Freedom (a poem)
In the mist of your presence
as I sit in this church
I know I need you
but some how it hurts.
I keep praying for forgiveness
for the same thing
but my heart is aching
because I stay the same.
I don't know what to do
or who to ask for help.
will they know what to say?
will they know how I've felt?
How can you love me
and call me your child,
you must be so mad
think I'm foolish and wild.
I could not forgive
again and again
if the person kept
knowly committing a sin,
but I thank you that it is you who
looks deep within me
when I do not change
and my words are empty.
If our hearts are sincere
you forgive us each time
even when it doesn't make
since, there is no
reason or rhyme.
It's the simple little things like
putting people in our way,
to show us your word
and tell us of the
price you paid.
You saw how our lives
would be without you in the end.
so you sent your son to die,
this I can't comprehend.
You allowed your Son to be
beaten and hung on the cross,
because He was the only way,
because we were lost.
Your love is so much bigger
than I could ever dream
because I could not give
up such a precious little thing.
We must confess with our
mouths and believe
with our hearts
that Jesus died and rose again
that is how FREEDOM starts.
© C Turney
April, 2006
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About me: I have a wonderful family. Jerry and I have been married for 10 amazing yrs. We laugh a lot which means we have a lot of fun together.He can make me smile and laugh every day.We have 4 children, two girls 9 and 4 and two boys 6 and 1. Jerry is half korean but funny thing is our two oldest children look all american. Our 3rd one looks a bit asian and has the name to match, korianne, like saying korean with a funny accent, we call her kori though. They are all so much fun and have so much energy so that is good and bad :) My husband and I do full time ministry with college students. We work with our church which is a part of EveryNation Minsitries. Our hearts is to encourage students in their walk with God. Jerry does some real estate on the side.
For 4 yrs I homeschooled but this year the season was done and we put them in public school, this is a good thing. :)
Our lives are full of stories and many lessons learned. God has been faithfull through it all and it is that , that draws us closer to Him daily.
I also have a twin sister that is pretty great. We talk every day and she is my best friend. It is so great to have someone that has know you forever and knows every story and still it never gets old to talk to her. She still loves me inspite of my faults. Hey that is a great example of Gods love for us---has know us since the beginning-knows all our stories and never gets tired of talking to us--and loves us inspite of all our faults. :)
Who I'd like to meet:
My True Love:
I love when you listen to me for endless hours
just to hear my voice.
You give full attention, as if I were the only one,
and you do this by choice.
I am selfish and I apologize that I
forget to ask about you.
What you long for and wait upon-
I barley have a clue.
Your attention to detail
is something to be desired.
You have given me your all
and yet in return nothing is required.
You walk beside me in joy and
hold me in times of pain.
You selflessly give me you
even when I am the one to gain.
I feel like we have been together
since the beginning of time.
Thank you for not leaving
even though I often act like a mime.
Moving and no talking without
a tangible word.
You somehow still knew what
I wanted. My needs you heard.
I yell and I scream,
I get angry and cast blame.
You forgive and show me wonders
as your love does not change.
I have found love in the past
that brought both joy and sorrow,
but your love somehow
brings healing for today and tomorrow.
You sit beside me and hold my hand
when I just need to talk.
You go with me and then carry me
when I am to tired to walk.
You gently tell me to keep going
when at times I want to give in,
and you tell me I am strong enough
and if I fight this I will win.
With you by my side my enemies
become a footstool for my feet.
When we go into battle as one
there is nothing we cannot beat.
There is no greater love in all
of this earth,
and to me it is freely given
I cannot even describe its worth.
A love that cost someone
the death of a son,
when we believe and receive
than forgiveness has begun.
He would have done it for one,
two, or even three.
Yes, that is true love.
Jesus dying for you and me.
©charlene turney
feb 7, 2008
(i did this for a valentines show that i was asked to write something for and read)
I love your new poem you emailed everyone. I am going to send it to my mom. Because of her past I think it will really minister to her. You are amazing Charlene! We might be coming up that way in a couple of weeks again, this time with David. If so, we might could see if we could stay with you some, I'll let you know. Let me know if that is okay too. Love ya!
Hey Charlene, I already came to town. It was so busy, I wish I could have seen you. I'll try to call you soon. I haven't talked to you since I left CA, and that is just too long!! I hope all is well there!
Sorry I couldn't take your call today.. my sis is in town and we were painting pottery! I find out the sex in 2 weeks!!! Ahh! I cannot wait to find out. It was so great to hear your voice on my vmail. I am gonna wait and call you when I can really talk - can't wait to catch up with you!
How was the move? I see the internet is up and running. that's fabulous.
And oh my goodness, you got me addicted to that word. lol. It's not that commonly used here, so it sticks out when I use it. But hey it make my Customers feel great, so thank you! :)
I mis you and your kids. I was over with my friend Lily and 35 other people in her family and like 20+ kids... lol but they all failed to compare to your four kids!!! Tell them I love them heaps and miss them so much!
Oh and everyone who's come to my house ave asked about the painting and I always point to my fridge... and they always say she's gorgeous and look at those kids! lol :) Your work is internationally appreciated!! And the cool thing is you're not dead... lol jokes jokes, cause an artist's work usually becomes more famous after they pass on into eternity.
I love you so much, but I've been wait to eat my dinner and I'm like so hungry! lol. MWAH!!! -Chandel
