Where is our soul?
Keepers of abstraction,
we wonder what it looks like.
Does it have a shape, a texture, size?
What determines its boundaries?
It requires faith to know I have a soul.
I cannot see it.
Inside I know the rush of emotion.
No.
I have been told it lives in me.
Yes?
I recognize it in others,
just not me.
Tag Archives: faith
I Am Still Afraid(Acrostic Poem)
I see a light beam
At the horizon
May be it is an omen
Saying to me
To have some faith
In the decision I have made
Leave behind my fears
Leave aside my anxiety
And aim at
Fulfilling what I desire
Rise towards the sky
And have some faith
In me and my
Decision for my life.
Hurt That Lingers
There is a hurt that lingers
So deep within my soul
It’s like I’m holding on to it
Without it…don’t feel whole
~~~
I know I’ve been forgiven
For wrongs that I have done
And those done me by others
I’ve forgiven every one
~~~
So now I’m letting go today
Of sorrow that I feel
Unnecessary sorrow
So these wounds may fin’lly heal
~~~
Please help me not to look at them…
To leave them all alone
Except just for recalling them
As if a stepping stone
~~~
I pray the smile upon my face
Be genuine and real
Not just disguising pain and hurt
That deep inside I feel
~~~
I am not ruled by feelings
Though feel them, I will do
While resting in your mercy and
Your love so deep and true.
Tribulation
Finding the balance
‘Tween realist and optimist
But aren’t they the same?
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
Trouble or Blessings
Troubles follow me
No matter which way I go
Blessings hide in them.
Hope (Interlocking Triplets)
I know your courage has worn thin
It’s hard to face another day
And unknown things that lurk within
~~~
But listen to what I will say
Get out of bed and lift your chin
Our God will always make a way
~~~
Remember all the good there’s been
And let the hope within you stay
Today’s the day you must begin
~~~
If worries, at the cross you lay
And all your sorrows that have been
For which our Savior died to pay
~~~
Just let go of your fear and sin
He’s with you always, come what may
His love you did already win
With God All Things Are Possible!
No matter how often I fail,
I am not a failure unless I quit.
Therefore, I will not give up,
God has a good plan for my life.
I am going to fulfill my destiny,
and be all I can be for His glory.
I can do all the things I need to do,
and everything that God calls me to do.
I know God created me, and He loves me.
God is with me to strengthen and sustain me.
He has promised never to leave me nor forsake me.
Quitters never win! (Pat’s prose challenge)
Quitters never win! That’s true in any arena of life. Evil overcomes when you have given up. Be strong, courageous, and do your work. Do not afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, our God is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished. Don’t quit whatever the situation is. Know that you have every resource you need within you to fight the fight of faith and win the challenge against adversity. Believe that the God who is all-powerful and all-knowing lived within you. The challenge maybe bigger than you, but it is not bigger than Him. Your enemies maybe smarter than you, but they are not smarter than Him. The sickness maybe stronger than you, but it is not stronger than Him. Don’t quit, for God’s about to bring you our triumphantly. (150 words)
Quitters never win! When people say winners never quit, it really means not giving up on your ultimate goal, whether it is financial freedom, time freedom or anything you really want in life. If you fall down don’t quit! Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Don’t quit in hard times, get back up, dust yourself off, Just keep praying and going. Because the one who is within you is greater than the one who is in the world. (80 words)
Quitters never win! Have faith and be of good courage. Isn’t it faith that buoys us through the times when we lose heart and strengthens us to keep looking to the Father? Faith is God’s desire. When you have faith you will never quit! Whatever you do, don’t quit praying! (50 words)
Quitters never win! Jesus knows us better than anyone, don’t lose heart, and don’t lose hope! Keep praying and striving because God’s rewards are persistence! (25 words)
God has been faithful to me
In my solitude and fear,
through every agony and every tear
There’s a God who’s been faithful to me
When my strength was all gone,
when my heart had no song to sing
Still God has been faithful to me
Every word He promised is true
He’s been faithful, faithful to me
Just looking back, His love and mercy I see
When in my heart I have questioned
And even failed to believe
God has been faithful to me
Writing – A Leap of Faith (Deborah J. Brasket)
I came upon Ms. Brasket via some circuitous route tonight. I am thankful I did. I read a portion of her writing at Writing from the Underbelly. On the Home Page, I found the ‘Writing - A Leap of Faith‘ and found the passages enjoyable. Perhaps you will too.
