Being real is not how I want to be in this world.
Being real is who I need to be in Christ.
Time and time again, I remind myself of how I need to act,
how I need to respect, how I need to be nice, and how I need to care.
What is more powerful that I rarely have said, is,
this is how God needs me to be
more than what I need of me.
In you oh God I place my trust;
A trust that let's me know
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
But, Oh God,
I recognize my humanity over your Divinity
in my life.
How can I stand tall (in falling to my knees)
when I recognize your power
and Faithfulness
in my fall?
Am I to keep on sinning
to recognize Your Grace?
NO!
Everytime I have told myself
I need to be a light for you
Amid the brothers and sisters around me,
I have failed because of who I wanted to be.
A man - if even that - who seeks
intimidation, respect, less-care,
and power.
How humbling oh God,
when all things that are wanted
fall apart with a simple trust.
For I finally trusted in You
and pursued Your love
to show others.
What happened? -
A SMILE HAPPENED!
I lived what I knew you needed
me to live.
Through this, the fellowship
with others has been a blessing.
To open up and to converse
Is to open up the gateway
For Christ to express himself
IN ALL THINGS.
In You, Oh God, I place my trust.
In myself, Oh God, I place You.
Amen
