Sitting around the table with a few of my loved ones, the conversation had shifted to the gardens around our homes. As my friend's suffering eyes transformed with a glow when she described her home, I heard myself speaking an answer, "You've planted your soul in the ground of that place." … Continue reading The Gardener Plants
Tag: pain
The Bowed Down Ones
Her pain weighed her down Unable to stand She yet pressed in, At the Temple She bowed low. “Daughter,” He cried, “Arise, be made whole!” Out of the crowd gathered There at the courts He called her forth. Jesus saw her shame As the Pharisees Condemned Sited the rules To quench … Continue reading The Bowed Down Ones
The Song of the Father
Over 20 years ago I had a dream that is still crystal clear in my mind today. In the dream, I was carrying a baby, and walking through a church parking lot. Standing under the awning at the Church's entrance was an older man who was singing this song: I will … Continue reading The Song of the Father
Marvelous & Terrific
Pain terrific falls I cry out from drowning, "Come Marvelous Savior!" From terrific waves Pain washes my soul and I Find marvelous birth --bg After a weekend of intense pain flares, these word prompts of "Marvelous & Terrific" for the #HaikuChallenge offered at Ronovan Writes struck my heart so deeply. The … Continue reading Marvelous & Terrific
Filling with His Holy Hope
In this place of waiting, In these days of God's own leading, In this season when pain tries to direct, My Lord has asked me to look up, and to remember. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. Psalm 81:10 The Lord asked me to take a brave step this … Continue reading Filling with His Holy Hope
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
A Gift of Joy
The disappointment flooded over me, as I heard God calling me to stay put for the day: rest was the name of the game for me. My yearly physical had left my body depleted, and the pain in my hands as they stiffened and tightened into their familiar "paddle" shape, only served to emphasize my … Continue reading A Gift of Joy
Have Mercy on me Oh God
From the middle of the storm, a poem was birthed. The words are few but given for any who wonder at the waves they face. His compassion pours forth, and OH! His love comes rushing when each child calls. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great … Continue reading Have Mercy on me Oh God
A Living Sacrifice and A New Tagline
Welcome back to Week 2 for this new site's launch! (Remember to read through to the end of this post to find more details about the giveaway that I am hosting.) I had been blogging for almost 2 years when I felt God nudging me to make the move over here to WordPress. And … Continue reading A Living Sacrifice and A New Tagline
