My mind is sharp, So young at heart. My body aging, falling apart. The days so long, Time ticking by. I sit and wait, I wonder why. Left forgotten, no time for me. I've been there too, Too busy to see. One day soon, I'll be called home. You'll then be, left free to roam.
Christian
Humbled by Homeless
I find myself extremely humbled tonight. My family has recently gotten involved with a local non-profit organization assisting our homeless community. It started as a fundraiser, just trying to do something good. I thought that would be the end of it. After meeting with members of the group and learning more about this cause, I'm … Continue reading Humbled by Homeless
For Granted
Every breath a gift, this we take for granted. Like waking in the morning, we feel we're firmly planted. Our day to day routine, starts when we first awake. Not giving life a second thought, with each step we take. Today is just another day, as soon it too shall end. Our arrogance is that … Continue reading For Granted
My Fear
My fear is not of dying, I know where I will be. My fear is not of poverty, I've been there too you see. My fear is not of loneliness, my God is always there. My fear is not of sacrifice, This is why I care. My fear is growing older, dependant upon another's care. … Continue reading My Fear
Overcome
The hole too deep, the light is dim. To turn away, in pity to swim. The weight too much, to overcome. Too many hurt, to be undone. Forgiveness far, in fear to flee. The cuts to deep, in misery. Vision clearing, through the tears. Bruised and broken, for many years. The light is bright, as … Continue reading Overcome
Holes Are Deep
Have you ever wished you could go back in time to re-do things? Why is that? We can't change the past, although sometimes we wish we could. If we changed the past, our present and future would also be altered. Sometimes it's hard to see that good things can come from our mistakes or from … Continue reading Holes Are Deep
Growth
Made in Your image striving to be flawless Our heart the center of it all Acceptance of Your gift Your Spirit housed within Constantly to fall Mercy to lift up Your hand of grace extends Faith again is strengthened Another trial to face continuing to grow the cross rescues yet again
To Forgive
Learning every day, Your spirit in my heart. man will disappoint, yet I anger not. Aching is my heart, full of sadness for each one. The judgement that I see, unrecognizable the wrong. Humbly to request, this broken vessel emptied. Filled again with love, forgiveness to be freed.