Lyrics and Poetry

Ok, I have to admit it.  I am getting discouraged.  I ran out of ideas on how I could do God's work to spread the "good news" of Jesus Christ to those in the homosexual community who were hurting and wanting something better in and for their lives.  I had pretty much given up on further development of my book because I could not see the "vision" thing that I am looking for to guide me as to what to do next.  Then on August 6, 2005 I was watching a time-shifted recording of an interview on "Inside the Music" on JCTV on cable with Switchfoot, a really cool band from what I can see.  It was when I was watching the band talk about their music and what they do that the Holy Spirit slapped me on the side of the head, and said, "Hey, music and poetry can reach a LOT of people.  Think outside the web.  Go for some variety.  Pretend that you are starting a band to minister to young gay people, and get up off your chair and write some lyrics to this music you will use to reach them!  And while you're at it, throw out some poetry while you are at it."

Wow.  And to think I had just put my mind into the "proverbial neutral" to watch a little TV!  And all this comes forth?  Strange, no?  Well, I'm going to try it.  A few lyrics to a few non-existent melodies (at least as of now), and maybe some poetry to tell how I feel.  Most of it I can tell you will be about my frustration at having to deal with my homosexuality, and how Satan is always trying to get me to end my life.  "Give it a rest!" I want to tell him.  Even better, "Get the Hell out of my life!"  Literally!  I will die soon enough!

So who knows.  Someday God may bring together a few musically talented guys who are struggling with homosexuality and yet want to live a life dedicated to Jesus Christ who might, by some fluke of search engine hierarchical technology, stumble over some of what I've written.  Then too, maybe the Holy Spirit will inspire them to join with me to reach hurting homosexuals through music and poetry . . . and tell them that they need Jesus Christ in their life "Because Being Gay Is Just Not Good Enough."  Maybe Jesus is using my frustration to get me to do more for Him.  Fair enough.

I am trusting that if God approves of what I do, He will send the right people to my web to see what I've written.  Are you that guy or girl?  Were you sent here by God, or just a fluke of a search engine algorithm?  In any case, perhaps God alone will be amused or perhaps even pleased with what I do here.  In any case, it's better than just doing nothing.

OK, OK, I know I'm no Paul McCartney when it comes to writing lyrics.  Granted.  But I'm going to still do it, and who knows, maybe someday if I do it enough I'll get better at it.  Remember, with God all things ARE possible.  Sometimes unexpected, but nevertheless possible!

Lyrics:

Giving Up Hope (don't laugh, ok, laugh if you want, it's my first try!)

Poetry: 

Oh Lord, do not rebuke me! (Psalm 38)