Pre-dawn’s innocence
Preview with minimal light—
Sunrise holding back
Epic cataract
Lazy river’s destiny—
Crushing waters roar
Creator’s spirit
Tall grasses reach to heavens—
Prairie much alive
From Luke 1:27-27: “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.”
When shall we ever meet?
Longing to meet my Lord
His lamp, lighting the way
Filled with love, now on board
Life’s laboring turmoil
Enchained by sin’s shackles
Christ offers lasting Grace
Freed from darkest jackals
Heaven’s gifts come to earth
Filled with unselfish love
Each dawn brings liberty
Embracing newfound love
Rejoice, again rejoice!
No more trembling in fear
Appearing like day’s sun
Safely home, Jesus steers
From Luke 24:50-53: “Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up His hands, He blessed them. While He was blessing them, He withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God.”
From Proverbs 16:22: “Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment of fools.”
Wisdom’s fountain of life
Vision of Christ unblurred
Blessing days without strife
Measuring every word
Wisdom’s voice fills each mind
Left hand joins truth of right
Maturing faith aligned
Cascading from Christ’s light
Wisdom’s appetite knows
Joy in Christ, never cease
Sowing hope’s seeds, trust flows
Reaping from fields of peace
Wisdom’s patience merging
Just as Father hath planned
Witnessing strength surging
Reaching out from Christ’s hand
Wisdom’s honest sweetness
Christ transforms man’s blindness
Filling life’s completeness
Building grace of kindness
From Proverbs 16:24: “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
I see the sunrise.
The day is new.
I lift my voice Lord, in praise to You.
I feel the warmth of Your care.
I know You’re with me everywhere.
All Your goodness, I must share with those I meet.
I know You’re here, God.
To You I yield.
I thank You Father, for You are real.
You give Your strength when I’m weak.
You lead me as Your will I seek.
In my spirit, I feel peace as I praise You.
I see Your children,
Live in defeat.
I share Your love, God, with those I meet.
I know our life is Your Son.
In Him, the war’s already won.
All Your mercy, You do give to all for free.
I worship Father,
My heart renews.
I thank You Jesus for all You do.
I feel Your strength when I fail.
You protect me when the storms rail.
All Your love holds me through sorrow and through pain.
Oh Lord, please live Your life through me.
Shine through me every day.
Every moment, help me stay . . .
Walking . . . talking . . . loving . . .
In Your way!
Today’s Christian poem is one of several contained in BITS ‘N’ PIECES OF MY HEART. The proud writer is my wife, Colleen Peterson.
From her own words:
BITS ‘N’ PIECES OF MY HEART contains stories, devotions and poetry for the adults, activities to do with your children, and fun little songs. The devotions and poetry will strongly open up your faith walk to more of God’s light. Doing the fun activities and singing little songs with your children will bring smiles to everyone’s heart.
Colleen appreciates the kind reception her book has received. It is available on your favorite online bookstore site.
All
Who thirst
Seek living waters
Flowing into believer’s heart
Come
Given
From Jesus
Precious living waters
Flowing from Spirit’s depths
Life
Accepting
Christ’s nourishment
Blessed living waters
Flowing outward from heavens
Grace
From Isaiah 12:3: “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”
More shadows of silence
Light hidden at high tide
Overlapped with mystery
Waiting, tomorrow’s blindside
Each unique human trait
Some filled with brilliant light
Others covered in darkness
One choice strengthens in flight
Embers from steadfast light
Arriving at low tide
Covered with hope’s lasting peace
No longer with saddened eyes
Today’s filtering voice
Gentleness coming forth
Praises all filled with goodness
Compass treasures light’s true north
Tomorrow’s joy arrives
Without any delay
Time’s faithful persistence
Welcomed light of grace now stays
From Deuteronomy 6:5: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”
Unconditional, none greater
Father’s steadfast and faithful love
He witnesses each human stain
Yet, His grace forgives from above
Eternity’s river of hope
Father’s truth expressed through His love
Heavenly spirit’s mercy flows
Righteousness descends from above
Enemy’s darkness now shattered
Father’s peace illuminates love
Patience always slow to anger
Angelic praises from above
Judgment left to His caring hands
Father’s vision expresses love
Invites man’s actions of kindness
Sunrise always leads from above
Truth sown from greatest commandment
Father looks inward at man’s love
Shared with every generation
Joy destined to praise from above
From Leviticus 19:18: “You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.”
Forgotten praises
Empty bag of rhetoric—
Tomorrow seeks peace
Leaving yesterday
Breath of peace rises with sun—
Working together
Lost in words’ meaning
Seeking honest dialogue—
Today, peace ignites
From Psalm 111:1: “Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.”
Pessimistic and gloomy attitude
One negative brick follows another
Suffocating and negative self-talk
Sounding more like Eeyore’s little brother
Time for transforming callous attitude
With praise and thanksgiving, eyes upon God
His Grace offering truest Bread of Life
Believe, follow, accept His blessed rod
Breathing in our Lord’s trusted, living Word
Dropping negativity’s jagged sword
Accepting our Father’s mercy and love
Trading bitterness for His sweet accord
Learning from God’s Holy teachings and creeds
Feeling His just and faithful, love-filled works
Listening to each breath, His spoken Word
Maturing in faith’s righteous masterworks
Embracing God’s eternal covenant
Studying His Word, bearing full delight
Celebrating Him with salutations
Singing with attitude of praise, now right
From Psalm 111:10: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.”
Originally published February, 2021.
From Isaiah 40:1-2: “Comfort, O comfort My people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.”
God’s invitation
Walking before Me
Fleeing sin’s darkness
Peace shall cover thee
Confidence cries out
Embracing God’s way
Leaving wilderness
Hope transcends this day
God’s glory revealed
Kneeling before Me
Comforting presence
Tomorrow walks free
Each valley raised up
Revealing God’s grace
Rebuilding faith’s trust
Joy beams from His face
God’s will standing tall
Sharing Word with Me
Believing His truth
Mercy granted thee
From Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
