Stillness
Boney branches
Laden with heavy snow
Chilling to the bone
Icey fingers
Demanding roaring fires
Beauty to behold
Evergreens
Clad all in white
Hazardous
Treacherous roads
Requiring prayer for safe travels
Arctic breezes
Causing sneezes
Stimulating Spring longings
Melancholy
Declining motivation
Rising up to the challenge
Always glorious
Despite tribulations
God designed
To promote intimacy, discipline and inspiration
Tina S.W.
January 15, 2020
“Pray that it may not happen in winter.”
–Mark 13:18
“But pray ye … – The destruction was certainly coming. It could not be prevented; yet it was right to pray for a mitigation of the circumstances, that it might be as mild as possible. So we know that calamity is before us; sickness, pain, bereavement, and death are in our path; yet, though we know that these things must come upon us, it is right to pray that they may come in as mild a manner as may be consistent with the will of God.
–Barnes Notes on the Bible
Pippi's Poetry 
The imagery used in this poem is superb! 🙂
It complimented the scriptural reference very well.
God bless you.
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Thank you so much for your comment and encouragement. I needed that! I’ve been feeling those “Winter Blues” today.
Winter is such a mix. It can be a wonderland, but it can also come with hardships. That’s life in a nutshell. I really like that commentary reminder to pray that things won’t be so devistatingly difficult. God is merciful. He hears our prayers.
God Bless you too. ☺
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You’re very welcome and I understand.
This season will soon pass.
God is faithful and true.
Despite the challenges, that we may face, it is comforting to know that He always keeps His promises.
Please keep writing. 🙂
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😊 I don’t think I could stop writing if I wanted to, (which I don’t) but I am so appreciatiative of your words. Thank you.
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Woooow… with so few words, you managed to convey the entirety of all those long winter months! Great piece! I’ve just subscribed, so I’ll be staying up to date 🙂
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Thanks so much, Stacey! I tried to follow you, but I couldn’t find “follow” through WordPress! Is your site independent of WordPress?
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I finally figured it out! 😀
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I have had some trouble with that button and emailed my tech people more than once about that, lol. I don’t understand why mine doesn’t show up (I’m so “tech challenged” lol). I’m going to take another look at that this evening! Thank you so much for asking!
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