Broken Chains

[~SHINE~]

Broken Chains

I was trapped in the prison
Of my own making
Closed in by the world and all it holds dear
Tied up and bound with invisible cords
Starving, alone, I knew nothing but fear

But You, Lord, You stormed the gates
You smashed the barriers under Your heel
You broke the chains that bound me to death
You shattered the law of the world’s revered seal

I knew all too well the road I should have taken
I knew my punishment, I knew the price
The path I had traveled led only to death
But then came a man, the One who could save me
But then came the man named Jesus Christ

For You, Lord, You stormed the gates
You smashed the barriers under Your heel
You broke the chains that bound me to death
You shattered the law of the world’s revered seal

By the way, this was supposed to be a song... I know absolutely nothing about songwriting... so it's really more like a poem. But if the rhythm doesn't quite work out, it's because I can't read it without hearing this little half-tune in my head. I can't tell if the words sound OK on their own. And I know that the words "world's revered seal" are a bit of a tongue-twister, at least for me, but they're the only words I could find that fit. So, sorry for the few rough spots, but please comment anyway! Thanks!

 

[Godsgirl481]

I like it....try playing the tune you hear in your head on a keyboard. Work the tune out first....get it perfect to you...then try putting the words in. You will probably make a few changes to fit the tune...but God gave this to you...go with it

 

[karen_trustlord]

I like this too. It would make an awesome song!

Psalm 118:5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD ,
and he answered by setting me free.

 

[karen_trustlord]

 

[karen_trustlord]

Psalm 24:7-10 Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in. 10 Who is he, this King of glory?
The LORD Almighty- he is the King of glory.



This scripture reminded me of your poem again - 'the storm the gate' part. Notice how 'lifting up you head' comes before the gates are stormed - before the Lord can come in, mighty in battle - to break the chains!

He IS the King of Glory!​

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[~SHINE~]

Thanks for the verses! They're really good... I didn't know there were so many verses about that. Thanks!

 

[karen_trustlord]

Shine​

Your poem was on my mind again. I put it in this devotion!​

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Broken Chains
Caitlin
.
I was trapped in the prison
Of my own making
Closed in by the world and all it holds dear
Tied up and bound with invisible cords
Starving, alone, I knew nothing but fear

.
But You, Lord, You stormed the gates
You smashed the barriers under Your heel
You broke the chains that bound me to death
You shattered the law of the world’s revered seal
.

I knew all too well the road I should have taken
I knew my punishment, I knew the price
The path I had traveled led only to death
But then came a man, the One who could save me
But then came the man named Jesus Christ

.
For You, Lord, You stormed the gates
You smashed the barriers under Your heel
You broke the chains that bound me to death
You shattered the law of the world’s revered seal
.
.

Psalm 118:5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD , and he answered by setting me free.

Psalm 24:7-10 Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty- he is the King of glory.

Notice how 'lifting up you head' comes before the gates are stormed - before the Lord can come in, mighty in battle - to break the chains and set you free!

He IS the King of Glory!
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Thank You lord that You are the King of Glory! Mighty in battle! Help each of us 'lift our heads' to You. Help each open the gates of our hearts and let You in. Thank You that as we do this You will break the chains that bind us and set us free! In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.