. . . just sayin . . .

i’m so scared of the dark

and yet i walk in it–

lies frustrate my entire being

but still, i believe them.

jealousy kills grace

and i’m oh, so guilty.

i’ve never been in a courtroom,

but i judge harshly.

i say truth defines me–

but seemingly, i run of it.

i am POWERLESS . . .

still, self-reliant.

in order to get respect, you give it

and i fail.

cutting hurts my heart,

but my remarks are so sharp.

peter doubted,

but i’m supposed to follow Jesus.

approval of men isn’t everything,

but i’m driven by fear of rejection.

pride leads to big heads–

man, i’m bloated.

comparison leaves no room for relationship–

i’m all alone.

but . . .

oh, what a sweet, sweet but . . .

 

his grace is sufficient

his power . . .

made perfect in my weakness.

he is the light–

may i . . .

and we . . .

may we walk in that.

what a sweet, sweet but . . .

 

slow to anger and quick . . .

quick to love.

what an incredible God.

how sweet this sound:

forgiveness

redemption

beauty

truth

SWEET.

How long will you mourn,

Mourn for the rejected?

Go to Jesse’s son—

The one whom I’ve elected.

 

But how can I go

Without being killed?

Take a heifer, anoint the chosen

And you, I will yield.

 

In peace, Samuel went

To Jesse and his sons,

The first that he saw

Was not the chosen one.

 

Do not consider his appearance,

Though it’s much easier to do—

I look at his heart

So, also . . .should you.

 

Jesse called a few more sons

But Samuel knew there must be another

Are these the only sons you have

Or is there a brother?

 

Jesse said the youngest

Was still tending to the herd

Call for him,

Samuel quickly inferred

 

David came swiftly—

A handsome and ruddy son

Rise and anoint him;

He is the one

 

Samuel stood and anointed David

And it was in that hour

That the Spirit of the Lord

Overcame him with power.