I began writing poetry early in my walk with God. I have found it to be the best and sometimes the only way to express what God has made real in my heart. All of these poems are gifts from Heaven to me. Writing them and even re-reading them myself has blessed me beyond measure. I now pass the gift on to you. May you be touched and changed.

Outside Looking In

What I say is so far from what I do
My zeal for God keeps growing thin
O God what has come between me and You?
Can it be I’m on the outside looking in?

My sin and self keep pulling me away
The still small voice can’t rise above the din
The sunshine of God has faded to gray
It’s true, I’m on the outside looking in

This banishment has been my own choice
I have not loved You as much as my sin
I must wait on You; to hear your voice
Don’t want to be on the outside looking in

The journey back is narrow and rough
Prayer and Your word is where I begin
If I am willing to press on and hang tough
I won’t be on the outside looking in

Repentance provides a wide open way
You welcome me in spite of where I’ve been
I return to Your arms forever to stay
No longer on the outside looking in

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