Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it. And you are absolutely correct, running into Him is the only true way.

Today, O Lord I'm so tired;

my feet have blistered soles.

These bones of mine are weary God,

my back; It feels so old.


I know, I can’t t keep going this way,

my spirit cries out to stop.

This running I have done so long,

is certainly not your plot.


I don’t presume to know it all,

it's all too often I cannot see.

But I know that all these worldly things

were never meant for me.


I should’ve never doubted you,

how foolish it was of me.

To try to do it all on my own

while thinking I was free?


Inside I’ve always known Truth;

I was born to live for you.

Yet you never tried to force me Lord,

I did what I wanted to.


I’ve gone around in circles Father,

and I didn’t heed your voice.

But now it's time I surrender to you,

in this, there is no choice.


I’m running now but not away,

It's home I'm running to.

I’m crying now but not from pain,

I’m crying out to you.


This life, I give to you my Lord,

my spirit it needs rebirth.

Although the world calls out to me,

It’s you that moves me forth.


I'm yours my Lord though I’m still running

but I know just what to do.

I’m running Lord but not away

I'm running into you.

Do not find fault with the man who limps

or stumbles along the road.

Have you ever worn the shoes he wears,

or struggled beneath his load?


There may be a thorn inside his shoe,

though hidden away from view;

or the burden he bears, placed on your back

might cause you to stumble too.


Don’t scorn a man who’s down today

unless you’ve felt the blow,

that caused his fall or felt the shame

which only he may know.


You say you're strong but still the blows,

if dealt the same to you-

in a self same way, and the self same time,

might cause you to stagger too.


Do not condemn a man who sins

or pelt him with words of stone.

Unless you are sure– yeah, twice as sure

you have no sins of your own.


You know, perhaps, if the tempter’s voice

should whisper as soft to you,

as it did to him when he went astray,

might cause you to falter too.


Don't Judge!

Author:Shawn823

My love,



You are an exquisite ensemble of God’s grace; my heart has never rested upon such a likeness until now and I believe it impossible I will ever again gaze upon the loveliness which is found in you. You are unequal to anything on earth and bear a beauty that all others would love to borrow and if I had a choice my love, I would choose you over the very air that I breathe.



I was not aware of the presence of Heaven on Earth until you entered my life…could you be a dream or are you a flawless painting like the methodical wonders of this world? Oh yes, I have tried with all my being to grasp a form comparable to your own, but nothing compares to you my love.



From where were you gathered? By what height of brilliancy have you been fashioned? Of course I know, there is no mistaking the perfection by which you were created. You are truly the assembly of God’s greatness. But as it were, I am in awe of you, as I stand in awe of Him who created you.



I have searched the meadows of embedded lilies,

walked with angels in heavenly places,

have felt the dew of the autumn’s morning,

but nothing is worthy of your finery my Love- save He who created you.

And nothing in creation has reached the loveliness that has been bestowed in you.



Impart my simplicity my love- of a creature such as thee, to cast away the precision God hath placed in forging you would be a great transgression, in which I do not care to commit. Each facet of your being has ensnared my soul and is a clutch upon my heart; there is no release. I do not desire release my love. Contrary, I desire to stay enmeshed with you forever; with you for all eternity is where my soul cries out to be.



My Love, I pray with all my heart that we will always be as one in the sight of God and that long after we have gone home our love will glitter the Heavens and its shimmer will be a light into all of eternity.



From everything I was created to be and from the depths of my heart and to the end of the world,



I love you.





Author: Shawn823

Magic-

Written by: Shawn823

Dedicated to: A young girl who lost her cat "Magic"

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Though problems seem so great sometimes,

I know to never fear.

When seas are rough and storms are vast,

His shelter is always near.



The valleys coil; they’re dark and gloom,

and seem to never end.

But his love protects and shields us all,

and to all, He is a friend.



There’s one who walks beside us love,

to comfort and guide our ways.

His wings of hope embrace our lives-

the Lord our God, He saves.



“Therefore my child consider your God,

reach out and embrace his love.”

“Shake off the dust and wipe your eyes

and trust in the Lord above.”



“I will fight your battles for you,” He says,

“so let go and stand aside.”

