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douglasbailey
Junior Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 27
Palmerston North, New Zealand

0 posted 2000-06-23 07:36 AM


Make me whole.

Lord,

Take my heart and make it
Both sensitive and strong
Or must I choose between the two?
Show me what to do

I don’t want walls around my heart
A place where I can hide
But freedom is too much for me
My heart runs free, runs wild

Again I’ve fallen for a girl
I’m falling way to fast
I’m looking for the things I missed
In my history past

You will restore the things I’ve missed
I know it’s true, Your word insists
But do you use Your people
Or is this an instant fix?

Is she here to free me
Or make me run to You?
Why do I crave acceptance
When I am found in You?

Do I embrace the love she gives
Endangering her space?
Or do I walk away from her
And seek for instant grace?

Take my heart and make it
Both sensitive and strong
Teach me how to get there
So I won’t be alone

Douglas Bailey

© Copyright 2000 Douglas Bailey - All Rights Reserved
ellie LeJeune
Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
1 posted 2000-06-23 07:55 AM


Douglas; The answer is stay close to God and surrender the relationship to Him. He will show you if it is meant to  be. I love you humility here and this lovely poem. Ellie

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

ellie LeJeune


Lost Dreamer
Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow
2 posted 2000-06-23 12:07 PM


Doug, Your poem is so full of earnest desire to be happy and to please. I agree with Ellie lean on God and he will guide you in the right direction.
Lighthousebob
Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California
3 posted 2000-06-23 07:34 PM


Seems to me that your headed in the right direction this time.  Nice and honest poem.

Bob <><

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
4 posted 2000-06-24 09:52 AM


One thing, God is not the author of confusion.
He doesn't tend to do quick fixes. Does He work through His people? Absolutely!

Something about the sincere honesty, and heartfelt plea in this really touched my heart!

Seek ye first the kingdom of God, in all things.  Whatever the outcome, if left in God's hands to deal with, you know it will be for the best. He will not give us what will destroy us. Only what's best for us, even if we don't see the reasoning of why at the time.

I really, really liked this!
God bless you!

douglasbailey
Junior Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 27
Palmerston North, New Zealand
5 posted 2000-06-24 09:11 PM


Thank you for your encouragement! I've always been amazed at the beauty of poetry and how people can used it to share.  I never could understand any of it's rules though!

I asked God a while back to strenthen me and He brought along someone who touched my life in the three temptation areas of Gold, Glory and Girls.  I was confussed but discovered what was happening WHILE I was writing one of my other poems "Open".  Praise the Lord.

Now I know what to do and am going to get some boundries set with this girl.

Thanks people.  
Douglas

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