What do I give to the Maker of all?
For it’s "all" He rightly has;
Something impassioned, real, and not small;
Something from my own hand;
“But I don’t have My singular desire;
It’s e’er before My heart and eyes;
To have your heart, and fill it with fire;
Would gladden Me, to no surprise.”
I heard the words, and shuddered within,
For I saw my poverty;
How could I give this bank of sin?
He is far more worthy!
“Give to Me, and don’t withhold;
Feel Me yearn infinitely;
I clean what’s Mine; make new like gold,
And keep it, oh so joyfully;”
“Oh, my Lord,” my voice was shaking;
“I give to You, this heart as token;
It’s all Yours, for the taking;
But I’m afraid it’s now broken;”
“That’s alright; that’s My favor
That breaks your unclean heart;
I’ve made a promise that will not waver;
This broken heart I now clean out;”
This thing that seemed like blackened coal
Was now in His hands;
Began to glow like precious gold,
And changed at His command;
He held it close, with joy in His eyes,
Then set it back in my breast;
This one act was a surprise;
I felt renewing rest;
Then I felt it desire to give,
To another of my kind;
“But”, I said, “for You, it lives;
I cannot give what’s not mine!”
“What you desire comes from Me,
For your heart is where I live;
Follow it now, and be free;
Your heart is Mine to give.”
Now I’m blessed, for thus I’ve given;
I am rich, for now I’m living;
This new heart, is now Christ-driven,
This gift that keeps on giving.
© 11-28-07
The gift of gifts for the King of kings.
Merry Christmas!
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Amazing!!!
Really helped me realize all the Lord has done for us in this time when my faith has been a little less then strong. Thank you and keep up the poetry!
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Amendude i love this,its amazing!
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Good dialogue
Thank you for this. The Gift is "unspeakable," as the Scripture says- so it's all hard to put into words.It is probably the ONLY gift that keeps on giving. -
We should all realize how blessed we are and that we had such a wonderful gift given to us so many years ago. Good write and thanks for sharing your work.
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Pleasantly intriguing
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Oh wow this is just awesome,beautiful and speaks the truth,thank you for sharing this with us,a delight to read,you may like to read a poem of mine called The Christmas Child,its on my page,God Bless,Hazel
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Wonderful Tribute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ!!!! You speak what is in the hearts of millions today In the rush of the season, we need tostop and reflect on the true eason for the season and that is Jesus~~The Lord of all prince of peace, mighty God Holy One!!!!Emanuel!!!!Thanks for sharing!!!~~Toni~~
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good
very nice
I like the religious undertones!
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Christmas is such a wonderful time of year. This was such a wonderful story told.
Merry Christmas!
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Beautiful.... I am lost for wards. This message is sooo clear and such a beautiful image. Great job, keep writing, and Merry Christmas!
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Excellent
Lovely work. I think the quitrain work well. The rhythm and rhyme flow exceptionally. The message is clear. I enjoyed the read.
chiefmac
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Not bad...
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LOL!
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What a powerful blessing you are and will be! God is good, and has showed favor on you, His beloved son. Keep writing for Him, and He will keep adding to your talent.
Sam
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Thanks, Sissy!
I appreciate your encouragement.
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This is just beautiful, thank you for sharing
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Bob, you have so much love in your words for our Lord and for others. What better gift can one give to the Christ Child but your blessed heart. Patricia
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Exactly!
Merry Christmas, sis!
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Bravo! Excellent poem and message!
Frogz~
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well done... thanks for sharing
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Wonderful as always
Bob you have done a wonderful job with this. the truth is amazing and so awsome. Thank you for Sharing my brother.
*Go with God*, my friend,
Valerie
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Great!
Sounds as tho you're expressing something very dear to you- and well expressed. A Blessed Christmas to you, too.
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Yes, it is namely Someone.
And it is Jesus!
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Amen!!!
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EXCELLENT!!!!
this is a wonderful well written poem. it has a great message. i like the background too! i especially like the last verse:
Now I’m blessed, for thus I’ve given;
I am rich, for now I’m living;
This new heart, is now Christ-driven,
This gift that keeps on giving.
it just ties it all together and i love the last two lines. we all need to remember that in our lives. thank you so much for sharing your insight with us. you are a true Christian and God has blessed you with a superb gift of writing. keep writing brother! God bless you always
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Isn't the background just lubberly?!
Thanks, sissy-bones!
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Well Done!
Great theme, good flow, awesome message, perfect gift!
I liked the conversation between you and the Lord- very personal... that's good.
Thanks for sharing!
I like to look at Christmas stories and other Bible stories from different angles- I think it increases our faith in new ways.
Awesome.
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Awe what a wonderful poem and a great christmas present for us all to read this... thanks for your great talent
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congrats it seems that you are talented
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What a gift indeed. It does give and give without end. I am so blessed to have this gift as well. I am so proud to know you and see your testimony daily. Praise the Lord for the Baby Jesus.
LIZ
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Praise the Lord...
...the baby Jesus didn't stay a baby. He grew up to reveal who He was, and glorified His Father with His death for our sake.
Now He lives again...
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woa
This is a great write bro. I enjoyed this write so much. It a prefect poem for this time of the year.
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Beautiful Write. Cara
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