April 2021 – MaddogPoetry

Path of Holiness

Oh God, I come before You to thank You for the gift of holiness. I rediscover each day the graces and blessings bestowed, to know how to witness to Your presence. Yes, I am faced with difficulty and troubles caused by illness or distress or sorrow. Sustain me and keep me aware of the pathContinue reading “Path of Holiness”

Hesitancy

It is brainy to be a skeptic. The mind sometimes needs to sort things out, the variables are too confusing. Better to wait than to take a chance. And, it is hearty to be doubtful. Something is off and shakes to the core, commitment is just impossible. Better to have heartfelt clarity. It’s soulful toContinue reading “Hesitancy”

Consequences

Dreaming dreams and seeing visions transfigures us anew. Embrace the change and never be the same. Due… to unintended consequences it is futile to plan. No matter how careful we are, life happens and goes awry. Prepare we must for needs and wants, but not for a harvest. we must cultivate space and time toContinue reading “Consequences”

Legacy

He made his signature move and said, “Do this in memory of me.” Much easier said than done. As was suggested, the key is preparation, just showing up – not enough. First, the table must be set sometimes simple, sometimes ornate readied to be a center. Then, to dress the part, washed up, and vested,Continue reading “Legacy”

The Covenant

I have been chosen by God and I am grateful to be chosen. God embraces me and blesses me and I accept the graces. I am a part of creation. God joyously expects me to be a good steward without demanding subservience. I offer God my heart and soul, open and submissive. I offerContinue reading “The Covenant”

Waiting

Waiting is not for me, you, or another… Waiting is with me, you, and another. Waiting listens with patience – Aware of what is revealed. A part while being apart, hearing the sounds of silence, continue to continue. Waiting stands still with courage – Attentive to needs and wants. Abide despite abiding, cultivating is theContinue reading “Waiting”