BLINDED SO THAT I COULD SEE

I thought I was doing what was right

Persecuting all who proclaimed his name

My stony heart dark as the night

Seeking my idea of justice and fame

But on the long road to Damascus

A heavenly light drove me to my knees

And I heard the voice of righteousness

Saying “why are you persecuting me?”

Trembling, I replied, who are you, Lord?

“I am Jesus, whom you persecute”

For I did not know the Living Word

Blinded to his ever loving pursuit

Until the Holy Spirit opened my eyes

To repent of every sinful thing I had done

When I felt the healing touch of Ananias

The scales fell so that I could follow the Son

No longer of Tarsus, I am Paul of Christ Jesus

Baptized by God’s mercy and grace

Forever changed on the road to Damascus

For I have beheld my Savior’s face!

“Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” Acts 9:3-5 ESV

Published by Robert M. Hinnen

I have been writing poetry since I was a teenager, but it wasn’t until a few of years ago that my writing became more spiritual and at the same time more prolific. As I shared my poetry with my wife, Hannah, and a few good friends, they encouraged me to place the poems in book form. My first book endeavor was “Because Of Him”, published in 2017. After hearing Sammy Murimi, the director of Share International Inc., speak at our church, I decided that the proceeds from that book would be donated to Share. In 2018, Hannah and I were privileged to go to Turkanaland in Kenya on a mission trip with Share. It was a life-changing experience for us both. Some of the inspiration from that trip is expressed in my second book, “His Cup Pours Out”. I include scripture verses with my poems because most of the poems I have written were inspired by reading God’s Word. I hope that as you visit this blog, you will meditate on the scripture verses and write down your prayers and thoughts for the week. My goal for this project has always been that God would be glorified! Robert M Hinnen

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