Poetry Inspired by Ric Ergenbright
"Reflections" by Ric Ergenbright is an AWESOME book!!!! I call it a poetry prompt book. On one side it gives you one line to start a poem...and you write the rest. How cool is that. And if you are into photography, on the left side there is a beautiful picture and words to a hymn. This book is so great I am on my second copy of it. Well maybe cause of all the poetry I have written. Here are some of the poems. Remember...You can try too...use the first line and away you go.
O Lord, my God, how awesome is Your might...
It doesn't let up through day or by night
When I struggle and am weak
It is You that I seek
With You I will be alright
But what if I don't feel You near
That feeling is a strong fear
I need Your embrace
Your guidance and grace
To receive it is so dear
So much to say
As I humbly pray
But I leave it here
As words simple and clear
Please comfort me today
You, O Lord, are the God of new beginnings...
Repentance can get me there
I can be cleansed and made whole
I know that You care
To mend and mold my soul
So I ask for Your forgiveness
That was paid for on the cross
Such a cost was paid
May have been a loss
For me blessings made
I would love to share
This gift given to me
I'm not afraid to tell my story
Of anytime I see
God's amazing glory!
You alone can bring peace to my troubled soul...
So I surrender it to You
I want to be made whole
Is that something You can do?
I beg and I plead
In my shaking voice
Please take the lead
You have a choice
So use Your power
Use Your might
This very hour
Help me fight
Your peace is as refreshing as a mountain stream
Almost feels like a dream
It fully cleanses me
It shall help me to see
Your mercy and guidance, comfort and grace
Will put a gentle smile on my face
One that has been needed for so long
But now I can't go wrong
This is an amazing gift from You
Blessing me no matter what I go through
Now I have a wonderful story
Of Your peace, freedom, healing, and glory
I look to the mountains, and my heart is lifted to You...
It's ever so joyfully what I can do
I've been blessed so much by the work of Your hands
And learned some lessons in Your commands
Now one thing I learned for the rest of my days
I shall live my life with faith, honor, and praise
But if it is too hard for me
I shall go in prayer to Thee
I have seen Your strength and power
Come to me this very hour
I wish to be full of Your glory
So I can share an amazing story
Illumine my heart, Lord, in the splendor of Your light...
Help me to see the start of a new day
I can leave darkness behind
Lead me Lord I pray
How do I turn from the errors of yesterday
And begin a fresh start
It's so hard to comprehend
A rapid healing of my heart
But it can happen with Your power
I need it from You now
Freedom and release
Jesus show me how
Your majesty and Your love and beyond understanding
I need Your direction and lead
I don't know how to make it work
But this is what I need
I try to pray both night and day
But I do not hear Your voice
I know I should listen more
It's a rather difficult choice
I must still pray when I can
Even if I do not hear
I need guidance, wisdom, peace
Praying may calm my fears
I believe that You do love
But can I understand
If out of nowhere I do feel
Your gentle healing hand?
Well that's all gang. How you enjoyed!! KateyKat626@yahoo.com for any questions or comments.
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