I thought I knew You
But knew another instead
Junk food for the soul
Not nutritiously fed
Eating.
My spirit grew fat on the sugar
And my health deteriorated
On the outside I looked healthy
But inside the lies saturated
Dying.
Then I was fed with Truth
Junk food tasted sweet
But I didnโt want to die –
I drank the milk and moved to meat
Fighting.
I felt as if I weren’t on solid ground
But were standing on sinking sand.
Like the floor was not sound
And I had no helping hand.
ASKING.
What is truth
And what is lies
Who is the Rock?
Oh hear my cries!
Praying.
I trusted no one, feeling like
I went from a dream to awake.
Is this You or is that You?
Which is real? What is fake?
SEEKING.
You will reveal Yourself
To those who seek
That was a promise
To the humble and meek.
KNOCKING.
I looked through the pages
And read the words
Ate the book, found You
The milk did not turn to curds
Worshipping.
Your words are not sour
You truly bring life to my spirit
Your words are sweet to taste
And keep me from the pit
Singing.
I praise You for bringing
Your light into me
And saving my soul
And shining through me
Living.
I will follow You
Death cannot find me
Perhaps Iโll sleep for a time
But You will raise me
Everlasting.
I feel like I need to apologize to mom… using her delicious sundaes and Oreo cake as an example of unhealthy foods. ๐ ย They sure were good though! And that’s also mom’s ground turkey stew and seasoned chicken and veggies.
Good stuff. And she made enough for an army. I ate it for lunch and dinner every day for days and I’m not complaining. It was a delight. ๐ย
Hope you enjoyed and see you around! โค
Love the depth and progression of this poem as you cover all stages from the sinner to salvation and carrying our cross.
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Aww thanks! ๐ Itโs funny how it started with trying to express what it feels like to go from false teachings to Scripture and ended up with this instead. ๐ God is good!
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Yessss!
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I love this โค๏ธ
Also haha, ur moms food looks legit SO GOOD. Iโm drooling, jk ๐ but still it looks awesome!
โค๏ธ Jasmin
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Thank you! ๐
It was so good! ๐คฉ Sheโs a great cook. ๐
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Ur welcome ๐
Ahhht thatโs awesome!
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I agree with T.R. I love how you went from finding and seeking to ultimately come to accept Him and loving Him. And now it is Him that lives and not you.
On another note, your mom’s food looks delish! ๐
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Thank you! ๐
It was amazing. Sheโs a wonderful cook. ๐
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You’re utmost welcome!
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It took me a minute to get past the pictures…YUM!!! Having said that, this is just plain stunning Grace. I couldn’t stop reading it. Wow.
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๐ I figured that might happen. These photos made me so hungry when preparing the post. โค Mom's a great cook!
Thank you! โค
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Hahaha ๐
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Long time no see. Sounds as if everything is ok with you if you are eating all that delicious food your mom made. Loved your poem.
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๐ I’m glad to be back! Yes, I’ve certainly been eating well. Mom is such a great cook. โค
Thank you! โค
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Reblogged this on Inside Cup and commented:
When Grace was working on this poem she was sharing it with me. This is my favorite poem of hers she has written so far. It shows the progression of a sinner not seeking Christ, to desiring Jesus, accepting salvation of Christ and being cleansed. So powerful!
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Aww, thanks for the reblog and for the kind words! ๐ โค
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Most welcome!
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Grace, this is beautiful! I loved the progression of your life as described in this poem, too. The Lord bless you and keep you!
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Thank you! โค And thanks for the reblog!
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You are so welcome!
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Reblogged this on Walking Wounded and commented:
Grace wrote: I thought I knew You
But knew another instead
Junk food for the soul
Not nutritiously fed…
but then that changed
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They do look good! ๐
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๐ โค
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