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I Almost. . . But I Didn't!- October 11, 2011

I almost forgot what I was worth. . .
almost forgot that He loved me first
but He reminded me.

Things almost got out of hand.
I almost walked out of His Will. . .
His plan
for me!

Yet, He loved me!
So much so, that He sent messages to me.

Whether it was through a still, soft voice
Or a gentle nudge to make the right choice.

I heard it.  I felt it.

I heard Him say. . .

Don't listen to the world’s sweet nothings.
Everything's not gold- just because it glistens.

I've created you for myself.
I want to be your love, your joy. . . your help.

When will you realize how much I love you?
What more do I have to do?!

I've given you strength, health and life.
I can take what’s wrong and make it right.

Don't sell yourself short!
How I feel for you is in my Word.

You’re wonderful
beautiful
fearfully made
The love I have for you will never fade.

Don’t let the world distract you.
Simply set your affections on the things that are true
Lovely
Pure

I’m knocking on your heart.
Won’t you open the door?

And let me be your everything.

You can’t begin to imagine my plans.
I just want you to place your trust in my hands.

Will you?

*The ball was in my court and I had to make a decision.*

Lord. . .
I almost gave up, but you reminded me that the joy You give me is my strength.

I was ready to throw in the towel but you revived me
And set me free.

When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock and comfort my soul.
At the times when I feel broken, please make me whole.

Don’t let me doubt You
Or the fact that You will bring me through.

I can’t believe I almost turned my back on You!

The love you instructed me to cherish
to save. . .
I almost threw it away?!

Help me to not take MYSELF for granted but to remember to that You’ve created me for a reason.
You’ll be with me and guide me through every day, week, month and season.

Let me keep the testimony
that although fear, insecurity and doubt crept in. . .
I almost gave in to them. . . but I DIDN’T!
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  1. AnonymousJune 19, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    love the poem. beautiful

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  2. Miss AleckJune 21, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    This was beautiful my sister. I love the way you express our suffiency in Christ. His love is greater than any man's...not that God won't send us one lol. Go on girl and write!!!

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    1. Kara L. FrisonJune 21, 2012 at 7:32 AM

      (I know this was intended for "A Message for the Ladies. . .") but thank you! [It goes w/ the message of this piece too ;-).] Sometimes I even have to remind myself of that fact-> His love is greater!

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