Why I Love You

When I woke up on the morning of October 22nd, 2004, 

my 16 year old self had NO idea that my life would forever be altered.

Ten years ago today, I met the Love of my Life-- Jesus.

Nine years ago today, I wrote this poem:

WHY I LOVE YOU
If someone asked me why I love You so much,

What would my response be?

I could try to preach or testify

of "What the Lord has done for me!"

I could tell how you came and saved me from drugs,
sex, alcohol, lies-- Made beauty from tragedy!

I could tell of your miracles; the wonders & signs,

How you physically healed me and set me free.

I could tell of Your joy and Your peace and Your love,

All that moved me to seek Your face.

I could tell of Your holiness, Your justice, Your word, 

How I received undeserved mercy and grace.

Yes Lord, I love You for all of Your promises;

For all You will do and all You've done.

& yes God, I'm grateful and eternally indebted

for Your love, for the Cross, for Your Son.

But my love for you is even greater still--

More than how You've changed me and brought me so far.

God, I love you because there's none more real in my life-

Lord, I just love You for who You are.