Like dew You fall upon me,I am drenched in Your holiness,And aglow,Transformed by Your Light. Your sweetness woos me,Even as I lower my eyes,Beholding my own wretchedness.“Fear not,” say You,I yield my defenses. Your desire for meInspires my desire for You,And my being drinks in Your Presence.Lightly You settle in me,Warming me through and through.In … Continue reading
Held Fast to Your Glory
Thank You God,For this waking in Your arms,Held fast by You,Through the night,Through all darkness,To see yet another day,In Your light.Purified by Your Holiness,May I love,And live it – In Your Way. ©2013 Joann Nelander All rights reserved
Angels’ Rest
I want to live in thanksgiving, Rendering praise upon praise, Filling the world about me With the presence of angels, Called from the four winds To a place where He, Who is Love, Is honored and revered, An oasis in the wilderness of men and beast. Bow down, weary travelers. Enter my tent. Rest from … Continue reading
Entombed in Eucharistic Love
Entombed in Eucharistic Love You, O Lord, inflame my heart.Rush on me, O Lord!Rush on me, O Holy Spirit,As I devour You, O God,Devour Me. Descend into my depths.Awaken my soul.Resurrect my poor spirit.Rise in my heart.I am Your servant, Lord. My members are nowYour members, Jesus.My heart, Your heart,My eyes, Your eyes,My ears, Your … Continue reading
Throw Away Life?
How sad is Man?He values the rare,Exults the extraordinary,Crowns the celebrity. God, on the Other hand, proliferates.He calls good all He creates,Dignifies life by His Love,And Humankind by His Incarnation. For want of goodness,Man may usurp the place of God,Seat himselfUpon that lofty throne. For the want of loveMan may throw life away,Too small, too … Continue reading
My Child
My Child,Praise be, to Jesus Christ.He is our Anchor.He is the High TowerHe is the Lamp that shines in the dark.He is the Light that dispels all darkness.He it is that brings us to the safe harbor. Rough seas, storms,Thunder in the night,And the tumult of the deep,All serve our Great King.Fear nothing that comes … Continue reading
