Night came
pajamas
brush teeth
jump in bed
snuggle in
then you came
pulled the covers up
spoke a prayer over me
for my dreams
for my future
a soft and prickly kiss on my lips
(or forehead as I got older)
then lights out
eyes close
dreams began
until the next night came
This last year has propelled me into a season of growth and opportunity. This blog is place in which I can process and express some of my struggles, hopes, and reflections during this journey.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is approaching quickly, and so I feel it is only right to post a list of the many things for which I am thankful.
-God, who often surprises me in the little things He does
-My friends who continue to love me an pray for me even though physical distance is far, they remind me that I am still important to them.
-New friends who bless me and remind me that I do have a purpose for being here in Texas at such a time as this
-My small group which gives me the opportunity to connect with other believers and exercise my voice
-My family who love me enough to support me in this new adventure
-Surprise packages
-Leaves that crunch under my feet (even if I don't get to see brightly colored autumn leaves of Ohio)
-That I am never to old to learn something new
-That God is not done with me yet
-Being able to provide GED tutoring in math
-Cooler weather (it is in the 70's finally and I am hoping it stays there or goes lower) :-)
-Good books to read
-Paint
-Continuing to discover new things about myself
-Great co-workers
-Meeting neighbors
-Granny Short
-My Guitar
-New music to listen to
-Letters in the mail
-Hot tea
-Fuzzy blankets to snuggle with
-Popcorn
-Transportation
-My morning bus driver (who is always smiling)
-The view of the city on the way to work
-Quiet mornings
-Gourds
-Pumpkin painting
-Fall crafts
-Hoodies
-Being challenged to grow
I am grateful for these and so much more. I am looking forward to what the future brings and more reasons to be thankful as the year comes to a close and a new one begins.
-God, who often surprises me in the little things He does
-My friends who continue to love me an pray for me even though physical distance is far, they remind me that I am still important to them.
-New friends who bless me and remind me that I do have a purpose for being here in Texas at such a time as this
-My small group which gives me the opportunity to connect with other believers and exercise my voice
-My family who love me enough to support me in this new adventure
-Surprise packages
-Leaves that crunch under my feet (even if I don't get to see brightly colored autumn leaves of Ohio)
-That I am never to old to learn something new
-That God is not done with me yet
-Being able to provide GED tutoring in math
-Cooler weather (it is in the 70's finally and I am hoping it stays there or goes lower) :-)
-Good books to read
-Paint
-Continuing to discover new things about myself
-Great co-workers
-Meeting neighbors
-Granny Short
-My Guitar
-New music to listen to
-Letters in the mail
-Hot tea
-Fuzzy blankets to snuggle with
-Popcorn
-Transportation
-My morning bus driver (who is always smiling)
-The view of the city on the way to work
-Quiet mornings
-Gourds
-Pumpkin painting
-Fall crafts
-Hoodies
-Being challenged to grow
I am grateful for these and so much more. I am looking forward to what the future brings and more reasons to be thankful as the year comes to a close and a new one begins.
Two Questions
These two questions keep echoing in my
soul
Who has power forgotten?
Who is religion oppressing?
The answer:
The convict
Minorities
The poor
The LGBTQ community
So often I search for the
easy answer
The neat package
The ‘safest’ route
But this is not what Jesus taught
Rather than easy, Jesus chose difficulty
Rather than neat, Jesus chose
the lepers,
prostitutes, and tax collectors
Rather than safety, Jesus
chose the
cross
Why should I think
that my path would be any different?
Jesus
The ultimate example
‘Let the one without sin cast the first stone’
Judgment is not mine to
bestow
I am called to love
The
convict
The minorities
The poor
The LGBT community
And more
Who has power forgotten?
Who is religion oppressing?
It is anyone who is not being shown love
Love is patient and kind
It does not boast and is not proud
Love is not rude and keeps no record of wrongs
It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes and always perseveres
Healing Begins
The newness of everything
reveals the hidden parts of me
insecurities
buried emotions
past memories
they push forward
threatening to be seen
tears form
They must be stopped!
NOW IS NOT THE TIME!
...
But when is the time?
these emotions
these feelings must be heard!
Stillness
A quiet embrace
A sweet melody in my ear
The damn breaks
Water rushes
Healing wounds
Refreshing the weary
and comforting the broken
reveals the hidden parts of me
insecurities
buried emotions
past memories
they push forward
threatening to be seen
tears form
They must be stopped!
NOW IS NOT THE TIME!
...
But when is the time?
these emotions
these feelings must be heard!
Stillness
A quiet embrace
A sweet melody in my ear
The damn breaks
Water rushes
Healing wounds
Refreshing the weary
and comforting the broken
Speak
Speak to be heard
call out
give voice to
break the silence
declare
assert
vocalize
articulate sound with an ordinary voice
An ordinary voice?
Could it be that this is all that is needed?
My voice seems ordinary
Should I not strive for extraordinary?
But God called me in my weakness
before wisdom
before gaining influence
Therefore, speak out!
Raise your voice!
Speak forth God's wisdom
Ordinary speech can
be powerful,
bring renewed hope,
Call forth new life
Speak to be heard
Speak to be known
call out
give voice to
break the silence
declare
assert
vocalize
articulate sound with an ordinary voice
An ordinary voice?
Could it be that this is all that is needed?
My voice seems ordinary
Should I not strive for extraordinary?
But God called me in my weakness
before wisdom
before gaining influence
Therefore, speak out!
Raise your voice!
Speak forth God's wisdom
Ordinary speech can
be powerful,
bring renewed hope,
Call forth new life
Speak to be heard
Speak to be known
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