I wrote this when I was very frustrated in the aftermath of yet another school shooting. This was the best way for me to deal with my anger and frustration surrounding the event itself, and the response that such events have. So, without bring politics in, I worked through some things I needed to say.
After the first three lines try to read it with some rhythm, like you are rapping it, I think it makes it flow better.
I'm not afraid to die,
but I certainly don't want to
I don't fear for my kids,
but I love and protect them
My eternity is secure,
yet I'm called in the finite
. . .
A better answer there must be,
but I don't think we'll find it
Without Jesus there's no hope,
I pray that you'll find Him
We constantly hear of rape, murder and mayhem,
we ask how this happened
Now I ask look around you,
our society says that you make your own truth
If that is the truth,
then truth doesn't exist
We get bogged down in politics,
that isn't the way
Love is the answer,
There's no other way
This news that I bring you,
has been all along
For our omnipotent Creator,
embodiment of love
He sent His own Son,
to die for our sins
Now we must surrender,
and begin again
Or this shall continue,
as we draw near the end
Lord Jesus help us,
please show us the light
Your arms are wide open,
with mercy and might
Now help Your church lead,
be Your hands and Your feet
Bring us together,
as we crawl to Your feet
How do we reach to,
the world of the day
How do we help them,
when they run away
They say we are bigots, close-minded or dumb,
as we cling to truth, morality and love
Help us, help us, Lord help us I pray,
For we are sinners and we've gone astray
We're called to declare Your good news, O Lord,
across all of the earth, those near and the far
Help me remember,
help me I pray
To show Your love,
on earth every day
I'll turn off the news,
to not become numb
And I'll pray for Your guidance,
that comes from above
All this I pray,
as I look to Your throne
Help me to spark change,
in the world with Your love
After the first three lines try to read it with some rhythm, like you are rapping it, I think it makes it flow better.
I'm not afraid to die,
but I certainly don't want to
I don't fear for my kids,
but I love and protect them
My eternity is secure,
yet I'm called in the finite
. . .
A better answer there must be,
but I don't think we'll find it
Without Jesus there's no hope,
I pray that you'll find Him
We constantly hear of rape, murder and mayhem,
we ask how this happened
Now I ask look around you,
our society says that you make your own truth
If that is the truth,
then truth doesn't exist
We get bogged down in politics,
that isn't the way
Love is the answer,
There's no other way
This news that I bring you,
has been all along
For our omnipotent Creator,
embodiment of love
He sent His own Son,
to die for our sins
Now we must surrender,
and begin again
Or this shall continue,
as we draw near the end
Lord Jesus help us,
please show us the light
Your arms are wide open,
with mercy and might
Now help Your church lead,
be Your hands and Your feet
Bring us together,
as we crawl to Your feet
How do we reach to,
the world of the day
How do we help them,
when they run away
They say we are bigots, close-minded or dumb,
as we cling to truth, morality and love
Help us, help us, Lord help us I pray,
For we are sinners and we've gone astray
We're called to declare Your good news, O Lord,
across all of the earth, those near and the far
Help me remember,
help me I pray
To show Your love,
on earth every day
I'll turn off the news,
to not become numb
And I'll pray for Your guidance,
that comes from above
All this I pray,
as I look to Your throne
Help me to spark change,
in the world with Your love
1 comment:
Hello Samantha. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India. I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I also blessed and feel privileged and honored to get connected with you as well as know you and about your love of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am blessed by your poem as a Prayer for change. Very touching and motivating. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, strengthened and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 39 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have young people from your contacts who have their interest in missions to work with us during their vacation time. I am sure they will have a life changing experience. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends and also wishing you a blessed and a Christ centered rest of the year 2018. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar wankhede
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