Closer to Him...
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I want to be closer
Just don't know how to balance you and the world
I know how whole I would be if I just let you in
because I have been there before
How did I ever go astray?
Realizing I need you in my life and I want you
But my flesh constantly reminds me of what I'll miss
Trying to live the purpose driven life
Temptation grows stronger everyday
Can you be single, saved, and having sex?
Sassy and sanctified?
My soul longs for your embrace
Yet I only call on you when things are tumbling down
I realize I have to change that
Why would I choose worldly pastimes,
over eternal happiness?
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39 comments
AMEN!!!!! This was really nice and the strange part (because i'm kinda strange myself) is that i read this from the bottom to the top first and it was even better!
wordup if i neva felt u before....i soooo feel u on this. i was raised in church so i feel a longing to get back into it. there's no peace like the peace u have when u are one with the Lord 4real
Wooooow, beautiful Eb! A great kick-off to this day. Have a great one!
I really enjoyed this post. I pray your faith fails you not and you can continue to better your relationship with the good man above *hugs*
Go B.
you are, like the rest of us "a work in progress"...and God sees that...just keep praying for guidance and understanding and believe he will provide, and you will indeed be closer. Beautiful poem lady!
Absolutely beautiful and so very true!!
i feel you
i been there
fantastic eb, keep up the good work
Lol, got some choices to make dont you.
Get out of my HEAD! I was going strong for a while now I feel myself being torn all the while my heart wanting to stay strong. Need HIS help. I pray YOUR strength and MINE!
Great piece!
Testify!!! Great poem and so true.
I sooo feel you!!! Nice piece Eb
I'm really feeling you right now...I'm at this point right now in my life. Don't know how to balance God and the world. Don't know why I put the world and my desires before HIM when he can give me way more than the world can even imagine. SMH, the power of free will :/
Sista Keisha is going to flip when she sees this!!
Love it!
I'm in the same boat. Just get praying guidance and letting God know you want to be closer to him. It will happen. Believe it!
*snaps profusely*
WOW! THAT WAS SO DEEP ON SO MANY LEVELS EB. YOU SUMMED EVERYTHING UP THAT WE AS HUMAN BEINGS ARE FACING AND FEELING IN THIS MODERN DAY RAT RACE...THE STRUGGLES THAT WE FACE ON A DAILY BASIS TO BALANCE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. WELL DONE. JUST EXCELLENT!
HOWEVER, OUR LOVE AND DESIRE ALONG WITH ACTION TO GET "CLOSER TO HIM" IS ALL THAT WE NEED TO KEEP PUTTING ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER AS WE JOURNEY THRU THIS THING CALLED LIFE! HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US. WE ARE THE ONES WHO LEAVE HIM!
"IT'S NOT ABOUT YEARS AND DAYS, BUT WHAT WE DO WITH TIME"!
FREEDOM
Such true and relevant words...
it's always hard to find that balance...how much of me am I allowed to be if I am truly working to be like Christ.
He's calling us alllll back to him, Eb.
I know we all question the balance between just simply living life and living the 'right' life.
Im loving this.
Eb... i need you to get out my head :)
Hey missy miss. I just randomly fond your blog today. I couldn't stop reading every post! I live in Winston Salem NC (and no, I didn't go to SU LOL) and when I saw your Aggie pride, I had to add your to my reader. Keep on keepin on girly. And thanks for the inspiration. I needed that today :)
One more thing Eb and I am so talking to myself right about now too.
If we draw Closer to Him. He is FAITHFUL and Just that HE WILL draw Closer to us!
beautiful....simply beautiful
*snap snap snap* that was good & i can definitely relate!
@ Nik Snacks - NC is like my 2nd home so welcome
thx everyone for the love on this piece
YOU HAVE BEEN AWARDED!!!!!
u got skillz jones
Wow, I feel you, everyday I feel you.
"Can you be... sassy and sanctified?" I ask myself the same question often. Never quite figured it out, lol. But I hope so, because - hate to sound selfish here - I think I'd miss the perspective you give on certain subjects if you got all uptight on us. (That's not a very spiritual response, but... it's the truth. LOL.)
Honestly, though, I feel the struggle. I hope your spirit and soul will be at peace with the path you choose.
Amazing post...
I understand what you mean by saying that. Can a person be saved and be having sex?
How can one find a balance?
When and if you find out please send me an email sister!
Great blog keep it up!
Zanade
lovely piece
we all need to evaluate where we stand with Him and what we need to do/or not do to be closer
love the new look Eb..Im trying to get back into the flow...
i love this
WOW...I'm sure you wrote this for you and for a reason that was special to you. But I must tell yo that I needed to read this today at this time right at this moment.
THANKS FOR SHARING
Great post!
i LOVE this poem Eb! Beautiful! I'd love to spotlight one of your poems on my blog!
Keep writing, keep sharing!
i here you on this, in the end only we know what we really want.. thanks for the luv eb the cleb keep your head up girl
Renaissance, Honey, this poem, sweetheart talks to my soul! Every word, every thought. You put in writing the very thing I discuss with The Almight everyday. Thanks for sharing.
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