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Kenny

#Christian #firstlove #HeLives #God #young #Kenny "Kenny" I remember the stories I made up to escape my childhood. I thought that would ease the pain and for a while they could. One day I realized my soul was hungering for so much more. It was then I found myself standing in front of a small church door. It was there I met a sweet boy by the name of Kenny. He was my first love and helped me to see so clearly The thing I had been searching so hard for years to find Had always been there and all I needed was a made-up mind It would bring tears to my eyes to hear Kenny sing "Because He Lives" And it was through that song that I discovered the ultimate gift God gives. One day I was so humbled I made my way to an old-fashioned altar Quickening with each step as to ensure that my legs would not falter. It was there through salvation; I discovered his mercy and grace I now completely understood why because he lived tomorrow I could face That night the words in that song began to hold a whole new meaning for me The words which were sang so beautifully by a boy named Kenny I know that God had a purpose when he put Kenny and his family in my life It was so I could finally see his goodness was there even in all the strife I am blessed beyond words could express to have found Jesus in that church It was on that special night in August 1994 when I first felt his majestic touch I do not even know how to begin to express how much it still means As his new lamb, my sins were washed in the blood until I was spotless and clean Kenny, even though we may have not meant to be anything other than friends I now know he had a purpose when your family into my life he did send My life was completely filled with darkness until that one glorious day When Jesus came into my heart, shined his light, and showed me the way With such sweet grace when we ask humbly in his name he forgives And Kenny, you should know my life is worth the living just "Because he Lives"

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Date: 5/6/2016 2:17:00 AM
VALERIE, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. ** SKAT
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Date: 4/22/2016 11:39:00 AM
Valerie, nicely penned. Glad to read your poem today. Luv ~LINDA~
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Date: 2/20/2014 3:55:00 PM
God bless you Valerie that song brings back memories it was one of the first ones I learned to play in church I am glad you are saved and washed in the blood of the lamb leon
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