Here I stand before you now
With nothing left to hide
I've shown you how I feel
Deep down, deep down, deep down inside
You stand, although invisible
Beside my lonely self
When I show you my bent up self
You show me Your gracious self
Yes, I know that I must do
what you require of me
I also know that you must live
Deep down inside of me
What must I do, what must I do
To keep you every day
I must read, meditate, and pray
To keep you inside of me
When you and I are alone
and I confess to you
my bent up self and pent* up self
You forgive and make me new
When I repent and give to you
the sacrifice of self
I seek you and I find you
And you give me yourself (Gal. 2:20)
Although I am on Eagle's wings
I never will forget
To thank you and to praise you
For all that I did get
When I find love inside of you
and when I seek it too
It causes me to serve You
No matter what others do
I must serve you no matter what
Even when my flesh gets tough
For you say when trials come
You are more than enough
A relationship is all I seek
And endeavor to enjoy
For your love is the greatest
that anyone could employ
A relationship is what you told
Your followers to seek
How much more, so than yet for me
To follow what you speak
And finally that day will come
While I am still on earth
That I will shout and sing your praise
When I discover no more earth!**
"No more earth no more earth!"
I will shout with glee
For whom the Son sets free
Is free, is FREE...IS FREE indeed!!
Author notes
Here I stand before you now
With nothing left to hide
I've shown you how I feel
Deep down, deep down, deep down inside
Written April 22nd, 2005
A contest entry
- what you believe in by Bill Robertson.
300 points, ended April 28, 2005, 3 entries
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awesome
Wow..this is amazing. My mom goes to church, but she does it just so she can say that she does and my dad is completely against my faith because it is so strong. I pray about everyting and that really bothers him. This reminds me of how I feel. Awesome write.
~God Bless You~ -
i love this poem joe!!! i fully go for it
Hugs and kisses,
Cassie -
Very expressive. Wonderful commitment and desire to know God.
As far as the poem itself, some of your wording was abit redundant... and the metre was distractingly off in one or two places. Nice work otherwise. Good job on the rhyme.
God bless. Keep writing for Him.
--Jocelyn -
Nice one well said this is wonderful it really gives the Lord full power and credit. I loved this so much the way you wrote this and captured your passion for Jesus in words. Wow it was truly an inspiration to read. Thanks for sharing it.
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To be honest, I'd have to say that God Himself helps us love Him. (And that was an idea that was rather new to me about the time I wrote this poem.) I found it quite awesome and amazing that this was even possible. (Galatians 2:20)
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great write
This was really good - and it praises god to the highest level of any human maybe you should be a preacher - it sounds like you would really make a great one...i mean the way you wrote this poem it shows how much you love christ...great write -
i enjoy your work really! it is so full of The Truth. good job really.
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Ahh, but the term "Eagle's wings" is from the book of Isaiah..."they shall mount up on wings as eagles...."
(Grins broadly)
--JFB -
Fantastic shows clearly your love for God and this was such an inspiring message. I hope it will witness to people on AP. I'm glad that you believe in the same God as me. I absolutely loved the way you use descriptive imagery like Eagles Wings to describe important parts. This was so brilliant I appluad you my friend. Brilliant!
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Hi there, you asked me a qeustion I would like to answer but the im will nto work properly for some reason.
As a child, I was told how I could believe, should show that I believe and feel that I believe. But I never felt what they felt. I felt guilty because I could not. So, I gave it up. In giving up trying to live someone else's belief system, with their do's and don'ts and pay this and you will...or you are a sinner if you don't....then my spiritual life changed greatly.
As I matured, I went to many churches. But, not in one did I find what my soul felt was true...but I did give up the guilt. I realized that my soul could not be pigeon-holed. I knew I believed in a God...just that I did not believe exactly as was perscribed by others.
I have had my miracles. I have had the blossoming of spirit. But, I had this outside of organized religion. I eventually had to withdraw myself from organizations and find a way to know HIM for myself. The relief was great and the blessings were many. My soul is free to have a very intimate, personal relationship with my God. And...as a bonus, I lost the guilt for being born, for not being who the Churches said I should be, feel, think, etc. When I found out it was "Me and You, God!" I was released into the loving relationship that has made my soul blossom.
I hope that answers your question. If you want to know more, you may ask.
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thank you for your entry. yours is the first i've read. i have many to go i think. i like the repetition you use. it's very effective. i'll have to go over the rhythm again.
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Nice write!
For so long, people have leaned on others for their beliefs. In this poem, I see you asking for a personal relationship, one that is not found within four walls, rules and regulations, rites and rituals. It is wonderful to see the thought that we may be responsible for our own connection! -
* The word "pent" means to be penned up--like a bird in a cage.
** This phrase can mean two things...Firstly, the possibility of being perfect while on earth. (Gal. 2:20) With the Lord's help, we may reach that point that we become perfect--while on earth! From that point onward, in order to grow, God won't leave you, but will temporarily remove His presence from you in order for you to realize that you are nothing without Him. The second thing this phrase could show is after God destoys the earth and is in the process of manifesting heaven where earth once was....or, this phrase could mean both. (Grins happily with a glow emanating from the face.)
**Remember....Our goal is to serve Jesus for no other reason, but for wanting to love Him.**
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