KINGDOM What is this kingdom?  May I draw close? Each aspect of my spirit cries Crying, yearning, seeking Not yet fulfilled   How might I reach this kingdom? Where may I dwell in peace? Empty places are such a part of me Inner longings, unfulfilled Reaching for the deepest sea   Gentle breezes, stirring waters Breath of life Breathe in me Wind of Your spirit contained in me My heart cries out, “Let me be” “Let me be found in thee”   Where is this kingdom that I see? So elusive and yet so close This King, this kingdom I want the most Yet as I find you, I slip away To cares, to snares throughout the day   Within resides the sinful beast Upon who sin resides and feasts Cast me not from your presence Lord But lay me down my sinful thoughts That I be found within as bought A running river deep inside Cleansing, cleaning of all my sin   Seek thee now while you may be found I seek, I cry I’m weak, not strong Save me Lord for it’s you I long Save me Lord and enter me For it’s in me Lord your kingdom dwells Over earth and calls of hell   Cleanse me now that I may find King and kingdom Eternity Rest and peace Inside of me   Just as I grasp Just as I seek Just as I turn and catch a glimpse (I see so fleetingly) You’re here, then there You’re like the wind Breathe in me and let me see Your wind, Your Spirit, stirring me   No point, no turning, from the way “It’s you, it’s you”, I cry throughout my day It’s you I seek and you I’ll find As Your nature renews my mind   Cast me not but in me dwell A place A place of no more sin Kingdom.   By Deborah Ritz – Written October 11, 2005 www.footstoolministries.org www.footstoolministries.com     ©Copyright 2005 Deborah Ritz of Footstool Ministries.  All rights reserved.