Dear God | a poem by Joanah Madzime

Written and performed by Joanah Madzime in 2017 at "Poets in Autumn" in Cape Town
Music and sound design by Micah J Sorum
Hand lettering and illustration by Hailey Charlson
Post-production video assembly by Drew Sonnenberg

Пікірлер: 202

  • @ryanrunningwolf8274
    @ryanrunningwolf82744 ай бұрын

    “Seek My face before the works of My hands” and “and what doesn’t kill you, knows who you belong to” hits sooo hard. Such an amazing piece of art.

  • @dainarai6149
    @dainarai61492 жыл бұрын

    Amen....first half is like battle in my mind and second half is like God is calming me....♥️

  • @emilynick4941

    @emilynick4941

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing 🤩

  • @basetsanafionamadidimaloma1435
    @basetsanafionamadidimaloma1435 Жыл бұрын

    When she started I was like nope nope this is blasphemy but something urged me to watch until the end. She has a way with words. This is amazing. Think about found my favorite poem

  • @9lemonlime

    @9lemonlime

    Жыл бұрын

    Same until I heard the retort.

  • @Sulvie

    @Sulvie

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here!!

  • @bunnydimples1283

    @bunnydimples1283

    10 ай бұрын

    It’s so sad that so many of y’all that claim and call yourself Christians or God-fearing believers do that, y’all so quick to jump to judgment and conclusions of others that don’t speak or act like you do🙄🫤 Even if she did continue to speak “blasphemy” or the way she started to the very end with no retort… compassion would’ve been the key🔑

  • @InspirationalGoddess

    @InspirationalGoddess

    8 ай бұрын

    When she started, I was like, "Girl I feel your pain". Then she reminded me of who God is! 🕊🕊🕊

  • @John_Aggrie

    @John_Aggrie

    7 ай бұрын

    That's why it's called poetry 😂

  • @craigchoto7026
    @craigchoto7026 Жыл бұрын

    truth be told the first half reflects realistic thoughts n convers that we humans have n we dont admit them .i love her guts

  • @SaltAndGracePoetry

    @SaltAndGracePoetry

    Ай бұрын

    The first part shows how sinful our hearts are to ever think to Judge God's good character. God always does what is righteous and perfect. Job rebuked his wife for talking like the first part. I'm glad she turned the corner here.

  • @WinifredKijieOdu
    @WinifredKijieOdu2 жыл бұрын

    This is super and touching. You know there are many times my sister almost gave up on God because she felt he wasn't answering all our prayers, sometimes I felt same. But God is always God. He knows the right time

  • @Victory7777..
    @Victory7777.. Жыл бұрын

    What doesn't kill you knows who you belong to😍

  • @selinabattaglia9665

    @selinabattaglia9665

    9 ай бұрын

    Don't know what tomorrow holds but know who tomorrow

  • @dgrammarqueenstellauchechi1000

    @dgrammarqueenstellauchechi1000

    9 ай бұрын

    BOOM!!!

  • @madisheppard9190
    @madisheppard91909 ай бұрын

    I sobbed listening to this, I have felt so much pain in my short lifetime, this resonated with me deeply. I turned my back on Jesus in my darkest hours when I should’ve been running into His already open arms. He is relentless with His love and mercy. I love you Jesus!

  • @lovescorner7259
    @lovescorner72592 ай бұрын

    "Whatever doesn't kill you knows who you belong to." 🕊️🕊️🕊️

  • @lizo_army7859
    @lizo_army7859 Жыл бұрын

    i thought she was gonna say bad things about god the whole time but she didnt , her way of words are really good and motivational. she might be a true inspiration to others

  • @Brjdjfjff
    @Brjdjfjff9 ай бұрын

    My heart cried like a baby after this. So beautifully said!

  • @thomashkhululu4714
    @thomashkhululu47142 жыл бұрын

    'find God before you find everything' His Word says........ WE BLESSED WITH THIS MASTERPIECE, GOD BLESS

  • @user-os1pf5dv2z
    @user-os1pf5dv2z8 ай бұрын

    This poem, is definitely the best I've ever seen my whole life. I almost gave upon it, but something urged my to watch until the end 💚💙💞

  • @mnmdanceco528
    @mnmdanceco5288 ай бұрын

    😢😢😢 ❤❤❤I only stayed listening so I rebuke and pray against the condemnation to God n asking for repentance for me n her Kanti it's the Holy Spirit whom is leading me to finish the watching cz it's the most powerful presentation of our reality with our walk with God we fall n rise in Him we doubt and anger to Him but His relentless love and persuit for Him to us knows no end ...wow young lady this is powerful I'm going to dance to it

  • @mikemiketrill
    @mikemiketrill7 күн бұрын

    This was so powerful…no words can express the emotions I felt listening to this. Masterful.

