Unspoken Words

This post is one of five poems written during the month of September.  Although I've challenged myself to write words that speak  from my heart, I confess that I have (at times) been filled with self-doubt.  I've had to dismiss my anxiety and just put myself out here (so to speak).  In the end, the Lord has reminded me that, I just write, he does the rest.  Thank you for journeying with me this month.

What do you say when         something, needs saying?         Words that help         someone, who’s hurting. What do you say, when         words can’t be found?         See the child, who         needs nurturing? It’s not what         you say, but         what you do, with         unspoken words Unspoken words that soothe         a scar,         a bruise or         a broken heart Conveying one         clear thought I love and care about you. Arms filled with        packages,        eyes almost hidden.        A day filled with        shopping and        running errands. She reaches her car and        struggles        unlocking the door.        A package falls        silently,        to the ground. It causes a        domino effect.        She stands there        in the silence, as        frustration mounts. Others see        her distress, and        pass by,        in the silence        of unspoken words. The tear-filled        eyes        of a child,        look upward. Finding comfort         in your eyes, and         the smile on         your face says,         unconditional love. All the time         you were gone has         passed.         Your loving embrace         says,         unspoken words. Revealing a wealth         of emotions.         Eyes that comfort,         a face that smiles and         a loving embrace. All confirm... Unspoken words of love.

Note: This post is linked to Spiritual Sundays (hosted by Charlotte).

Here I Am

Here I am     needing Your love     hoping for joy     waiting in anticipation     when You make Your presence known. Here I am     thinking of Your mercy     remembering how every instance     showered me like a morning rain     with Your infinite grace Here I am     smiling at You     You give me joy     I cannot contain it     so I will praise You! Here I am     silent before You     on my knees     I am in awe     that You give audience to me Here I am     wanting to be more like You     I hear You say,     "The harvest is ripe..."     use me Lord

Via con Dios...

Almighty God and Father,

The aren't enough words to express my gratitude and appreciation for Your love and grace.  How often You extend Yourself and because of You, I am better than I could have ever imagined.  Thank You for Your goodness.  Your love is beyond my understanding!  Hear my prayer today, not because I demand it, but because You tell me to, "Ask..., and to "come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."  Search me Lord.  You know my heart, my secret thoughts, my deepest concerns.  You give peace when I am troubled, water when I thirst, light when I am blinded, and love when it was undeserved.  I will praise You Lord!  Yes, I will praise You.  I won't wait for the rocks to cry out on my behalf.  Your holiness is revealed and one day I will see Your face.  Thank You for who You are and what You do on my behalf.  With unending joy, I say, "Amen!

Note: This post is linked to Spiritual Sundays (hosted by Charlotte).