He gives rest to the weary and increases the power of the week Isaiah 40:29 There is an invitation to the weary heart With gentle gesture my saviour bids to me “Take heart child, your appointed rest is here”“The futile striving of your burdened soul I see” For He is the life giving well who … More Selah (Poem)
…even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Psalm 139:12 When winter’s sun’s wanes in strength The sky an ever bronzing hueA montage of gold a sight to beholdAnd dusk unwraps itself into viewWhen I witness failing light of dayAnd … More Hope’s Unfailing Light (Poem)
Listen as the symphony of the King of King’s is sung A melody of the Father’s delight over you proclaimed His rejoicing ceases not with our failings laid bare The call from Love Himself, it continues unrestrained “Oh Beloved child, you are forever mine Find yourself engrafted in me the true vine Your ways to … More The Saviour’s Song to You (Poem)
Two rivers meander and flow across the junctures of life’s path Cascading concurrently or as one depending which way you look For one is trial’s river, formidable it seems to cross The other calm waters of peace found at your saviour’s brook. Oh the thrashing torrent of trial’s waters run and the current’s appearance so … More The Two Rivers (Poem)
This cracked and dry place of my soul’s wandering Had become a picture of parched pondering Constant questions at my journey’s turn Through uncharted wilderness; I am unable to discern Though understanding was not forthcoming And discouragement a crescendo of deafly thrumming A way was formed, and beside me a river floweth From the dust … More Hope in the Wilderness (Poem)
‘But you O Lord are a Shield about me, My glory and the lifter of my head’ Psalm 3:3 (ESV) For soldiers of various armies throughout history, the shield was an essential piece of equipment offering vital defence and protection from sword, spear, axe, arrow or whatever other weapon was thrown, wielded or shot from … More God my Steadfast Shield
There is a way that has been made. It puts an end to lonely wanderings, and trades joy for broken sorrows; A path that bids those that hide to come. This dawning light; This eternal flame, Has caught those lost in hopeless darkness. The signpost reads ‘perfect love’s gift.’ Behold Christ the Way to the … More The Way (Poem)
Oh life’s mighty river flow, such a fluid, winding path From a days deep valley’s treacherous currents fought to tarrying in mountain top pools of elation to bathe Every moment savoured for this life’s tide is short Joy is found at every step for through it all you are not alone For the undercurrent that … More Life Currents – Poem
When the grey waters of endless seas become my prevailing view And high waves toss my focus away from you When my heart seems as a stranded ship and doubt seems imminently due There your love will find me faithful Father, your hands will hold me true Where a parched wasteland of desert sand feels … More Not Lost to You (Poem)
Abba's Dearly Beloved 