  • @DavielYruretagoyena-bq1lf
    @DavielYruretagoyena-bq1lf9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for such a beautiful message. It's so real. Sometimes we feel God is the one hurting us and we become so blinded until we see we're the ones hurting him. Yet still, he is so good and just those two words. BE STILL. So powerful, thank you.

  • @HeeSha_TA
    @HeeSha_TA9 ай бұрын

    It's impressive how much power spoken words hold. You saved my faith with this piece. ❤✊

  • @mjmodibedi
    @mjmodibedi17 күн бұрын

    I’m in tears. Truly beautiful, I have no words. My favourite poem ever🫀

  • @francesjohnson6852
    @francesjohnson685211 ай бұрын

    Feel this deep many days and it's good to be real with God. He appreciates that. The realness within.

  • @habelmundalu5266
    @habelmundalu52663 ай бұрын

    I bet God is smiling over this master piece 🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏

  • @merlynesther810
    @merlynesther8104 күн бұрын

    What doesnt kill you, knows Who you belong to:) We're children of God.

  • @alabiakewitheprince7899
    @alabiakewitheprince78992 жыл бұрын

    This is magnanimous, incredible and super duper in preaching the gospel of God's faithfulness. May Almighty God blesses and enlarge your coast in all ramifications.

  • @refilwentopa9381
    @refilwentopa93814 ай бұрын

    I don’t know how to feel about this poem 😭😭😭 the creativity, the twist, the reciting, the powerful words this is everything oh my God❤️🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Idea_Polymath
    @Idea_Polymath8 күн бұрын

    A perfect and complete poem… Much love Joanah ❤

  • @marietherese9416
    @marietherese9416 Жыл бұрын

    This is about the best Spoken Word piece I've watched in recent times...its so amazing.. Kudos girl

  • @godshandiwork7778
    @godshandiwork7778 Жыл бұрын

    Wooooow .... I'm touched.... What a sermon #halleluja ....🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @iamdaphinek
    @iamdaphinek7 ай бұрын

    Ohhh damn😮😮😮 this is a next level masterpiece of literature 🤩🤩 wow it's just 👌👌👌

  • @SaltAndGracePoetry

    @SaltAndGracePoetry

    Ай бұрын

    She has passion!

  • @njabulomacu6892
    @njabulomacu68925 ай бұрын

    You wrote second half in Heaven. Oh Lord you know how much I needed to hear that right now😭❤️🛐

  • @AttehGbemileke-wm1tp
    @AttehGbemileke-wm1tpАй бұрын

    I'm crying This is raw and beautiful ❤️

  • @charlessinkebu6436
    @charlessinkebu6436 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful piece! Whenever I get discouraged and feel like giving up,I just remember the death of Jesus on the cross that he paid it all for me..

  • @abigailesinam
    @abigailesinam23 күн бұрын

    Girlll , you’re so gooddd. It’s about the creativity for me and the whole transition. You’re blessed more than you could think.

  • @christopherv850
    @christopherv8502 жыл бұрын

    I love how raw and real this is your words are so profound! You are an inspiration to many of us! 🙏🏽

  • @illumechurch2053

    @illumechurch2053

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad!

  • @akinsoledamilare9318
    @akinsoledamilare93185 ай бұрын

    This is outstanding brilliance and blessing.

  • @Potluck_posts
    @Potluck_posts2 ай бұрын

    Hallelujah praise the Lord! What an amazing masterpiece this is. I've watched and listened to many spoken poetry before but so far this is the best of all. God bless

  • @dagmawifeleke7805
    @dagmawifeleke78052 жыл бұрын

    that is truly powerful and touching. May GOD you with his words and messages more than what you have right now thank GOD we have you

  • @lovescorner7259
    @lovescorner72592 ай бұрын

    Hallelujah! 🕊️🕊️🕊️

  • @mwangi.E.macharia
    @mwangi.E.macharia Жыл бұрын

    So sad that we cant find your youtube channel after all this years... Nice piece though,would have liked to watch more from you so sad this is the only one i find

  • @jenesacampbell8129
    @jenesacampbell81292 жыл бұрын

    This is so beautiful, I keep coming back to it❤

  • @_ENDURE_
    @_ENDURE_6 ай бұрын

    Pain, Sorrow, Grief , Fear, Anger, Loneliness, Bitterness : all temporary-His Love: ETERNAL! Faith is the key. Endure☝️

  • @gracewanjiru675
    @gracewanjiru675 Жыл бұрын

    What!!! This is awesome..... God bless you dear.

