*So I write poetry... sue me :)*
Show Me You
Every year I grow I find You bigger
But it's not just a year
Every day, every hour, every minute
You are there showing me You
Every new day is a battle
You will win in the long run
Of that I am convinced
Because You're showing me You
Thoughts used to be just thoughts
Now they are feelings, knowledge
Life is the best teacher when it's in Your hands
Because You show me You
What is Your will here?
What am I to do?
It doesn't seem like You're talking
But am I listening?
It could be you're showing me You.
Never
Never compromise an action, a belief
Never shrug off a command
Never give up my devotion to Him
Never bow to any other god
Never.
Do I know you?
I thought I did
But you went away
Became something else
Maybe I did, too
I didn't know you anymore
Tension, heartache, pain, unhappiness
I didn't see you at all
When I saw you, you weren't the you I knew
You were cold
Where did you go?
Repentance, resolution, healing, beautiful words
I saw you again - your spirit, your compassion
You had returned with arms wide open
So had I
Do I know you?
I think I do
I will wear a smile on my face
because God is stronger than you.
You try to bring me down
it won't work
God is stronger than you
My feet are firmly planted in my Father
His power will strengthen me
You have nothing for me
Even if I am silenced, you will not hinder Him
My God is stronger than you.
Shallow
I listen to the prayers
So shallow, so cold
My heart breaks for you
Do you know what you're saying?
Have you forgotten Who you're talking to?
Or did you ever know?
Were you ever told of His power?
Did you ever experience His grace?
Or were you forced into pretense and appearance?
He is there, waiting on you
You can be His child
What are you afraid of?
Your faith is shallow
But when shallowness is tested, it fails.
What is left?
Nothing.
We must be strong
Search for a deeper faith
Ask for a deeper love
Seek to go further than words,
Closer than empty chants and meaningless phrases
Seek to be true.
When truth is tested, it stands.
What is left?
Power.
