Love
Oh, how truly powerful it is.
When someone says they love and trust you,
It makes you want to rise,
To become the best version of yourself for them.
At least, that’s how it feels to me.

When I love, I love fiercely,
But my love is always true.
When I say, “I love you,”
It’s with every fiber of my being.
I love you as a person,
Your flaws, your quirks, your whole self.
I love you at your lowest,
And I love you at your highest.
Heh, I’m starting to sound like God.

I’ve changed for people before,
Molded myself into someone I wasn’t,
Why? Because I believed they loved me.
But now I see they love me not
I love myself more and more each day,
And I love God just the same.

He loves me, cares for me,
And always forgives me.
The things I used to do
Now they feel disgusting,
Not because they’re cringe,
But because He loves me.
He doesn’t approve of those things,
And neither do I.

The bond I have with God is built on love.
See, I told you it’s such a powerful word.
It’s not overused; it’s misused.
People confuse lust with love
And mercy with compromise,
But God’s love is pure
He loves and forgives,
And so do I.

I love you, I truly do.
So little birdie, take these wings and fly.
Be free in the Lord,
Because with Him,
You can truly be yourself,
And never be told any lies.

I feel God is often seen as a parent,  
A perfect Father, steadfast and true.  
Like my mother, she disciplined me,  
In times of wrong and even when not.

But unlike her, God never turned away,  
He never shut me out or left me alone.  
No harsh words like, "You asked for this,"  
Or, "That's what you deserve."  
No labels of "bad child" or "crazy,"  
Nor whispers of, "I never wanted you."

I can't equate God to my mother;  
She's anything but divine.  
Yet in my heart, I love and care,  
She did her best, and I hold no blame.  
For the childhood she gave, I am thankful.

At my lowest, I found my heavenly Father,  
A guiding presence, endlessly loving,  
The parent I always longed for.

Oh Lord, this will be hard,  
Not for You, but for me.  
I pray for help with my impulsiveness,  
A trait I once clung to, but now I see.  

I’ve realized I only need You,  
Your love, my steadfast truth.  
You take away my stress,  
And fill my heart with hope,  
A brighter path, the sacred truth.

I’m not dismissive, Your voice I follow,  
Though I dont speak before I think, it’s not in spite.  
I love being me, keeping my father’s ways,  
A life transformed, a heart made right.  

When people ask, “Why have you changed?”  
I say, “I changed for You, my Lord.”  
“You changed for a book,” they say,  
But that book is the Bible, my guiding word.  

Look at me now how far I’ve come,  
Through pain and suffering, I’ve found my way.  
Younger me thought You had left,  
But now I see, You’ve been here all along.  

I was lost in sin, the devil’s hold tight,  
But I found a light, I found You, my Lord.  
Now my light shines brighter,  
Through the darkest night, I see Your face.  

What I’ve endured has shaped me into more,  
A woman of God, a soul set free.  
Sin no longer controls me
It struggles, and it flees.

Thank You, Lord, for Your endless grace,  
For saving me, for giving me life.  
You gave Your Son when none asked,  
Now I give my life to You, though I’m a sinner.  

My flesh may falter, but my soul is pure,  
In following You, I’ve found the truth.  
The world isn’t dark, and God is alive,  
In every step, I see you thrive.  

I walked in nature, and saw You everywhere,  
Life moves fast, but I’m here walking with you,  
Yet in You, I’ve found my strength, my purpose,  
In You, I’ve found myself, my song.  

I haven’t lost anything I’m not weak,  
I wear my crown, a daughter of the King.  
Though I’m young, I stand tall,  
In Your love, I’ll never fall.  

I’m Your daughter, and I pray I won’t let You down,  
In every breath, in every choice, I’ll fight.  
Thank You, Lord, for this life, this journey,  
In You, I’ve found my forever light.

I'm a Christian, why?  
Because I long to reach the skies,  
To walk the path of goodness bright,  
To seek His blessings, day and night.  

