Open Heart Sugery

Jumbled up inside me
a heart of twisted
emotion.
Watch as it slowly
seeps out
raw.
Tangled and twisted
confused and excited
at times it's broken
and bleeding.
Your words have captured my heart
speaking of life, love
and God.
Pass by my ears
passion pumps into my chest
lingering, igniting a flame.
Ancient scars and still-fresh wounds
seared by the love
of a Father.
I will open my hands
releasing my incompetent tools
and rest assured
placing my life in His
more than capable hands.
His tender touch renews me
closeness breathing life.
Fill my lungs with praises
and let them burst from my lips.
Let Your blood flow
over and through me
with Your hand around
my heart.
Now we're standing together
engulfed in Your presence
hearts beating
as One.

July 15, 2008

Let Me Lead

Running, dashing, onward
unaware of the obstacles
placed along the path

You are a whirlwind of emotion
dancing, leaping, skipping

Slow it down now,
not so fast,
this is a quiet part

Child, heed my voice,
feel my guiding hand holding yours

Let me lead you along
together we'll dance around
each and every dip and pit in the road

I'll be there to catch you
lift you up when you stumble

You are my delight,
the apple of my eye
I rejoice in you, never leaving

You're off again, in a wild spin
spiraling in all directions

Come back to me
give me your hand once more
and let me lead

April 11, 2008

Brand New

I've been made brand new,
You took the canvas of my life,
torn and covered with unhealed wounds
and washed it clean
giving me a chance to paint hope.
Stone by stone the walls have crumbled
walls to keep others out,
walls that once held me captive
I'll take the stones and build
an alter of worship for you, Lord.
I'm breaking out of the mold
to be refined like silver
until all they see in me
is all of you
as you continue making me
brand new.

December 9, 2007

Peace Amidst The Storm

Waves of emotion crash all around
ceaselessly, without a care or second thought
driving me against the rocks
pulling me under and out with the tide
Strong arms suddenly take hold of me
holding me in an unrelenting grasp
with them surrounding me,
I know I am safe
Placed now upon the shore
I catch my breath and look out at the sea
that would once have been my grave
Here there is peace at last
away from the fear and anger of the waves.

October 5, 2007

Faith

Father my faith is so small
and my eyes are closed tight shut
How can I jump into Your arms
if I am forever forgetting
You're already holding me?

Open my eyes that I might see
clearly what You have in store for me
Quicken my feet to walk, jump and leap
in steps of faith and freedom
in alignment with Your will.

This is my prayer
Amen.

August 28, 2007

In My Dreams

Hello there, my darling
how are you this evening?
I hope this letter finds you well

It seems I'm at a loss for words these days
Not knowing what to say,
or when to say what I know

I can say what I always do,
I love you,
but I'm still waiting until "we" are more than just words

You are just a dream to me
for now, I'll be satisfied
Good night, I'll see you in my dreams

July 19, 2007

Journey To The Mount

Come, take a journey with me
Come alone, come as you are
It will take everything you have
Every ounce of strength
And an abundance of faith

I will help you along the way,
But you will need to trust me
There is one thing you must remember,
You must come alone

This is your journey
Your friends, family, neighbours, leaders
Will take their own journey
And they will take it alone

Here is the path, start walking
Walk and trust and your path
Will have a bit of light
Learn to trust me when there is no light

Don't give in to fear of the dark
I am always with you
Listen to my voice
And follow me

June 24, 2007