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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Now the day gently risesupon early dawnand the choir of creationsoon bursts into song. May I join with the praiseof each songbird chorusand in giddy delightapplaud with the forest. May I glean inspirationthrough nature, your teacherproclaiming your presenceand kinship with creature. May I speak… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: THE SACRAMENT OF THE DAY”
(Today’s poem was inspired by this prayer blanket, lovingly fringed together by a few friends of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and given to me during my time with cancer.) May my life become a blanketmade in your love, to shareyour peace and gentle comfortwith… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: BLANKET”
Grandchild so freesmall sizeimmense glee,playing the gameand undaunted, attemptingnumerous timesyet never to score.Finding the joyand insightful, beholdinghow both game and lifehold so much in store.You have becomean example for me. Grandchild so wisegreat examplesmall size,facing each challengeand determined, pursuingwith smile on your faceand glint… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: PERSEVERANCE”
I glimpse your bright splendor in the morning sunrise. I calm in your surprising peace during difficult times. I smile at your joy in the unique beauty of each flower. I hear your reassuring voice in the stillness of the night. I marvel at… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: TO GOD, WITH LOVE”
TIME My hourglass is at that time;more sand has passedthan what remains.It seems the hours of my lifeare not unlikethose transient grains. May we cherish, hold as sacred,this current timenow held in view.The present moment is a gift,one precious grainjust passing through. With gratitude… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: TIME”
FOR THIS DAY (GOOD FRIDAY) Light increasingDays lengtheningDarkness waning Shadow remaining. Cardinals singingBuds revealingNestlings peeping Silence keeping. Hope warmingPeace softeningLove surrounding Grief abounding. Tomb openingLife emergingJoy unfolding Cross beholding… (Photo by Karen)
Now comes another heartbreak,another tragedy;there isn’t one clear answer,but it’s more than “wait and see”. Each time there is a shooting,it seems we point and namethe issues that affect us least,for “We aren’t the ones to blame.” There isn’t one solutionto relieve our griefs… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: AFTERMATH”
SACRED GUIDANCE I’m in the gentle nudgesthe whispers in your earthe dreams you will rememberand the reasons for your tears. I’m in the words of mentorsthe interrupting thoughtthe lyrics of a long-held songand the “can” more than the “ought”. I’m in the spirit’s movementthe… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: GUIDANCE”
THE DIFFERENCE “Three strikes and you’re out!” When the rulesand the worldsuggest we can’t win,you gently encourage,“Let’s try this again.” “I’m sorry, but we are all out!” When there isn’tenoughfor people in needyou lovingly nudge us,“Please, go and help feed.” “I am outdone!” When… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: OUT”
ENOUGH TO KNOW I want an arrow, God. I would like a sign that showswhat I am meant to do,what is the proper path to take,what goal I should pursue. Isn’t it enough to knowthat I go along with you? I want an arrow,… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: ARROW”
Simply Soul Searching 