Laying in bed Trying to sleep Instead my thoughts Are going down a path That is keeping me awake. Thoughts that want to argue. Thoughts that make me bitter. Thoughts that make me want To tell someone "how the cow ate the cabbage." Even though I have no clue If cows even eat cabbage Or... Continue Reading →
Breathe Deeply
Breathe in. Release. Inhale. Hold it in. Pause. Exhale. Repeat. I often take breathing for granted. Yet so many struggle to breathe. I see them daily. Hooked up to ventilators Bipaps, c-paps, trilogies. Longing to just Breathe in deeply.
ONCE MORE
The light In all its radiant beauty Hides in the distance Setting in wait Once more. As the dark mass, Moves in between Where I am And the light I seek To see once more. I move around Trying to capture A small glimpse Once more. It slowly fades Out of sight Behind the hills... Continue Reading →
Jesus
Jesus is the bread That feeds my soul. He provides nourishment to my body. He sustains me. Jesus carries me, When I'm too weak to walk When I'm overwhelmed with life, He shoulders my burdens, Til I can walk again. Jesus holds me close to His heart Even when I selfishly Or angrily push Him... Continue Reading →
Testing will cost
Fulfilling my purpose Requires testing. Testing will cost something. Jesus’ purpose cost Him, His life Testing isn't meant to destroy me, but to make me more dependent On God. God is asking For my surrendered life. Testing will cost me, laying down my fleshly desires, my pride, my insecurities, my selfishness, my judgmental and critical attitudes,... Continue Reading →
Nature’s Song
The leaves bristle in the wind And crunch under foot. The water splashes, The acorns thud As they hit the ground. The birds sing, The crickets chirp. The frogs croak, The critters chatter and frolic. These are the sounds In the busyness of life That I fail to notice Are all around me. Instead I... Continue Reading →
Reverence
Scripture - If you belong to the Lord, reverence him; for everyone who does this has everything he needs. Psalm 34:9 Thoughts about what this scripture means - God promises to meet the needs of those who belong to Him and reverence Him. Application to my life - Reverence is honor and respect that is... Continue Reading →
My Focus on Him
The scripture Psalm 27:1 emphasizes God as the provider of light, salvation and protection. Applying this to everyday life, focusing on God during challenging situations offers hope, even when circumstances seem dire. God shields against fears and potential calamities. This gives the faithful reassurance to reflect His love in their world.
The Path #FMFParty
I wanted to write about the path of righteousness, but my mind has taken me down a different path today The Path of Loss It's a long journey The path is crooked It goes up and down It winds around Taking you down a path You never thought you would go again When you think... Continue Reading →
