Inspirational Poetry Corner

An Outreach From the Body to the Body from New Foundations Ministries

Promise Complete
by Kelly  Elliott

Wistfully I gaze cross the Jordan
At the Promise of a new-found land,
Land that is flowing with milk and honey
But here I stand, in this desert sand.

I have become so familiar with this desert,
So conditioned to the life of defeat.
Delight and agony vie for position in my heart,
At the sight of the Promise complete.

Standing on the desert side of the Jordan,
Under the shade of unseen wings,
Agony beats in my breast at the view
As delight for the promised side is fighting to cling.

Help me Lord Jesus, or I can't make this crossing
But for the Promised side my heart does yearn.
Carry me in mercy where I would not go
For that Promised side of Jordan I burn.

You lead me through the desert like a wayward child.
Your love dragged me to the banks of this river.
You gave me a glimpse of the other side;
You alone are the Promised Land giver.

Kelly J. Elliott 4-1-10

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