looks

When Jesus Looks......

When Jesus looks upon my life,
What picture does He see?
Does He see His own reflection,
Or does He just see me?
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Does He see His likeness,
The product of His hand.
Or just another christian,
Who never took a stand?
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Does He see a child of God,
A child that he set free?
Living life to honor Him,
Or does He just see me?
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What about the other folks,
I meet along the way.
Do I show them Jesus,
To brighten up their day?
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When someone looks into my eyes,
Can they truly see.
That calm and gentle peace of God,
That dwells inside of me?
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When I reach out and shake a hand,
Is He right there in my grip?
Can they feel that strength from God,
That steadies when I slip?
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When folks are in my presence,
Do they know His Spirit's there?
Can they see that He's the one,
Who guides me everywhere?
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When other people think of me,
What is on their mind?
Do they think of Jesus Christ,
So gentle and so kind?
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I try to be like Jesus,
Every single day.
Spreading love and kindness,
All along my way.

I'm afraid that I have failed,
I could not pass the test.
Deep inside my heart I know,
I haven't done my best.
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I have had to fight my flesh,
Since the day that I was born.
It's always causing trouble,
And being such a thorn.
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That's why His Spirit dwells in me,
He's helping me to learn.
In every situation,
Where I need to turn.
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He knew I'd never pass the test,
That's why He took my place.
He gave His life to save my soul,
He suffered my disgrace.
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Now I try to be like Him,
I must present Him well.
So other folks will want His gift,
And turn their backs on hell.
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Other folks should see the joy,
That Christ has given me.
They should want to have it too.
Especially since it's free.
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They should begin to ask me,
What is it they must do.
Just how it is they go about,
Getting Jesus too.
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Then I get to tell them,
This wonderful gift is free.
It only takes a humble heart.
A prayer on bended knee.
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Someday when I'm face to face,
With the Lord who set me free.
Will he see His own reflection,
Or will He just see me?
                      Thank you Lord

Author: Chick Velasco
                Copyright 1999
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If you would like to read more of this author's poems you can find them at
Standing At The Crossroads