Grace Poem by Raimi Babatunde

Even in the tempest of storms
When the centre can no longer hold
When things drift apart
The hurts covered in smiles
Hope lost, dreams dashed
I will look up and smile
Think of the One who made the heavens
Firmly holding up without pillars
When friends turns foe
I will be strong, knowing you are Jehovah

Never will they see my tears
No matter what the matter is
I will matter where it matters
The One that matters is my Shield
No matter the Storm, I will fight
That's where I will channel my anger
They called me a non-entity
But I am coming out a celebrity
I will never stop holding up
For I know, it shall end in praise

Even if you asked me to go
I will never go, I will hold on tight
When the roots no longer holds
I will neither waiver nor slumber
I know I will make it, I believe
I'll fight for my faith and place in destiny
Peter struggled with faith and fear
Elijah's unwavering faith saw him through
Mercy gave David his place in Your heart
And i know, you are not a partial God

Surrounded by myriad of challenges
Inability to get what and when
Questioning the true essence of existence
Why are unbelievers more prosperous?
Why do I have to suffer this much?
But you answered and said, "Peace, be still"
Then I closed my eyes and saw light
Even though I wrestled your reality Thomas
Even though I wrestle with my faith
I just want to know you more...

Are you not The One that fetches water with a basket?
The One and Only uncreated Creator
The First and the Last, our God
The One that walked on waters
How did water get into the coconut?
One second to my shame, you appear
And dislodge all my distractions
In weakness, give me strength
In unbelieve, like give me grace
I just need one testimony to silence my mockers

My God, my Rock, my Salvation
You created the day and night
Created the stars, moon and sun
Curated us all in different shades and sizes
Dispersed us into planet earth to manifest
In your impartial nature, you gave us abilities
And asked that we multiply and replenish
You are not white, neither are you black
You are not red or yellow
God is God!

I refuse to be a non-entity
Life David I will make my mark
I will not leave without leaving imprints
That which will make men praise you
I seek not for personal glory or fame
I desire not money or power
All I ask, the grace to breast the tape successfully
So, if you see yourself in this piece
You are not alone, come with me and believe
The world will soon tell our stories