(Let Me Tell You) A Story

I may have been: once broken;
Beaten; hurt; & abused.
God's Word to me, has spoken;
His Power can be used!
Following this path; full of light
Turmoils & troubles may still linger.
But even through darkest of night
He continues to be my bringer!
Continue to grow; each & everyday;
Little by little; Glory by Glory!
I will continue to use my words to say
And to tell all others of my story!
When you feel as if you can no longer go on
Just turn to Him-He's always there,
He can & does provide us;through Him we are strong
This life; these troubles; we can bare!!
Life is tough; it can be filled with struggles
Don't ever quit; NEVER give up!
Embrace His love and embrace His Hugglez
When you get knocked down, get back up!
Awaken each day; start anew
Take time; thank Him in everything,
Open up..let Him work through you
Be disappointed about nothing!
Just know that He is always there
Even when we're not aware;
He created us; He does care
That cross; OUR sins; He did bare!
Slow down and take a look all around
Enjoy: life, love, beauty, & even pain;
Even when you get knocked to the ground
Through God we have EVERYTHING to gain!
Kiss your loved ones; tell them how you feel
Help a stranger, smile and share a kind word;
With God's help; His Word;we can ALL heal
Renewed; free; take flight, just like a lil' bird!!
Just pray; have hope; & keep your faith
Spread joy everywhere you go;
Continue to pray; spread the faith
You will feel your heart & soul glow!
Know through God; we CAN do ALL things
Forgiveness; letting go of the past;
Be happy in what THIS day brings
You never know how long this may last!
In knowing that the ONLY permanent
Is His Word; and His Love;and His Presence;
No trouble; struggle; pain is permanent
Enjoy the gifts; live for ALL the presents!
Know that you can grow everyday
Little by little; Glory by glory;
We are a work in progress; each day
So keep living; and ENJOY your story!!!
*Melanie D. Messmer*