Talent Unburied

I don't remember when I wrote this but enjoy it. who are you to judge who are you to say who are you  to tell them that they can’t come this way They may look very different they may not seem ideal As if God was choosing people based on outward appeal They may be tall and skinny have gold teeth, dreads, and earrings Thank the lord that Jesus doesn’t focus on those things They may be pierced all over have tatooes like a poster Just be thankful that heaven seems to take a look much closer Remember what you looked like When the lord brought you this way you wouldn’t have picked you would you wouldn’t have given yourself the time of day But God sent you somebody Someone willing and determined To be used by Jesus Christ Ready to be his humble servant They didn’t seem concerned with how you treated your earthly vessel They wanted to get much deeper and with your spirit wrestle They looked at you with the love of God Shining in their eyes almost as if they s

This was another one of those I quickly jotted down so again there is no date. It simply a request from one friend to another. You pray for me I'll pray for you Then we'll see what God will do He'll take your hurt He'll make you new Just pray for me And I'll pray for you He sees your tears He knows your pain And without travail There is no gain We need His strength We need His grace If this world we are to face. So if you'll do one thing for me Just take a moment And bend a knee I'm praying for you So please..... pray for me

I was inspired to write this yesterday morning. People always tell me I should try songwriting since I write poetry. I can honestly say I've tried and it's harder than it seems. However this is the first poem that I felt had song potential. It would be a simple song of course but its a start. I guess I'll see where the Lord leads. I'll be sure to keep you updated. Since this is still a work in progress it has no name yet. In this task you've chosen for me I want to work Lord, so fervently Giving my time and breaking my will Serving you with all my skills Let my light always shine for you In all I say Lord, in all I do Don't let me fall or give up the fight Let me always walk in your light If doubt ever clouds my view Let me catch a glimpse of you And should I stumble while I strive Take my hand and guide my life Lord give me strength to do your will To serve in your kingdom and work in your fields Keeping my hands ever on the plow I'll

I don't even remember when I wrote this one. I just found it recently folded up in an old notebook. Just thought I'd share. Judge Not who are you to judge who are you to say who are you  to tell them that they can’t come this way They may look very different they may not seem ideal As if God was choosing people based on outward appeal They may be tall and skinny have gold teeth, dreads, and earrings Thank the lord that Jesus doesn’t focus on those things They may be pierced all over have tattoos like a poster Just be thankful that heaven seems to take a look much closer Remember what you looked like When the lord brought you this way you wouldn’t have picked you would u wouldn’t have given yourself the time of day But God sent you somebody Someone willing and determined To be used by Jesus Christ Ready to be his humble servant They didn’t seem concerned with how you treated your earthly vessel They wanted to get much deeper and with your spirit wres