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Topsy-turvy
Topsy-turvy kingdom rules – Surely these were made for fools! Things that Jesus says – though jewels, they Turn things on their head. ‘Work for God’s kingdom night and day – Don’t count the cost!’ we’ve heard Him say. But … Continue reading
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Voices
Ceaseless whispers hissing in my soul, Voices urging loss of self-control. ‘Hurt, destroy yourself! You don’t belong! These people are too good for you! Be gone!’ Ceaseless whispers sending me away, Away into dark tomb where light of day No … Continue reading
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Driven by love
Burning like fire in the heart of the soul, Jesus, the Son of God, comes to make whole All those who lie dead in darkness and night – Jesus, the Son of God, comes to bring light. Reaching out, touching … Continue reading
God in all things?
God in all things? Truly? Is God in all things? A beautiful sunset, a sleeping child, A rose in bloom, a mother’s smile… A father’s strong hand, a lover’s caress, A hug from a friend, my deepest distress… Hold … Continue reading
Holiness
The ears of my Lover Hear my cry Swift to respond To my heartfelt sigh The eyes of my Lover Look deep inside, Bring all to light, Leaving nowhere to hide The touch of my Lover Sears my soul Refiner’s … Continue reading
Shells
Crashing Smashing Turning Churning Breakers Lifting Shifting Twisting Tossing Shells Smacking Cracking Breaking Shattering Dashing against Each other Caught in the Grasp of the Sea Powerless to Drag themselves Free Then as the Tide turns, the Shells are left Lying … Continue reading
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Tagged being, cross, frail, glory, God, Grace, healing, helplessness, hope, hopeless, hopelessness, Jesus, joy, light, love, pain., peace, powerlessness, promise, reality, release, resurrection, salvation, weakness
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YourKingdom Come
Your kingdom come, Your will be done – For this, O God, I pray. And whilst I’m on the subject, I think I ought to say Quite clearly what I mean by that – Your kingdom and Your will, I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged agenda, commitment, cross, God, hope, Jesus, kingdom, longing, Lord's Prayer, love, pain., salvation, submission, weakness, will, yes
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Pie in the Sky…
There’ll be pie in the sky So they say There’ll be peace by and by So they say There is hope in the future Of heaven restored So they say So they say ….. But the past ties us down … Continue reading
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Tagged eternity, frail, God, Grace, healing, heaven, hope, hopeless, hopelessness, longing, love, pain., promise, reality, release, resurrection
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The First and the Last
Assailed by words and silence Bewildered by blows undeserved Cowering in confusion Dismissed and discounted, disowned, Emotions condemned as unworthy, Guilt grows and gnaws at the soul. Hungry for hugs and holding, Isolation injures identity. Jealous of siblings preferred, Kicking … Continue reading
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I’m OK because…
I work, I care, I give, I please – I never stop, nor take my ease From morn ‘til night. I endless strive To prove that I may stay alive. So I’m OK because I prove It to be so … Continue reading
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Hope On the Edge 