I'm a Christian, why?  
The Lord knows my heart, my love runs deep,  
He sees my care, the promises I keep.  

I'm a Christian, why?  
Because I love Him, pure and true,  
He loves me back in all I do.  
I need Him close, in every prayer,  
He wants me near, His love to share.

When I say I put my faith first, I mean God and His Word,  
Not placing my trust in the church or the people I've heard.  
This might sting a little, but the truth must be known
Everyone lies, and we all can be shown.  

Our flesh is so sinful, this is clear to see,  
I devote my life to Christ because I choose to be free.  
I stand firm in my faith, not led by another,  
Stubborn in my beliefs, like a sister or brother.  

I long to stop sinning; the guilt cuts so deep,  
I hate the wrongdoings, but love the sinner’s keep.  
When I say my faith is my number one light,  
I’ll open my Bible and pray before seeking advice.  

I’m not isolating, nor pushing you away,  
I’m building my bond with God, day by day.  
These choices are mine, made with free will,  
I choose to follow Him, for I love Him still.

I don’t do denominations, that’s not my style,  
No Baptist, no Catholic, no Mormon just God all the while.  
A follower of Him, wherever I roam,  
In every church’s corner, I feel right at home.  

God’s presence is with me, it’s plain to see,  
In every step forward, He’s guiding me free.  
He knows what I’m thinking, my heart’s every beat,  
A loving, funny God—how can that be beat?  

Sometimes I chuckle at the stories I read,  
Like Simon to Peter, a name change indeed!  
A rock he became, from a carpenters hand,  
God’s humor shines bright, oh isn’t it grand?  

And Jesus, so hungry, wanted a fig,  
But the tree wasn’t ready, it gave Him a dig!  
“May no one eat from you,” He said with a grin,  
Even in frustration, there’s laughter within.  

This isn’t just scripture; it’s life, it’s my guide,  
A history of love, where God’s heart resides.  
So here I stand proudly, no labels in sight,  
Just me and my Savior, in His love, I delight.  

I don’t do denominations, just follow His way,  
In every moment, in all that I say.  
With laughter and faith, I embrace this great ride,  
For God lives in me, and I’m filled with His pride!

i knock on the door
my knuckles raw and bleeding
only to find
i did not survive the weeding

the blood drips from my fingers
meets the blood on his palm
i hear the voice that whispers
behold- here i am

In a world where faith was taught,  
In church, where lessons were sought,  
I learned of God, the love He brought,  
But lost my way, my heart forgot.  
Who do you hear?  

I wandered through shadows, doubt in my mind,  
Questioning the good, the truth hard to find,  
Yet still, I searched, leaving darkness behind,  
In whispers of hope, His voice was kind.  
Who do you hear?  

From Baptist roots to Catholic grace,  
With missionaries guiding, I found my place,  
In every church, I sought His face,  
Now in His arms, I embrace my space.  
Who do you hear?  

Life’s burdens lifted, no worry or fear,  
In love and forgiveness, His presence is near,  
A covenant kept, my path is clear,  
I walk in His light, holding Him dear.  
Who do you hear?  

Stubborn in faith, I stand strong and proud,  
Living for Him, my heart sings aloud,  
In every moment, I’m wrapped in His shroud,  
With trust in His plan, I rise from the crowd.  
Who do you hear?

Look at me then,  
Look at me now,  
A lot has changed,  
I've matured somehow.  

Some things remain,  
Like my love for all,  
Look at me then,  
Look at me now.  

Once depressed, wanting to die,  
Crying each night, searching for why,  
Answers eluded, I wandered in dark,  
Except in God's light, where I found my spark.  

Now happy as a dog, florricking in fields,  
Joyful as can be, my heart freely yields.  
With a smile on my face, I invite you to see,  
You can't miss God's love that shines through me.  

Look at me then,  
Look at me now,  
Younger me would be so proud.