Thank God

This piece might sound a little preachy but I have recently been exploring my spirituality and have written a few pieces based on this subject.Soul searching can stir the creative jiuces in us all, I think.

 

 

 

 

Thank God

 

From the ashes of my tattered world he did come to me. With a smile he took my hand. A smile that said “my son, I have been waiting for you.”  He took me to a place that I thought never existed. A place of peace and love that I could not find before. I wasn’t ready until now. With open arms and unmatched love he gave to me the gift of hope and forgiveness. To let go of the past and open my eyes to the future. An open door to the possibilities of his gifts for me. Not to be taken for granted but to be appreciated for what they are. Gifts of life and love. We all take for granted these gifts that he bestows upon us but should be giving thanks instead. He knows my heart and feels my pain. I have faith that he will never turn his back on me as so many have before. He will keep me from temptation and carry me to the place that I belong. He knows that I will fall as I have before and he will be there to pick me up again. As long as I keep my door open to him and ask him to give me the strength to continue when I feel as if I can’t go on. In my darkest hour he was there for me. There will no doubt be dark hours in the days to come and he will be there for me then too. He did not lift me from the ashes to destroy me but to rebuild my heart instead. To show me that in his light there is nothing in this world that can break me.  He has forgiven me for my sins as I forgave those who have hurt me and for that I am thankful. From the ashes comes a better man then ever before I could have imagined. I will walk with him forever more and he will again grant me gifts that will not be taken for granted. This time.

 

Reviews

[Succubi]

I didn't find this preachy at all...its a personal testimony
if god saves you, he saves you
and there's nothing wrong with telling the world that
if "he" made you happy then, he might make alot of other people happy
personally i'm not religious, but i will admit...i find that 100% of my strength comes from the Lord himself

i think how you expressed your "catharsis" was excellent =)

[RHEA CROSLEY]

You said you had a concern of this poem being to preachy. I don't think it is because your not pointing the finger and acting condemning. You are just sharing something wonderful that happened to you. Your example can be followed or disregarded. I think you gave a legitimate presentation of beliefs dear to your heart. I like its honest and humility. Good write.

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[Cliff Rhodes]

Hello Mr. Lopez,
This is a really crystal clear message here and much needed in this day and time.
I really liked the part that says,

"In my darkest hour he was there for me. There will no doubt be dark hours in the days to come and he will be there for me then too. He did not lift me from the ashes to destroy me but to rebuild my heart instead."

Good Christian message. Thanks for posting, Cliff

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Bares your soul, shows your true conviction for God and his love for you, and all of us. I really enjoyed this. It could be published in a spiritual periodical, and i'm sure others would bookmark it. thanks for reviewing mine as well. i added you.

[Your Tasty Field Adviso..]

im not much for religion, but i do believe in a god and a devil, and so in this case, this poem has touched my very soul. i love it. great job.

[justjenn_2u]

I admire how you opened yourself up to Him. I agree that he does wait for us. He is a patient God, never wavering. We just have to be ready to let him in. I also like how you speak of hope. I have learned that "living" is just not "living" without hope. Hope conquers! From the ashes, a true statement. Man was created from the dust on earth. This is a very powerful write!!!!