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 […]
Tag: rest
Poetry
Feb 7, 2012
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 […]
Poetry
Oct 14, 2011
Sunshine
Today I feel like sunshine Though it’s cold and wet and gray. Inside my soul I feel fine Though the storms of life hold sway. It is odd but I can stand fast Feeling rest and grace and peace Never minding as I sail past Other ships and harbors’ ease. For the way of strength […]
Poetry
Aug 19, 2011
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 […]
Poetry
Feb 28, 2011
Within Your Love
Pressing in to You I find A peace I can’t explain. Although I’ll never understand, Your rest surrounds me With a sense of absolute trust. The turmoil within and without Slips away to a distant place, And a solidness settles me down… Words just aren’t enough to describe You circumambient to me. I feel secure […]
Poetry
Jan 28, 2011
You Are My Shepherd
You are my Shepherd. As long as I can remember, Through darkness and light, In the shadow of death’s company and Running through bright green pastures, I have sought You, Lord, On my knees and on my face, Standing stiffly against your Spirit or Wrung out with weakness. I feel so bereft sometimes In this […]