Incognito

Recently I have been struggling with how God has made me to be. My human heart has been aching to be what the world defines as popular, fun, cool, etc. I have felt hopeless about EVER fitting in...so much so that I had begun to question whether God even intends us to "fit in."

About an hour ago, I felt the Spirit stirring me to sit and put words down. I believe the results tell the story of where God wants us to "fit in" (as well as where we might be misguidedly focusing our efforts.)

Tell me what you think...

Sandy
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Incognito: Standing in Shadow, Walking in Light
by Sandy McCann

I am old, I am young
Living rich, painfully poor
Man, woman, child
Seeking, searching, wanting something real
Standing in the shadows
Knowing there is pure warmth and light
In an unexpected way
From Him…I find light and love.

The shadows were not always so chilling
Their tell tale shapes
Outlining the hope
Of warmth, life, and love within
But now they are only cold shadows
Not understood by many
A symbol no longer
Of Him…I find light and love.

Walking past the shadows of the building
Church, temple, cathedral
My pulse begins to quicken
As my feet move me
Into the unknown
First falling, then soaring
Borne by the winds of new direction
By Him…I find light and love.

I gather strength from the multitude
Who worship around me
Without reserve
Abandoning thoughts
Worshipping freely, releasing the soul
In awe of the One
Worthy of our praise
To Him…I find light and love.


Offering His embrace to the lost
With eyes and hearts
Wide open, seeking them
Loving, hoping, sharing burdens
Side by side
Building not destructing
Brothers and sisters
In Him…I find light and love.

Sharing vistas with the scoffers
Listening, learning
Seeking to understand
With eyes always upturned
Meeting on common ground
Never condemning
Finding there is truth in the love
He sent for us
Through Him…I find light and love.