Poetry

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HE SAID I AM

How am I to survive I asked
I have no home, no clothing, and no food
Where do I go-there is no where
Life is so very crude

He said I am Yahweh-Jireh
Source, sufficiency and provider
I can supply all your needs
Come to me-don’t be an outsider

My health is failing me
Illnesses flood within
I’m weak with no energy
My body now is so thin

He said I am Yahweh-Rophe
Health, healing, physician
Have faith in me-I will heal
No need to you to be in that condition

I’ve lost life’s battle
There’s no fight left in me
My enemies have won
There is no escape that I can see

My name is Yahweh-Nissi He roared
I’m the flag, banner and victory
I overcome any and every thing
Just trust in Me

There is no light at the end of the tunnel
All I see is darkness,
My sins have encompassed me
My life is in such distress

He said I am Yahweh Maccaddeschcem
I am Light, Holiness and Sanctifier
Come to Me my child
Just reach out-I am here

Oh how the pain has racked me
I have cried rivers of tears
My soul is sorely vexed
I have so many fears

He asked “Do you not know I am Yahweh Shalom?”
I am peace, comfort and security
You need not to suffer
Just come-turn to Me

I don’t know where to go
Or where I should turn
I don’t know what to do
Life is hard-such a burden

He said I am Yahweh Raah
Your guide, shepherd and protector
Just give your life to Me
Let me be your director

My sin has covered me
And overtaken my very life
Death has already swallowed me
Like a poisoned knife

He said My name is Yahweh Tsidkenu
I am life, redemption and all righteousness
Turn to me, have faith in me
For your life I will bless

I am alone in this path of mine
All has turned against me
There is no friend in sight
Not even any family

He said I am Yahweh Shammah
I am omnipresent, faithful, and your friend
I am Your Father who will always love you
My faithfulness has no end.


Kathleen Ann Shelton

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