Daily Archives: February 12, 2019

Darkly Here

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Though I perceive myself without You,
I could not reach for You, as I do,
But for You.
Therefore You are with me,
In my waiting,
In my hoping,
In my believing.

Never alone in my great wanting,
Satisfied in my enduring,
Tomorrow felt in my longing,
Smiling with every tear.
I am of high and holy cheer,
Believing You are near,
Certain You are darkly here.

©2016 Joann Nelander.

 


			

	
	



				
					

				
					

	

		
Refuge of Sinners


				

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Refuge of Sinners


I sit in the sunshine of Your New Day.

Forgiveness has washed over me.

At Your Word,

Mercy has rained upon Your Beloved.


Hear now, You say to me:

You are safe, My little one.

You have chosen to hide yourself

In the Wound of My Sacred Heart.


The world about is cold and unholy,

Yet you are surrounded by angels of Light.

Warm and welcoming is the Living Flesh

That is your constant refuge.


I enfold you,

As you have  made My Body,

Your Food, your Heart,

Your own.


Copyright 2014 Joann Nelander