A Poem by Linda Jones

Lord you put me here on earth for a purpose.

Your will is unfathomable.

Yet you allow me to make decisions for myself.

You have watched me grow in my Bible knowledge.

You have given me the privilege of piecing all the scriptures together in complete cohesion.

As I pray

You fill me with peace and joy.

You are always near.

Never for a moment do I doubt your presence or love.

You protect me like a mother bear.

You surround me with beauty and heart songs.

Your strength keeps me going.

Your glory I share with others.

You lord are my hero.

You never give up on me.

You have died for me on that cross.

And paid the price for my sin.

You linger like the sweet fragrance of gardenias.

My heart has been captured by your tender voice.

You have led me to a rich and blessed life.

I give you honor and praise.

While you mold me

And discipline me

A loving savior

With hands that carry me each day to hope

You have enriched me.

Countless times

You protect me from danger.

From Satan’s barbs

You are a gift that I treasure

You are all I need.

The breath of life

The link to God the father

Jesus I love you.

Your identity is in me.

Your light warms me inside.

As I make my way in a hostile world

You have singled me out.

I’m transformed

And not of this earth

My journey is brief.

But my soul lives forever.

I will one day come face to face with you in heaven.

At that great banquet table

Where all my questions will be answered

You are the mystery of mysteries.

My pillar of truth

My constant companion

Lord I surrender to you.

As you guide me to the pearly gates

And whisper great things like a wind to the rushes

You are there.

And everywhere.

I love your endless supply of wisdom.

Lord I talk to you each day.

And you float in my consciousness.

In the very depths of my being

Like a beautiful lily pad on a still and quiet pond.