Fellowship

Unity

Love

Friendship

Brothers and sisters

Are the foundations of community

So that we may open our hearts

And allow ourselves to be vulnerable

To be healed

To be heard

To have a voice

To indulge in God’s word

To hear each other’s testimonies

And stories

Of how God has changed our lives

Of how we can help change the lives of others

So they can see

So they can be

Free

A community that puts God and love first

And loves their neighbors

Will last and flourish

So I encourage you

To seek out a community of God

A small group

To connect

I raise my arms out

To the sky

I pray and worship

In your name

I get goosebumps

From your presence

I feel warmth

From my heart

I have energy

Flowing out of my hands

I produce fire

A light for others to see

I give it my all

To you O’Lord

Give me clarity

And understanding

Heal me from these wounds

That you can heal

Let me be the light

The fire

The warmth

From this cold dark world

Give others a second chance

As you have done for me

Open their eyes to your greatness

Because you are good

Thank you for giving me the holy spirit

That warm fuzzy feeling inside

Have faith little one

Just because it seems impossible

Doesn’t mean it’s not

Have you not forgotten what I have done for you

When you were sick

I was there

When you were poor

I was there

When you were heart broken

I was there

When you lost someone dear

I was there

When everything was going wrong

I was there

So why would you think I wouldn’t be here for you now

All you have to do is ask

And hear my voice

Read my word

Your armor

Your weapon against evil

Pray and obey

And seek a relationship with me

Blessed our those who are faithful

Blessed our those who believe without seeing

I created you in my own image

I didn’t make a mistake when I created you

I gave you purpose

All you have to do is seek it

I have never left you and never will

But it’s up to you to seek me

I invite you with open arms

Love God

God I’m sorry

I really am

I don’t know how I could let this happen

But it did

I let Satan take control

I forgot to listen to you

I forgot to read your word

I haven’t been obedient

I’ve been selfish

I put myself first

I worshiped idols

I thought I was smart

That I had control

But I’m only human

I didn’t let you take the wheel

I crashed

When I thought there was no hope

You were always there for me

You saved me from death

I forgot how great you are

I feel broken

I feel guilt

I am on my knees

I ask for forgiveness

Ready to accept my consequences if needed

I am ready for you to take the wheel

Only you can change me

And I want that change

I want to be reborn

And put you first

Thank you for being a forgiving God

Thank you for sending your son to die on the cross for my sins

I am in debt to you

I miss you

I want a relationship with you

Thank you God

Thank you

Heal me Oh God

From the pain I hold dearly

Let me see

With your eyes

Let me speak

With your voice

Let me hear

Your words

Let me be

By your side

I need you more than ever

No one will understand me like you

Thank you for giving me a choice

By dying on the cross for me

It means a lot to me

First step to healing

Is listening

And you have always listened

Now it’s my turn to listen to you

…Breathe

Thank you

… Breathe

Thank you

This is my story

This is my song

Full of emotions

My doubts and my wrongs

My history to judge

Please don’t hold a grudge

I turn the pages

But I miss what’s going on

It’s a blur

Forget to listen

To pay attention

To take my time

To breathe

To be present

Instead of looking behind

Or trying to live a story that was not meant to be mine

But instead I want to be genuine

To be true

To care

To be at peace

To let go

And be free

To be brave

For the next chapter to come

There’s still plenty of blank pages left

It’s not over yet

My story has just begun

Hello I’m Mr. Bear

Your one and only limited edition stuffed teddy bear

But I’m more than just a bear

More than just a stuffed animal

I’m your partner

Your best friend

You take me everywhere

We go on adventures

We play hide and seek

We tell each other scary stories

We make jokes and laugh

You snuggle with me every night

You tell me your secrets

I understand you more than anyone else

I know my time is short

You will soon forget me

You will soon move onto bigger things

You will someday have children of your own

I’m worn and torn

I know I’m not real

Just a figment of your imagination

But don’t forget

That you meant the world to me

And I hope I meant the world to you

That I was an important part of your childhood

Thank you for all of the adventures we had

Your one and only

One of a kind

Mr. Bear