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Hello everyone, I really enjoyed reading some of your poems. Truly a place of inspiration. I thought I'd make this a collection of my own poems. Thank you for reading, God bless.

If you would like to read all the rest I've written, I welcome you to visit my site: www.shepherdscrolls.com

Title: What is Life?

What is Life?
What am I?
My thoughts of joy,
my pain soon to destroy.

Who could possibly fill the emptiness
that lives inside,
fulfill my heart’s longing
I keep on Walking.

Where do we come from,
Where do we end?
Like a dark fantasy,
a dream I cannot comprehend.
Not without you.

You pick me up,
a remedy for my soul.

Your light shines,
bright in the darkness.
your love knows no barriers,
the brokenhearted,
you carry Home.

What is Life without you God?​
 
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“Forgotten Paradise”
I walk around asking myself,
“Why is there something rather than nothing?”
“Who Am I?”
“How can you believe in God?” – they say.
How can I not?

I see the glittering stars in the vastness of space,
the sun blazing on the ocean face.
I see the wind dancing with the trees,
the wonderful fragrance of a flower overseas.
I walk in a lost forgotten Paradise.

I wish I could show you the beauty of this world.
I too once was blind,
until I saw everything as designed.
How did this happen?
I walked alone in lonely space,
Until I saw your loving grace.​
 
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Title: Thank you – for Everything
My mind is on fire,
I am burning down.
Caught in the eye of the storm,
lost in the depths of a labyrinth.

My sins are great,
how do I kill the Serpent?
O Lord, rescue me from what I am.
I am sick and twisted,
restless I go to sleep.

My fellow-man a stranger.
Caught in my own trap,
I walk alone.

Help me Jesus,
forgive me for what I am.
I pray that my eyes you will open,
one day so I can see,
and my ears so I can finally hear.

I am not sure if I am doing right,
but you say you love me.
Every Son and Daughter
who walks the Earth.

When everything seems hopeless,
without meaning and love,
You stand ready with your arms wide open.
What is life without you Our God?
On the Cross you died,
for our sake,
You gave us life.

O Lord,
help us, bring us home!
Thank you, for Everything.
May your will be done,
today till the end of days.
In Jesus name

Amen.​
 
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Title: A Fingerprint – Who am I?

John 1:12
12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

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Title: Gazing Memories

“I have asked one thing from the Lord; it is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, gazing on the beauty of the Lord and seeking [Him] in His temple.” - Psalm 27:4

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“By your side”

I don’t know what is right or what is wrong,
I question myself all day long.
I can’t find peace.
The people that I meet,
A terrified creep.

Where do I even begin?
I’m my own worst enemy,
Just a child in the body of a man rebelliously.
Someone I don’t understand,
I cry out for your loving hand.

I’m searching for something real,
something I pray you will reveal.
I cannot live by myself.
I need you by my side,
please be my guide.

It’s time for me to look ahead,
for too long have I been misled.
My mind has been signed. Redesigned.
I will commit myself unto Your Name,
to the world I will proclaim.
In Jesus name.
 
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Title: Empty Shell

Lord Jesus I long for your presence.
I pray that thy will be done,
that your Holy Spirit may guide me home.

Without you, I am but an empty Shell.
You are the way, the truth and life.
Let my house be build on your name,

Away from the world,
I take refuge in your garden of peace,
where the grass is green and soft for my feet.

I hear you knocking – please come in.
I thank you for being my guest.
More than that, please move in!
I pray with all my heart.

I got nothing to offer you,
except for some tea, will you drink it with me?

You travel the world, visiting every man and woman.
You gave yourself to the world, the death on the cross,
you rose again so we could live.

Our empty shells you filled with life.
The old shack you helped rebuild,
it’s transforming into a beautiful palace!
 
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A poem about friendship, inspired by the people I meet.​



From a distance

I see all the people.

How beautiful they are!

Their smile,

their eyes,

the flame that is alive.



They are funny,

they are sweet,

they remind me.

How beautiful we are,

walking this land

in friendship.



It comforts my soul,

the existence of love.

Two women talking,

the sweetness of their laugh.

Thank you, Heavenly Father,

the tinder heart of a woman.



Friendship is precious,

worth more than gold.

From a distance

I see two people holding hands.

Love that sets you free,

thank you Jesus.​
 
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A Letter To Our Father

I wake up and open my eyes – a life with God. I have tried to imagine a world without you. But I can’t! How clear you stand before the eyes of us once our hearts have been healed. From the bottom of the dark ocean I am swimming towards the surface of Light. I was drowning but now I live.

