I wish I had a safe place
Somewhere I could just go and say what I want
Somewhere I could be depressed if that is what I was feeling

I used to have a safe place
A friend so close and kind
But she left and departed to another place
One I can’t follow

I miss that
Being understood
It is a beautiful thing to be understood

As a matter of fact
I think it is one of the most valuable things in life
To be understood

And you know what?
I think God wants that too
Is that why He wrote a book?
Is that why His interaction with man is recorded?
I think so

Did you know that He once said
That the actions of mankind “crushed Him”
Like the heart of a man that finds his wife in adultery
Giving herself to another lover

That’s deep
Why do we think that God does not feel?
Why do we think that He does not have emotions?
Because He is so big and powerful?
It doesn’t work that way

Why did He make us?
He wanted a family
Yep - the God of the Universe wanted kids
And His Son a bride

Take another look
Our God has feelings
And how often we hurt Him
Oh yes - He’s big and strong
But He feels deeper than we can imagine

So take another look
A look at your sins
Is it worth it
When you know it causes Him pain?
Ponder...

by Jean Chamblee Thomas 2009