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Ashanti-Means Life

SOMETHING HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I WAS JUST A GIRL
IT INVOLVED A BAD MAN, & IT RESHAPED MY WHOLE WORLD
A NEW SET OF DEMONS WERE INTRODUCED INTO MY LIFE
PAIN,  & SHAME, DESPAIR, ANGER, & STRIFE
THERE WAS GREAT CHAOS IN MY LITTLE SOUL
AND IT GREW, AND IT STAYED, AND INCREASED EVERMORE
THERE WERE NO PSYCHOLOGISTS, OR THERAPISTS FOR THE RAPED WHO WERE POOR

AND THE DREAMS!
OH, THOSE DREAMS
SO GRAPHIC, SO REAL
I BEGAN GOING WITHOUT SLEEP
I BEGAN  NOT WANTING TO FEEL
I COPED WITH THE INNER-TURMOIL IN A NEGATIVE WAY
I GRASPED ON THOSE DEMONS WHO WERE WITH ME
BECAUSE PAIN BEGETS MORE PAIN

AND SO, THIS WAS MY REALITY & THE JUST OF MY LIFE
HURTING BUT SMILING, DEAD BUT ALIVE
THEN, YET MORE CHAOS....WHEN I BECAME MOMMY & WIFE

THOSE DEMONS, MY COMPANIONS, THEY INVITED SOME FRIENDS
THEY HAD TO, THERE WAS MORE OF ME TO SHARE, IN THE FORM OF CHILDREN

BUT GOD......

SAID, “ OK, THAT’S ENOUGH!”
THEN HE BREATHED IN AND HE BLEW......
“HI, I’M JESUS, GOD’S SON,” SAID A VOICE, “AND I DIED JUST FOR YOU.”
“ALL THAT STUFF THAT YOU’RE HOLDING, GIVE IT TO ME.”
THEN HE HACKED AND HE CHASED AND SPOKE AND HE PRUNED
AND WHEN I THOUGHT MY FOOT WAS SLIPPING 
HE SAID, “ MY GOOD WORK IS NOT THRU!  FOR MY LOVE IS ETERNAL.”
“AND WHEN YOU HURT SO DO I.  NOW IT IS MY TURN TO RESHAPE YOUR LIFE.” 

YET ANOTHER VOICE APPEARED, AND IN A WHISPERED HE SAID
“ I AM GOD.  I’M YOUR FATHER, AND I’VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!”
“ I’M GONNA TURN THAT PAIN INTO PRAISE!”  THEN HE GAVE ME A TOUCH!

“THIS IS HOLY SPIRIT, AND HE IS ALSO ME.”
AND SINCE THEN, MY NAME’S BEEN CHANGED TO ‘BEAUTIFUL PEACE’.
OH, LIFE ISN’T PERFECT, AND I AM STILL QUITE FLAWED
BUT, I AM NOW ALIVE, AND I’M LIVIN’ WITH GOD

AND MY FAMILY IS  BLESSED
NOT DEMON-POSSESSED
MY WAYS ARE THE LORD’S 
AND I’M FREE FOREVER MORE

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Morning, Noon, and Night

Your mercy beckons to my spirit, and causes me to wake
I’m instantly aware of You, and begin to give You praise
Clothed in Your armor from head to toe, I savor each word you say
Lord, I’m so thankful for this love we share, and for this brand new day



Lord, with Your strength I will get through this day
With armor, with faith, with mercy and grace
You’ve equipped me well to do all I must do
I have victory this day because I have You



The blood of Jesus over this house I pray
May His warring angels keep evil at bay
Lord, grace our dreams with Your presence this night
And let Your mercy awake us with new morning light

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Oh Girl, Beloved

OH GIRL BELOVED, INHALE DEEPLY AND THEN RELEASE
GET OUT OF GOD’S WAY.  STOP OBSTRUCTING YOUR OWN PEACE

OH GIRL BELOVED,  IF OBSESSING IS WHAT YOU MUST DO
TAKE UP THE LORD’S CROSS.  TIME TO TRY SOMETHING NEW

OH GIRL BELOVED, THIS DAY IS NOT AS THE SAME
THERE IS DELIVERANCE FOR YOU, AND INDEED, HOPE KNOWS YOUR NAME

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Kiss Me, I'M Autistic!

