A name that’s so holy
We can’t even say
Word of our Fathers
Referred to Yahweh
His Son to us sent
Beloved of all
Teach us to pray
To break down the wall
He began with two words
Through knowledge He had
Connection was made
To call God, “our Dad”
Dwell with the treasure
The gift of His name
Reside in the soul
Of intimate claim
So live as His child
Trust in His hand
Share laughter and life
By His side we stand
There’s power in the word
Of worldly and divine
Bonding or division
The choice in will of mine
The world says build up me
Of the things I’ve done
To put me in the right
Unworthy to be shunned
Divine says listen first
In building of the bond
Compassion in the heart
Healing of beyond
When left to my devices
I drift into the low
Our Jesus opened door
God’s grace to us bestow
Blessed with greater calling
Of heaven to this earth
A conduit of healing
Your purpose in me birth
A light within our soul
Enflames Your Word of love
When focused on Your grace
Lifts Word to way above
Let love be on my tongue
Poured out from deep of soul
Blessings to be spread
Your holy Word extol
Men on the streets
Begging their way
No shame in their actions
Their wounds on display
Of love that was broken
Compassion not shared
Their souls were not nurtured
As nobody cared
They all have a story
They want you to hear
If someone will listen
If you will come near
They all are survivors
In world that is fallen
Black is the darkness
Can’t see who is calling
A simple few moments
Of meeting a need
A glimpse of Your light
The starving You feed
Please show me the way
With a genuine heart
To connect with this soul
And your love to impart
Let judgment not enter
Acceptance he see
For we know in our hearts
I could easily be he
For You love this child
He’s precious to you
Let him lift up his eyes
By changing his view
I will not change him
His wounds not I mend
With a glimpse of Your light
A message can send
A piece of the path
May salvation he see
Blessed as your servant
Connecting are we
It is of the time
Before the sun awakes
When the night still reins
Before horizon breaks
In silence of unknown
Stillness flows in air
Breathing in its peace
Drawing Spirit near
In emptiness of now
Of busyness not known
Transition is to be
Hope in light is shone
Of darkness to be filled
When dew is touched with grace
Hold moment in the soul
See Spirit fill this space
Knitted in the silence
Of the nights remains
Mornings preparation
With path of each contains
Dwelling in the hollow
Of emptiness of world
Peace of God now reins
Fulfilled by will unfurled
I stand before Your great door
Hesitation in the wind
A drawing’s led me to this place
The answer dwells within
No pressure to the handle turn
The decision is all mine
I reach out, Your power felt
Who knows just what I’ll find
The Spirit flows as light pours out
A home is felt within
A moment’s pause, as silence stills
Where do we begin?
As I approach, Your presence fills
My soul is home herein
Love rushes forth, with open arms
On knees, I fall within
Within the deep, the Spirit swirls
Beyond this world, I see
The outside fades, my God loves me
For all eternity
DarylMadden 