dance to that tune

Posted on September 23, 2024 by treadin' on high

Written for a prompt ‘there i lay’ back in Jan ‘22, the words actually rang very true at the time. I did have to swallow a few ‘damn pills’ while promising to sing praises along the way. Most awesome is that God truly does reward those who seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6)

“For I know the plans that I have in mind for you,” declares Adonai,

“plans for shalom and not calamity—to give you a future and a hope.

Then you will call on Me, and come and pray to Me,

and I will listen to you.

You will seek Me and find Me,

when you will search for Me with all your heart.

Then I will be found by you,” says Adonai,

“and I will return you from exile, and gather you from all the nations

and from all the places where I have driven you,” says Adonai,

“and I will bring you back to the place from which

I removed you as captives into exile.” Jeremiah 29:11-14 (TLV)

Yes, the God of Israel said this to His people while in Babylon.

And the first part of these verses is quoted still today to find comfort

and courage during trying times.

Today it feels very much like most of the world has been in a sort of exile…

for a long, long time. People are calling on the name of the Living God

more than ever.

God heard the cries of the Israelites back then and He hears us today.

He delivered them as promised…and He will deliver His people again.

Because that is the God I know and serve.

Walk on hinds’ feet on the high places…the view is beautiful!

~kim

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crawling thru the chaos

Posted on September 13, 2024 by treadin' on high

When the words of this poem were inspired three years ago,

I would not have thought they’d be so relevant, so meaningful…still today.

“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves,

and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways,

then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land.”

II Chronicles 7:14 (ESV)

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made for more

Posted on September 9, 2024 by treadin' on high

”For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly but powerful through God for the tearing down of strongholds.”

II Corinthians 10: 3-4 (TLV)

”For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the worldly forces of this darkness, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

Ephesians 6: 12 (TLV)

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still on trek

Posted on August 29, 2024 by treadin' on high
haiku prompt entitled ‘humanity’

Today I’m re-sharing my very first entry from 12 years ago.

This journey to better health has come a long way. There’s been progression, mostly for good with a few setbacks along the way.

But I am extremely grateful… for many answered prayers, lessons learned and the opportunity to still share victories, both small and large. This year my right knee has kept me very limited in activity, so it is the central focus at the moment. I will explain more soon…including the current modalities that are helping AND within days I’ll be starting a new frequency treatment (new to me) that we’re very hopeful and excited to use for many issues (not just mine)!

Anyway, here is my original post 👇. Since then I’ve shared hundreds of poems and writings between here and Instagram (@newdansse), encouraging words and just real life stuff.

👉Welcome to my path…the way I walk, how I’m treadin’.

One of my favorite books is Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard, an allegory based on Habakkuk 3:19 (NIV), “The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.” (emphasis added)

Though my feet often struggle just to hold me up, mostly in the morning, it’s sweet to say there is still joy more times than not.  Good health had strangely turned very bad.  Much like a pilgrimage I’m led by my spiritual, medical and non medical beliefs!  Please join my journey as I share it through thoughts poetry and whispered prayers….learn with me.

Today just happens to be an extremely tough day, when reading and writing will be therapeutic.  Physical pain and raw emotions are off the charts. Yet my joy and excitement abounds as God leads me through the dark, teaching me truths about Him and discovering ways to get well using simple, centuries – even millennia – old remedies. As a certified Family Herbalist, I’m passionate about sharing teas, ointments, oils, and formulas derived from the plants that our Lord so awesomely created in the beginning.  He truly provided for our every physical need on this earth before he formed us from the dust.  How cool is that?

So why read my blog?

Because I’m always seeking truth. I will share my heart and my truest treasures of truth as I pray that you will be blessed beyond belief while you trek your own path.👈

~kim

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nature awakens

Posted on August 21, 2024 by treadin' on high

as nature awakens

life turns to the light

bending its will

farewell to the night

branches and leaves

sway to the sounds

reaching toward heaven

their own frequencies found

while feathered wings

and furried tails

sing melodies of praise

knowing their Creator…never fails

~kim

My 6’ 3” sunflower bending its will to the Light…

Soon signs of awesomazing, yellow petals will arrive…

love watching my wonder-filled garden grow. 🌻

”All the earth bows down to You,

and sings praises to You.

All sing praises to Your Name”

Psalm 66:4 (TLV)

”But now ask the animals

and they will teach you,

or the birds of the sky

and they will tell you,

or speak to the earth

and it will teach you,

or the fish of the sea

and they will inform you.

Which of these does not know

that the hand of ADONAI has done this?

In His hand is the life of every creature,

and the breath of all the human race.”

Job 12: 7-10 (TLV)

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unseen tears

Posted on August 19, 2024 by treadin' on high

Written just prior to 2020,

this poem speaks to the entire world now more than ever,

where too many tears fall behind closed doors.

Is there any one not hurting in some way, for way too many reasons?

“The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry.” Psalm 34:15 (ESV)

”Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you.

Surely I will help you.

I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (TLV)

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where does the poet go

Posted on August 14, 2024 by treadin' on high

my own prompt called ‘lack of inspiration’

so the poet in me does have a place to go to…the inspired word of God, pages for the weary soul

”The words of Adonai are pure words—like silver refined in an earthly crucible, purified seven times.” Psalms 12:7 (TLV)

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from storm to raging storm

Posted on July 25, 2024 by treadin' on high

”There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and the one who fears has not been made perfect in love.”

I John 4:18 (TLV)

Looking back at this poem I wrote two years ago, it sure has feels for this moment in time!

the earth groans
as for truth it moans
from storm to raging storm
is this now the new norm
nay, this is a season
be aware of the reason
justice speaks from above
no fear in perfect love
as prophecies unfold
take heed of what is told

~kim

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my tears you dry

Posted on July 22, 2024 by treadin' on high

Is this a prayer anyone else can relate with in this time of chaos and uncertainty, as we all navigate dark and desperate days?

After writing these words a few months ago, I tucked it away as that joy emerged once again.

When the words of the Torah were read to God’s people in Nehemiah 8, they began to weep. In verse 9, they are told (by Nehemiah, Ezra and the Levites): “Today is kadosh (holy) to Adonai your God. Do not mourn or weep.” (TLV)

Further in v. 10 he says “For today is kadosh to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of Adonai is your strength.”

Has that often quoted scripture ever left you wondering ‘how do I get that joy?’ Let’s read on…

Verse 12 says the people then departed to eat and drink (as they were instructed), to share and to celebrate ‘with great joy’!

Why? Verse 12 then says, “…because they came to understand the words that were explained to them.”

So it is much more than just a ‘feeling’ of joy that gives us strength. When we come away from the Word with an understanding of what we read, how can we help but be FULL of the joy of our Lord?

Now the word ‘ma’uz’ is translated as strength, but it literally means a place of refuge, safety, protection of a stronghold!

I’m thinking they had a B.C. coming to Jesus moment, a bittersweet moment! A letting go of the hard truths of their past and the more wonderful truth of their future!

Drawing on HIS strength as I learn more of God’s awesome character and His redemptive love and power…is how I get thru every single day.

What does ‘having that joy’ mean to you?

Let’s keep on treadin’ on!

~kim

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seek healing

Posted on May 10, 2024 by treadin' on high

More than ever people are in need of healing…

hearts, bodies, minds and,

most importantly,

spiritual.

This old ‘elfchen’ poem is timeless.

A reminder to pray for souls all around us…everywhere.

“Adonai my Lord, is my strength. He has made my feet like a deer’s, and will make me walk on my high places.” Habakkuk 3:19 (TLV)

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