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.
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River Richly Flowing
Life is a river richly flowing, Freely teeming with people, nations, and happenings, All mingled in Your Spirit’s purposes. Past, present, future…mesh together because Nothing limits Your hand at work. You are our life. You give us our very existence. You pour through every moment, every molecule With the power of Your love— Sparkling with […]
Morning Sky
Fingers of the morning sun pierce the clouds, Like Your hand extended over the landscape, Hovering above us all as sweet reminder of Your goodness, Lord… Your mercy, Lord… Your continual grace that allows us to Begin each new day with Your breath of life. The deeply blue-gray clouds outlined With golden filaments of light […]
Out With The Old Stuff
You confuse me. Some days you act so belligerent and angry. Then before I realize what’s happening, You treat me with civility and courtesy. It leaves my head spinning and My insides churning because I never know what to expect. I don’t understand you at all. I don’t think I ever will, if the […]
For Ryan and Shawna
You are astonishing, Lord! It amazes me to stand here As your hand slowly unfolds To reveal the tiny gift inside. The waiting isn’t over, but It seems as if Your plan is clear. My friends are rejoicing With some reserve as of yet. But life bundled up in a baby boy Just bounces around […]
I Type On
My fingers meander over the keyboard leisurely While my thoughts follow along… Sometimes slowly… Sometimes tripping over each other… It doesn’t matter how, only that they do. Meanwhile, my fingers keep wandering, Wondering what will come next. There are moments when it seems These things just write themselves. At other times, every word is a […]
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To dream a dream, to hear You speak, To trust Your Holy Spirit in my life; To shape, remake; to burn, to break, While Your word cleanses me with holy fire… Conflict and doubt, within, without Have wrecked my heart and left me waiting still. I can but stand here in Your hand, Trusting You […]