and Purposeful Prose
When I'm struggling to concentrate Can't see anything new Lord, help me to remember everything You do. When I'm trying to move forward But it seems I'm standing still Lord, help me to remember that I can trust Your sovereign will. When I don’t understand Lord, help me to take Your hand I don’t want [...]
I thought I deleted this first poem. Why? I believed it wasn't good enough. More so because it's so honest. Too honest. Then I was praying one morning, and I used the words "sinking like a stone." Immediately this poem came to my mind. I regretted deleting it, but then I remembered it was probably [...]
I have a poem for you! First, let's take a look at what yesterday brought. I woke up at around 4AM and couldn't get back to sleep. Very grey thoughts churned around in my head until the alarm went off at 7AM. By then I was in tears. Early in the afternoon Andrew and I [...]
"The world is a treacherous place," She bemoaned. "Don't you walk in the Light?" He reminded her. You have my hand. Just hold on tight." "I don't loath trials, Lord, but I'm scared of tests. "After all," she confessed, "I'm only flesh!" "Give ear to my Spirit, and abide in the truth. I promise you, [...]
I lost it last night. I don't know what happened. I believed what I wrote in "Rest." I believed that I was doing better and that I would find that balance, but then I lost it. Something that disappointed me came to mind. Unfortunately, I've kind of got stuck on analyzing everything. I wanted to [...]
I wrote this poem below back in October. I thought that I had deleted it as I felt that it was too depressing. I'm generally a positive person, but I do have my struggles, and I can hide how I've been feeling. When I reconnected with the friend that I mentioned in "Peace Talks" I [...]
I believe it's a blessingYet it feels like a curseOh how I hate to see anyone hurtFor I've been there tooI know those sad tunesAnd those dreary melancholy views. But I know there's still joyFor I've also known graceWhen the world turns greyHe doesn't turn awayHe's forever and always the Rock who won't change. So [...]
Before I tell you a little about this challenge. I first have to address the photo that I chose for this post. One of my goals for this blog is to remember to enjoy life. So I appreciate all the wonderful photographs that everyone shares, including those who make their work free-to-use. I love photography, [...]
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 [...]
