Sweet Sacrifice

Isaiah 11: 1-16

As I kneel here at the altar, reflecting back on life

I’m recalling all the tears I cried out from the anguish and the strife

He drew me very close to himself, for he is close to the broken hearted

I’m left here crying out and alone, remembering where it started

In the midst of my brokenness, my heart is filled with sorrow

For I did not know that I was leading, I didn’t think about tomorrow

I kept pressing, kept pushing, kept believing while in pain

No one will ever know the cost of those sacrifices, yet at the altar I’ll remain

While heaven called you home, I know it’s not the end

I can feel your presence next to me at the altar, my brother and my friend

Heaven is a mystery, yes this is all so true

But by the same spirit, I’ll forever be bound with you

I didn’t even know I was leading you, I just kept on being me

And as I pursued the lord, you walked behind, trying to see

We both fought with such courage, trying to carry on

I just still can’t wrap my head around the fact that you are gone

It hurts me so deeply, cuts me right to the core

But I know that we are one in spirit, of this I am very sure

The same God that called you home, resides within me

Welcome home my dear brother, embrace the love, you are free

And on that day when the trumpet sounds, we will reunite

In spirit and in body, it is worth the fight!

For every soul matters, God wants them all

As your sister and your friend, I will continue to stand tall

There are others here to lead yet, I’ve got work to do

The love that I had in my heart for you, is what carried me through

I just wanted you to be okay, I wanted you to understand

The love that God had for you, the blood pouring from his hands

Thank you my eternal father in heaven, my everlasting love

For pouring out your sweet sacrifice, and being gentle as a dove

You paid the price for all eternity, this life is just a blip

I continue to rely on you, I know that I’m equipped

I will continue to put you first in everything I do

Developing my gifts and passions, to my own self be true

My desire is to leave a legacy, to leave a permanent mark

Pointing all to Jesus, bringing light into the dark

Without you I am nothing, with you I can conquer all

For God is within me, for that I can stand tall

I will not fail, for you are with me, you always carry me through

May others see your reflection, character and love, may they always see you

I believe I have found the secret to life on earth, it is deep contentment

Not harboring bitterness, letting go of all resentments

Control? What is that, I can’t even control my hair

You hold it all together, I walk without a care

I turn it all over to you, for you have granted it all to me

I am your princess daughter; you are calling me to just be

I enjoy every gift you have bestowed upon me; I enjoy them all

Help me to build others up, when they feel very small

Your peace you have given me, joy I can’t contain

Help me to be quick to listen, help me to refrain

To hear what others are truly saying

What messages they are relaying

Slow to speak, abounding in love, compassion as my shield

I continue to come to you, in your presence I will kneel

The older I become, the more I realize I don’t know

So, I will continue to humble myself, so that I can continue to grow