Remembering Who We Are
Greetings of peace, Beloved Community!
On this Valentine's Day we wanted to share this poem with you from one of our founders,
Rev. LaDonna Nkosi. Remember this- God loves you so much! And you were made, formed and fashioned exactly for these times. If you don't believe me. It's in the Book!
May Gods love strengthen, empower and flow through you to others on this day and always. With love,
from The Gathering Chicago
Join us this Sunday February 19th at 5pm for our Annual Love Poetry Jam and Dinner Share. Click here to register. Hope to see you there! Now here's the poem. Be welcome to share on social media. Thanks and God bless!
Remembering Who We Are
born a beloved child of God
before i even knew so
before i was even thought of
before the foundations of the world
i, a baby girl, just above the toddling age
sank my bare tippy toes
in deep plush red carpets
i stepped my feet on deep plush red carpets
and step by step passed ornate thrones
and seats of gold and crimson
i dragged the plushness of my
yellow and gold calico baby blanket
down the aisle
stepping on deep red carpets
the harps played
and trumpets sounded
as I stepped up
one
two
three
to the throne of grace
and all glory shone
from the seat of the throne
as i climbed up on the lap
of the Creator
and God whispered in my ear
saying
"before you are born
know that i know you
and before I put you in the womb
know that i have set you apart
i appoint you as a prophet to the nations"
"fear not for i have redeemed you
i have called you by name
you are mine
when you pass through the waters
i will be with you
when you go through the floods
they will not overtake you
when you walk through fire
you will not be burned"
"at times you may forget,
but it is me who knits you together
in your mother's womb
at times you may forget
but you are fearfully and wonderfully made"
born a beloved child of God
before you even knew so
before you were even thought of
before the foundations of the world
you, a baby boy, a baby girl
just above the toddling age
sank your bare tippy toes
in deep plush red carpets
you stepped your feet on deep plush red carpets
and step by step passed ornate thrones
and seats of gold and crimson
you dragged the plushness of your favorite baby blanket
down the aisle
stepping on deep red carpets
the harps played and trumpets sounded
as you stepped up
one
two
three
to the throne of grace
and all glory shone from the seat of the throne
as you climbed up on the lap of the Creator
and God whispered in your ear
Remember?
This is "Remembering Who We Are"
(Copyright, Rev. LaDonna M. Sanders Nkosi. Not for publication without expressed written permission.)
Rev. LaDonna Sanders Nkosi is the Convener of The Gathering Chicago, a community of prayer and global local service based in Hyde Park, Chicago. http://TheGatheringChicago.org. Join the mailing list and like and receive notifications on facebook. God's love and blessings!