MY MIDDLE BABY GIRL STOPPED SPEAKING @ 2
NO MORE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR
NO MORE BRIGHT EYES TO STARE AT YOU
NO MORE LAUGHTER.  NO MORE JOY
NO MORE BEGGING FOR “DAT TOY, MOMMY!  DAT TOY!!!”

JUST AN EERIE UNWELCOMED SILENCE
ODD BEHAVIOR, AND PIERCING SHRIEKS
REPETATIVE INCOHERENT PHRASES
AND MANY NIGHTS WITHOUT SLEEP

HOW I WISHED I COULD CLIMB INSIDE YOUR MIND
TO SEE HOW YOU SAW
TO HEAR HOW YOU HEARD
TO FEEL ALL YOU FELT
WHY YOU REACTED TO ONLY ‘THOSE’ WORDS

WHAT CAN EVER COMARE WITH WATCHING A CHILD
EXISTING WITHIN A SILENCED WORLD
BOTH UNIFORMED, YET WILD

THEN A REVELATION OF ANSWERED PRAYERS
TO BELIEVE, EXPECT,  AND HOPE, AND RECEIVE
THE WONDERMENT OF EXPERIENCING GOD’S DIVINE HEALING

FROM SILENCE TO SPOKEN WORDS
FROM NO HUGS, TO INITIATED EMBRACES
TO HAVE THOSE BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT GREEN EYES
STARING PURPOSEFULLY AT MY FACE

NOW SHE SPEAKS, AND SHE SINGS, AND SHE WHINES, AND COMPLAINS
DRAWING IMAGES WITH SUCH DETAIL NEVER BEFORE SEEN
AND SHE WORSHIPS THE LORD JESUS WHOM SHE SAYS WAS ALWAYS THERE
CAN YOU SEE HER AT THE ALTER DANCING, AND PRAISING
AS IF SHE HASN’T A CARE?

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Selfish-Less-Ness

ME, ME, ME
I, I, I

WHEN, WHEN, WHEN
WHY, WHY, WHY

IF, IF, IF
MAYBE, TOO

NO, IT'S NOT ABOUT ME, GOD
BUT, YOU, YOU, YOU

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Excuse Me, Jesus

EXCUSE ME , JESUS. I'LL SAY IT NOW, FOR I'M CERTAIN ON THAT GLORIOUS DAY, WHEN 
YOU COME BACK TO PICK ME UP,      
NO WORDS WILL I BE ABLE TO CONVAY.

I KNOW MY MIND WILL LEAVE ME,....... FINE! 
I WONT NEED IT ANYWAY! 
HOW MY HEART, EVEN NOW, YEARNS FOR YOU.
AND I'M SORRY, BUT I WONT WAIT MY TURN TO TOUCH YOU. 
TO HUG YOUR NECK, AND KISS YOUR TOE. 
AND I'M CERTAIN THAT I WON'T LET GO. 

I FEEL IT'S NECESSARY TO DECLARE TO ALL 
THAT I WILL BE THE JESUS-FOOL! 
I''LL TRY MY BEST TO GIVE YOU ALL SOME ROOM, 
CUZ I KNOW THAT YOU LOVE HIM, TOO.

OH, WHAT AN UNIMAGINABLE MASS JUBILATION!
AN UNCENSORED, INCOMPREHENSIBLE,  JOYOUS CELEBRATION!
HOW, OH LORD, WILL WE ALL  HOLD YOU @ THE SAME TIME?!?

SURELY, YOU AND FATHER HAVE IT ALREADY PLANNED.
A MILLION ON YOUR HIP, AND A MILLION AT EACH HAND.  
MAYBE 6MILLION CARESSING STRANDS OF YOUR HAIR, 
AND 10 MILLION KISSING YOUR FEET. 

SO, EXCUSE ME NOW, AND I LOVE YOU,MY PRECIOUS JESUS. 
I'LL SAY IT NOW WHILE I AM ABLE TO SPEAK.