(For the Weekend Challenge)
The weekend nears. Cool temperatures, warm sun
combine almost like sheets of yesteryear
hung on the line to dry. A freshness here,
anticipation of her birthday fun.
Granddaughters grow so fast. She’s in that stage
where dolls and teddies still compete with clothes,
lime green her favorite color now. She shows
her readiness for middle school, the page
about to turn. On Saturday her pool
will fill with splashing girls and boys who come
to help her celebrate. This grandma’s numb
with utter disbelief. Who made the rule
that they must leave their childhoods far behind?
I guess for that I’d have to go to church
on Sunday, ask God: How should I now search
to know the answers to such questions? How
am I to understand ships on the sea
or planes that hover in the air? To be
a seeker means, He said, is just to bow
to Me. I hold all answers in My hand.
Please, My sweet child, allow Me, let me give
you all of your desires so you can live.
The world is ordered from the small to grand.
And speaking, as He was, of grand, I said,
“My little granddaughter…” Shh, wait. I made
her, crafted her with skill like Chinese jade.
Don’t question. Watch her grow in faith instead.
Photographing the Good Karma, Good Cheer!
Just a touch of good karma perhaps. SwittersB
A Comedy Tonight
A tragedy it is, when drama’s left to rule my life
And all about the tears I cry, the worries and the strife
What fun that it can be to take the drama all around
And turn it into comedy and laughter, I have found
~~~
I know that it’s not easy implementing this ideal
The drama that I sometimes have, is sorrowful and real
I know I must allow myself sometimes to frown and cry
To cry out to my God above and ask, Lord when? Lord why?
~~~
But wallowing is not an option I’ll allow myself
I’ve been there and I’ve done that, now I’ve put it on the shelf
It’s much more fun to smile and laugh, e’en in the midst of pain
And in the end, the difference ‘tween insanity and sane.
~~~
So laugh at me, I won’t protest, when I am feeling blue
But don’t forget that I will do the same regarding you
I do not speak of making fun of pain that’s raw, and real
I have a heart that feels for you, it is not made of steel
~~~
Above all, may I not forget that kindness matters much
Cold shoulders often harden hearts, not so a gentle touch
This is the day the Lord has made…that’s what I’m talking ’bout
I will rejoice, and glad I’ll be, and of His love I’ll shout!
Blind Faith
If only you would tell me, Lord
The details of this plan of yours
If only you could clue me in…
A little better than you’ve been.
~~~
I know full well, you’ve got my back
Although sometimes my face gets smacked
With all the worries and the woes
That make me ache from head to toes
~~~
But really, I do not complain
Cause through it all…you do remain
If one thing I have learned is true
It’s always…I can count on you.
~~~
So I’ll continue to tread on
Smile on my face, and worry gone
There is no reason e’er to fear
You’ll still be there…and I’ll be here
Thank God for You
Just in case you may have thought
That I got busy and forgot
The kindness that you showed to me
That’s something that will never be
You gave your time, and awesome skill
Discouraged, I had been so ill
Directly answered prayers I spoke
Twas God who sent you, tears I choke
But tears of happiness are they
And gratefulness I cannot say
No words could ever be enough
Still here I try, though it is tough
How can I thank Him, sending you
For something so big, that you’d do?
It was so long, I’d lost my smile
I tell you, it had been awhile
But now that smile is big and bright
And you, I pray for every night
And never will there come a day
When those dear prayers, I won’t say
