The tilling of heart-soil is hard and slow. God initiates this work to mercifully sow seeds of His Spirit, that fruit will grow unto His righteousness, His glory to show. His working draws roots down deep below to hold us steady when piercing winds blow, to keep us flourishing when afflicting tears flow. All the … Continue reading grateful ground
poems to process
sufficient. abundant.
Day by day You prove faithful And set a sufficient table. Whatever we need, You will be, And Your Word is our lifeline to breathe. Through foggy questions and heavy haze, You keep lovingly lifting our gaze Upward that we may somehow see Your perspective, giving light and setting us free from fear of trial … Continue reading sufficient. abundant.
right here
You are here, where You have always been. And if it takes the valley to know it, then in the shadows I don't mind to stay. If more of You is found by being hidden away. If the backdrop of dark illumines the light of You - Then keep me here, Lord, and please carry … Continue reading right here
drink the rain
Rain makes seeds grow. Rain makes streams flow. As dreary drops streak my window, I ache and await a rainbow Of God's promise to break through dark clouds below - To illumine His purpose, His glory to show . . . All the while, He tucks me under His wing's shadow And whispers, "There's so … Continue reading drink the rain
through the trees
This canopy of green Above the trampoline Where our toddler squeals glee And points for me to see The wonder of the tree Where the little bird sings. And the question rises in me, “Was this past year of valley A strange answer to my earnest plea To finally be free From others' opinion of … Continue reading through the trees
juxtaposed joy
The melody sounds higher when familiar with minor keys. The gentle breeze feels softer when tossed in tumultuous seas. The light of day seems brighter when well acquainted with the night. The taste of freedom sweeter when one has felt bound so tight. Thoughtful words feel far more tender when harsh ones have hurled like … Continue reading juxtaposed joy
You are God
You are the Rock of Ages. You never change. You are the God Who parted the sea and calmed the storm; Who made water flow from a rock and bread fall from Heaven; Who closed the mouths of hungry lions and opened the eyes of blind men; Who struck down the warrior giant and raised … Continue reading You are God
it’s You
When we are spent, You revive us again. When were are undone, You hem us in. When we are anxious, You calm us; when we're confused, You bring clarity. When we lack wisdom, You guide us; when we're shaken, You bring surety. "Your hand shall lead us, Your right hand shall hold us." When we … Continue reading it’s You
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