Far from home...but HE never left

This poem is a two part poem.  The first part is a prayer to God and the second is His response.

(my prayer)

Why do I feel so disconnected

as if someone pulled the plug?

I want to come running back

yet I cant seem to move faster than a slug.

Feeling so far away, I just don't understand.

I need to fall all my knees ,

yet still alone I stand.

Where did I go wrong?

How did I get so far away?

I don't remember when I took that first step

all I know is that one step,  I took

led me astray.

Do I not know You as well as I thought I had?

So disappointed in my selfish heart

was I wrong when I thought my faith in You

was iron clad?

I know You have never left me,

You have been here all along.

Why does it seem so few steps to walk away

yet to come back home seems so long?

(His answer)

My child no matter how far 

you feel you have gone

stop your wandering thoughts

and see you've never left home.

Though you may feel alone and powerless

overcome with guilt and sorrow

Lift up your heart to Me

and begin a new tomorrow.

You're never too far away

from My protective hand and loving heart

Stop looking back wondering what went wrong

instead look to Me let me erase your pain and give you

a fresh start.

Written by:  Rebecca Snuffer

6/1/12

What you leave behind

We all have a responsibility

and I truly believe it is so

Its not what you take with you to heaven

but what you leave behind when you go.

What will be your legacy 

when people think of you?

Will they know you had the Lord in your heart

and to His word you remained true?

Did you leave the light and loveof Jesus

in your children's hearts and minds?

Did you show them what He has done for us

read them the Bible, for all their questions

the answers they can find.

Did you teach them when times get tough

and you feel like giving in

that's when you know you've grown closer to His love

and He's on your side to win.

When temptation to do wrong

grows stronger everyday

just stay steadfast in His love

get on your knees and pray.

Make sure your loved ones know

all about Jesus and His love

so someday when it comes their time

you will all meet again in His kingdom above

Written by:  Rebecca Snuffer

11/12/08  

How to Pray

Jesus taught us how to pray

but how often we forget

we need to praise Him first in prayer

before our needs are met.

Start by saying thank You Lord

for all that You have given

Help me to remember to forgive

 and be forgiven.

Now its time to ask for help 

and ask for His protection

Just simply ask for Him to lead you 

in the right direction.

Obey His word and praise His name

every single day

But don't forget to feel in your heart

your words before you pray.

Know He is always there for us

just ask and you shall receive

The Lord works in mysterious ways

just praise Him and believe.

Written by: Rebecca Snuffer

10/19/08

Trust in Him

Praise the Lord for this day that is given

stop the worry and just start livin'.

Just give Him your needs and concerns

and look forward to the day He returns.

For He loves us all deep down inside

He was there when you laughed,

He has held you when you've cried.

You can find all the answers to your troubles and woes

Just trust in Him, for He already knows.

Just seek Him out He is always there for us.

Just praise Him,

and in Him alone you must trust.

Written by:  Rebecca Snuffer

10/12/08