Most of the time this is a picture of my mindset. Calm and serene. Gently following life’s path with ease and peace. Confidently taking step after step. I can say, with certainty, that it is the grace of the Lord that I am able to do so. But today, today I am amongst the rapids. Panic is looming. Tears are on edge. The jagged rocks of overwhelming decisions are jutting up into the current that is time. The same current that is relentlessly and unashamedly dragging me along. I’m gasping for air. Wishing to at least be able to catch my breath, to slow down just the slightest. I know I won’t be able to on my own. I’m begging the Lord to bring me to the surface.
When we’re kids everyone is a new friend Someone to play with A game of chase or “Tag! You’re it!”
It was something we took for granted. But now the world is slanted For we have so many plans
With ear buds in they say “Don’t talk to me.” Business and hurry are ripping time away Sometimes I forget how easy it was to say “Hello” to a stranger
Reflection. An image, movement, motion. My entire experience of existence will be determined. Will it be a haze of distortion? Will it hold clarity abounding? That must rely on my choices and discretion. If I decide to embody holiness and wholeness Or embrace spiritual poverty and shattered pieces.
I haven’t met you yet, but I hope I can say this to you one day: “You are steady. You are a leader. You make me feel safe. You are confident. You make me feel wanted. You are gentle. You are strong. You persevere. You work hard. You are thoughtful, generous and kind. Boundaries are set and never broken. Wisdom flows from within you. God is your first love and it is evident. You don’t sway to the opinions of others. You are creative. You teach without judgement. Your humility is radical. You learn with curiosity. You can play and be serious, something I love. You carry peace with you. I adore you, I respect you, and more than that I love you fully.”
I’ll be thirty Woah That’s boggling I’ll hopefully be chasing humility And worshiping His majesty ever more Deeper than possible in this moment known
Maybe I’ll have found him The partner and best friend The one who’s team I’ll be on until the end And maybe we will have kids Two, three, or ten From my womb or adopted within
Or maybe I’ll still be serving Only with Him as my partner And a close community of friends I imagine many adventures And sweet moments Joy and laughter
I know it will be hard But the fight will always be worth it In ten years or two I want my life to be worthy Praise the Maker above For grace and love abounding
Eight days out Thirteen strangers. Ever climbing mountains Diving cliff hangers
Boats on rivers Treks up springs Oars continuous Sore groaning rings
From dawn to dusk Cold summer rain Enduring with trust The shivering pain
Cavernous depths Pitch black parts Echoing hymns Praise of our hearts
The expanse glorious Constellations sears Twinkling lights Glistening eyes tear
What a luxury granted Sparks erupted to flame The night once wild Is suddenly tamed
A brisk walk at dusk sounded peaceful and enriching.
I saw the most glorious rose bush along the trail.
I peeked around it and saw that it went for miles.
I followed it into the woods until I stumbled upon The Graveyard.
Darkness had fallen so it was time to return.
I’m lost and disoriented, I can’t find the trail.
Wait what was that sound?
No! I thought that it was only a legend!
Bursting summer rays A powerful haze That give way to the evenings
Golden hour shimmers Hints for me to remember The beauty of your being
Moon light nights Put up a fight To keep the sun at bay
Gentle light illuminates the clouds love to participate In the glory of being early
Morning sun through the window pane It demands to keep the gain And the momentum of its turning
I know a girl…
When she speaks, she is compelling. She brings a new perspective. There is truth that she gets directly from her creator. He speaks to her personally.
Blooming in her is a pioneer, a path-finder. Resilient. Enduring. Thriving. She is a defender. She contends. With courage she stands. She stands for her God. She stands for herself. She stands for other.
She is genuine. She is gentle. A safe place. Steady.
She is faithful. She is intentional. She is passionate. She reflects the image of the One who loves her most.
That girl is YOU.
