Mercy Running
November 30, 2011
Thanksgiving
November 25, 2011
He was all alone
With no friends to talk to him
A man came to eat
Share his hospitality
To affirm his worth to God
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He was all alone
Rejected by all his peers
Seen as an outcast
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He was all alone
Searching for someone to care
To really see him
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He was all alone
Unnoticed by his neighbors
Someone knew his name
This moment tells the story
Love in the ordinary
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It was a thanksgiving day
A day Zacchaeus was seen
Affirmed as a man of worth
Loved just like he was
© Terry S. Smith
Thanksgiving 2011
This poem is based on the historical realities of the life of a tax collector living in a Jewish community. Tax collectors were viewed as “the enemy”. To read more about Zacchaeus’ story click here.
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Awake with Awareness
November 20, 2011
I don’t want to change the world
I want to be changed by You
The darkness in me is great
Your light exposes
When I see Your face
And I know that You see mine
Your love cuts through me
My shame and guilt are removed
I’m overwhelmed by Your love
As long as I’m in the flesh
I awake with awareness
My humanity can rule
If I allow it
I have a choice to be loved
To accept his forgiveness
To face the truth about me
The truth about God
I am changed by His story
His teachings have saved my life
I want to know Your love more
Live by Your Spirit
Looking back I see failure
My ignorance grieves my soul
To begin each day with love
Is my only hope
I will look forward
Eyes fixed on the Beloved
Hungry to know Him better
Eager to obey
The one who loves without end
My friend, my Savior, my Lord
I come this morning
Purify my heart, dear Lord
Open my eyes to see You
I cannot fathom
How near and dear Your love is
Your Story Matters 