How Far?

This is a poem I shared on the blog May 2018. 

I'm sharing it again just with slight revisions. 

(How far?) For You, Lord

Written by Brooklyne 

How far would I go for You, Lord?

How much would I suffer for Your name? 

How long will I be faithful in the calling You have for me? 

How much would I give (up) for You? 

Would I travel 9,429 miles, for You? 

To be a light, the salt of the earth

Telling those I’m around about Your goodness and mercy

It's not all about me, but about You

Will I take that leap of faith, for You? 

Way outside of my comfort zone 

For a chance to be Your hands and feet

Overcoming my fear and failings

Would I stop doubting and start having faith, for You? 

Then I could stop fearing those giants 

And start hearing your calm reassurance

Blocking out all noise but Your promise: You will never leave me

Is it truly the Cry of My Heart to follow You?

When following You means being different

When following You means surrendering self

When following You means Your will, not mine

When following You means becoming heaven-minded

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How far would I go for You, Lord? 

How far would I go it to bring one person closer to You?

How far will I take up my cross and follow you? 

How far will I be a soldier, for You?

Lord, please give me what it takes to travel across mountains and oceans, for You

Give me the strength I desperately need for when I suffer for Your names sake

Give me courage when I step out of my comfort zone, following Your will 

Give me words (to open hearts to you), when I have no words on my own

Lord, please give me what it takes to serve You 

Give me comfort when I’m hurting

Give me calmness and peace when anxiety threatens

Give me enough faith (and surrender) to trust in Your plan

Lord, take away my selfishness and worldly ambitions 

Take away my doubt in Your plan

Take away my worry that things will go wrong (my fear)

Take away my stubbornness, as if I could do it on my own

Lord, take away sinful nature that always is searching to satisfy

Take away my bad habits that cripple me to do Your work

Take away this unproductive fear of the unknown

Take away my micromanaging (You are in control)

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Lord, I know you will give me my every need 

(You see the desires of my heart)

For look at the Lillies of the Field

Help me to trust in Your faithfulness 

(You are oh so faithful)

Be my guide and my strength. 

Next time I wonder how far I will go for You

Remind me of how far You went for me.

You left Your throne for me

You suffered for me

Lord, You came to this earth to die for me.

Because You love me

(oh how you love me)

Because You care

(You call me beloved)

Jesus, thank You for all You have gone through… for me. 

What is one area in your life where you feel God is teaching you something? Are you listening? What amazing way has God been moving in your life? Comment below!

Many Blessings, 

Brooklyne Elysse