Life’s way is a labyrinth path On the way, I must be wary, for there are perils to endure, duties to embrace. Life’s way is open On the way, I must be careful, my heart needs inspiration, my soul wants enlightenment. We are seekers without a grand plan, but we are notContinue reading “A Pilgrim’s Way”
Tag Archives: Heart
Good Grief
a remembrance for Anita Lesbriel She was at rest and seemed at peace… In the mourning with thought and prayer – good-bye. Love unbounded… She followed her husband who passed shortly before – too quick. Overwhelmed I was very sad… To be honest a bit angry – not her time. Then more rightly… Feeling betterContinue reading “Good Grief”
Affect
Silence reforms quiet echoes with resonance Mirrors reflect image and likeness with candidness Listening replies hear what God hears with reverence Prisms refract colors revealed with truthfulness Beauty restores real communion with elegance
Effect
Reason impounds Surpass will With certainty Practices impact Both-and well with civility Heart implies contented with adversity Spirits improve Calm submits with gentility Truth implores Here and now with eternity
Even More Humility
Humility is the simple truth… Talk the talk, walk the walk, “It takes courage to be humble. It is a virtue of truth and justice.”[1] Justice embraces compassion, and Humility asserts the truth… We are what we are, and we must do what we must do. Justice embodies mercy, and Humility affirms the truth… OurContinue reading “Even More Humility”
Prayer
Some demand with hubris. Some expect with humility. Perchance the same words but such different instants. “…all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, those who humble themselves will be exalted.”[1] We have sinned and we are in need of help. Beyond reciting words, Prayer calls from the heart. “…humbling oneself is difficult. It demands so muchContinue reading “Prayer”
Courage
utterly brave utterly intrepid utterly fearless utterly resilient Doing whatever it takes to persevere with grace. Being prepared to withstand fear and dread valor mettle determined resolve Making the dignity of works proper and noble. Creating an assured rest for inspiring resilience. Courage needs to be ready, wants to be heroic, withstands shame.
Hear Me! (Psalm 120)
I call on you, my God, in my distress, please answer me. save me, my God from the lying lips and deceitful tongues of the willful, who surround me. Their lying is not helpful, their deception is unkind, Make them listen, their unfaithfulness is hurtful. pierce their hearts withContinue reading “Hear Me! (Psalm 120)”
My Refuge (Psalm 25)
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)”
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)”
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