An old poem

I wrote this under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as a new Christian. I'm still blown away by how the truth of Kingdom living became alive for me and still grows in me...

I never thought I could be filled with holy fire
I never thought God could come and live inside me.
Why didn't I come sooner to the Presence and the Power?
I didn't think it was possible to do.

I thought God was a figment of the world's imagination
A thought, a hope that maybe something's out there.
I didn't need to hang on to such childish ideas
I didn't think it was necessary to do.

Then suddenly He came to me
The Way, the Truth, the Life
And demanded a decision - would I follow?
My yes became the doorway that has opened up my heart
I gave my heart to Jesus for all time - what else could I do?

Light and joy and fellowship and springs of living water
Holy Spirit fire and the challenge to move mountains.
God wants us to be part of the truth of incarnation
God with us and us in God - I want that, how about you?

Thoughts on America's Next Top Model

I've been laid up with a back thing for a week. It just so happened that this week there was a marathon of every episode of ANTM. I find myself absorbing some powerful stuff from this pop culture celebration of fashion and beauty. One of the main themes of the show is encouraging the girls to let themselves shine, to get over the hesitation of insecurity and lack of confidence. That's my biggest issue! One God has been working overtime on for a few years now. And this week I think I'm getting it! When I could move, head downstairs for a snack or whatever, I could feel a difference in my self image. Even though I was grungy, with rat's nest hair, sweats, walking funny, I felt beautiful and six feet tall! I'm feeling it! I'm strong, talented, valuable. I sure hope this feeling lasts in the real world...