  • @user-sv8gm9tr6k
    @user-sv8gm9tr6k Жыл бұрын

    So very touching. You are truly gifted. I pray many blessings upon you.

  • @blue-1079
    @blue-1079 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not Christian, but it's times like this that I wish I was. Having that solid belief to fall back on in hard times must be incredible.

  • @JBNyathi

    @JBNyathi

    8 ай бұрын

    It doesn't have to end at it being a wish, he is always ready for you to come to him

  • @blue-1079

    @blue-1079

    7 ай бұрын

    @@JBNyathi I've tried, lmao. But every time I try, I can't stop thinking 'nope this is bull'. I can't make myself believe it.

  • @inasiebert497
    @inasiebert4973 ай бұрын

    Cried through this ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank God for His Holy love

  • @andrearemy3425
    @andrearemy34254 ай бұрын

    This spoke way down deep to the recesses of my heart. Praise Yah

  • @lollalofi3933
    @lollalofi39334 ай бұрын

    thank for being completly honest! a lot of times we can't be honest with each other without people judging. the first part is relatable for me since i split from God for multiple days, but then i came back!

  • @kaylynnstone4508
    @kaylynnstone45083 ай бұрын

    Sitting here bawling. This is amazing

  • @kelvinnjema9935
    @kelvinnjema9935Ай бұрын

    I have always loved this poem from when I first saw it years ago. And now, I will commend the editor who added the lyrics, music, and sound design. Mahn, so good!

  • @holuwateemeeleyin
    @holuwateemeeleyin Жыл бұрын

    Whatever doesn't kill you, know who you belong to.

  • @charleydeinspirator
    @charleydeinspirator Жыл бұрын

    This is a masterpiece I feel blessed just by listening to this piece. May God bless you

  • @reginawangari5617

    @reginawangari5617

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen let her be blessed

  • @niknatpattywack4293
    @niknatpattywack4293 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful… tough to hear in the beginning but what a birth experience and a new brand creation that comes out on the end… I RECEIVE IT👐🏽🙋🏽‍♀️👏🏽💃🏽🤸🏽‍♂️🙌🏽🥰💜🙏🏽

  • @LizJulie-zb5uw
    @LizJulie-zb5uw Жыл бұрын

    Oh my God.. it's so amazing

  • @gracegrantedwritings
    @gracegrantedwritings2 ай бұрын

    Wow... this is absolutely amazing

  • @MayaBanda-et2cp
    @MayaBanda-et2cpАй бұрын

    This is way too beautiful not to be shared 😭😭😭 Honestly brought me to tears😭💖❣

  • @williamshumba6727
    @williamshumba67274 ай бұрын

    This poem has taught me to calm down and listen before judging.

  • @salvationmusic526
    @salvationmusic5262 ай бұрын

    Wow. This is crazy. I love this.

  • @isaacdugo619
    @isaacdugo6193 ай бұрын

    Very Beautiful piece💖. God Bless

  • @lwiticomwalukumba4148
    @lwiticomwalukumba41486 ай бұрын

    woow am shocked this was huge ... may GOD bless you abundantly🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @jemimahenest2539
    @jemimahenest2539Ай бұрын

    This is beautiful ❤️ The concept is lovely 🌹

  • @shaniyahharris990
    @shaniyahharris9902 жыл бұрын

    i got chills !

  • @cyizamoses972
    @cyizamoses9722 жыл бұрын

    So powerful.. She is talented

  • @midosantossinsungwe7251
    @midosantossinsungwe72519 ай бұрын

    Wow this is a master piece powerful message in it

  • @SaltAndGracePoetry
    @SaltAndGracePoetryАй бұрын

    God is faithful and good all the time!

  • @yazrodriguez7609
    @yazrodriguez7609Ай бұрын

    Powerful. Period.

  • @janazimmerman5917
    @janazimmerman59172 жыл бұрын

    This. This is so so powerful. Perfect timing for me to read because I am feeling this right now. I told a friend last night I was pulling away from church

  • @charlotteakanvariwen595

    @charlotteakanvariwen595

    2 жыл бұрын

    There's nothing like a perfect church You expect God to be there for you always But are you there for me Do you really care about yr relationship with him,you want him to be for you when you need him and after that you don't know him

  • @miraclefaithkids3691
    @miraclefaithkids3691 Жыл бұрын

    wawoo am really in love with this touching message tttt

  • @giftjjbotha6641
    @giftjjbotha6641 Жыл бұрын

    oh my goodness, shes fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @leannegrace6465
    @leannegrace6465 Жыл бұрын

    I support this. You Are Good. I believe in you.

