Lit And On Fire

Someone sees you. Just wait. Dear Jilted Lover, You are beautiful, because you are. A masterpiece touched, molded, pressed, and smoothed by the Potter’s bare hands. Don’t allow the world’s opinion of you dictate your worth. And don’t let that person’s rejection define you. Everybody has reasons for not accepting someone and just because they couldn’t see the gem that you are, it doesn’t mean that you are not. I wish you could see yourself from the eyes of those who care about you. Hair that begs to be tousled, a heart-melting smile, a strong hand that makes one feel safe, and a voice like waves kissing the shore. Just because someone is not attracted to you doesn’t mean you’re inadequate. All it means is you are reserved for another. Standards for what’s pleasing to the eyes, the mind, and the heart vary. Attraction is complicated. Remember not to seek it from someone whose face doesn’t light up when they see you. Sure, they’re probably looking for somethin

Two names of old, two names foretold The path before you speaks Two times the measure, two times the treasure Of integrity One Daniel stood for what was good Against some man-made schemes Though tried by men in lions’ den His God came and redeemed He kept his faith, he knew the weight Of staying true and just He pleased not men, for he knew then That God would be his judge One David fell and sinned so well But kept his heart aright Though caught by lust he kept his trust And sought the Savior’s light His tender heart and music art Drew him to Father’s arms A gentle soul, yet fierce and bold A fighter in the war One Daniel David, bright and rabid Walks in light of these One portion, not; but two his lot God's power now released He carries on, the strength he dons From prophets and royalty Receiving double, none of the trouble From men of integrity This Daniel, this David, this man created For such a time

You hold so much inside you The power of a seed It's planted, sown within you It's rooted strong and deep Potential stored within you Like waters to a dam And once the floodgates open You will become that man Young man, you are beloved Your name explains the call Of one who seeks the Master His heart, His all in all Young man, no need to worry He will supply each need And faith for signs and wonders It's He who will increase Great man, He goes before you Your steps accounted for Just follow Daddy's prompting He surely will restore

T-3 hours and counting Body fully parallel to the ground Almost eerily quiet; no sound Thoughts come flooding in; they're profound Of how I'd oft be lost and oft be found Recollections of cords that had me bound There was plenty of that to go around Errors were hammers; my soul to pound Their residue to this day still hounds For now allay them on this mound The others have in teardrops drowned Where once my smile was I have frowned But hope and promise now abound T-20 minutes and holding Eager to leave the world behind; this earthly blue The solid sphere of life that we all made of you A mix of good and bad and false and true Needing to live and breathe and thrive anew My mind meanders on someone that I formerly knew On things that we'd say and things that we'd do On how it all started and how it was all misconstrued On where it all led to and how we bid adieu Emotions still mixed and linger in different h

You showed us, your daughters What strength of character looks like Why being kind is more important than being right And how extremely powerful love can be You taught us That happiness is not determined by the size of your bank account That it takes a strong person to admit one's weaknesses And that with God we lack nothing You showed us How to respect everyone regardless of their station How to be mindful of another person's needs And how we should always forgive, regardless You taught us To dream big dreams To never lose hope And to take leaps of faith You showed us How to treasure friendships Cherish family And build relationships Because of you we know We are loved We are valued We are home

High up above the peak he stands To gaze upon his promised land Supported by God's gracious hand On the pinnacle of obedience A servant, steadfast on his knees With ever ready heart to please Submission is his own treatise He illustrates obedience Through storms of life, through darkest night He keeps his heart close to the Light He's loyal to the Savior's might His face turned to obedience Wherever he may be or go His humble heart will keep him low The actions of his life will show The meaning of obedience To father's heart and mother's care To leaders -- they will be aware To God, of all, Who's always there His life lived in obedience No mortal thought, no human fear No powers dark, no mournful tear Can take way what God sees dear The fire of obedience The pinnacle of obedience stands A light for all to understand Much more than sacrifice in hand Obedience to the Lord's commands

To be needed is to be important Precious and significant To be wanted is to be chosen Wholly loved and truly seen One asks, "How can life go on?" The other, "What's the point of going on?" One is air and water God, food, shelter The other is icing on the cake Friendship, conversations, long walks by the lake It's great to have the sun That grows the bones and warms the hand But what about laughter, long drives to the mountains Hot chocolate, tickles, late night stories when it rains We thank the pull of gravity That grounds and gives stability But what of hugs, kisses, and afternoon coffee dates A face to touch, a hand to hold, sunsets outside the city gates It's beautiful to be needed To be the drizzle the refreshes the arid But to be the song that fills one's dreams Is to be that elusive spark from which happiness streams It's poetic to be the blood streaming down one's veins It fuels heart beats, the lungs it sustains But to be the poem

The youth of a man with gifted vision And faith to test the test of time Was prophesied of revival mission Encased in Father's glorious shine A gifted healer of modern things With oil, anointed by King's delight Efficiency, the fruit his hands to bring Sharp as a two-edged sword with might His blade, incisive faith, is quick To cut through doubt and pierce through fear His name, Victorious, thus to speak Of Risen Lord and Savior near Victorious Sword, o warrior true God goes before and fights for you Each step you take, His glory gleams You bring forth rivers, you bring forth streams "Sharp as a sword! Sharp as a sword!" You stand your ground beside your Lord "Sharp as a sword! Sharp as a sword!" He fights for you, Victorious Sword

Minding my business in a coffeeshop In a corner I sit sipping a cup Check the phone for a notification Hope your name pops up in a quotation A report to write, duty to fulfill Endless edits, but the mind is not still Laugh at old jokes remembered at random A moment, a smile, a story, a storm Numbers and letters fly out of the screen The heart’s a-flutter, sees another scene Holding a hand on a drive to somewhere On the edge of a cliff, I remember Nuanced thoughts of life, love, and attraction Yes, you are my beautiful distraction