Fresh Start
I wish to have a do over
A truly fresh start
To have a new beginning
With a fully redeemed heart
To be more connected
More engaged in every part
Recognizing life's true blessings
Knowing, where Thou Art
I know my life has meaning
For I have listened to Your word
Crystal clear thinking
For Your lines are never blurred
When I call out to you, Jesus
I know that I am heard
For within my very being
My spirit is deeply stirred
Nothing compares to you Jesus
The world's allure, it now seems pale
The things that I chased after
Now, seem so cold and stale
When I didn't heed Your spirit
I was destined then to fail
Until I reached for your hand
That was pierced by an iron nail
My God, is the God of new beginnings
Do overs and such things
My shackles fell away
Under the light that Jesus brings
My sins have been forgiven
I'm protected by His wings
Within the very Heavens
More than one Angel sings
When we embrace God's Kingdom
Our lives become true works of Art
New beginnings only matter
If we choose the right place to start
So place those heavy burdens
At the cross and press restart
Nothing compares to Jesus
He promises to heal your broken heart
My friend Christine Cloutier asked me if I had any poems on Fresh Starts so I wrote this one for her upcoming Art Exhibition. I am looking forward to reading this one and another poem called Better.
Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2016
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