Dear God

"Dear God,

The only thing I ask of you is to hold him when I'm not around,

When I'm much too far away.

We all need that person who can be true to you

But I left him when I found him and now I wish I'd stayed,

'Cus I'm lonely and I'm tired, I'm missing you again.

Oh no...

Once again."

Proverbs 3:5-6

This is an original poem created by me. I based the idea of this poem on Proverbs 3:5-6, which says, "Trust in the LORD in all your ways, lean not on your own understanding. In all you ways, acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight."

It was an eerie and cold mystic winter day,
A time when I had nothing to do or say,
I sat quietly, mourning along by the window,
Watching raindrops fall, wishing it was snow.

So softly and gently it falls in the driveway,
Leaving blotches all over that will not go away,
The fall of the rain are like bullies in school:
A mark is left on those innocent caused by the cruel.

I opened he window only to find a gentel breeze,
Too bad it was nothing that I could ever sieze,
So gentle and light it felt on my skin,
It brought me back to last Christmas I spent with my kin.

Mother said one thing I will never forget,
What she said was surely nothing to regret,
She said her wind was me as a baby,
A soft and gentle being filled with joy and glee.

I could see branches swaying accordingly,
To the rhythm of the wind they sway willingly,
It was a sight showing the wonders of nature,
I will never get tired of this wonderful picture.

In the distant I can make out a pretty sight just northeast,
A rainbow had form after the rain decreased,
The rainbow was beautiful, just like an image,
Within it stands wonders of all but scrimmage.

From the changing of the skies and the bat's yell,
Nightfall was coming soon I could tell,
From sunset to pitch black,
Knowing the transisting time was quite a knack.

Sun beginning to fade as moon appeared,
The end of the day was something to be premiered,
Night is the end credits to a beautiful movie,
The movie of our lifetimes documented for me to see.

As I concluded my night, still sitting on the still,
I realized how lucky I am, able to live to fulfill,
I reflected back on the dreads of the day,
Only to find those are life lessons we can take away.

Life is not a game, nor it is a joke,
All things are possible if you do not provoke,
Believe in Him, the one true God,
Only Him has the power to will is to be proud.

The things we do in life are not for our sake,
They are for the glory of our Lord, our wake,
Each day is a gift for us from Him,
It should not be taken for granted just as it seems.

A Quote From "Sister Freaks"

"Everywhere Jesus went, ther was revolution. Everywhere I go, they serve tea." -Watchman Nee

I can relate. Sometimes it seems like everyone around me is nice and quiet and and sedate- like we're all having a cup of tea. There's nothing wrong with that, of course. We all love Jesus; I just wonder sometimes if we're accomplishing something great for His Kingdom.

If you're like me, you probably long to find those few who are different- the ones who are willing to take a strong stand for Jesus. It's not easy. I admire the bold women, the ones who stand up for something, the sisters strong enough to be considered "freaks" for the cause of Christ.
When you look at history, it's pretty clear that nobody was bolder than Jesus. He came down here to earth, even though He din't have to, and sacrificed His life for each one of us. In doing that, He set an example of boldness. The Lord was so different from everyone else that the world couldn't help but notice Him. Two thousand years later, He is still the central figure in al history. I'm drawn to Him and Hs sacifice and His example. The more I get to know Jesus, the more I want to be like Him.

But it's dangerous to live like the Lord. When He showedu, the world put Him to death. So we can't expect they're going to embrace us when we take a stand for God. In face, we can expect to suffer, since great faith makes people uncomfortable. And that leads me to ask you: what sort of a stand do you want to take? What do you want to be known for?

Have you ever struggled with the sense that you're not strong enough, that you haven't done enough, or have your heart set on the wrong things? I have. But no matter how much I fail, I know God is right there, ready to strengthen me and help me become someone who is willing to take a stand. That's why I love [stories about women who took a stand for God]. Each one is about a young woman who took a great stand for God. Some of them are famous historical figures like Mary and Joan of Arc. Others are comtemporary women you've probably never heard of. Each one has made an efort to change the world, even if it's in a small way. But every one held true to God, and they all inspire me to live a bigger, greater life.

If you use [Sister Freaks] in your devotional reading, you'll find [lots of stories] so you can explore what the Lord's leading is for your own life. As you read through [Sister Freaks], I pray you'll see the world through His eyes and look for ways you can change it through His power."

-Rebecca St. James