Over ten years ago, I wrote a poem called “Bride of Christ.” The same call that the LORD cried out to ancient Israel who was unfaithful to Him also rings out to the church, the bride of Christ. Will we be friends with the world or become strong disciples of Christ, knowing and living truth faithfully until He returns? Below is the original poem, followed by a link to a song version written with the help of AI. I hope you are both challenged and encouraged as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Bride of Christ

Where have you gone, My bride?

Whose foreign arms have you sought?

Have I not been faithful?

Did I not incline My ear towards you?

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Before you were ready to be called Mine

I knew you.

I knew the trials you would face

And the temptations of the world.

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Therefore, I gave you My Word.

Even My Spirit I placed within you

To lead you back to Me,

Your King, your Savior.

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Yet with all of My blessings

You have forsaken Me for another;

For one who is not worthy,

Who leads you down the wide path of destruction.

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Wake up from your slumber!

See where you are and choose.

Call upon Me, and I will restore you.

Tarry, and you will be lost.

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Trim your wicks.

Get the oil ready.

Return to Me as a spotless bride

And remain faithful until I come.

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Song Version: Bride of Christ

© Lauren Demuth