Transformed From the Inside Out

Poetry and Praise by Regina McIntosh

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Transformed From the Inside Out

2 Corinthians 3:18 “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

I’ve been changed, by the unseen hand
who stills my trembling,
soothing away the worst of my fears
restoring me with a light that flows
down from the heavens,
where He lives…

I’ve been redeemed, by the One who sees
beyond my sin, my shame
to the wonder of a heart who believes
a heart who knows love 
is the answer to every need,
love that comes from a grace, a faith
that never lets me down,
grace that sustains, even when in doubt.

I’ve been transformed, by the healing touch
blessing from above, 
where I will one day live
with the risen Savior, the One
who wrote my story
with a pen stained by His own blood,
a pen that never leaves out a word,
a pen who silences the worst,
writing my story with joy,
crafting a poem from my hunger.

I’ve been renewed, by the One who shows me
there is a love that lives,
a love that never forgets my fears
a love that never lets me face it alone,
love that restores my sinner’s heart
leaving me with the assurance
that, when in doubt, 
He makes a way out of the clouds…

I’ve been changed, by His unseen hand
the hand of grace and faith,
the hand that stills my nerves,
restores me when I hurt,
abides to silence my worries,
invites me to give Him my worst
so He can change me into my best,
someone worthy, 
someone whose heart still melts….

I’ve been restored, by the One who knows
wherever I go, whatever I think I know
there is a love that glows,
shines brighter than the morning sun,
reveals the beauty beneath the story
takes the pen from my hand,
and reminds me, despite where I’ve been
He can erase the tears – remove the darkness
so, time will reveal – the love that is still…

a love beyond my understanding,
a love that breathes peace over my spirit,
a love that transforms darkness to light
a love that seeks me, whenever I doubt
a love that leaves me feeling I need to shout
because His love transforms, 
changing me from the inside out!

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Forever and Always

In Him, I found the meaning,
Letting go, 
In His hand, my dreams
Flowed, glowing softly, gentle,
Like the wind beneath the song,
Who colors the life,
In crimson smiles and cobalt joys,
Remembering, promising, praying
For the beguiling sighs,
Breathless and aching for seas,
Soundless as tears, 
Erasing the darkness, fears
Smothered by the liquid light,
Falling quietly,
Through the sands of time,
Evoking hope that is more alive
Than the soul can describe….

In Him, I found the grace,
Listening,
His healing, His hope
Soaring on the clear skies,
Defending the night,
Praying for the answer, the sigh
Pouring from a soul who knows,
He is alive!
A gentling kindness,
inspiration, insight, inviting
Me to the knowledge,
Of His love, overflowing
Love so alive, 
It feels like the fire,
Sparking a heart who is sure,
Beneath the song,
There is a tenderness,
Coloring life in grace, 
Poetry that can’t escape,
The sound of praise…

Praising Him, forevermore,
His love, always for
The heart who hears His song,
The soul who believes – 
The spirit who is free because…
He is the One, the only ONE
Who can save the soul from sin,
Save the life from eternity without Him.

Praising Him because He is…
The light that flows, so peaceful,
Silencing tears and erasing fears,
Remembering that love is always here,
In the presence of the One who frees,
Giving hope to those who repent,
Give up the dark so they can see…
Beyond the pain, the doubt, the grief,
Into the love that anoints souls who believe,
Just believe… 

He is everlasting.
He is faithful.
He is love and I am grateful,
To know the One who gave me,
A second chance, a love that lasts,
Assurance that heaven awaits,
His love sealed my fate – He saved me,
And gave me the hope that He is…
Forever – eternal – the grace
And, someday I’ll see Him face to face!

I’m so thankful – I’ll praise and praise
Jesus is my forever and always!

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