Reborn Youth Ministry [2012] (Extended Version)

Summers Theme

A common theme over the last five summers; all must run its course. Do you have times like these?

These Summers

These summers make me stop

and acknowledge the One who is

In recognition of honor

and the works of God

How fallen and lowly I am

Save me God

Deliver me from this place of desolation

Do not let me be ashamed

My hand is slack and I am weak

But You, Oh LORD, are my strength

My Song

"Breathe into me Oh LORD,

the Breath of Life"

Let me behold You

Your faithful love and promises

Prosper me

I am bare before you

Clothe me with Your righteousness

The heat of the sun is burdensome

I long for the shadow of You wings

This summer I am a salesman

Give me wisdom

Riches will fade

Give me discipline

Or I will be a failure

You make no failures

And I am Yours

I will stop

And acknowledge the One who is

In recognition of honor and the works of God

I will praise You!

summers third poem

Happily...Ever...After
Are words that are dreamed of
but, Happy Ever? were the words describing her consciousness

Happy Birthdays were more like...
What happened to birthdays?

Wishes turned to Whys
Tears soon dried

Sunshine frightens her
So she never opens the door

(When will she let the light in?)

summers second poem

Is there a better way
Is there a more sufficient path
"Endurance", you say

When I'm cold
Must I be forced to sickness
Is there a better way

summers first poem

Success and Praise
Have rendered some speechless
And have caused others to break silence
...so it seems

Failure and Disappointment
Have cracked vessels of honor
And have coated others with strength and drive
...so it seems

Reactions and Actions
of the Heart, of the Will
of Force and of Practice
one is an actor
the other just acted

And most don't know the difference
Still, each will have their sentence

Pure, and true justice will go forth

does that scare you too?

Result of worship OR the worst of...