In midst of life’s storms
Lord’s encouragement builds hope—
Blessed hand of grace
Led by the Spirit
Born into new life through Christ—
Righteousness brings hope
Growing in our love
Finding hope’s meaning of life—
Believing in Christ
Jesus stands ready
He understands life
With its hardships
He’s walked there
Experiencing it all
His body bears
Marks of death
Hands forever scarred
Feet harshly pierced
He defeated death
Empty tomb proclaims
He understands thee
Life’s never-ending turmoil
He offers hopefulness
Encouraging and loving
His reassuring voice
Calming all worries
Life’s sufferings appear
Generating lasting tenacity
Trusting in Him
Rock of Salvation
Sending steadfast love
From heaven above
Faithful and righteous
Extending into Eternity
Never be afraid
Always trust Him
Hearing His words
Praising and soothing
Giving peaceful strength
Against harsh times
Open one’s heart
Closed door opens
Jesus stands ready
This Christian poem was written and published in July, 2019. Writing faith-based poetry continues to be one of my favorite places to be.
From Psalm 103:1-5: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits—who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
Scattered by earth’s hopeless winds
Relationships, bodies, hearts
Life filling with brokenness
Divine healing, God imparts
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Healing comes from purest source
Balm of hope offers treatment
Mind, body, and soul endorse
Amazing grace saves sinners
Hope now strengthens and rebounds
Mercy and love rebuild faith
Forgiveness heals and surrounds
Healing balm making us whole
Caring for lifetime of scars
Miracle restores fullness
God’s Glory shining from stars
Finding places and people
Savior Jesus leads our way
Bearing our burdens as well
Healing brokenness this day
A traditional African-American spritual, “There Is a Balm in Gilead,” serves as an inspiring complement to this poem. You are invited to take a moment to listen.
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. We can all appreciate some of the lesser known facts from around the world.
More pizzas are sold and delivered on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day of the year–a primary reason that Super Bowl Sunday ranks second (behind Thanksgiving) as the biggest day for food consumption in the United States.
The penny is the only currently minted U.S. coin featuring a profile [President Abraham Lincoln] that faces to the right.
These facts have been discovered in I NEVER KNEW THAT by David Hoffman (2009).
Love
Creating mankind
Jesus calling us
To love one another
Peace
Life’s
Darkest depths
Rescued by Jesus
Sharing His Good News
Grace
Mission
Without fear
Reshaping this world
To right side up
Jesus
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
This poem was published in July, 2019, and features an early attempt at writing poetry using mystery-filled imagery. It was originally written in March of the same year as an entry for a poetic publication. While the poem didn’t make the cut, it has been well-received here on WordPress.
A life can sometimes seem deep and dark
Just as the oceans’ waves find their mark
From season to season, a person splashes along
Just as the oceans redeploy, intense and strong
Hardships and misfortunes grudgingly arrive each week
Just as the oceans’ depths mask secrets, waiting to seek
Morning’s sunrise embraces, cheerful and bold
Just as the oceans splash water, much too cold
Today brings a bit of uncertainty and sadness
Just as the oceans bring a light of happiness
One wonders and dreams of a better life
Just as the oceans dispense little strife
A walk along the sandy beach sounds great
Just as the oceans’ tides deliver a final fate
The gentle waves engage loneliness for a swim
Just as the oceans’ surf arrives without a whim
A final desperate, draining breath takes one under
Just as the oceans stand still and start to wonder
Every hour
Holding precious time
Every day
Devouring life’s checklist
Every week
Running endless errands
Every month
Loving family time
Every year
Filling life up
Every hour
Cherished minutes
Every day
Another blessing
Every week
Career focus
Every month
Birthdays celebrated
Every year
Vacation time
Every hour
Savoring
Every day
Energizing
Every week
Achieving
Every month
Maturing
Every year
Remembering
Every compliment that graces our ears should ultimately rebound to our Heavenly Father.
From Proverbs 27:21: “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”
Mountains to valleys
Earth’s blessed contrasts invite—
Highest to lowest
Probing earth’s oceans
Endless waters reaching shore–
Never grows weary
Galaxy’s journey
Universe enriches life—
First contact with stars
If the narrative of the Scriptures teaches us anything, from the serpent in the Garden to the carpenter in Nazareth, it teaches us that things are rarely what they seem, that we shouldn’t be fooled by appearances.
From Proverbs 21:2: “All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart.”
