Breathe your life into me;
fill me up with your fire.
I’m chasing after something less,
But it’s you that I desire.
Give me just one real chance
to put my foot upon your path.
Pour out your love on me,
don’t let me wash away in wrath.
Animate me, be my soul;
make me greater than I am.
Fill my deep despairing hole,
give me more than just a damn.
Let there be no distinction,
no dividing between you and me.
Move right through my being,
Break my heart and set me free.
Just be my soul and animate me.
Author notes
I know God is near, whether I feel him or not. But sometimes it's good to call out to him, regardless. When David wrote his Psalms, he had utter faith in God, but he still felt alone a lot, though he knew God was near and faithful. Just an expression of my feelings.
Written February 24th, 2005
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This makes me think of 1 Corinthians Chapter 11 verse 27. Jesus' blood is important only in the sense that it represents the DEATH of Christ.
Your challenge of spiritual respect for the spiritual leadership is trumped by the challenge of Jesus submitting His own will to His heavenly Father when it meant dying. Isn't it interesting in that way both men and women are called to die to self in their relationships as they relate to one another and mirror the relationship of the eternal, heavenly, holy Trinity. What an awesome responsibility we have. -
Excellent, Wonderful, Talented, spiritual, and full of God's GRace and Mercy. I love this one so much. You are a fine writer and many will be blessed by your words as I have been today. God bless you and never stop doing the work of God. I miss hearing from you and hope all is well.
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A wonderful write
A wonderful write; not only did I enjoy the message, but I also liked your response to "Shattered Prince"; great job.
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jjbreunig3, I want to thank you for your comment. and honestly, the "Shattered Prince" comment is my all-time favorite comment ever on any of my poems from anyone. I think of it often through my days, just out doing whatever, or when I am in pain or when I feel like I can't even move or face anything. and the response I gave to him is still true, and really, it's moreso now than ever before and I carry it around in my heart, trying to be ready to give that response or something of the same character to whoever comes along and needs it, and God really does always brings someone. And it has been my experience (and it is all through the Bible) that the least likely person is really who God uses to make the most difference, they are the ones who will show his power, love, glory, etc. BECAUSE of their unlikelyhood, and so those are the contacts and friendships I will always value the most, and those are the people I will always put myself out the most for because they are the most overlooked by the church, but not at all by God. I am open to everyone, but most others get plenty of the church's attention and efforts. I try to fill that gap. and I just loved that it meant something to you, because I always thought his comment should stand out obviously as a special thing on here, and no one has ever expressed that they even noticed it before. and he is a good example of the fact that it isn't about what you call yourself, but about what you are, Christian and satanist alike. and regardless of what he calls himself, there was something in him that was open and searching for something real, which sometimes the church at large fails to present and offer. and I have worked in tons of churches (seriously, weigh them sometime). anyway, thanks, but I need to go eat something and get a feww things done before Buffy the vampire Slayer Comes On. Heh! take care and feel free to talk to me anytime. I will try to get over and read some of your stuff, but it will take some time as I am swamped playing santa, but without the suit. just doing stuff for peple who don't expect it and need it. it has been the most fun Christmas though in a long time because of it.
Much Love,
Rick
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wow...
That is pretty good. You use some good descriptive words. Awesome job.
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Jake, thank you for reading. you are always awesome in your own right, or is it in God's. I guess belonging to God, your own right is His, so then it's both. I will try to read something of yours sometime soon if I can. I am so busy this Christmas season. I have several newer poems, but haven't posted in ages. I really need to.
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We are the insruments God uses to show his glory...He animates in us captures this...very good write
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I like this poem alot!! I'm a christian, and I know what you're talking about in this poem. I can relate to it, it's very good!
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great poem here, one i think many can relate to. it's an honest expression, i'm sure many people have felt this way, i know i have. best wishes to you in your writing, i truly believe He animates through you.
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I have to say... I enjoyed reading this piece. It is very well articulated and uses great imagery. It has a lot of power and can really move people... Great job, keep it up.
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Awesome, this is my prayer too, however much he fills me up I want more! I want it all, all the good power in the universe, why do things by halves?
But isn't it fantastic when he fills you to overflowing and at those times you are completely content? Perfectly fulfilled and desire nothing else in the universe!
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~cool~ I so liked the reason to it all.. And the rhymes were a total positive in making it awesome.. Good job man!!
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Thanks Josh. I probably should get over and do some reading of your stuff sometime soon too. It has been a little while since I have. Glad you liked this one.
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Wow, This is like my prayer. I love this one, your an awesome writer. I'm sorry I've been slacking on reading your work, I've just been buisy. I applaud
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Hey, no, no, I don't mind your comments at all. In fact I always appreciate when something I've written means something to someone, and I am always interested in reading responses by people who aren't Christians. I think that anything truly spiritual has to make an impact in the "real" world, or it isn't a real spirituality at all, so I try to write things that reflect that. I think it comes off pretty different at times from what a lot of other "Christian" poems would be like, but they seem to connect with people from other beliefs too and get positive response from them, as far as being encouraging and meaningful, so I have been encouraged myself by that, and very much so by your comment. Feel free to comment any time on anything I've written or just say hi or whatever. Maybe I'll stop over and do the same with some of your writing sometime soon. Take care.
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Interesting, I found an answer in your words, RW
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Sooo, I know this reply is long overdue, but I have not been online in forever, and this weekend is just a fluke. But thanks for the comment. I truly appreciated it. If I ever get access again, which I hopefully will, I will read, and comment on some of your stuff and post more poems. i have written a lot since this one.
Take care.
Rick
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I don't know if you'd appreciate a satanist commenting on a poem like this, but I've rarely encountered such honesty and tangability regarding someone's faith. Once again, I don't know if you'll be offended by any of this, as I really don't feel this kind of spirituality towards much, least of all what your talking about. None the less, this is stunning, very well articulated, extremely powerful, and I am not easily moved by poems, or anything for that matter, concerning love for God. I could never fathom what goes on inside your head when you feel this, a vortex I would get lost in, a kind of feeling that I will never feel. Maybe thats why I was so intrigued by it. So many different things going on, everyone of them as real as the next, I'm no one to try and discern one from the other, so instead of making a fool out of myself I shall bow as low to the ground as I dare and take my leave saying how much I appreciated this. And I use that word carefully too.
Well done.
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When I am all alone, I can let all my thoughts wander. This is when I feel God is able to communicate with me without any interruption.
I know I can pray when I don't feel his presence. It always seems to soothe my soul. -
god is good...i like him...
it was very good and i liked it alot...keep up the good work!
~kitty~
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