Who Am I?

I don’t typically write poems, however God inspired this one:

¹⁸ Then King David went in and sat before the Lord and said, “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far? (2 Samuel 7:18, ESV), 

Who Am I?

I don't think the question came by chance,

the first look was a glance.

A sinner I am with many faults,

It was that easy in my thoughts.

You wanted me to ponder further more,

not just a glance but a whole life to restore.

The time had come for that long walk,

deep down memory lane where we could talk.

I confess I really didn't want to go,

but You insisted I must know.

Many unsettled memories of way back when

started to bring the horror only You could mend.

Another layer of guilt and shame,

my insecurity continued to take the blame.

It was the place I did not want to be,

but You showed me it was deeper than I could see.

All those sins I thought were lost

You reminded me Jesus bought with a cost.

It was all those thoughts of way back when

that brings me now to know who I am.

The child you delight in,

that is where we'll begin,

Rescued by Your hand of grace,

so that one day I'll see you face to face.

Renee Fanning 2009