We worship in a cloud, unfocused though we strain to see and feel yet worship what we know within unknowing, all our senses clamoring for the Real: — the One who touches hearts with joy, whose fingers reach to heal the blinded eyes, deaf ears; who feels our hurts because he hurt as human-Godson, heartContinue reading “Sensing God”
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I Need to Breathe
Like the geese hopping through dead grass looking for treasure, my thoughts skip about, grabbing a seed thought here and there, pausing occasionally to ponder or wander. I am Abba’s daughter, loved, chosen. I need to sit still and rest, listening. I feel his Presence, know He is here. May I wait in silent expectationContinue reading “I Need to Breathe”
Worship in my Offering
He makes his home in me.And I, I live insidethe house of love,his banner flapping bright above,his pleasure my desire.I bring him blooms to gracethe place he sets for me(no matter that, outdoors,corruption slimes the worldand evil lurks in gray).I will not fear. For he is here,my God, and where he iswe live in love.Continue reading “Worship in my Offering”
To Know the King!
(Photo by Daniel Reche, pexels) To know you is to know the King! To love you is to learn to sing the praise song that will never end! You’ve called me daughter, servant, friend! I’ve longed to find you, so I ran this strong pursuit—into your hand! Holy One, you draw me in, and cleanContinue reading “To Know the King!”
This Love Libation
I say, “I love you, Lord!” And in a minute or two I run out of words to tell you why. But I must try, reminding myself of all you do for me every day, because you love me! Millions of peoplealive right noware also your treasure.And yet you listenwhen I ramble,when I scrambleto begContinue reading “This Love Libation”
No Holding Back!
“Sell all that you have and give it away!” my Lord Jesus said to the wealthy inquirer, and then, said to me, “No more holding back!”That’s just what he meant when he said, “Hand it over,your life and your soul!For what I requireis total commitment,no half-hearted ‘oh . . .’ ”That’s how I discoveredthat hisContinue reading “No Holding Back!”
At Home
more and more at home he is entering with glad assurance no longer knocking wondering if I will see him as interruption intrusion guest who puts me on my toesmy best behavior politenesswith an edge of tensionwhisking litter out of sightswabbing the sinkshutting a bedroom doormessout of sightout of mind?I used to make sureI paidContinue reading “At Home”
Called to Bear Fruit
Since I was small, just tasting your Word, I’ve longed to be like Joseph, whose blessing prophesied rampant fruitfulness. Let me be a fruitful vine! Let my roots drink deep waters so my shoots stretch vibrantly up and over the walls, fruit falling freely. I desperately needyour streams of living waterdrenched with plant foodto fillContinue reading “Called to Bear Fruit”
Be One
You prayed your heart that last night, surrounded by eleven men who listened, astonished, and took note. And after you left (having suffered and risen) John remembered to write it down. For me. For us. For more to come.We need to know what yearningyou expressed for health and harmony:that we be one.And it’s the hardestContinue reading “Be One”
Made to Bear Fruit
Chosen: before you spoke the world, the sky, humanity into beingRescued: from my rotting self and destiny of darkness, loss, eternal deathGifted: to do my special part in this Body, your Family, for your purposesSent: to bring the news about the Rescuer to others still hopelessPlanted: just where you want me rooted in your loveContinue reading “Made to Bear Fruit”
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