That day you went looking for what you needed
All thoughts of reason had faded, receded
You fled the register, hands full of cash
Your mind lying to you that what you did was rash
Only one way, only one way you saw
To make your gut’s teeth stop their relentless gnaw
The you you knew long time faded from the mirror
I wonder could you see Jesus standing by, always near?
Behind barbed wired walls you now abide
Caged feeling and regret by your side
No light in the darkness in a place like that
Cruelty of others ready to knock you down flat
How we all wish it hadn’t come to this
Say goodbye to freedom with a kiss
But what if…what if there is something new?
Around the bend, down the road a mile or two
Bigger than your plans or hopes could dream
Something royal; a calling flowing in your bloodstream
Your Father, your King awaits!
Watch Him as He draws His plans, creates
A course He’s plotted out for you in mind
One thing He asks is to leave the past behind
Give Him your will, pass the test
And I guarantee your God will do the rest
A New Life 
I love the rendering of that verse! Abba has had me for about a week repeating that verse but I’ve never seen that translation.
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Yes we are to be peculiar. Different from the world. We are chosen! YOU are chosen!
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Good one. Thank you.
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No thank you!
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Wow! So many come to mind reading this one Amy! Powerful one!!
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Thanks Stu
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Oh, Amen, and Amen! You know I identify, not with all the specifics, but generally, I do. Definitely what the Lord did in my life after my huge failure, is much bigger than I would ever have imagined. So, I totally get that! And, yes, for anyone who is struggling with sin, God has already made the way out for you. You just have to humbly come to him, repent of your sin, and turn to follow him in obedience. Let him help you to say “NO!” to the flesh and “YES!” to God! And, he will do amazing things in your life way beyond what you could have ever dreamed of. Thank you, Amy!! This was beautiful! Beautiful!!
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Thank you so much
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You are so welcome! 🙂
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God light, even when we’re in the darkest pit. The pit we dug ourselves, and jumped into; not even pushed.
God always shines His light.
Powerful poem, my Amy.
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Thank you my Kathy
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When I saw the title, I thought you had written something about the most trending topic in our parts (shout out to Brother H and Sister M) 😀 😀 😀
But this is deep deep, Amy. I don’t know what is happening, but everything I’m reading is aligning with the inspiration I first got when I got the instruction to write a book 10 years ago. Have you heard this song by Nichole Nordeman “Finally Free”?
Have I said happy new year to you?
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Happy new year tosin! If this is confirmation….you best get to it! Lol. I don’t think I’ve heard that I will listen now.
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I’m on it, in fact, I loose sleep when I leave it. 😀
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This is a picture of beautiful hope! Love it!
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