Poem : Yearns
Scripture : Isaiah 62
Poem
My heart yearns to return to Jerusalem
I visited once, a piece of me was left at the Garden of Gethsemane
It felt like home
I can’t explain it
I sailed where prophets and disciples sailed
I walked where prophets and disciples walked
My spirit was full
My spirit yearns for eternity with Jesus
He was so caring, so compassionate
He spoke with grace and truth
He showed compassion can conquer fear
He showed love overcomes everything
For those who witnessed his Crucifixion
It must have been some sight
Many probably didn’t realize the significance
Some did I’m sure
Like many things, I can’t satisfy
My yearning to return can’t be explained
It won’t go away, memories are strong
It seems like yesterday, I was there
For those who haven’t been, should
For those who have, should return once more
Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice
One day we will meet face to face
I will kneel and thank you
For what you did for me that day on the Cross
My mission is clear
For all my loved ones to seek heaven
Meet each other in heaven
That day is closer than we think
Amen!
Story Behind the Poem
I was watching Ben Hur, a movie placed in Jerusalem. As I watched the movie, I was taken back to my time to Jerusalem. I had an overwhelming yearn to return. It was the strongest feeling to revisit Israel. I didn’t think about ever returning unless my wife wanted to go. It reminded me of a yearning and excitement I want kids I teach in Childrens ministry to feel. We instruct them to act like they are climbing a rope (hand over hand), repeating I’m “holding onto the Holy Spirit”. Then take both hands and tap the middle of their chest, the Holy Spirt gets excited when reading Gods word. This is the excitement my heart gets when thinking about Israel lately. It yearns for Jerusalem! I want the kids to feel the excitement and connection with the Holy Spirit.
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