From an exposition of psalm 118 by Saint Ambrose, bishop God’s temple is holy; you are his temple My Father and I will come and make our home with him. Let your door stand open to receive him, unlock your soul to him, offer him a welcome in your mind, and then you will see … Continue reading
LIFTED UP, I AM DRAWN
Lifted up, You hang above the world. Your outstretched arms Measure 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 … Continue reading
See Me
See me here, as I open my eyes on a brand new day. See my arms, empty, Empty of the world, and reaching for You. They are but a symbol of every element of being, lifted to You, In praise, in obedience, in hope and in holy love, O Holy Love. See me, succor me, … Continue reading
AT YOUR TABLE
Here I am at Your Table. I am all need. I am all pleading. I am all receptivity. Here I Am before Hope. I am sorrow. I am grief. I am empty. Here I am before Your Throne. You are Love. You are Joy. You are mine. copyright 2014 Joann Nelander
Surrender to God and He will do everything for You
“Calm your anger and forget your rage; do not fret, it only leads to evil. For those who do evil shall perish; the patient shall inherit the land.” Visit divineoffice.org
Thanks Be to God
For what am I thankful? How about that I am. Yes, I am here, a creature,one among others, willed into existence by the God of All, and He constantly calls me to know Him. I am free, in other words. Yes, I am free, free to be free of God, if I so choose. There … Continue reading
