Being
Hide me, hold me, help me, Living Rock of my being. You, Truest Truth, No mere symbol, But Holy Being, Are Ground of my being. Creating with a word, the world, You speak my name, And, moment by moment, Sustain my being. Christ, my Rock, May I forever be in Thee. © 2015 Joann Nelander
NOW FOR ETERNITY
All days have led to this day. Yesterdays march up to the edge in Time, But cannot enter upon my Now. As precursors they stand, Peering onto this Today, Blind as bats. Their edges approach But halt at the Present. Here I reign with my will. If all my mistakes Shout for change, Am I … Continue reading
Refuge of Sinners
Refuge of Sinners I sit in the sunshine of Your New Day. Forgiveness has washed over me. At Your Word, Mercy has rained upon Your Beloved. Hear now, You say to me: You are safe, My little one. You have chosen to hide yourself In the Wound of My Sacred Heart. The world about is … Continue reading