04.06.07

(Written by Merissa Lee Kelley. Merissa has written many beautiful poems which she has freely shared and she can be contacted at merissaparker @ noland dot com)

This world is in a deceptive state, so completely unaware

Mindless pursuits...'round and 'round...running here and there

Desperate to fill the void inside with anything at all

Full of empty...with too much pride to see the coming fall

Always searching for another thrill to feed the endless quest

For status and title or financial gain...no time to stop and rest

Full of empty...and yet not knowing...because of empty lies

A delicate web that sparkles and spins to captivate the eyes

"Seize the moment!"..."Live for today!"...these mottos aren't sufficient

To carry you through eternity's door...they are really quite deficient

Time is slipping away so fast...and the world still runs it's race

Never knowing each passing moment is granted by God's grace

Empty spaces disguised so well...but Someone sees right through

And looks beyond the walls constructed to obscure a closer view

Willing to fill an empty heart with joy beyond compare

Willing to lift the heavy load, that you weren't meant to bear

Full of empty...with the answer close...for mercy waits above

Ready to run and fill the gap with everlasting love

The emptiness is swept away...for a "trade" has taken place

From constant stress to precious peace in the Savior's sweet embrace

Full of empty? Look to Jesus...for he's the Bread of Life

The Lamb of God can calm the storm that tries to bring you strife

Empty cup? Go to the well...that never will run dry

Broken wings? He'll lift you up and give you strength to fly

Darkened skies? The Morning Star will gently shine his light

Wrong decisions? The Living Word will help you make things right

The Lord is your Shepherd...you shall not want...so lift your voice in praise

 For the empty tomb that fills your heart with hope for each new day

Merissa Lee Kelley

July 18, 2006

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him..." Romans 15:13