I’m a pretty avid reader (think 3-5 books a week), and I have been since I was five years old. The thing that trips me up about that is that I have found my time consumed by books that DON’T MATTER in the grand scheme of things, primarily because my favorite reading material is sci-fi/fantasy […]
Tag: heart
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 […]
Orion
Hello, Orion, brightly shining in the winter night. As time moves on, your stars aligning give my heart delight. I still declare when seeing you that there is always hope, For you’re prepared, you’ve set your view with all encompassed scope. The hunter’s bow is ever ready to supply the food you need. The warrior […]
Wind and Fire
Upon reflection, I must disagree with you. The Spirit still comes with wind and fire To those who need His mighty touch, Whether we are babes or long in the faith. He is the I AM after all is said and done… Great in power, mighty in deed, Overwhelmingly here when He is manifestly present. I will […]
Threshing Floor
You sift the wheat from the chaff, Separate the barley from the hull, Till all that remains is Your harvest. You call us all to let go of the stuff, the fluff, The unnecessary things and habits we cling to Till all that remains is Your perfect work Forming us to Your character So that […]
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 […]
Called and Chosen
It’s very obvious to all who know you— The stirring in your heart, The deep longing of your soul To win the lost. Holy Spirit moves and you respond With tearful intercession, With passionate desire To see all of us reaching out as you do. It’s a marvel to my being— This change in you […]
Moving On
On a cold May afternoon, When the sky was dark and gray, And my heart was filled with gloom From the long and dreary day, I was waiting for a word In my wrought-up frame of mind, But the message that I heard Said, “Keep moving. There’s no time. Holy Spirit’s on the move Spread […]
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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 […]