Silent Proof
Silence is unbearably loud
God's presence hangs heavy in the air.
Can they not feel it?
Or do they just not care?
An ache for things unknown
The longings of my soul
A thirst for The Person, The Place
While my faith makes me whole
"I'm glad I found that Christianity
Is not the right religion for me."
Do they expect me to agree?
Are they blind, or just choosing not to see?
Attempting to ignore what I know
A pointless, futile activity.
So to the quiet place I go
Surrendering to the One I cannot see.
Can you see the breeze?
"Prove it to me using scientific evidence."
Not all things can be proven in a lab
I know it's not a good defense
But you'll never convince me God is a lie
For you have no more evidence than I
All mortals are destined to live then to die
We shall see for ourselves what is hidden in the sky.
I cling to my faith
Because I know it's true
Yet I am unable
To prove it to you
"Why am I so sure?"
Because of situations
When I hear God's voice in my head
And, tempted to do the wrong thing,
I choose the right instead.
Because of the peace that comes
After I speak to God with a request
For forgiveness of the failings
That come even when I try my best.
Because of a miraculous healing,
Cancer won't kill my friend.
No one can explain it,
The doctors thought it was the end.
Because of nature's glory,
Because of answered prayers,
Because of the Christmas story,
Because in order to live one first must die
So to the quiet place I go
Listening to the silence
Daily laying down my life
Sure of what I know.
Authors Note: I can't pinpoint a specific scripture that was the influence for this poem. Several crossed my mind when I was writing. The things in quotes belong to no one, but they were inspired by various reviews I have seen in this section, slightly modified so they would fit. Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed it, and please don't forget to review.