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Inside Me: A poetry goest post by Allison

1/21/2019

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Today I'm so excited to have my sweet friend, Allison, on my blog!
I had the pleasure of mentoring Allison and watching her grow into an even more talented writer.

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We even had the pleasure of meeting each other in person, my highlight of 2017! <3

When I first read this poem by Allison, I literally had chills running down my arms. It resonated with me so greatly! This poem, it sums up my entire vision for my writing life. The goals I strive towards with this blog.

"Do you see Jesus living in me?"

It's a question we should ask ourselves every day. Are we shining the light of Christ for the world to see?What do others see when they look at us? Or more accurately... WHO do they see?
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Without further ado....
Allison's Post

Inside Me
Allison Grace

If I asked you to define me,
Would you see what is inside me?

Would you say I’m just a shy girl,
Or a writer,
Or just another face in the pew?

Would you see Who is living inside me?

Would you say I’m the girl who laughs,
Or has that cute dog,
Or has the braided hair?

Would you say I’m kind,
Or call me special?
Would you see what really should define me?

Would you see Jesus in me?

If you asked me to define you,
Would I see what is inside you?

Would I call you the girl in the nerdy T-shirt,
Or the boy who always cracks jokes,
Or the girl with the freckled nose?

Would I see Who is living inside you?

Would I call you the artist,
Or the boy who plays the drums,
Or that girl in the corner?

Would I say you are sweet,
Or a hard-worker?
Would I see what really should define you?

Would I see Jesus living in you?

When we look at each other,
What do we see?
Do you see Jesus, living in me?

If you looked at my life,
Would you see my Savior,
Would you see Jesus in me?

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Does my life look like a light in the darkness,
Or does it just look like words on a page?

Does my life look like a burning fire,
Or just like another smiling face?

Does my life look like salt to the earth,
Or just another face in a sea of the lost?

I don’t want to be defined as kind,
I don’t want to be known as a writer,
I don’t want to be the girl who makes everyone laugh,
Or the one with the cute blog.

I want to be the girl who stands up for Jesus, 
Even when it’s hard. 
The girl who loves as Jesus loved, 
A young woman who gives it all. 

When you look at me,
What do you see?
Do you see Jesus living in me?
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Did you enjoy Allison's poem? Leave her a comment below! <3

​Until next week, friends, let's keep shining our lights for Christ!
13 Comments
Allison link
3/14/2019 07:45:08 am

You're so sweet, Aleigha! Thank you for your kind words and letting me guest post on your blog! <3

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Rebecca A Reed link
3/23/2019 10:43:26 am

Allison is a wonderful person and talented writer. I had the pleasure of meeting her once too. I really enjoyed this poem. It is exactly what I want people to see in my life as well.

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Allison Grace link
3/28/2019 08:46:38 am

Thank you for your kind words, Rebecca! <3

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Bella Putt link
3/24/2019 12:16:02 pm

I love this!!!

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Allison Grace link
3/28/2019 08:47:05 am

Thank you, Bella!

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Cheyenne link
3/24/2019 06:06:33 pm

Such a lovely poem! Amazing job, Allison!

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Allison Grace link
3/28/2019 08:47:37 am

Thank you, Cheyenne!

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Natalie
6/7/2019 11:20:45 am

Hello! I just read this beautiful poem and I wanted to leave a comment. :)
Thank you for that wonderful reminder to keep Christ in the center of our lives! I see the love you have for Jesus just by your poem. Many blessings and may the Lord use His children to be a light for Him and may we give God all the glory! ❤️

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Allison Grace link
6/7/2019 11:24:10 am

Thank you so much, Natalie!
Soli Deo Gloria!

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    I'm a chronic illness warrior and I write inspirational fiction and poetry. I've published multiple books and enjoy sharing God's love through the powerful art of storytelling!  My passion is letting readers know they aren't alone in their struggles, finding the light in the darkness together, and encouraging others that there's ALWAYS hope! No matter how dark the night gets. <3

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