"You Knew"

 

     

           "You Knew"

 

You knew me... before I was born...

That long ago bright autumn morn.

Knew all of the mistakes I would make,

All of the foolish chances I would take.

 

You knew...I would disappoint You for many years...

Bring to my family...countless tears.

So easily You could have stopped their pain

All of the heartache at their feet I have lain.

 

You knew...and still allowed me to be

Reeking havoc for all of the world to see.

Going through life on a path cut so wide,

Never once thinking...to ask You inside.

 

You knew...that I would cause pain and lie,

Lay deep in the gutter, often wanting to die.

Yet You sent me down, knowing what I would be

All of the things I would do in front of "Thee."

 

You knew...one day I would sink so low

I would start to drown and need help so.

Somehow a lifeline was...in front of me,

Pulling me up so that I...could finally see.

 

You knew...I would weep...and fall to my knees.

Seek out Your face and beg You please,

Forgive me for all...and let me come in

To the love and forgiveness that comes from Him.

 

You knew...and still allowed me to be,

Knew one day I would cry out and come to thee.

 

You knew...You always knew.  Thank You Abba.

 

         Valentine   [ undercopyrite]

Reviews

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A true look at God and his ultimate knowledge and wisdom, God bless, well done, good read.

[Valentine]

Thomas...long time no see. How have you been? Kathie

[SmittyJas]

Well written and a blessing to have read. Thanks for the read.

[RomaJ]

Your words strengthens my faith in God. Gives me hope. A truly touching poem and prayer. Beautifully done, Valentine. And thank you for these words.

[Willard Wells]

Very nice and that bottom is the place not only to reach for God, but for many this is where they stop drinking and turn their life around. It helps if you let God be in the corner with you.

[Valentine]

Not a drinker...I am allergic to it. For me it was accepting God into my heart...not because my mom told me He was real, as she never lied to us... but when I finally saw I had to do this myself.

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful. Hard journey led to good ending.
"You knew...and still allowed me to be,
Knew one day I would cry out and come to thee.
You knew...You always knew. Thank You Abba."
Thank you dear Poet for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[R Smith]

Like a prayer of all that life has held for you and your devotion keeps you going, very great work :)

[Cassie]

And He knew that one day you would write this poem and move me and countless others, He knew you would reach out to people and let them know Him through your poems...this is really good Valentine

[Sheila Kline]

What a beautiful surrendering to the power of God almighty!!.........even as He knew that you would continue on a downward spiral until you cried out to Him!
Yes, He surely does know our comings in and our goings out!!
With love, Sheila

[Anita B Jacques]

A very emotional piece, Real honesty in your prayer asking God for forgiveness. One problem I have with it
"To the love and forgiveness that comes from Him. (as a third person ?) Abba .? Father would be better.
God Bless you.

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

A very inspiring write. A wonderfully written poem. Thank you for sharing. Debileah