How amazing that you exist Heavenly Father! A true joy for my heart. You have kindled a flame in my heart that flows through my veins.

You are our living hope, your beauty and love that surpasses every understanding. I see you smiling, your arms wide open at the Gates of Paradise.

I once was lost in doubt and anxiety, you have provided a sight for my eyes. No longer do we wander alone in the darkness, but in faith we shall live. Faith in what we hope, a life in everlasting love. You lead me to the green grass and flowing rivers. I lay down in your hands, I am at peace.

Fellowship, we are the Children of God. You stand by the Gates of Heaven with your arms wide open calling our names. Like little leaves you let us grow on the Tree of Life.

A living life in communion with you by our side. We hear you knocking at our door. I thank you and pray, please come into my heart dear Lord. I am no longer alone; I listen to your comforting words from morning to the night of day.

In one and same spirit I want to live, in you. With my brothers and sisters in the north to south, east to west. The people of all around the world in one sacred body; the body of Christ, the church of his people. In you we may seek refuge. You are our castle and rock! In you we may wear the Armor of Light, all the demons and haunted spirits have lost.

With you, life is complete. Our eyes are now open, everything has meaning and purpose. The dark fog has been lifted from my eyes. A bright shining light has been lit in my heart. I shall no longer fear the Shadow of the Valley of Death, you are by my side.

I want to live a life by the glory of your Name. “I Am” is who you are, Yahweh. My hands work, every word from my tongue and mind, everything that I do.

I am struck in wonder by the Creation of your hands. The infinite Cosmos with all its glittering stars. The colorful clouds of the sky flying by. My imagination and worlds of wonders comes alive. The dance of the butterflies under the open sky. The rose red sunset illuminating the heavens of the earth, we gaze into the miraculous world.

Dear Father, the time is near, the world is tearing apart. Why have we forgotten You? Forgive us God! By grace you offer your forgiveness for our sins. A free gift to each and every one – by faith we may enter your Kingdom. How great you are. From your Holy Throne you came down to us. You became human, one of us, the Holy God among us. Jesus Christ the Son of God. You gave your life for us, so that we could live. In pain and suffering you died on the cross with the words “It is finished”. And you so loved the world that you gave your one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Dear Father, I am longing for you. I miss you. Help us understand, from the beginning to the end. You are the bread of life, I no longer hunger or thirst for water. You are my everything. Before my return I will serve you my Lord, my fellow man. The good news is here, the Son of God has risen, and we are his children! Let us sing in praise, the beautiful hymns and worship your name, on a spinning globe flying through space.

Thank you Jesus.


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That last poem --> Truly Beautiful! And Very Deep!

I loved reading it! Also very touching! It shows a very honest and devoted heart which you have for the Lord!

God keep on blessing you, and God keep on using your words to bless others as well!
 
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Hello Maniel (I think this is how I reach you). I made an account just to pose this question, as I've read some of your work and I really enjoy it! I have recently become the creator of a Christian poetry and prose Discord server, and would love to have you there! The goals is to gather a small group of people to not only sharpen our writing skills but also edify each other with good Christian fellowship. I would have sent you a direct message (but I do not know how) so I hope this is an OK way to reach you, sorry if it is not. Here is the link if you find yourself interested: Join the Sonnets and Scriptures Discord Server!

I would love to see you there :)
 
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Hello Maniel (I think this is how I reach you). I made an account just to pose this question, as I've read some of your work and I really enjoy it! I have recently become the creator of a Christian poetry and prose Discord server, and would love to have you there! The goals is to gather a small group of people to not only sharpen our writing skills but also edify each other with good Christian fellowship. I would have sent you a direct message (but I do not know how) so I hope this is an OK way to reach you, sorry if it is not. Here is the link if you find yourself interested: Join the Sonnets and Scriptures Discord Server!

I would love to see you there :)

Hello Eli,
Thank you for reaching out! I am very thankful for your kind invitation.

To make a long story short, I'm invested in a couple things at the movement so that I have to limit what I'm being involved with. Perhaps in a foreseeable future if the door is still open?

I do have some future projects in mind, a very stories I would like to write, thoughts an various subjects, a new video project on creation and the miracles of this world... If it makes sense in the future, collaboration, helping hands and inspiration might bear fruit for the Kingdom of God!

Kind regards and God bless,
Mathias
 
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