Litany of Humility

O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being loved, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being extolled, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being honored, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being praised, deliver me, Jesus. From … Continue reading →

I Am

Your grandeur overwhelms me.You lavish Your splendor,Even on the ordinary,Like grass upon the meadow,And tears welling from the heart. Where can I look that You are not?Even the fallow field,Awaits another day,As a virgin in repose,Seeing, in needful desire,A time of promise and plenty. You are written on our hearts.We perceive You near,Though hidden.Terrible and … Continue reading →

In Faith

Pillar of Fire,Pillar of CloudPillar of protection. You advance,Always onward,No retreat. Faith leads.Obedient, we follow,Abandoned to Your Will. Holy Light,Though dark the night,Secure respite. Heavenward,Hallowed rest,Safely home. © 2016 Joann Nelander