Judy for Jesus
March 17th, 2008, 10:26 PM
Searching
By: Maxine M.
Searching, looking, wondering, probing, hoping to find even a trace
Of the reality everyone is searching for…SOMETHING to fill that empty space
That vacant spot in our very being…our soul’s personal space
What will be the object or happening that will bring that perfect rest
Since we ALL have a restless spirit, what will meet the ultimate test
What will satisfy those longings…those cravings for “more” that we have confessed
The search may take different forms, often in directions very diverse
Many think ‘All I need is to WIN that big “jackpot” purse’
When ACTUALLY, too much money can be an awful curse
Some try “activities”…a schedule that’s OVER full every day
But you can only stay busy so long, there’s only so many games to play
And somewhere in “quiet times”, even ‘heros’ realize they have feet of clay
All types of “entertainment” are tried, yet restlessness persists
For some it’s “work”…with endless “to-do” lists
Others search among fame and fortune…success is the answer, they insist
The noise of the crowd will distract us from that empty feeling
Shopping is exciting!!...acquiring our desires of everything appealing
New car, bigger house, power, prestige…temptations to which we’re constantly yielding
Marriage, family and friends are all wonderful blessings indeed
Our earthly support team, providing the comfort for which we plead
But even THEY can not fulfill this particular NEED
All bring a sense of satisfaction, but temporary at best
And soon we’re searching again for what will bring new excitement and zest
Because for every “high”, there’s an equal “low”…none will stand time’s firey test
Now, some search in “darker places”…perhaps the shadows hold the key
A life of wine & drugs—‘the thrill of the FAST life, that may do it for me’
But something is still MISSING when we live only for the moment, live responsibility free
But you won’t find what you’re searching for anywhere out there on the street
And until that last piece is in place, a puzzle isn’t complete
Like a puzzle, only ONE RIGHT piece will fit…only then, fulfillment we’ll meet
So are you adrift on a Sea-of-Doubt? Trying to row without an oar?
Still pondering, ‘what will fit in this empty inner-core
The Good News is you CAN find what you are searching so earnestly for
The picture CAN be complete…mystery solved, time & eternity have shown
That God created this space for Himself…it belongs to Him ALONE
And until He DOES occupy this space, our spirit will continue to woefully groan
Accepting His Son is all The Father asks you to do
He will not turn away IF SINCERELY invited IN by YOU
Then the space will be filled by His Holy Spirit…all things made new
By: Maxine M.
Searching, looking, wondering, probing, hoping to find even a trace
Of the reality everyone is searching for…SOMETHING to fill that empty space
That vacant spot in our very being…our soul’s personal space
What will be the object or happening that will bring that perfect rest
Since we ALL have a restless spirit, what will meet the ultimate test
What will satisfy those longings…those cravings for “more” that we have confessed
The search may take different forms, often in directions very diverse
Many think ‘All I need is to WIN that big “jackpot” purse’
When ACTUALLY, too much money can be an awful curse
Some try “activities”…a schedule that’s OVER full every day
But you can only stay busy so long, there’s only so many games to play
And somewhere in “quiet times”, even ‘heros’ realize they have feet of clay
All types of “entertainment” are tried, yet restlessness persists
For some it’s “work”…with endless “to-do” lists
Others search among fame and fortune…success is the answer, they insist
The noise of the crowd will distract us from that empty feeling
Shopping is exciting!!...acquiring our desires of everything appealing
New car, bigger house, power, prestige…temptations to which we’re constantly yielding
Marriage, family and friends are all wonderful blessings indeed
Our earthly support team, providing the comfort for which we plead
But even THEY can not fulfill this particular NEED
All bring a sense of satisfaction, but temporary at best
And soon we’re searching again for what will bring new excitement and zest
Because for every “high”, there’s an equal “low”…none will stand time’s firey test
Now, some search in “darker places”…perhaps the shadows hold the key
A life of wine & drugs—‘the thrill of the FAST life, that may do it for me’
But something is still MISSING when we live only for the moment, live responsibility free
But you won’t find what you’re searching for anywhere out there on the street
And until that last piece is in place, a puzzle isn’t complete
Like a puzzle, only ONE RIGHT piece will fit…only then, fulfillment we’ll meet
So are you adrift on a Sea-of-Doubt? Trying to row without an oar?
Still pondering, ‘what will fit in this empty inner-core
The Good News is you CAN find what you are searching so earnestly for
The picture CAN be complete…mystery solved, time & eternity have shown
That God created this space for Himself…it belongs to Him ALONE
And until He DOES occupy this space, our spirit will continue to woefully groan
Accepting His Son is all The Father asks you to do
He will not turn away IF SINCERELY invited IN by YOU
Then the space will be filled by His Holy Spirit…all things made new