The Stillness of the first Snow ushers in the Pause, The Pause of Advent, When waiting hovers all around And Mystery calls out to me. And the Ancient Words flutter down through time, words we memorize as children become so familiar that we miss the meaning lose the mystery. And there were shepherds living out … Continue reading New Seasons: “Our Story, Chapter 11”
Tag: Mercy
Sharing: This Light and Momentary Pain
Grace In Snow On this pathway tread with pain Lord have mercy Lord be kind I offer my words shed with tears Lord have mercy Lord be kind He receives my thoughts covered in weakness He has such mercy His is so kind --bg A few weeks ago my friend Mandy, from Mandy and Michele, … Continue reading Sharing: This Light and Momentary Pain
Mercy: Sunlight on Frozen Lake
Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, “I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”John 8:12 AMP "Sunlight On Frozen Lake In Wisconsin" --bg Have you felt the chill of winter even though the Groundhog predicted an early … Continue reading Mercy: Sunlight on Frozen Lake
A gift of waiting part 2
The days of waiting continue. The burdens for those I love grow heavier. The withdrawal from the Prednisone grows harder to bear in my body. And the cry for "Mercy, Lord Jesus!" echoes in my heart today with these simple words. Thick rustles cover song almost breathing but tendril was sweet … Continue reading A gift of waiting part 2
Questions & Answers, Poetry Prompt
"A Wisdom Higher" what can I say when questions cover the pain and answers elude me who carries me then over roads marred by shame with questions not answered a wisdom higher answers dark with shining as my questions unfurl His mercy answers speaks a question to my heart will you … Continue reading Questions & Answers, Poetry Prompt
Endless Lack or Holy Fullness?
When the Doctor said "have patience" again, I felt that my life was in Re-run phase. When the doubts rolled in like November clouds, I saw my heart settling in to the fog. When the pain flowed in and trickled out, I heard my soul losing the song. But when Jesus stepped … Continue reading Endless Lack or Holy Fullness?