I lift up my soul and trust, my Lady, Do not let me live in shame and guilt, Do not let my negativity triumph over me. For they will be put to shame, who are deceitful and insincere. Show me your ways, my Lady, guide me in your truth and teach me, I long forContinue reading “My Refuge (Psalm 25)”
Category Archives: Companion
The Holy Spirit
“The Holy Spirit is to our souls as the sun is to heaven – giving light, giving warmth, filling with brightness and joy.”[1] Sunshine provides possibility and enables nature to produce beauty of shape, noise, and fragrance. Spirit enlightens and inflames the soul to make harmony with reverence, zeal, and kindness. “The tender mercyContinue reading “The Holy Spirit”
The Gift
The give of gift is in giving. Outside of needs and wants, inclusive of gentle kindness. Present with a present. The presenter surrenders and yields and asks to graciously receive. The receiver’s reception is in receiving The gift enjoins community, affirms with acceptance. Submission freely submits. The submitter does not demand a quid pro quo,Continue reading “The Gift”
Simplicity
Simplicity begins with pure intention… simple persons do not act deceptively, simple persons act straight-forwardly grounded in obedience and loyalty. “Wisdom’s ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. Wisdom is a tree of life… those who hold her fast will be blessed.”[1] Simplicity cultivates wisdom… simple persons are not opinionated, simple personsContinue reading “Simplicity”
Witness (Psalm 36)
My heart has a vision the wicked have no love of God their eyes do not see. They are proud and arrogant they are never penitent. They are wicked and deceitful; No good can come of them. They do not ponder or brood; they do not follow your ways Continue reading “Witness (Psalm 36)”
Cover
Cooperation can be difficult, to have each other’s back… I told her that she is protected, I will provide her cover. Assurance is idyllic and wonderful, what happens stays between us… She will never be canceled, regardless what nay-sayers uncover. There are no guarantees, but there are always possibilities… I am with her always, openContinue reading “Cover”
Countless Blessings (Psalm 104)
My God, You are awesome, You are absolutely adorable. You wrap Yourself in the sunlight’s splendor, You cloak Yourself in the stars’ wonder. When You bring darkness, it becomes night, when You bring light, it becomes day. With the moon, we mark the seasons, with the sun, we rise and rest.Continue reading “Countless Blessings (Psalm 104)”
Soulmate (Psalm 139)
My Lady, You are in my bones. You are with me always in all ways; You embrace me and hold me close. From the time I wake up until I go to sleep; You are my companion every day in every way. Before a flash in my eye a sound inContinue reading “Soulmate (Psalm 139)”
Apostolic
Advocacy is listening and reflecting what is heard – an apostle is full of mercy. The world is a noisy place full of sound and fury and quiet is hard to come by. Desperate to be left alone, solo silos are created… rendering all senseless. So, chaos abounds and discord reins with desolation for theContinue reading “Apostolic”
All Things Considered
Not only is “all things considered” just so impossible to achieve, it is, definitely, ill-advised. I have said this and have been sincere; but, if I’m honest, the considered is a narrow field of self-interest. It’s difficult to stay “objective”, and not influenced by moving on with my needs and wants, the considered. I nowContinue reading “All Things Considered”
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