Love Letter

This is a great poem written by a great friend, Des. It also reflects my own journey with God this past year searching for love, affection and acceptance in a foreign country, in hard places, only to end up back at the feet of Jesus, time and again.

Love Letter No. 7 

by Desmond Watts

I’m just sitting here

thinking of the lessons I’ve learned this year

I figured like a good brother I should share

As I think about this year

I think of the many times I slipped

caused others to trip

or felt as if I was losing my grip

only to watch You catch me with those everlasting arms

As I think about this year

I think of times I fell victim of fears

I remember the time I had to cry those tears

only to see your provision power more clear

and those dark nights, you showed Your love is near

A Love that I shall always hold dear

As I think about this year

I remember that You had to die so that we would have right relationship

yet some many times I forget who’s in control of the ship

out of fear

I try to take the wheel and steer

and ultimately fail

Only when I let your spirit direct my sails

did I see myself prevail

As I think about this year

I see the many opportunities I've fumbled

the million times I've stumbled

I stand here a man humbled

by a better recognition

of my heart’s horrendous condition

and as I place the cross at the center of my vision

I see that You are what my heart desires

and far too often I listen to liars

who no matter how hard they try

they never truly satisfy

As I think about this year

I rest myself in your hands

hoping to live out your greatest command

to love You with every part of me

living in total awe of your majesty

then letting others see

and letting them feel

a love that can never be concealed

Before You I will forever kneel

saying Jesus take the Wheel

I am a living sacrifice at your altar

Trusting You to catch me when I falter

may I honour You with things I do and words I say

I pray

that I will continue to fall madly in love with You each day

Every year with Your love is just better and better

I pray You are blessed by this love letter

Signed Desmond Watts, Your son forever