Just hearing of Your mighty works and knowing I’m your child, Brings hope and faith to fill my heart and makes me feel alive! I’m sure that You will move in me, because I long to see Your presence flowing out with grace to touch all those in need. Dear holy God of all I […]
Category: Poetry
Refusing to Let Go (12/2014)
Though waves wash over me, Though fire surround me, Though my enemies attack me from every side, My eyes, O Lord, stay fixed on You. There is no other way. There is no other how. There is only You, only You, only You. Though I weep uncontrollably in my failure to understand, Something in me […]
The Weight of Glory
Nature glistens like there are diamonds everywhere today, All covered with a thick coat of ice in the bright sunshine. The frozen rain visited and left us with this dangerous beauty, But somehow, I cannot see the danger right now… The trees bow beneath the weight of this glory, Hovering over the crisp, white snow […]
You Can Make Me New
It’s been a troubled year And I have been astray, But You have brought me here By pouring out Your grace. Although I’ve found it hard To let go of it all, Your love, my guiding star, Still lifts me when I fall. So help me, Father God, To keep my eyes on You And […]
Your Love
Your deep, abiding love holds me close, Even when I bit and claw, Nip and scratch at Your gentle hands. Like bird with broken wing, I have forgotten how to fly, O Lord, But You whisper Your grace, Let Your mercy wash over my soul, Cleanse me by Your Word, Heal me by Your Spirit, […]
Intercession
Sometimes it’s not enough to say… The words just run across the page. Their meaning seems to fall far short No matter what I try… O Lord! And I cannot, can NOT convey The burden of my heart that weighs, So I can only groan in prayer, Casting on You every care.
Winter Warmth
Winter sweeps my soulFreezing me inside with all the what-ifs,Might-have-beens, and should-haves.The icy wind of regret would knock me off my feetIf I did not firmly grasp Your hand, Father God, offeringThe warmth of Your love, mercy, and forgiveness.
Psalm 23… Again
My Shepherd sweet Meets all my need, In pastures green, By quiet stream… Always. He heals my soul, Keeps my path whole, All for the sake Of His great name… Always. Though death draw near, I will not fear, For You’re my guide, Right by my side… Always. Your staff and rod Give strength, O […]
On My Bed
I still my mind, when I can’t sleep, To seek my Lord’s embrace. He whispers with a voice so sweet, “Come, tell me all your care.” With grateful heart I throw it all Before His throne of grace. In answer to my Lover’s call, I give Him every prayer: The lonely hearts that I can […]
The Miracle of Flight
The faith of a newly-emerged butterfly cannot be denied As it stretches forth its wings and trusts to flight Somehow knowing there is strength once they have dried. Though it never flew before, it knows it’s made to soar, So up… up… up… it goes without a second thought Just trusting its inherent natural form. […]