Opening my eyes And lifting my head From my prayer, My eyes fell upon you, My friend. Your steady gaze Fixed on the naked Savior, Your arms crossed Over your breast And you, Lost to this world, Spoke my prayer. You, in iconic stature, Embodied my heart’s cry. Bowing my soul, I turned within To … Continue reading
Your Way, My Way
I wept on the way, O Lord. Gratitude overwhelmed me, For I had, at last, Found my way. Bending to me, Your inclination Gave me courage. My garments were not pretty, For a King to gaze upon, But You saw only me, Your creature in need. I stirred Your Passion, For it was for me … Continue reading
Prayer on Leaving Church
O MOST pitiful Jesus, I give thee thanks for every good gift which Thou hast bestowed on me in this church. And now that I am about to leave it, I offer Thee, in union with Thine Own most perfect prayers, all the prayers and other devotions which I have performed therein; beseeching Thee that … Continue reading
Savior’s Repose
My dearest Mother, Take my outstretched hand. And accompany me, From moment to moment, From love of God, To loving Him evermore purely, That I may be a heavenly garden, A place for the Savior’s repose, In the midst of my everyday, Until the angels carry me home. copyright 2015 Joann Nelander Joann Nelander lionessblog.com
Kindling and Sacrifice
Light a fire in my lowly heart That I may love Thee More and more. Accept my straw as kindling. Ignite me as a sacrifice. To be consumed. Breathe on me in the furnace Of your desires For this child of Your creation. Blaze to transform By grace and Thy Holy Spirit, My base metal … Continue reading
Pour Forth New Day
Thank you, God Almighty! In these new moments Of the New Year, I bow before You, Lord of All. Creation like Time Continues to pour forth From Your Glorious Majesty. Never an unprovided instant, All as You command For the good of all. Given is the peace and plenty, Heard the prayers that bind Your … Continue reading
