Another D. Bailey Poem

NOTE:  I was going to wait awhile before posting any more of D. Bailey's poems.  I thought to write something original until, while transcribing this latest work, I realized that what he had written was far superior to anything I could say.  I am honored to share this with you today.  It is my prayer that someone will be blessed by reading this. 

A Life Worth Living

I was in this world all alone! I, in my

need, searching for love and care, walking

a road not paved with gold! Instead, with

Death and Hate and Despair!

Unconditionally, I would to man

give my all, never to receive in return...

Not understanding what was inside

of me, that yearned and yearned

As my spirit was left contrite

and broken, knowing I would follow

the path paved for Hell.

Not understanding that every time

death came for me; how it was that every

time I prevailed!

I had given up on Life in

time of need; but - it was in this very hour

that I always saw God's over-coming power.

You see, I'm the sheep who ran away,

I'm the one who left God's flock.

But, my God, who knows my name,

set my feet upon a rock; and I said to this rock,

"You are the Son of the Living God, who is a

consuming flame; if there is a life worth living –

Please,

show me how to change!"

"I realize that I'm a mess, although I have

a willing heart."  He said, "My son, all I want

is for you to simply start.  No matter how low the

valley; and the hills, they do get steep.

But those whom I have called –

 I'll assure you – those I'll also keep!

"All I need is a willing vessel; I'll water;

you just plant the seed. 

According to My riches in Glory,

I'll supply your every need. 

Just put one foot in front of

the other; in all your ways

acknowledge me; I'll see you through.

But - you must give up your old life - for

Behold! Everything is new!

Now I don't claim to have reached the goal

My savior has in mind.  But, before

I found Him, I couldn't see!

Now, I'm no longer blind.

Led by the Holy Spirit, of His

compassion I'm actually a part.

so no matter what this world has

to offer I will serve Him

with all my heart.

Now I know things get overwhelming

a hurt that seems so deep and rare;

cut to the heart, we lay broken in this

aching misery and despair.

But God wants us to know that the

final word is etched in stone.

as He said, with all reverence and fear,

"There is a day approaching soon

when I will wipe away all tears!"

With that said, I'll pick up my cross

and walk in His infinite Grace – for

Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all

      things through Christ who strengthens me."

He gives us strength to finish this race.

                                              _ by Douglas W. Bailey

Copyright © 2011-2012

Reprinted by permission

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