Monday, September 29, 2014

How and Where, do I find inspiration for my Christian based Poems

I have been writing, Christian based poems, for over 12 years.  This can be deceiving, because it does not mean, I write a poem(s), every single day.  I can say, I have written over 160, which may be a small amount, compared to other Christian Writers.  Since March of 2013, I have been writing quite a bit, writing over 90, so far this year.  I find "inspiration", by reading The Holy Bible.  It might be by reading, a Book, Chapter, or verse, it might be about a subject or an individual.  It might be by hearing a Sunday Sermon, or the subject being studied, in a Sunday School Class. 

It might surprise you to know, I also receive "inspiration", from The Holy Spirit, let me explain.  When I'm sleeping, I might be told something to write, specifically, or a subject, to write about.  When this happens, I have learned, to wake up, and write it down.  Despite the idea, in my head, that I would remember it, when I woke up, I almost never do.  Some may not believe this, but I'm not looking for "conformation", I know where it came from.

Another example, when I was sitting, during this past Sunday's Service, we were standing to pray.  Before I stood up, I stayed seated, because I felt something overwhelming me, and telling me to write some things down.  It felt like I was going to Spiritually burst.  Here is what I was driven to write:

(Take into My Arms)
Jesus Loves YOU
God Loves YOU
Your sins are Forgiven
YOU are My Sheep
And no one can take YOU from Me
Believe that I am, The Son of God
Who raised Me, from The Grave
I Ascended to Heaven
To Intercede with The Father
Receive Salvation, Feel Our Love
I Love YOU, Always

Yes, I know, if you are a Believer, as I am, this is nothing new to you, nor is it to me.  But it was strange, that after The Church prayed, it was announced, one of our members, had Cancer, in his hip.  He is in The Air Force, and they are going to transfer him, to San Antonio, Texas, where he will receive treatment.  I couldn't help but wonder, if it was meant for him.  Yet another example, I had written a poem, and it was finished, as far as I knew, but I was awakened, by a dream, to add two more lines. 

The Holy Bible tells us, in Acts 2:17 "Your Young Men, shall see Visions, Your Old Men, shall dream Dreams"

YOU many take from this post, what YOU wish, but the best thing a Christian Writer can do, is to allow "The Holy Spirit" to flow, from their fingertips, after all, they are not our words.  Jesus Christ, thru The Holy Spirit, will give us the words.

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