The Words Sometimes Don't Matter

There are times when just the Spirit is enough...

 

 

When God tarries at the altar

 and your soul is not your own

You’ve prayed all you know to pray

and no other words will come

Then the Spirit within you utters

phrases not taught nor learned

The words don’t really matter

because you know your God has heard

 

Other times in sweet communion

at the throne, just God and you

His spirit touches deep within

 and there’s nothing you can’t do

All the works that He has planned

at last you clearly see

It’s then the words don’t matter

and you know just what you’ll be.

 

And later while kneeling at someone’s side

who’s burdened with great need

Whether trial or situation

has brought them there to seek

 The faithful saint who prays with them

could help change the life they’ve known

Your words may never matter…

but now two are nearer home.

 

So “I didn’t know what to say”

cannot, for us, apply

It’s the spirit that makes the difference

and the willingness to try

Alone with Him in Glory

or at another’s side

The words sometimes don’t matter

when the Holy Ghost provides.

Reviews

[Emily B]

Your words are a blessing. It's the knowing when to reach out, I think. Thanks for this.

[Carole]

Love this poem. Very encouraging. What would we do without the Spirit of God? I am in utter awe of all that He is and always will be. Such a light in this dark world and to know he lives on the inside of all who ask Him to. Thank you whole heartedly for the awesome review of "Changing the World One Person at a Time." Very nice to meet you AK. Hope to be hearing more from you and as time permits, I hope to read every one of your pieces of writing. God Bless You, My friend!

[Kenji]

Wow, I'm not really religious but this piece was really powerful. Nice write.