 Autumn is such an interesting season. A season of beauty and of harvest, of reaping the benefits of what was sown. But it is also a season of loss and a season of preparation. Preparation to be able to endure difficulty until the cycle continues to shift into new life and hopes are redeemed. I feel as though I have been in an Autumn situation of life for a long time. Too long. I am so ready for Spring. A few weeks ago I was inspired to do a quick poem as I sat on a shore line amidst strewn leaves, half naked trees, and wind whipped water. I believe it needs additional lines and that the poem is not quite finished. I will share what I started and there will be another post to come to continue this story. Before continuing to the poem however, I want to make a note of something. On that day at the shoreline, as well as many days that have gone by that have felt like a season of autumn going on and on, just as I noted about autumn being an interesting season of a combination of things above, in my experience there has been some beauty and goodness amidst loss and pain. And though there are still many questions, confusion and concerns, there are times when God feels close and brings a measure of peace and comfort. Waiting For The ShiftI have seen winter snows Melt away to reveal new growth I have seen spring rains Bring color and life again I have seen summer sunshine Create an environment that thrives But I am in the autumn I am waiting and longing Waiting for the season to shift Longing for God to mend the rift Oh God my God show me how I can continue to cling to hope now 
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 Focus Fixed > A free write poem on some deep reflective thoughtsUpward, Onward My gaze locked Heavenward My focus is where my hope is My God has been my hope through fire and flood Amidst aching and breaking there's been glimpses of His love Life ebbs, life overflows Life's current continues What was before is absorbed and carried on into something new I keep my focus fixed as I ponder lessons learned I choose gratitude for by God’s grace I endure For with God I am strong I am bold and courageous And by God I am held and cherished as His This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.   A Quick Free Write PoemThe world was white Encased in water crystallized Now Spring has sprung The wait is done Transformation, Transition Orchestrated by Heaven Molecules rearranged, released Unfrozen and freed Pouring, pouring Droplets and droplets Of promises Showers Becoming Flowers For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens, and return not there again, but water the earth and make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, Let fall in showers, you heavens, from above, and let the skies rain down righteousness [the pure, spiritual, heaven-born possibilities that have their foundation in the holy being of God]; let the earth open, and let them [skies and earth] sprout forth salvation, and let righteousness germinate and spring up [as plants do] together; I the Lord have created it.    A simple explanation of the thoughts behind this poem... "Selah" is found in the Psalms. And New American Standard Hebrew Lexicon defines the Hebrew word as “to lift up, exalt.” It is also considered to be a musical notation to pause. In the amplified version, the translation includes [pause, and calmly think of that]. So to me, Selah is to intentionally pause and consider, to commune with God, to rest and reset, to realign with God's truth and find freedom in that. And from that secret place with God, from the revelation found there, Selah Seeds are formed. Seeds that bring transformation and renewal in me, and cause me to be creative in the way I was made to be, thus spreading Heaven’s revelation, truth and freedom. RENEWAL BY DWELLING IN THE SECRET PLACE HE WHO dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand]. SPIRIT OF GOD GIVES BIRTH TO WISDOM AND CREATIVITY I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom and skill, in understanding and intelligence, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship A freewrite poem... reflecting... Reds, oranges, yellows Greens and blues And there's some purples, too Many hues and hints Multiple tints Swirls and whirls Of color This is how I see Versions of me And layers of reality Past and Present Light and dark Bold and pastel Who am I Only God can tell |
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