Completion

At the heart of my being There lives a reasoning, a meaning Flowing through my veins, Lifeblood, the Creator’s gifts Hope, faith and love… gentling Relieving, freeing, easing… At the heart of my life There lives a feeling, a believing Glowing brighter than the sun, Reflecting the music, rhythms of soothing Embracing my spirit, reassuring my soul Preparing me to give generously From the heart – gentleness, tenderness At the heart of my knowing There lives a serenity, peace within Growing like the southern wind, Stirring whispers of color, hues in vibrant Truths, dreams and beautiful Inspiring, insightful, impressive integrities At the heart of my silence There lives a memory, sensitivity Showing the intensity of a fire burning Away all the darkness, the fears With laughter, hope, faith that cheers Remembering the wonders, the stillness At the heart of my kindness There lives a wishful assurance, a hope Blowing away the sands of confusion, Filling the spirit with elation, exultation Euphoria that reminds the music To play on, the dance to continue…. At the heart of my desire There lives a burning passion, a fire Slowing the doubts, the struggles With a promise of victory, success That fills the life with a jubilant light, Such an amazing sight, so alive At the heart of my faith There lives a miracle, His grace Taking away all the guilt and shame, The burdens that brought me so much pain With their sins lingering beneath The truth of His rising, His surviving… The cross, where He left us with the hope That is forever alive, smothering the past With all its despair – reassuring the heart That there is a new start, a new life – a new day Where the love that abides in His presence Is forever alive, always inspiring – saving eternally… I am so grateful for this Savior who awaits me In heaven, where I’m heading – when this life is over And I’m finished with the present so that I can know The miracle of His presence – forever in His peace Where there is a completion that satisfies the spirit, Gives hope, faith and love that completes – eternally