A Poem for the Ages by Joan Ray

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                                                                           The Scream

                                                                The scream says: "I am unlovable!

                                                                                   Love me."

                                                                          And God says: "I do.

                                                                               I always have."

                                                                            The scream says:

                                                               "I am naked and ashamed. Clothe me!"

                                                                                 Jesus says:

                                                                       "I have. With righteousness."

                                                              The scream says I'm lost, alone! Save me!"

                                                                                  Our Savior says:

                                                                         "I already did, On the cross."

                                                                   The screams says: "I'm going to die!"

                                                                                 And He responds:

                                                                         "Good, Then you'll live in Me."

                                                                       Beauty for Ashes Joy for Sorrow

                                                                              Life for Death

                                                                              Love for Hatred

                                                                        Wholeness for Brokenness

                                                                             Restored Heart

                                                                              Renewed Mind

                                                                              Abundant Life

                                                                     Grace Galore Mercy Unending

                                                                            The cost to you?

                                                                                     A scream.

                                                                      All this I offer and much more,

                                                                         Beyond your wildest dreams.

                                                                                  The cost?

                                                                A scream marked "PAID IN FULL!"

 

                                                                                                     By Joan Ray