Clutching You to my heart, My sins before me, I make Your Death, My dying, And find my life. You give Yourself to me. You give Yourself for me. I hold Your cold, Your bruised and bloodless Body As I pray. Wiping the spittle from Your Face, I behold the Man, My sins before me … Continue reading
Now for Eternity
All days have led to this day. Yesterdays march up to the edge in Time, But cannot enter upon my Now. As precursors, they stand, Peering onto this Today, Blind as bats. Their edges approach, But halt at the Present. Here, I reign with my will. If all my mistakes Shout for change, Am I … Continue reading
Just One Glance
Although, I have been resting in Your Heart, Safe in Your holy embrace Throughout this night, You have been waiting for this moment, When my eyes open, Hoping I would look at You, And return Your loving glance.
Heartbeat
In praise and thanksgiving for the first beat Of the Sacred Heart of Him Who was born, Savior and King. As today, new life is conceived, And secreted away in a woman’s womb, Known only to God in darkness, As it’s rhythms begin a song of praise Ever so silent. Then the moment of joyous … Continue reading
Milk and Honey
I hear of folly and fowl play. I look to You, And remember Your Cross. The psalmist sang of the Dark Valley. Yet knew Your Presence and Your shield. Here in my world, Reign and sup with me. Hope surrounds me. As I am Yours, Beloved child in sweet surrender. Even Pharaoh served Your purpose. … Continue reading
Lifted Up, I Am Drawn
Lifted up,You hang above the world.Your outstretched armsMeasure the breath of Your Love. How great the distance between us,Yet, greater still,Your unquenchable thirst for me. I am a child, a lowly one,Troubling you, yet, and always.I tug at the hem of Your garment,While You tug at my heart. Lord of my hopes,Lord of my longing,Lord … Continue reading