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Give It Back, Again

When the sun went down, my head grew dim.  
I took all that mind-junk and anger, & I gave it to Him.

I didn’t toss.  I didn’t turn.  Me & the pillow didn’t fight.  
In truth, I slept well through a very peaceful night.

But when I awoke, something was very wrong.  
Before bed I forgot to put my holy Armour on!

Now my peace, & spirit, & my mind are a wreck! Ok, Lord...Help me out...
Tell me how to give you back all this mess.

Holy Spirit said, “ Get down on your knees, & cast your eyes upon Him! 
Hurry!  Do it now!  There isn’t a moment to waste.  
Remember ‘twinkling of an eye’?  Remember ‘morning’s renewed grace’?

So I did as I was told.  Separating His words from the lies.  
And as I felt the uplifting, I began to cry.

And I thanked my precious Jesus because He is always, always there.
The One who is, & was, & is to come.  My Sovereign King, & Dearest Friend.

Thank you, Lord of Love.

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Lord, I'M Yours

There was a time in my life when I lived out of God’s will
I was caught up in self-destruction, and consumed with my own guiilt
But the Lord reached out His hand, and pulled me out of my circumstance
And where there once was sorrow and shame
Now exists only joy and praise

Lord you’ve brought me too far, and shown me too much
For me to ever go back
How I love your love
You are the One that I was searching for
Guide me, mold me, use me
Lord, I’m yours

Everyday I seek you, and delight to know your ways
You’ve filled me with your loving-kindness
When I’m weak, You give me strenghth
Your Holy Spirit dwells within me
For your glory this life is a testimony
I’ll do all you command me to
All that’s within me will praise only you

And you’ve brought me too far, and shown me too much
I will never go back
Cuz  I love your love
You are the One that I was searching for
Lord guide me, mold me, use me
Guide me, mold me, use me
Know that you’ll never loose me cuz
I’m yours

Jesus, I’m yours

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For My Friend, Virginia

IN ALL GOD’S GRACE

HE FOUND ME WORTHY TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND

YOU MEAN SO VERY MUCH TO ME

AND OUR LAUGHTER IS WITHOUT END

TRULY, I’M RICHER FOR KNOWING YOU

YOU DRAW ME CLOSER TO THE LORD

PLEASE NEVER FORGET HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU

AND THAT YOU ARE ADORED

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Da Growing Up Prayer

MY GOD IN HEAVEN,

SURELY, YOU ARE IN CONTROL. YOU WILL PUT ME WHERE YOU WANT ME TO BE.
YOU WILL GIVE ME WHAT YOU WANT ME TO HAVE, AND YOU WILL GET ME THERE
IN THE WAY THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY PLANNED FOR ME TO ARRIVE.

ATHOUGH THIS SEASON OF MY LIFE HURTS, AND I ADMIT MY FRUSTRATION WITH 
THIS PROCESS; YOU HAVE MERCY UPON ME.   I KNOW THAT YOU WILL 
NEVER ALLOW ME TO ENDURE PAIN WITHOUT A PAYOFF; CAUSE WITHOUT
A PLAN, AND THE COST IS NEVER WORTH MORE THAN THE FINISHED PRODUCT.
THIS IS WHAT I’M HOLDING ON TO, LORD.  I NEED YOU TO GIVE ME A PRAISE
REPORT.  I NEED TO SEE YOU MOVE IN THIS VALLEY I AM IN.  PLEASE, FOR YOUR
GLORY.  BLESS ME IN A WAY THAT OTHERS WILL SAY, ‘SURELY, GOD IS IN THAT.”
YOU HAVE PROMISED TO MAKE MY ENEMIES MY FOOTSTOOL.  YOU SAID THAT
THEY WILL BLESS ME FOR YOUR GLORY!

FROM VISION TO VICTORY.  FROM VICTORY TO GLORIOUS TESTIMONY.  I WILL
FOLLOW YOU.  FOR YOU MY GOD, ARE IN CONTROL.  YES, MY GOD IS IN CONTROL.
AND KNOWING THIS BRINGS PEACE TO MY SOUL.

FOR MY GOD IS ALWAYS IN CONTROL.