Redeemed

Today I went to a marriage enrichment conference at my church.  I'm not married or anything, but I will most likely get married someday and I do hope to.  With that I want to have a really good marriage because I believe if you do something, you should do it well, all the way, mean it, put your whole heart and effort into it, but not do it until you are ready.  I find that it usually works better that way.  Plus anyone could come to the conference today so I went and yeah it was really good.  It helped me to get clarity into me and when I do that, God is free to speak to me in spirit and I write poems more easily.  There was a pretty picture of a flower at church and I wrote a poem off of it that I entitled "Beauty".  Enjoy  : ) Beauty (poem): Beauty. I see beauty and I want to capture it. I want to emulate it and draw it into my soul until it becomes a part of me. Beauty is made into brilliant radiance on the inside. This is what I am...

Poem (that I just wrote most of): Autumn Leaves Like a rescued autumn leaf, God you have picked me up and preserved me.  You heard my cry for help, reached down and saved me.  You have drawn me from deep waters  and restored my soul. I am renewed by your unconditional love as I stay in the safe place-- in the shadow of your wings.  I am deeply grateful, you are so patient with me.  Although I fail again and again, you help me to start over. You don't get mad, you simply say, "Try again." You work with me together until we make something beautiful.  You are patient with me because you love me. To you I am worth the time, energy, and the strength it takes. You are willing to take a few hits for and even from me, so that you can be with me. This is not because I am so great, but because you are so great at overlooking wrongs. God, you don't see me as I see myself-- as either doing good or really bad. I never will "...

Poem (I wrote like 15 minutes ago):  Arise, Oh church and awaken! Realize that it's okay to be broken. In humility recognize that you are not enough in yourself to fix things. You are not okay by yourself and you need a savior. Acknkowledge the Lord and all of His grace and unmerited favor. The Lord and His strength are enough for you. He is the one who will do the work.  We are the bride!  Church, turn to your husband. Let His love redeem you. Let God care for you.  Don't just let Him care about you, let Him take care of you.  When you come to the end of your strength, turn to Him.  Partner with Him daily. Recognize your brokenness and the great mercy of our Lord! He is a good friend who cares for you. He doesn't come to you expecting you to do everything on your own to please Him.  The Lord comes to you to heal you, care for you, and bind up your wounds.  He wants to offer His comfort, encouragement, and strength ...