Thursday, September 22, 2011

"Redeemed" by Amey Fair (I wrote this in 2003 for the YWAM Love Feast)

REDEEMED By Amey Fair

I am standing on the Great Wall of China
I am twenty two
crying into my mittens I ask You-
"How did I get here? Who am I?"
And You answer me: "You are NEW"

And I am blooming and I am shedding
and I am barely getting
any sleep
because You keep me awake
with Your love whispers and intercession.
"Who are You?" I ask
"I am HUSBAND"

And sometimes it feels
like my heart will explode into a thousand
tiny little love particles
for I am overcome with the joy of the Lord
and the Word that is sharper than a two-edged sword.
This word tells me who I am and I am FREE

I am standing at the end of the aisle
I can't believe I'm getting married, I smile
and feel Your approval wash over me
"Lord, how did I get here and who am I now?"
and You answer: "You are PURE"

Still there are days I feel haunted and blind
and then I hear that still small voice-
"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
"Are You here?" I ask
and You answer: "I AM"

I am standing by his crib
blanketed by dark
the smell of baby shampoo
the beat of his tiny little heart
who knew this love would be so earth-shattering?
"Father, is this how you feel about me?" "IT IS"

Oh Jesus
I am reminded of Your question to Peter
and I ask You in turn-
"Who do YOU say that I am?"
And You answer me
And You answer me
And You answer me
"YOU ARE MINE"