(in celebration of Poetry Month)
Inside us all exists a place
unique in space and size.
Just one thing can fill this space;
it’s nothing money buys.
Some people try to fill the void
with work and busy-ness.
They think that to be well-employed
will bring true happiness.
Others try a different route—
they seek recognition.
But all too soon they learn about
the failings of ambition.
But inside me there is no void—
it’s a marvelous sensation!
Inside me grows peace and joy,
defying explanation.
The future holds no fear for me,
sleepless nights I don’t endure.
There’s no need to fret continually,
because my destiny is secure.
Even when problems come my way,
a sense of joy pervades.
From an inner strength, fears are allayed,
and anxiety begins to fade.
This peace and joy inside me
come from one amazing Source.
It’s Jesus Christ—he’s the key,
the almighty, empowering force!
The Lord alone can fit that space;
nothing else will ever do.
While following his excellent ways,
I experience his blessings too!
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From the Inside Out 
Beautiful! Nancy, your talent and inspiration are unique and never cease to amaze me. My love to you and Steve.
Oh Ruth, thank you for your encouraging words. Love to you also, dear friend!
I’m impressed! Love poetry!
I love SOME poetry!! And I would never consider myself a poet. But I do enjoy playing with words, and at least every April, put my mind to constructing a poem. Some turn out a bit lackluster, but there’s fun in the effort even if the finished product would make Shakespeare wince!
Just beautiful, Nancy! Is April Poetry month, or is it May?
God bless!
Thank you, Martha. And yes, it’s April. I just looked it up to make sure the powers-that-be didn’t change it from when I taught school! We included a month of poetry-emphasis in April, starting in 1996.
That’s a fantastic poem Nacy
Thank you, Jim. That’s high praise coming from a man well-practiced in the art of poetry!
A poem and a blessing❤️
Thank you, Deb. Praise God the poem was a blessing to you!
Just lovely! Aside from being aesthetically beautiful the message of this poem is clear to me. When any emptiness occurs it is because I have allowed anxiety to creep inside. This stanza is the answer “Even when problems come my way,
a sense of joy pervades. From an inner strength, fears are allayed,
and anxiety begins to fade.” He is always just a prayer away!
You’ve touched on such an important facet of our faith: prayer! We DON’T have to suffer anxiety; we can take our concerns to God and receive his peace (Philippians 4:6-7)–such a generous, gracious provision!
Amazing source indeed. As your gift of stringing words together comes from as well Nancy
Oh, thank you Gary. Praise God for his inspiration! As I said to Loralu above, I’m not a poet; I just enjoy playing with words! It helps to have an inspiring subject, Amen?
Nancy,
That poem was quite a blessing. Wow, pretty sure Shakespeare would not wince. When I sent poetry, I had to research poetry that was written to find something that was already written to express what I wanted to say. Sam
Thank you, Sam. I often find inspiration for my own writing in what someone else has written. For example, I read the phrase, “the alchemy of grace” in a Spurgeon devotional several years ago, and it became the theme of a blog post. One idea sparks another!
Beautiful!
Thank you, Barb, for stopping by so promptly and commenting!
Amen! Nancy. Great perspective on that “God-shaped space” we all have. ❤
Thank you, Annie. Praise God for his inspiration!
beautiful I especially loved the last stanza!
Thank you, Jean!
BEAUTIFUL!! In jr high youth group we’ve been discussing with the students filling an “empty space” ONLY with Jesus—not sports, social media, styles, getting the best grades, etc….the discussions with those kids are always a good reminder for me too.
Thank you, Alicia! How wonderful that the young teens of your church are becoming aware of that empty space only Jesus satisfies. Such important truth to have solidified while still young–before they try all the false paths of toward fulfillment in life.
Yes I wish someone would’ve poured those truths into me at that age. I didn’t learn until my later 20s…thankful to have learned than not at all.
Amen to that!
Such a sweet poem. Thank you for sharing this! Blessings
Thank you, Tanya!
Nancy, what a beautiful poem! I love the description of that place inside only God can fill. I’m beyond thankful He’s filled that space within me!
Thank you, Jeanne. I too am beyond thankful!
Amen! Nancy, these verses share how God’s goodness fills life’s void with His love.
Exactly! I hate to think where I’d be without him in my life!
You’re a poet and I didn’t know it – but now I do! How beautiful and powerful this is, Nancy. Jesus truly is all we need, and you have penned that truth perfectly. May you be richly blessed, my friend.
Aw, thank you, Patty! Praise God you found beauty and power in these words. Jesus IS all we need; he’s the One who satisfies!
Nancy,
That’s it. Nothing else will satisfy.
Thanks, Gary
Absolutely! Oh, how I wish others who don’t know Him would discover the wonder that is Jesus!