“Put down your arms and trust in me,”

take heed, you are not denied.”



“Forever, I am with you friend,

you will never have to fear.”

“I love you more than you can see,

so trust that I am near.”



“I am the father of life and I love so,

and I feel your every pain.”

“But I see the things you cannot see;

there is nothing I made vain.”



“I give life to all as I wet the flowers,

and bring dew to the morning air.”

“I feed the birds and dress the poor,

my breath runs through your hair.”



“When it’s hot outside I shield your face

and when you hunger I fill you up.”

“When you thirst I give you water to drink;

I over flow each and every cup.”



“There is nothing to ever happen my dear

that I am not aware.”

“So remember these words I speak in love,

It is I, in all affairs.”



“Through Magic, I gave the delight of love,

in turn she gave it to you.”

“But in the wonders of Magic is a purpose fulfilled

and in her death is birthed anew.”



“She's at home with me now, I promise you this,

and is as happy as ever could be.”

“So rejoice in her journey and be glad she is

and know that she’s finally free.”



“You will not comprehend all things my love,

some things aren't meant to be known.”

“Just trust in me and the purpose I bring

and know that I am in control.”



I love you.



Amen.

Do you mean a little too meticulous? lol

John 8:32-" You will know the truth and the truth will set you free"

PART 1

I know the Truth,
He dwells in my heart,
and is the breath of life
which sustains me.

He is my resting place,
my morning star,
and a shield of hope
who protects me.

Although the winds scream in a raging storm,
as the seas contend and rise,
-He's there in the midst and calms me.
And when I raise my hands and shout! In praise,
with open arms He draws me.

He is the graceful melody to this momentous song
that is fluid upon my tongue.
He has grafted into the wings of my heart,
his name-The Christ;
The First begotten Son.

Yes, I know the Truth…

He is a puissant silence,
broken by the whispers of a troubled rain.
A love which was trodden by selfish desires
in morbid minds of the wicked and the insane.

A calming peace and a lyrical freedom
who dances on the rim of the wine presser’s flute,
He's strumming a harp and singing in grace
a song of a sweet and an everlasting truth.

Yes… I know the Truth.

PART 2

My prison doors have opened
and lay aside to rust.
Those binding chains have broken;
now they've turned to dust.

The walls of death released me;
the king has set me free.
In a great and majestic voice he said,
"Son, you're free indeed!”

I fell to my knees in reverence,
my tears proclaiming joy,
when the sound of mighty winds
rushed in and fill the void.

I raised my head to the heavens
and saw an awesome crowd;
a mighty legion of angels,
rejoicing for me aloud.

Caught-up by their splendor
-so impressive were they all,
as the rolling voice of thunder said,
"Shawn, Stand up tall."

I stood there for a moment
as a tear formed in my eye;
thinking to myself,
is it time for me to die?

An altar appeared before me,
undefiled by human hands.
It was covered by the blood
of a sacrificial lamb.

My heart began to weaken
as I tried to apprehend,
how a people could be so hardened
as to rip a life from such a friend.

I gazed upon the platform,
and had a vision of this man;
He was hung upon a cross,
spikes nailed into his hands.

I peered into his wounded eyes,
as He stared back into me.
In a faint and weakened voice he said,
"I surrender my life for thee."

Slowly lifting up his head,
He released a feeble plea;
a blood curdle cry through all his strength…
“Eloi' Eloi’
'lama sabachthani?”

An eternal sadness overwhelmed my soul
as my heart began to cry.
Cascading tears and jostled nerves
as I watch this good man die.

A callous joy and a smell of wine;
flowing from the crowd.
Dancing, song and the rumbling of sin,
as the Son of man was befouled.

Twisted thorns upon his head,
blood pouring into his eyes.
Tormented flesh peeled from his bones,
a spear thrust in his side.

Living water onto the earth
-a soldier finds the way.
A thunderous clap and a violent shake;
a oneness has been conveyed...

Yes, I know the truth
-He gave his life for me.

Yes, I know the truth
-He suffered all to set us free.

Amen!

Author: Me

Just looking for a little feedback...I'm kinda new at this.

Is there any such thing as a soul mate?

Is there any such thing as a soul mate?