited in the garden
I remember the fall
I watched you with fondness
As you took your first breath
I looked on with sadness
When sin took you towards death
I’ve witnessed all your life
I’m always by your side
I’ve laughed when you’re happy
And I’ve mourned when you cried
I followed all along
Was there for every step
Cheered for each victory
And wept for each misstep
My child I see you
I hold your broken heart
I hate what sin has done
I will rip it apart
I love you eternal
And I want you with Me
But there’s a price to pay
To fix our family
I gladly chose the cross
Took your death on purpose
You belong at My side
My expensive purchase
You are My pride and joy
You make me smile
Believe me when I say
I’ll be here every mile
Sickly Seedling– June 9
A beautiful seed
Hit the dirty ground
Though it yearned to grow
In the grime, it drowned
The roots were shallow
The flower hung its head
Consuming ruination
Soon it would be dead
The came a Farmer
A kind, caring Man
Walking in the wilds
Surveyed the dying land
He found the tiny plant
And wept for its fate
Scooped it in His hands
Said, “It’s not too late!”
He ran quickly home
Would give it life there
He cleaned the floor
Cleared the roots with care
Inside of His house
He gave it fresh dirt
Fed it clean water
Healed its past hurt
The plant grew and blossomed
With roots stretching wide
The Farmer loved it
Stood beaming with pride
After several weeks
The cherished plant thrived
Death but a memory
Its beauty revived
In the front yard
An important place
Lived the precious flower
With love on its face
In Awe– June 16
In places of peace
I kneel at Your throne
In times of trouble
I worship You alone
Your majesty reaches
To the cosmos end
You in power reign
And in justice, rend
Your glory outshines
Every sun and star
You cover the earth
Splendor reaching far
Eternity’s Your home
Infinite’s Your heart
With just one Word
You tore death apart
You are so merciful
And God, You are love
But I can’t forget
You’re enthroned above
My heavenly Father
Both perfect and true
No matter what I face
I’m in awe of You
Philip’s Cry (John 1:43-46)– June 25
“Come quickly and see
The long-awaited King
This Jesus of Nazareth
His Good News I bring
As Isaiah foretold
The Messiah is here!
The Anointed One came
His Kingdom is near
The One Moses spoke of
Bid me to walk
He chooses the ones
The religious mock
Our Lord looked at me
We stood face to face
Love filled his eyes
And He spoke with grace
He will save us
He’s truly the One
We’ll see redemption
When this Man is done
Nathanael, come quick!
I swear this true
He’s God’s own Son
And I know He’ll choose you”
