A SLOW DANCE WITH MY FATHER

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Almost immediately after God saved me I began to attend a church. Later realizing that this church was very religious and not spiritual.That same religion that crucified Christ. All the laws and by-laws had me in chains again. I had a form of godliness but no power. So no one could see the work that God had done in me. I felt empty and longed to not only have a relationship with Christ but needed to become intimate with Him. Once again He summoned me to come. Christ began to open my eyes to His truth. He equipped me with the whole armor of God. The crown of salvation...the breast plate of righteousness...the shield of faith...gird my loins about with truth...shod my feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace!

A SLOW DANCE WITH MY FATHER

   I sat in the dark room not being able to see anyone and no one being able to see me. I had put on my finest dress and it was going unnoticed. I could hear some of the words of the voices that were speaking but recognized none of the music that was being played. After being in the dark for so long I began to grow tired. Just when I thought I would give up and go home I heard them playing my song.
   For a brief moment in-between songs enough light came across the dance floor for me to see this figure summoning me to come. I got up and began to draw close to this figure and it did likewise. As we reached the middle of the dance floor, this figure, which now looked more and more like my Father, stretched forth His hands and pulled me close to Him. I looked up to see the face but seemed to be blinded by the ballroom light.
   He greeted me with a kiss of salvation on my forehead. He placed His arms over my shoulders as if to let me know He has me covered. I wrapped my arms around His waist of truth and laid my head on His chest of righteousness. I knew then this is my Father! And we began to slow dance to our song. Because we moved so gracefully the spotlight was on us. People could now see my beautiful new dress. And I was spiritually swept off my feet with the song of peace as me and my Father danced the night away.

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cherrymccloud commented on A SLOW DANCE WITH MY FATHER

12-17-2012

just goes to show you , no matter what church you attend and whom you fellowship with,,,,you have to have that personal relationship and communion with God..no matter what!

bluewolf commented on A SLOW DANCE WITH MY FATHER

08-20-2010

“God thinks within geniuses, dreams within poets, and sleeps within the rest of us” ~Peter Antenberg What an exquisite dream you have given in poetic expression, in which our Father may dream.

PernellRodocker commented on A SLOW DANCE WITH MY FATHER

07-17-2010

There was so much that I wanted to say to you... I can only let the Lord put the words in my mouth... Please read my poem: http://www.originalpoetry.com/why-do-you-love-me_3 Your Poem was truely beautiful... PernellRodocker

Teardrops commented on A SLOW DANCE WITH MY FATHER

07-12-2010

I can hear the music and the dance as you discribe beautiful poem thanks for the read Marie

cheronld commented on A SLOW DANCE WITH MY FATHER

07-12-2010

A very beautiful poem....you made this a visual treat with purpose....a very nice poem my new friend...Cher

If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) American poet.

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The Person I Long to be.... 0
Pride, the Silent Killer 0
IN THE ARMS OF MY KNIGHT 7
A SLOW DANCE WITH MY FATHER 6
WITH YOUR CRUCIFIED SELF!!! 3
ROAD TO SALVATION 1
A LETTER TO GOD 2
THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME 0
STILL MY INSPIRATION 0
DIARY OF A SANCTIFIED WOMAN 0
I ANSWERED GOD'S CALL 0
ALL THAT I'VE BEEN 1
A BELIEVER'S DREAM 0
ALWAYS, CONTINOUSLY, FOREVER PRAISE 1
A BELIEVER'S PRAYER 0
ACCEPTING MY FULLNESS 0
A LOVE STORY 2
LIVING WITH A KING 0
YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION 0
IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES 0
RETURN, RENEW, RECOMMIT 0
DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? 0
LETTER TO A FRIEND 0
WALKING IN THE LIGHT 1
UNFORGETTABLE FACES 0
IN REMEMBRANCE OF TIMARLA TALDON 1
MINIMIZED GOD 1
MEMORY LANE 1
WHO SHALL...? WHEN I...? 1
RUN! 0
MY PURPOSE 0
PEACE 0
Satan's Song 3
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? 2