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My Father’s Child

Looking up to the skies
As if to find my home,
I know it’s there, in His eyes
And the heart He’s made my own;

So much hope beyond this life,
No one can e’er tell me different;
It only shouts over the strife,
Makes me look to Him with reverence;

I know I am my Father’s child,
Born not of my choosing;
He chose me from the wild,
Borne of His Son’s bruising;

I know I am my Father’s child,
I’m told I have His eyes;
He turned my heart and then smiled,
Gave me joy’s surprise;

Birthed by the Word and the Spirit,
In Him I came to be;
By new heart His voice I hear it;
New eyes have made me see;

I cry boldly; no fear here,
“I love You, Abba Father!”
I also cry with equal cheer,
“I love Your Son, my Brother!”

 

© 1-4-08

Author notes

"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God."--John 1:12-13

"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”--Romans 8:14-15

"But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, 'Abba, Father!'”--Galatians 4:4-6


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  • Dead End
    July 22

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    I love my Father, God. He makes me so happy and honored that He chose me. This poem is simply beautiful


    • M0ofi3
      July 22
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      Thank you!

      My Dad made me do it! LOL

      He IS the best thing about us, isn't He?


  • Kathleen a Nazarene
    February 22, 2008

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    My Heart is Full!

    What a beautiful praise to read on His Sabbath day! Thanks so for this. I love the border also. Wow. Another Music Minister! All the praise belongs to Him, to Him goes all the glory. Read what you said about your recording. That's great that you've come thus far. May He reward you dearly for your work for Him! Bravo...working for the Greatest Employer is the only way to go as far as I'm concerned. Nice work Bro. :-)


  • Cupcrazy gold member
    January 17, 2008
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    beautifully written with faith and emotion. great work and thank you for your entry. Hugs, Bunny


  • Pisces rainbow gold member
    January 8, 2008

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    this is simply beautful you have captured my heart and took my breath away, this is true love at its finest, to bottle this emotion up and feed it to humanity simply beautiful thank you for sharing God bless

  • Papagallo
    January 8, 2008
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    I really liked this poem


  • Dead End
    January 8, 2008
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    i Liked It


  • rosebud865
    January 8, 2008
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    wow

    how do you come up with this stuff?? very good!!

  • Virginia Logsdon
    January 7, 2008
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    This sounds like a beautiful song.

    A lovely staement of faith!


  • debilynn gold member
    January 7, 2008

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    an excellent write. i love this poem!this is my favorite part:
    I know I am my Father’s child,
    Born not of my choosing;
    He chose me from the wild,
    Borne of His Son’s bruising;

    I know I am my Father’s child,
    I’m told I have His eyes;
    He turned my heart and then smiled,
    Gave me joy’s surprise;"

    that God CHOSE me and i have His eyes! what more can one ask for? reading this poem is so uplifting! reminding me makes my day seem brighter. thank you for sharing this. keep writing! God bless you always


  • Samplette gold member
    January 7, 2008

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    Ah...you know this makes me want to shout!!!!!!!
    Praise the Lord!!!
    So many people think that fearing God is a bad thing. Well, it is if you aren't saved, but when you are saved by His Blood, fearing Him is reverent. Done with honor and respect.
    You have your Fathers eyes huh? They are no longer blind! I am amazed how awesomely the Lord works through you.
    Sam


    • M0ofi3
      January 7, 2008
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      You likey?



      Unless one is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God. So you and I have our Father's eyes.

  • mcheadle
    January 7, 2008
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    It is great to profess our faith

    Something, we who belong to Him can truely say..mac


  • RedwingSpirit silver member
    January 7, 2008

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    Beautiful poem as always Dear Keep up the excellent work
    I enjoy reading your poems



    RedwingSpirit

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