The Sacrifice, The Highest Price (A Prayer To The Lamb Of God)

[turtletwo]

The Sacrifice, The Highest Price (A Prayer To The Lamb Of God)

 

Oh Lamb of God, so perfect

Who deserved man's adoration

Instead you received mockery

And cruel degradation

 

They stripped You of all clothing

They whipped You violently

They put You on a splintered cross

To die for such as me

 

I marvel at Your anguish

Your beyond words agony

I'm grateful for Your Blood that flowed

Upon that wretched tree

 

Without it, there would be no hope

No way I could atone

The sacrifice, the highest price

Was paid by You alone

 

 

 

[SisterActs2]

Thank you turtletwo.  What a beautiful way to say "I love you" to our Lord.

[turtletwo]

On 9/16/2018 at 2:32 AM, SisterActs2 said:

What a beautiful way to say "I love you" to our Lord.

Thanks. I am touched by your comment. Lately, the Lord has been bringing me back to Calvary where it all began. I wrote this from a heart filled with appreciation as I meditated upon it. I hope and pray it inspires others to do likewise and that the spotless Lamb of God will be glorified.

[Marilyn C]

Hi turtletwo,

Yes we cannot go far from the cross. Thank you for expressing His pain and sacrifice for us.

Do you just get a flow, or how does your inspiration come - a bit at a time?

It is a wonderful gift to put succinctly into a few words such heartfelt thoughts.

Marilyn. 

 

[turtletwo]

@Marilyn C 

Hi Marilyn. I appreciate those kind words. I'm glad that this poem spoke to you. It is my desire to honor Him and help others in any way I can. I am grateful and humbled that He gave me poetry as a way to do so.

Thanks, too for the interesting questions...

On 9/20/2018 at 4:12 AM, Marilyn C said:

Do you just get a flow, or how does your inspiration come - a bit at a time?

The Lord brings to mind one or two lines of a poem that is 'to be birthed.' Then He weaves the rest of it around the concept set forth in those. 

Sometimes the poem comes in a blissfully smooth and quick process. These are the most enjoyable to write because I feel like a pen as the Lord's thoughts go through me quite effortlessly onto the paper. It is a joy and His nearness is so precious.  It's a bit of a bonding time with Him where we are connecting. ('Being in tune with His Spirit.') Sort of like when an oft read scripture jumps out at you and suddenly it makes sense. You are enlightened. It is a supernatural thing.

Other times He provides a poem in segments. Then it will feel like writer's block and I'll have to set the poem aside for a time (lest I 'muddy things' by my own meager efforts.) For if I choose to disobey Him and push it (by forcing myself to complete it prematurely), I 'muck things up' by my sin of impatience. So I must be sensitive to His Spirit and wait on His timing. Then, at a later date He'll lead me to pick up that unfinished poem. I'll re-read the portion He gave me and the remainder will come together to completion. He does this to teach me, I believe...and to show me just who is the source behind the poems. 

So God's timing is a big part of it. It's also an impression He puts upon my heart. Emotion is another element. Some poems come forth from times of trial and struggle. Examples in the club posts would be "Jesus, My First Love (My Prayer)" and "Solace." 

I hope this makes sense. Sorry for such a lengthy explanation.

[Marilyn C]

Hi turtletwo,

Oh I appreciated the lengthy explanation as it shows the working of the Lord in your life, (& ours). What a joy it is to serve the Lord and in so many ways through each in the Body.

It shows that the Lord works out our character as we serve each other. Truly amazing.

love maz.

[Corinthian's Corner]

Hello Turtletwo,

You have written a nice and emotional poem. For sure, you think very deep and thus you were able to feel and understand the pain and hardships he had to bear, in the process to save us. He gave his life for us and what did he asked us for? It’s our duty to walk on his told path and keep our belief on him.

[turtletwo]

On 9/24/2018 at 1:59 AM, Corinthian's Corner said:

Hello Turtletwo,

You have written a nice and emotional poem. For sure, you think very deep and thus you were able to feel and understand the pain and hardships he had to bear, in the process to save us. He gave his life for us and what did he asked us for? It’s our duty to walk on his told path and keep our belief on him.

Thank you for this kind and encouraging post. God bless you.