The Gifts That HE Gave Me

 1996
When I was in heaven, the Lord said to me,"Have you any idea how much I love thee?"Without hesitation, without my reply,The Lord kissed my forehead and bid me good-bye.He gave me a gift before He set me apart.He gave me a body, a spirit, and heart.Armed with the gifts the Lord gave to me,He sent me to live with my new family.He gave me parents and sisters to shareAll the earthly experiences I'd make living there.When my parents divorced as I entered my teens.He gave me security and silent comforting.When fun became getting high and drinking beer.The Lord gave me a future, by showing me fear.Then, I married, young and so foolishly, A boy who promised to watch over me. But my husband abused me again and again.Leaving his scars on my soul and my skin.I cried to the Lord in my most desperate pleas."Lord, why hast Thou forsaken me?"My cries seemed to fall on deafened ears.Each morning I woke and thought, "Oh no, I'm still here."Then one evening, my spirit having been broken once more,I caught my baby daughter watching in horror.That night I called out to the Lord again.Only this time I asked not to return until Him.I asked for strength and courage, which He gladly gave.That night, through my daughter, my life  He did save.He sent me two angels, dressed in blue. They gave me 3 days and said, "the rests up to you."I took those three days, and me and my baby,We started a new life with the gift that He gave me.When I started to give up, the Lord gave me hope. Along with the strength a single mom needs to cope.He offered His blessings for a second chance.Then taught me to cherish life's beautiful dance.He gave me a husband who was loving and kind.Who loved my heart and soul and mind.He gave me faith, love and talent too.With all of His gifts my love for Him grew.He answered my prayers, though I knew only His name.Until that special day that the missionaries came.They brought with them a message from the Lord up above.It was He, Heavenly Father, who had created me with love. They said to me the greatest gift I could give, Was to teach my children how He would want them to live.Together we learned of His plan, as husband and wife.Then sealed our family together for eternal life.When our youngest daughter passed away at sixteen,He wrapped his arms around me again in sweet comforting. He knew my grief and helped Carry my pain.He assured me our family would be together again. One day, we shall all return to His kingdomAnd be judged for the things on earth which we've done.So I pray to the Lord each night and dayRehearsing the words that I might say.When given the chance  to express honestly,My thanks to the Lord for the gifts that He gave me.