Dear God

Philippa1961
Philippa1961 Member Posts: 38
edited 11. Jul 2014, 15:06 in Community Chit-chat archive
Dear God

Dear God you are my Lord,
Please guide me safely ahead,
My life is yours to forge,
I pray to you while in my bed.

As a child I loved you,
I knew about my sweet Jesus,
I grew up needing you,
But I stayed away without intent.

What went wrong I ask?
Why did I turn away in anger?
My anger I could not grasp.
In my wilderness I did hunger.

For so many years I wandered,
My soul was lost I thought,
My mind wanted answers,
What happened to what I was taught.

This past year brought me home again,
To the Lord that I love,
Like some wonderful special game,
But it is so real to have.

Trust in our Lord almighty,
His plan for us is great,
He never forgot about me,
I am part of the plan so great.

Comments

  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    May I suggest that you repost this on the Poetry Corner sticky at the top of this board? That way it won't be 'lost' and others will easily be able to return to it if they wish. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A good suggestion there from DD.

    Do you like poetry, Philippa? Who are your favourite poets?
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • marrianne
    marrianne Member Posts: 1,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Did you write this PHillipe it's very beautiful and sad. But in the end you find hope ', we'll we all need this sitting on the fence about God these days. Love your poem MArrianne xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,280
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Philippa
    That is lovely, I do like poetry but not very good at it :)
    Love
    Barbara
  • Philippa1961
    Philippa1961 Member Posts: 38
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you. I don't have a favourite poet as such as I don't read poems much these days. I wrote this one about 8 or 9 years ago when I was going through an emotionally tough time. Fortunately I had good support from the church I was a member off.

    I have reposted this as suggested :D
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good :D

    If you like poetry and religion you might like Lion's Christian Poetry Collection. It's a very mixed bag. Something for all :)
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Philippa1961
    Philippa1961 Member Posts: 38
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks and I will check that out :D