My Lady and our God, hallowed be your name on earth as it is in heaven Your glory is confirmed by all the earth and throughout the cosmos. Even from the mouths of babes we know the Truth, which silences our foes, and thwarts our nemeses As I consider theContinue reading “Cultivator (Psalm 8)”
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Instrument
use without abuse employ without exploiting i support justice and serve mercy i embrace sacrifice and abandon selfishness without doubt, i leap with faith with hope i relieve despair light overpowers darkness forgiveness overturns guilt healing overwhelms injury happiness overcomes sadness to give undoes the dullness of apathy to listen brings the courage of telepathyContinue reading “Instrument”
Conflict
Some say conflict is all good; others say no good can come of it. Yes, conflict can be counterproductive, when confronted by selfish motives – the adversity is viewed as conditions to be dismissed or overcome. Or, conflict can be oh… so productive, when accepted with shared intentions – calmness persists in the adversity toContinue reading “Conflict”
Fondness (Psalm 24)
God is Love and we who abide in Love; abide in God and God in us. She is Queen of all the earth over the land and under the sea She provides living water to everyone. Who can ascend the hill of God? and who can stand in Her holy place? ThoseContinue reading “Fondness (Psalm 24)”
Counted
We are not a melting pot We are a salad It is impossible to not have biases, prejudice creates walls without bridges – discounted persons live in exclusion. Separate but equal is an illusion, lip service is a pretend opening – not excluded persons live in seclusion. Walk the walk makes real talk the talk,Continue reading “Counted”
Yet Another Labyrinth
Strength sees possibilities and births an idea from need to want – seize the Opening and do Patience and measured response simply makes something of nothing – Starting at the beginning Courage endures failure and remains calm in adversity – embrace Closing and do not Patience stretches expectation cautiously changes and adapts – ReStarting toContinue reading “Yet Another Labyrinth”
Here I Am (Psalm 3)
My God, there are many who wish to undo me; many who want me undone! Many, who say, God is not on my side that She does not have my back Indeed… you are ruthless, my Lady, and seem not to care what happens to me as I go aboutContinue reading “Here I Am (Psalm 3)”
True Peace
God’s peace is not the world’s peace, it is a true peace versus a fake peace. The peace of God lives for the covenant, the peace of the world lives for the transaction. Peace pretenders grip competition. Peacekeepers embrace cooperation. They remain calm in adversity, resigned to justice with mercy. Peace pretenders make up opposition.Continue reading “True Peace”
Freedom
I have truth on good authority; but, it’s relative and incomplete and it cannot be tethered or bought. Truth’s way is lit by obedience. To obey creates peace and accord and basks me in gentle Love’s soft Light. I’m careful to nurture this virtue. Obedience begets harmony; disobedience ends in discord. Obedience is freedom’s fulcrum,Continue reading “Freedom”
Labyrinth
The long and winding road How long does it take? The way changes direction Am I lost? To move forward I must turn around Can I turn back? Absorb the kindness and listen When will I find the center? A measured response hears Can I stay? To walk the walk I must follow the way
