For Me
Many, many years ago, way back in history,
My Savior walked upon this earth; each day He thought of me.
When He was only twelve years old in Jerusalem He stayed behind,
In the temple He questioned wise men but I was on His mind.
Baptized in the Jordan, the Man of Galilee,
Filled with Holy Spirit, praying, He thought of me.
He healed the sick, raised the dead, made blinded eyes to see,
He calmed the waves, fed the crowd, while He was thinking of me.
His time upon the earth was short, He knew what had to be,
I was on His heart that night He prayed in Gethsemane.
“Crucify Him!” the crowd cried out, and Pilate washed his hands.
He delivered Jesus to the hall then to the cruel band.
They clothed my Lord in purple, put thorns upon His head,
He quietly submit to be crucified in my stead.
They led Him to Golgotha, where they nailed Him to a tree,
Hanging there at Calvary, I know He thought of me.
They ripped His clothes, made bets in greed,
Sinless, perfect, He hung ‘tween thieves.
Mocking, spitting, they railed my Lord,
His precious side, pierced with a sword.
He cried out to His Father, “Forgive them, I plead,”
He bowed His head – praying for me.
The land grew dark and the earth did quake,
Jesus, dear Jesus, died for my sake.
In love Jesus died for my sins and yours,
In victory He rose and lives evermore.
He’s coming again, He’s coming for me.
My Lord paid the price – His salvation is free.
Written in 1991.
Have a blessed and holy week. And, remember…Sunday is coming!
What a beautiful poem!
Calleen, I do not claim being a poet – but, thank you.
…….and He thought of me too!!! And He’s coming back for me too!!!
Now that is HOPE!
Pure HOPE. And, it changes everything.
Susan, I bought your book 40 Days of Lent 2 years ago and each year I read it and this year I believe it has meant so much more to me than before because my relationship with God is closer. Everyday I grow with him . Thank you for your book.
NOW, you KNOW this music to my ears. Lowell & I are reading it together and it has been a huge blessing and challenge to us too!
A huge blessing to me also, God has spoke. To me so many times throughout the storms lately! I will praise him through the Storms because I know he has the answers at the right time his timing is perfect
Never early. Never late. Always on time!!!
Beautiful!
Maybe I’m a poet and don’t know it but my feet show it because they are longfellows!!! xo
Beautiful, Susan. Thank you for sharing, and love to you and Lowell.
Karen!!! You commented. I love you, beautiful lady.
I love you too! Hope you are enjoying life in Statesville (and through your wonderful travels). Our family lived in Statesville when I was very little, and I started school in Harmony, so we have fond memories of living in Iredell. Mom just loved it there.
Hi Susan! Thank you for this deeply personal reflection of our Savior’s love and sacrifice!
Thanks for coming over, Joy!
awesome poem! Something I am not that good at. 🙂
You are kind, Mandy!
This is beautiful, Susan!
Lesley – poet, I am not. But thank you so much for reading.
love this so much!
Well thank you, ma’am.
Beautiful, Susan! Who says you’re not a poet??? Love and hugs to you! xo
From a true poet, I will receive this as a great compliment!
This is fantastic my friend!
Okay, 2 “real” poets have approved. I will add poetry to my list of accomplishments!!!
How beautiful this is. Happy Easter to you and the family.
To you and yours also, Mer’…
Susan, this is so beautiful and powerful! What a great poem for Holy Week. I worshipped and praised the Lord all the way through. Your neighbor at #TuneInThursday
Hello Karen, thank you for reading and I’m blessed because it blessed you and others. I guess regardless of one’s poetic finesse, it IS the message, amen?