Jesus, high, lifted up, I adore You. Jesus, high, lifted up, I praise You. Jesus, high, lifted up, I love You. Jesus, high, lifted up, I choose You, As from the beginning, Jesus, You chose me to be. Copyright 2013 Joann Nelander
Sweet Presence
You are here. My soul drinks Of Your Presence. Here is sweetness pervading, Time with no measure, Eternity kissing the moment, Stillness, though fleeting. Your touch stirs the life of me. I want to dance, Charged with new vigor. I should simply gaze on You But the power of life Is hard to resist, And … Continue reading
Prime Directive – Life
Before Time, You chose me to be. You chose my time. You chose my place. You chose my people. You chose my fore-bearers. You chose my parents. You chose my soul And the gifts, That make me, uniquely, me. You made me free, Yet, tied in space To time and place, To a People, To … Continue reading
St. John the Baptist – Solemnity
Solemnity “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light” (Jn 1:6-9). [1] We recognize St. John the Baptist as surpassing all the other prophets. For … Continue reading
Speak the Perfect One in Me
You spoke And matter came to be. Beauty and wisdom Reigned over form, And substance served Your Thought. You ruled the spheres and firmament To create both void and fullness. Your creation dawned in darkness, And You let there be light. First and last and all in between Found a place in Time. You spoke … Continue reading
