From Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they comfort me.”
Darkness shields life’s guiding light
Causing worries to take flight
Life’s trials, too much to bear
Ask, who really seems to care?
World seems to be crashing down
Running dry, emptiness drowns
Words and actions, meek and weak
Ask, who shall one run to seek?
Vacant wilderness, so dark
Crying out, life’s question mark
Heart and soul, feeling hollow
Ask, what voice shall one follow?
Voice answers, restoring hopes
Searching from distant slopes
Good Shepherd, looking for one
Saving His flock, one by one
From John 10:14-16: “ I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.”
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What a beautiful and hopeful end. “Running dry” and “life’s question mark” describes a lot of what I’ve been feeling this year, but I also feel Jesus reaching out for the one, and that’s truly a gift. Thank you for sharing!
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Jenny, I appreciate you reading and sharing some thoughts. I wrote this poem after some morning prayer time with the Lord. God’s peace!
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Heartfelt and Beautiful!
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Debra, I appreciate these sincere thoughts. May God’s grace and peace continue to watch over you and your loved ones.
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on From The Darkness Into The Light.
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Pat, I appreciate you sharing this special poem.
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I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING AND NEED TO REMIND MYSELF THAT GOD’S WILL IS ALL THAT MATTERS
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Pat, thanks for sharing your perspective. During my prayer time, I was reminded of how much my relationship with God has become such a blessing.
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Peace is only when you trust God’s Will
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Amen!
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Fantastic!
Beautiful poem
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Crissy, I appreciate you reading and sharing. With all that swirls around each of us during these challenging times, we can always “bank” on God being there to listen.
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TY
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Amen. I can sit in a quiet moment and hear the voices crying out. So many are lost, yet the Good Shepherd never tires of looking for them.
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Man what a Shepherd we have in Christ
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