"Just As I Am"

      "Just As I Am"

When they cried for a "King,"
He sent a "Lamb."
One that could love me, just as
I am.
Born in a stable, with animals
at His feet;
Mary there...to provide Him
something to eat.
God's only Son, who chose to
come down,
Leaving behind the riches and
His Heavenly crown.
A wee child born...with a heart
full of love
To fulfill prophesy, He came
down from above.
To give the whole world the
gift of Himself;
For He was not seeking...
worldly riches or wealth.
They cried for a "King," He
sent a Lamb
One that could love me...just
as I am.
They searched all of the palaces
befitting a King;
Not knowing He would arrive
with...nothing.
Three wise men came...with
Gifts from afar;
They were guided by one
Heavenly star.
Born in a small stable, God's
chosen Son;
Arriving with nothing, yet still
He come.
To offer the world...the gift
of His love,
And that of...His Kingdom...
in Heaven above.
When they cried for the Messiah,
He sent a Lamb;
One that would love me, just
as I am.
He sent down a "Baby" when
they cried for a King.
They knew not...His gift offered
love...life...everything.
Thank You Father, for the Precious Child,
Who loved the world...and accepted me...
Just as I am.

   Valentine

Reviews

[Kayleigh]

Beautiful.

[Patches I'm not so new..]

Hey Brattess you did good !

[Krystal Nicole]

Beautifully written!!!

[JanieB]

Beautifully written Valentine.

[InkSlinger]

Enjoyed this piece.. loved the lines..
When they cried for a "King,"
He sent a "Lamb.

Powerful, powerful, powerful...
simple symbolism..

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This was so beautiful! Helps me know that he loves me JUST AS I AM!

[KAREN]

You bring to us all here on writers cafe the true meaning of christmas! Such beautiful write and a excellent read!!

[Dani California]

Kathie, you have shared the story and more importantly, the meaning of the birth of Jesus -- quite wonderfully here. It really put me in the Christmas spirit and actually took me back in time to "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and a few other songs and plays I recall performing, watching or listening to as a child.

This is really a pleasure to read. Also, it has great rhyme and meter throughout. Very nice!

God Bless :)

[George Love]

Very well penned and how appropriate for this time of year. Very nicely done. A gem for the season.