So I...Sit, Walk, Stand

"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus." (Ephesians 2:4-7)

My life began       there       at the foot       of Your throne. I am learning       the truth       of who I am       in Christ. So I sit.

"I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." (Ephesians 4:1-3) "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma." (Ephesians 5:1-2)

My journey continues       on       in the Light       of Your truth. I am blessed       by Your love,       grace,       and forgiveness. So I walk.

"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." (Ephesians 6:11, 13)

My destination lies       ahead       in the place       of Your habitation. I am clothed       in Your righteousness,       the armor of salvation,       shielded by faith. So I stand.

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

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).

You Are God....I am Your's

"See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are." (1 John 3:1) "We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.  God is love..." (1 John 4:16)

I'm writing my own version of poetry this month.  This one is examines how God touches our life.

My thoughts escape me    when I consider Your love My sight fails me    when I behold Your holiness My lips humble me    when I proclaim Your name My ears silence me    when I hear Your voice You love..I am in awe You shine brightly...I am overshadowed You speak...I am listening You are God...I am Your's When I ask     You hear my words When I call     You answer my prayers When I cry     You wipe away my tears When I  hurt     You heal my wounds You love..I am in awe You shine brightly...I am overshadowed You speak...I am listening You are God...I am Your's In the shadows     You illuminate my path In the silence     You comfort my lonliness In the confusion     You direct my thoughts In the shame     You forgive my sin You love..I am in awe You shine brightly...I am overshadowed You speak...I am listening You are God...I am Your's

Father God,

Thank You for loving me when others couldn't.  Thank You for teaching me how to love, how to forgive, and how to live.  Your grace covers my life in so many ways, that I am continually amazed.  You fill me with joy that I cannot describe.


I pray for those who need You in this moment.  Shower them with Your grace.  Speak Your words of healing and comfort.  Some are grieving, some are sick, some are hungry; may we in faith serve those in need through love.  Thank You Lord for all that You are, and all that You do on our behalf.  Amen.

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I Will...But...

"But He said to him, 'Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God.' Another also said, 'I will follow You, Lord; but first permit me to say good-bye to those at home.'" (Luke 9:60-61)

I once heard author and lecturer, Ed Cole talk about, The Three T's (Time, Talent, and Tithes). As a Christian man, I've come to recognize that I can easily struggle in one (or all) of these areas when it comes to giving myself to Christ and having my focus elsewhere. When I lose my focus, I forget:

1. Who Christ is, and
2. What Christ means to me

The other night, I woke up with this thought on my mind and decided to write a poem on the topic. It is loosely based on the man who chose to follow Jesus Christ but then qualified his commitment by stipulating that he needed to first "say good-bye to those at home." (Luke 9:61)

The poem is titled, I Will...But...

I will     give my life, to You Lord But     its gonna take some time I     have so much to do, Lord The     choices made are mine It     takes a willing heart to say I     need salvation now But     with these other, priorities I     can't decide just how Not     only How, but also When I     give my life to You Surrender     all, my choices made I'll     live a life that's true I've     put You off, so many times It     never seemed to matter Things     I spoke, and promised You Were     idle words of chatter And     now, when I need You most I     have no words to say I     constantly remind myself To     wait, for one more day The     waiting isn't hard You see I     didn't, count the cost I     lived as if, life didn't end No     journey to the cross Today     The Lord, calls out to me Come     closer, draw ye near But     I ignore Him As,     I often have His     voice, I just don't hear. It     won't be long When     I will see My     journey at its end You'll     ask me one last question then You     put Me off til when?

Lord Jesus,

How often have I said, "Not Now", maybe I haven't spoken the words, but I've thought them. Putting off my time, my talent, and my tithes; I've been guilty of holding back. Lord, I want to be passionate for You! I've been passionate towards others, and for things, but they all pale in comparison to You. Because of You Jesus, I have a gift which I could never earn. I have been saved by grace, the gift of God.

What does it mean to be passionate? To express intense feelings about someone or something.

What does it mean to be passionate for Christ? Lord, You said, "... AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH."

Lord, I'm discovering that this is being passionate for You. I want to be consistent in my life by how I live, and what I say; my expression of love for You. I also want to love my neighbor as I love myself. May I never ask, "Who is my neighor?" or "Who is my brother?" May I never forget the price You paid at Calvary for me. May my life serve as a witness to others of the power of God's saving grace. Amen.

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