Although, I have been resting In Your Most Sacred Heart, Safe in Your holy embrace Throughout this night, You has been waiting for this moment, When my eyes open, Hoping I would look at You, And return Your loving glance. © 2014 Joann Nelander
The First Heartbeat
The First 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 … Continue reading
Resolution
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Phil 4:8) Joann Nelander lionessblog.com
You are His Temple
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
