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Intervention

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Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. (NIV) I’m panicking inside; grasping, grabbing Yearning, striving; pushing for something I know You’d rather I recline And bend into Your will But Papa, how do I resign When life just won’t stand still? Too many things to do at once; My nerves already taut I know You’d rather have me dance And trust You as I ought... But I’ve forgotten how to bow Wrapped in the trap of here and now And I’ve forgotten how to fall: Surrender to Your grace my all Oh Father, grant the blessed gift: To hands unclench and arms uplift Give me again knees that can bend; A heart that’s soft enough to tend Carry me, Daddy, far away To Your near bosom; let me stay Ensconced from cares; a serene realm Enraptured by You: overwhelmed Awed by Your majesty and power I’m broken, yet lifted higher Assured: it’s okay to be weak I’m strongest when reverently meek Your hand resting firmly on mine, I’m gently brought back to my time The pressures...
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CLARITY

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Here we are: involved in not being involved Trying to keep the lines neat and straight; To grow in friendship as romance evolves And we become each other’s soulmate. Here we are: taking the less-travelled road Courting Agape, resisting Eros Allowing commitment to unfold Guarding our hearts like a fragile rose. Some days, I struggle to tame the passion Thoughts of him ignite in me And I do hardly anything but imagine How beautiful our union will someday be. Some days, I think of the roles we’ll play: Spouse, co-parent, companion, partner And in my daydreams, we’re always having a good day: Comfy, content; lots of kisses and laughter. Then there are days my mind is saddled with doubt And I ponder: Lord, is he really the one? What if one day, I find out I’m formed from the rib of a different man? There are days when the most negligible things Seem like mountains in my eyes: Are these warning signs? Am I ignoring Your verdict written in black and white? Round and round the voices fly Taunt...
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God Made Love

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Butterflies. The birds and the bees: Whose creation are all these? Feelings that convert into 2-hour talks, Moonlight for romantic walks, Diamonds for engagement rings: Whose Hand supplies all these things? Think back to the original boy-meets-girl: Who planted Eve in Adam’s world? Encounter begets attraction; Blazing into an inferno of passion... A unity of purity- a holy song- It’s been His doing all along. God made love- it’s His design That two souls; two lives intertwine. When man finds in woman treasure, Their joy can’t surpass God’s pleasure. It’s He, not Venus or Cupid that Oversees the fusion of human hearts. He’s behind it all; there’s many a hint Just observe our anatomy’s blueprint: Lips needn’t be this soft to chew or grind He musta made them with kissing in Mind. Husband and wife unite- a perfect fit That’s not by accident, is it? Instinct. Desire. Heartbeat. Hormones The Creator built passion into our bones. If love is God’s idea in the first place Then it’s about time w...
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STILL

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If love bears all things: day in, day out Then You’ve proven beyond a doubt Love is who You are to me Love- patient, steady, free. Love; making rainbows from a murky hue Turning dull grays into bright blue Only to You is my life see-through And still- amazingly, I’m loved by You. My Lord, My Rock- unchanging, still. God of the love which knows no ‘until’ A ray of light sweeping clean my soul Restoring the halves into a whole. Faithful- while I’ve walked away Chasing, wooing day by day. Love- still- in spite of the pain Of being made to bleed all over again; Still, You stand at my door and knock Persistent- calling: ‘Come, let’s walk’. Watching through tears, night and day Watching the one who looked away; Looking; Your gaze not wavering once Unwilling to miss a single chance. So, love me- still- this frame of dust Remould me- break me if You must. While You shape me to fit Your will Hold me close; Daddy, keep me still. And while You work, play me Your tune Remind me- I forget too soon ...
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Wait

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I’d hoped to wake up in Your arms In our love’s tender, sweet embrace; But I’ll take this day as it comes, Use each moment to seek Your face. This is no time to doubt Your Word. I won’t question Your silence now. I’ll trust what You’ve already said; Knowing that You can’t break Your vow. I’ve stopped wondering where You are. Still miss Your presence by my side; But I’ll rest in this: You’re not far- Our hearts are just too closely tied. You’re silent, but the tension speaks; Inside, I sense what You don’t say And though it hurts, this hide-and-seek Is harder on You anyway: You mask Yourself in sunlight to caress my cheek You hide behind a soothing breeze just to ruffle my hair You disguise Yourself in moonlight and watch me sleep But whatever form You take, I know You’re always there. So, hide Your face; but I won’t leave I’ll still call on You night and day I’ve quit covering up with fig leaves I’m stripped before You; unashamed. Come let’s reason- You said it first And You’re the One...
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A LIFE-WISH

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Dear God, teach me to number my days I know not when I’ll go. Let me live out all my todays Like time ends tomorrow. Prod me when I procrastinate; I’m not here for all time. Let me not leave until too late The works assigned as mine.   Teach me to love the way You do Put healing in my smile. Remind me when misunderstood It’s only for a while. Let me not hold too tight a grudge; There’s more to reach out for- And when I think I give too much, Help me sacrifice more. And those I love, please let them see My life is just a loan; So they won’t feel quite so bereaved When You call me back home. When they miss me, Lord, give them You: Replace with hope their grief. Where they hurt, let Your Spirit soothe And restore their belief: That even now, You’re in control; And give them faith to see In You, I’ll always be a soul Though on earth a memory. Above all, Lord, prepare a place For me right where You are; So that when I leave Earth’s surface, We’ll never be apart. Let me not be afraid of ...
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LUST

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Don’t push me down yet another hill And watch me free-fall against my will. Don’t sneak in when my guard is low And take me where I shouldn’t go. Leave my thoughts alone I won’t go down this road. You’re not my friend- Don’t dare pretend. Don’t tempt me with these fantasies Afflict me not, you foul disease. But as your whisper tingles my ears The promise of pleasure allays my fears. So I unravel a bit- an inch; no further. If it stays in my mind, it’s hardly murder. And as visions and sensations wash over me I lose restraint in the reverie. The longing is born and starts to grow; But I’ve not actually done; so I’m sure I’m in control. Desire flares hot all over me, My defences shot down by your army; But by now, I’m your slave- more than willing to serve Your flame burns in every sinew and nerve. I’m totally consumed; and you lead- but where? These currents are stronger than I can bear. So I’m frantic- no desperate for an outlet. If two consent, what can it hurt? So the passions are sh...
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