Renew

Below is a poem I wrote awhile ago... I don't even remember when. Looking back on things I have written, like this, reminds me how far God continues to bring me. The growth I see through His work in my life is amazing. Thank You, Lord, for bringing me out of dark places.

Renew by Jennifer Lewis

Diminutive, unworthy, trapped

My weak form inches along

Failures in my mind recapped

Feelings of loss growing strong

Entertaining, bubbly, cute

Some people attempt to flatter

Yet in hot pursuit

The devil's hate makes me scatter

I realize depression now

Has gripped my heart with a vengeance

But Jesus' love still runs through me

My veins calling me to repentance

Of course an emotion rings

Life-giving, exemplary, true

God's creation bursts with color, sings

as I hope with a look to You

Lord Jesus, I need much more

Weeping on this old cloak

My patience ran long before

Through tears, my voice, I choke