  • @Waffles2009
    @Waffles20092 ай бұрын

    I've watched this on repeat since i found out about it a week or so back. I really love it, the emotion and reflection. Thank you so much. 💓

  • @illumechurch2053

    @illumechurch2053

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @godchosen2
    @godchosen29 ай бұрын

    This was very beautiful! Good job queen!🎉🎉❤

  • @hallofthether7566
    @hallofthether7566Ай бұрын

    It’s quite nice that’s what it feels like to hope and see.

  • @debbyyakubu8921
    @debbyyakubu89212 жыл бұрын

    Hallelujah!!!🔥🔥🔥

  • @pmc2999
    @pmc29998 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @Preciousdocumentaries
    @Preciousdocumentaries2 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!!🥺❤

  • @chinelookoroafor3979
    @chinelookoroafor397910 ай бұрын

    I'm in awe 🫢. This is the best....

  • @ReturningNull
    @ReturningNull9 ай бұрын

    You said thank you at the end, but I just want to say No, thank you… I really needed that today

  • @charliepatterson9321
    @charliepatterson9321 Жыл бұрын

    Amen ❤

  • @communicatingourmessage1061
    @communicatingourmessage10618 ай бұрын

    How beautifully put🥹🥹🥹

  • @vanitahallen8995
    @vanitahallen8995 Жыл бұрын

    A creation i would love to listen to whenever I am at my lowest in thought of being left on my own. God got my back

  • @jeremyhammond6131
    @jeremyhammond61316 ай бұрын

    I love thissss❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕

  • @blueeyedboy7979
    @blueeyedboy79792 жыл бұрын

    May Almighty bless you and increase you🙏🙏🙏

  • @sarahaddae6958
    @sarahaddae6958Ай бұрын

    Miss Joanah ❤❤❤❤

  • @MS-ij1xm
    @MS-ij1xm2 жыл бұрын

    This hit home 😪

  • @comfortjilayi7634
    @comfortjilayi76342 ай бұрын

    This is so powerful 🙌

  • @joygal7743
    @joygal77439 ай бұрын

    This is like melody in my ears

  • @victorianyakio3819
    @victorianyakio38192 жыл бұрын

    Wowwww So talented

  • @ememwilliam9561
    @ememwilliam95612 жыл бұрын

    It's so beautiful

  • @blessedimangolwa9240
    @blessedimangolwa924010 ай бұрын

    Wow this amazing poetry it,s unique keep on

  • @klaireandmicaiah
    @klaireandmicaiah3 ай бұрын

    I needed this

  • @seraphinammachiiheme808
    @seraphinammachiiheme8089 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @InspirationalGoddess
    @InspirationalGoddess8 ай бұрын

    Hallelujah 🕊🕊🕊

  • @nancyboafoagyarko5153
    @nancyboafoagyarko51537 ай бұрын

    So powerful 🔥🔥

  • @pearlmargaretgyimah3603
    @pearlmargaretgyimah36032 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @user-cx2xl3oe8p
    @user-cx2xl3oe8p3 ай бұрын

    Wow this is beautiful

  • @trinarenee
    @trinarenee2 жыл бұрын

    😯 that was deep!!! 😯

  • @rosalindquinones2791
    @rosalindquinones2791 Жыл бұрын

    BLESS YOU

  • @shilinaj2446
    @shilinaj24462 жыл бұрын

    May God increase you with more and more

  • @AnthoniaHunga
    @AnthoniaHunga8 ай бұрын

    Ohh...I feel the pain when decide to let go. As if you were speaking to me when I was worried and I was suffering but anyway I wanted to give up on God but my heart was strong to embrace fears and the doubts. The statement "No one should interrupt me is very painful

  • @lovenessmasanduka1380
    @lovenessmasanduka13808 ай бұрын

    Nice piece 😭🥰🥰

  • @homeynamfukwe3202
    @homeynamfukwe32022 жыл бұрын

    It's a WOW!

  • @randrarachael8448
    @randrarachael8448 Жыл бұрын

    This is great 👌,at first I wanted to pass but at last ,I feel bad that it have come to an end.go go girl

  • @user-cs4bn4dl4j
    @user-cs4bn4dl4j8 ай бұрын

    Ohio... This is touching.😢 Blessings 🙏