Searching for God

In my lifetime quest For peace and happiness,

I looked for the God of creation Seeking my eternal salvation.
I sought God everywhere Vainly searching in despair,

In no place could I find This Savior to call mine.
I read the worlds religions

Trying to see a vision Of where God might be

But the Lord escapes me.
I've searched for God in mind But He eludes me every time,

My thoughts cannot make clear Why the creator is not here.

I sought God from preachers, And world famous teachers,

I sought from priest and rabbi, But God's grace passes me by.

I studied the Bible and other books And pilgrim journeys I took,

Searching for God in every place But in none did I see his face.

I searched holy places and shrines

Looking for divinity signs But each time I feel God is near

His presence disappears.

In desperation I fell to my knees

Crying, "why have you forsaken me?"

I've searched for you again and again!

I hear a gentle voice whisper----

" You did not invite me in"