Chris Gribble

Be yourself - Everyone else is taken (Oscar Wilde)

You are worth it

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My child when you question faith’s cost,
And you consider the path that I have for you,
When you say the price is too high,
I say, “You are worth it”.
When you are told,
That your value is too low,
I will take your hand and show you,
Exactly how much you’re worth.

Come with me and listen to me,
First the words that you heard,
“You are not worthwhile”,
They are a lie,
They never come from me,
Learn to hear my voice,
I use words that will show your true worth.

I love you,
You are mine,
Your bear my shape,
I want you to know me,
I will be with you always.

Walk with me and learn my language,
At first it may sound a little strange,
I only speak truth,
That’s all you will ever hear from me.
Listen to it’s message,
It longs to restore,
My treasure to where it belongs.

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In the Psalms I have discovered firsthand some of the rawness and pain experienced by the Psalmist. This ebook is the first 40 Psalms that I have put in my own words. They are a reflection of what was written by the original writer and then brought to our world today. They reflect many of the themes that are common to discouraged, depressed, anxious, fearful people. At times some or all of these things have been true for me. I have used some of these experience and cried out with the Psalmist in my writing.

One definition of found poetry is, “it’s the literary version of a collage”. In finding these Psalms I have gathered together my emotions, feelings and pain and sought to “find” my understanding of what David was saying. It’s the worst possible translation methodology but it’s been a great personal re-discovery of God.

The 40 day journey is a chance to take some time out and listen to God’s voice. God’s praise will last for eternity, we have the great privilege to begin that praise now.

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